Gibbons Stamp Monthly

Plot

Contents
NEWSDESK
7 Newsdesk
The latest news from around the philatelic world.
18 Society News
More reports from the nation's Philatelic Societies.
22 Diary Dates
Forthcoming fairs and auctions.
26 Around the Houses
The latest reports from the auction rooms.
BRITISH STAMPS
34 GB News
Royal Mail salutes classic British comedy and a grand royal residence with two new stamp sets.
36 Postmarks in an Era of Poverty and Progress Discover how slogan postmarks were used to great effect to help promote British trade after World War I.
40 Machin Watch
John Deering presents more new finds for modern GB collectors.
46 Prepaid (Stamped) Official Postal Stationery of Great Britain
Edward Klempka offers hints and tips on collecting an often overlooked aspect of British postal stationery.
52 GB Specialised Supplement
The latest supplement to the Stanley Gibbons Great Britain Specialised Catalogue.
SPECIAL FEATURES
54 Bulgaria: 1879 Arms Type
We follow the evolution of Bulgaria's first stamp issue, from its release in 1879 to its final appearance in 1916.
58 Guernsey's Endangered Species Series
GSM takes a look back at the 12 designs preserved in Guernsey Post's Endangered Species series.
62 Piotr Naszarkowski: In Slania's Wake: Part 2
Adrian Keppel concludes his look at the 32-year career of Polish stamp engraver Piotr Naszarkowski.
70 James Cook 250
Alison Boyd retells the story of Captain Cook's first voyage of discovery 250 years after he first set sail.
76 Farthing Stamps: A Study of a Denomination
Richard Capon explains why you don't need deep pockets to build a medal-winning display at national level.
78 Free Franks and Franchise Stamps
Christer Brunström highlights examples of stamps, postmarks and labels produced to allow free frank privileges for organisations and noteworthy individuals.
86 The 'SO 1920' Overprint: The Plebiscite That Never Voted!
Peter Chadwick explains how two rival Post Offices faced off over a disputed region of Europe following World War I.
89 Long Lost Canadian Revenue Stamp Discovered Peter Martin updates us on his ongoing research into Canada's embossed revenue stamps.
92 Kiwi Classic Cars
Christopher Moor looks back at three 'classic' thematic issues from the New Zealand Post Office.
REGULAR FEATURES
28 New Collector
Richard West looks back at how British Smilers sheets have been use as a promotional tool for organisations and businesses.
68 Bookshelf
More reviews of the latest philatelic publications.
81 Stamp Hunting
In this month look at the philatelic market, Nimrod highlights the key issues of Malta to keep a collector's eye out for.
82 2017 Foreign Postal Stationery
Geir Sør-Reime concludes his foreign issues from 2017.
96 Gone But Not Forgotten
John Moody digs up stamp issues from more of the world's 'dead' countries.
105 Competition
Another chance to win a £50 Stanley Gibbons voucher.
108 The Unissued Stamps of King George VI
Get ready for more faux fun from the Hedley Adams Mobbs collection.
108 Catalogue Column
Hugh Jefferies offers more comments from the Catalogue Editor's chair.
NEW ISSUES
101 Stamp News in Brief
A summary of recent and forthcoming issues..
104 Shore to Shore
Catch up with the latest issues from Alderney, Jersey and the Isle of Man.
106 Panorama
Alison Boyd investigates the stories behind some of the latest stamp issues from around the world.
109 Catalogue Supplement
Your 17-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue.