vol. 40(11): 1-154

Gibbons Stamp Monthly

Plot

54 The Federation of Malaya—Not Just 36 Stamps! There are more collecting opportunities than the catalogue entry suggests, as Len Stanway shows.
59 King George VI Postmarks of Sarawak
David Horry reveals that village postmarks from this colony can be difficult to find.
63 Independence Stamps of Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland
The late David R Wright continues his review of African independence issues.
67 Mauritius: On the Trail of the Philatelic Dodo Basil Herwald visits this paradise island and pops into the Philatelic Bureau.
71 1935 Silver Jubilee Discoveries Neil Donen reports on a new variety on a Straits Settlement stamp and, with Alastair Hacket and Harvey Russell, extends the list of 21/2d. Prussian blues.
76 A Centenary for Shackleton The postal arrangements for Shackleton's British Antarctic Expedition, together with items to mark its centenary, are examined by Steve Pendleton.
80 A Photographer's Guide to Japanese Steam Engines and their Stamps Nicholas Pertwee recalls his time in Japan as the role of the steam engine there was coming to its close.
85 Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Paul Brittain looks at some of the questions facing the organisers of London 2010.
90 Girl Guiding Centenary Celebrated in Stamps A special report by Peter Jennings FRPSL, FRGS, including an exclusive interview with Liz Burnley, Chief Guide of the UK.
95 Foreign Booklets Geir Sor-Reime concludes his annual survey of stamp booklets, looking at those from non-Commonwealth countries.
31 GB News Ten stamps featuring Mammals to be issued on 13 April.
32 The Waterlow Castle Stamps: Further Developments
Peter Shaw updates his earlier articles.
37 Machin Watch
Deering looks at security slits and recent changes booklets
42 Stamp of Approval for the British
Merchant Navy
The case for a Merchant stamp's mode by Keith Greenway.
43 GB Letters
Readers' views on British stamps plus a Rugby Songs issue!
44 GB Specialised Catalogue
A supplement to the Great Britain Spciealised Catalogue.
46 The Stamps of the South Bank
Continuing his philatelic journey round London, Derek Connell goes south of the river.
7 Newsdesk
London 2010 launched; London 2010 Festival of Stamps update;
Distinguished Topical Philatelist; Hampshire forger found guilty; RPD on-line catalogue;
Australia's favourite stamp of 2009; Exhibitions.
20 Society News
Reports from philatelic societies.
24 Diary Dates
Forthcoming Fairs and Auctions.
28 Around the Houses News of recent auction results.
58 Stamp Hunting
Nimrod suggests some stamps of Nigeria that are worth looking for.
COMPETITION
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62 Books
David Rennie reviews Colin Searle's 100 Years of the Philatelic Congress of Great Britain 1909— 2009.
94 Letters
Readers comment on some past GSM articles.
108 The Unissued Stamps of King George V David Horry reveals the story behind another unissued stamp.
Catalogue Column
The Catalogue Editor reports on some St Kitts shades, a Penny Red variety and provides a Labuan 'Quad' flaw update.
100 Panorama
John Moody investigates the background to some more new issues.
104 Shore to Shore Island Hopper reports on Jersey Birds,
Dragonflies from Alderney and the Isle of Man's 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain issue.
105 Stamp News in Brief
A summary of recent and forthcoming issues from around the world.
109 CATALOGUE SUPPLEMENT
A 20-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue.