vol. 39(1): 1-162

Gibbons Stamp Monthly

Plot

84 The Postmarks of the British West Indies—King George VI—St Lucia 1937-1954
There were 15 post offices on the island of St Lucia in 1946, David Horry identifies some of the cancellations worth looking out for.
89 Readership Survey
Your chance to say what you think about GSM.
94 Additional Silver Jubilee Discoveries
An update on the 1935 Silver Jubilee 'comma' flaw by David E Gillis.
98 2008 Yearbooks
A review of stamp yearbooks from around the world.
106 Vatican Tapestries depict St Paul's Life on his Bimillennial Stamps
A special report from Peter Jennings FRPSL, FRGS, in Rome.
109 Antarctic Explorers and their Ships
Some background details to the new British Antarctic Territory definitives that feature as our free gift this month.
37 GB News
Six stamps and a miniature sheet celebrate Darwin's birth bicentenary and the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species; Celebrating Wales miniature sheet; Security Machins.
38 Posted in Advance for Delivery on Christmas Day
In Part 2 of this article, Pat Campbell concentrates on the years 1903 to 1905 and the Series 2 canceller.
44 The 1966 Robert Burns Issue
The story behind the issue of the first British stamps to honour Scotland's national poet is told by John Holman.
50 Scottish Congress 2009
A look ahead to the Congress of the Association of Scottish Philatelic Societies and the souvenirs marking the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns' birth.
51 Machin Watch
John Deering reports on this year's Christmas stamps and 'Lest We Forget' issue.
56 The Stamps of St Stephen
'Big Ben's' many appearances on the stamps of Great Britain are reviewed by Derek Connell.
60 GB Specialised Catalogue
A supplement to the Great Britain Specialised Catalogue.
61 The Story of Registration Envelopes in Great Britain
Colin Baker begins a history of the Post Office's special registration envelopes.
66 British Postmarks of the Last 50 Years
In the first of a series of articles tracing the development of British postmarks over the last 50 years, Cyril R H
Parsons looks at the postmarking of ordinary letters and the introduction of postcodes.
73 Stamping Around the National Trust
In the final part of his tour of National Trust properties, Alan Sacks visits the Midlands, the East and South-east of England
7 Newsdesk
Famous Mauritius cover sold; King George VI artwork digitised; Praga 2008 report; Local stamp catalogue CD; Naval aviation centenary; Exhibitions.
22 Society News
Reports from philatelic societies.
26 Diary Dates
Forthcoming Fairs and Auctions.
30 Around the Houses
News of recent auction results.
33 New Collector
John Holman looks at obsolete and invalid stamps, the issues of Sirmoor, updates earlier articles and reports interesting items sent in by readers.
83 Stamp Hunting
Nimrod suggests some British presenfafion packs that are worth looking for.
COMPETITION
Win a £50 SG voucher in our easy-to-enter competition.
120 The Unissued Stamps of King George V
David Horry reveals the story behind another unissued stamp.
Catalogue Column
The Catalogue Editor reports.
112 Shore to Shore
Island Hopper reviews Guernsey's 2008 issues and takes a look at Aircraft stamps from Jersey and the Isle of Man.
114 Panorama
John Moody investigates the background to some more new issues.
118 Stamp News in Brief
A summary of recent and forthcoming issues from around the world.
121 CATALOGUE SUPPLEMENT
An 18-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue.