vol. 47(10): 1-146

Gibbons Stamp Monthly

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Contents
NEWSDESK
7 Newsdesk
Catch up with the latest philatelic news from around the world.
18 Society News
More reports from the nation's Philatelic Societies.
22 Diary Dates
Forthcoming fairs and auctions.
26 Around the Houses
News of recent auction results.
BRITISH STAMPS
34 GB News
Royal Mail reveals its six-stamp tribute to David Bowie and we look at the new £5 large definitive issued for the 65th anniversary of the accession.
38 Die Proofs of the First Low Value Surface-Printed Postage Stamps of Great Britain
Robert Galland returns to this subject with a supporting article describing the attractive die proofs associated with the issue.
45 Machin Watch
The new high value Sapphire Blue £5 Machin marking the 65th anniversary of The Queen's accession is discussed this month. Plus, news of more Post & Go issues.
52 GB Stamp Variants in Smilers Sheets: An Update on 2015 Issues
John Gray describes the many variants to be found in the Smilers Sheets of 2015 compared to their sheet stamp counterparts.
56 GB Specialised Supplement
The latest supplement to the GB Specialised Catalogue.
SPECIAL FEATURES
60 The First Stamps of Bahawalpur
George Rab takes a look at 'a right royal struggle' which led to the State's first stamp issues.
68 Ferrary: 'The King of Stamp Collectors'
As the organisers of MonacoPhil 2017 begin to gather together a collection of `ex-Farrary' material, Vincent Schouberechts looks back at the legendary philatelist's life.
71 Christmas Island: The 1977 Christmas Issue
Rufus Barnes discusses the varieties and postmarks associated with this very popular issue.
74 Japanese Seapost Offices
Mike Dovey explores the postal legacy left behind by the trans-Pacific Japanese NYK Line.
78 The Russian Revolution: Military Intervention into Russia 1917-22
1 3 Allied countries sent forces in to Russia to try to stop the spread of Bolshevik power. Edward Klempka takes a look at the postal history that ensued.
84 New Zealand's 1935 Airmail Stamps
The stamps and covers prepared for the first airmail flight between New Zealand and Britain.
94 Austerity Reused Covers
Michael Peach shows how envelopes were reused during the austerity years of World War II and beyond.
100 Benin's Modern Commemorative Rarities: Part 2 Nicholas Pertwee highlights several more of the hard to find Benin items from 1994 to 1999.
106 Ascension Island: The 1975 Red Overprint
To be or not to be — given full catalogue status? is the question asked here.
First issued in 1956 and still going strong today.'
REGULAR FEATURES
29 New Collector
Royal Mail's new Windsor Castle stamps inspire John Flolman to take a look at other philatelic material which ould be used to form a collection.
83 Stamp Hunting
Nimrod highlights some desirable stamps to look out for from Australia.
87 2015-16 Commonwealth Booklets
Geir Sor-Reime's annual round-up of stamp booklets begins with issues from the Commonwealth.
90 Bookshelf
More reviews of the latest philatelic publications
113 Competition
Another chance to win a £50 Stanley Gibbons voucher.
116 The Unissued Stamps of Queen Elizabeth II More fun from the Hedley Adams Mobbs collection.
116 Catalogue Column
Hugh Jefferies offers his thoughts from the Catalogue Editor's chair.
NEW
110 Stamp News in Brief
A summary of recent and forthcoming issues.
112 Shore to Shore
More issues from the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey.
114 Panorama
Alison Boyd investigates the stories behind some of the latest stamp issues from around the world.
117 Catalogue Supplement
Your 13-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue.