vol. 47(11): 1-178

Gibbons Stamp Monthly

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Contents
NEWSDESK
7 Newsdesk
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
32 GB News
Starter's orders: We see the line-up for Royal Mail's Racehorse Legends issue.
34 Essays of the First Low Value Surface-printed Postage Stamps of Great Britain
Continuing his series on the first low value surface-printed postage stamps of Great Britain, Robert B Galland looks at the essays produced during their development between 1855 and 1882.
39 British Private Posts
Downstream Access and End-to-End delivery mail are reported on by John Holman, before he turns to the latest issues in tourist stamps, Christmas charity mail, railway letter and island stamps.
48 GB Stamp Variants in Smilers Sheets: An Update on 2016 Issues
The variants found in the Smilers sheet and business sheet issues of 2016 are highlighted by John Gray.
53 Machin Watch
John Deering reports on new Machins from Windsor Castle products, ordinary gummed, litho-printed Security Machins and British Post & Go issues at Spring Stampex.
58 GB Specialised Supplement
The latest supplement to the GB Specialised Catalogue.
SPECIAL FEATURES
62 The Omnibus Design Issue of King George VI Coronation Commemorative Stamps
After King Edward VIII's abdication, a new colonial Coronation omnibus issue was needed for King George VI. Brian Livingstone describes the race to produce the initial essays, die proofs and final stamps.
66 GB Stamps Used in Morocco
As Richard Garcia describes, GB stamps were used in Morocco from 1860 until control of the Gibraltar Post Office
was handed over to the Gibraltar Government in 1886.
108 The Russian Revolution: Military Intervention into Russia 1917-22 Part 2
To conclude his discussion, Edward Klempka focuses on
mail sent by troops based in the Caucuses and Batum during the Russian Revolution.
112 British Colonial and Protectorate Stamps Part 4: Gibraltar
In his continuing series charting the development of British Colonial and Protectorate stamps, Noel Davenhill turns his attention to the stamps of Gibraltar.
126 The 1928 Airmail Overprints of Chile
The Chilean Post Office released a provisional airmail issue in 1928. Martyn Cusworth discusses their production, known varieties and postal usage.
REGULAR FEATURES
28 New Collector
On the 50th anniversary of their last regular appearance
on British stamps, John Holman looks at watermarks in
use at home and overseas.
104 Postal Stationery Matters
In his latest round-up of new postal stationery finds, Peter van Gelder shows how cards can offer a window on
Victorian and Edwardian life and presents another past personality on stationery.
117 Stamp Hunting
Nimrod highlights some desirable stamps to look out for from Sierra Leone.
120 2015-16 Foreign Booklets
Geir Sør-Reime's continues his annual suivey of stamp booklets with a rundown of 2015-16 issues from foreign postal administrations.
133 Bookshelf
More reviews of the latest philatelic publications.
137 Competition
Another chance to win a £50 Stanley Gibbons voucher.
138 The Unissued Stamps of Switzerland
More fun from the Hedley Adams Mobbs collection.
138 Catalogue Column
Hugh Jefferies offers his thoughts from the Catalogue Editor's chair.
NEW ISSUES

130 Stamp News in Brief
A summary of recent and forthcoming issues.
134 Panorama
Alison Boyd investigates the stories behind some of the latest stamp issues from around the world.
136 Shore to Shore
More issues from the IsJerseyMan, jersey and Guernsey.
139 Catalogue Supplement
Your 18-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue.