vol. 40(2): 1-144

Gibbons Stamp Monthly

Plot

40 Number 2 July 2009
58 The Postmarks of the British West Indies—
King George VI—British Virgin Islands
David Horry reviews the postmarks used in the islands between 1937 and 1955.
61 Tamil Influences on Ceylon and its Post Offices After looking at European influences in a previous article on Ceylon's postmarks, David Horry turns his attention to the Tamil north of the island.
5 The Telegraph Stamps of Continental Europe
The major countries of Europe enthusiastically adopted the telegraph system and many issued telegraph stamps. Steve Hiscocks provides an illustrated overview of this complex subject, together with comments on relative scarcity.
72 1959—What Did They Commemorate Then?
Commonwealth commemoratives of 50 years ago, a survey by Peter van Gelder.
78 Looking at Philatelic Aids
Colin Mount outlines some of the options available for storing stamps.
80 A Photographer's Guide to Japanese
Steam Engines and their Stamps
The days of working steam locomotives in Japan are recalled by Nicholas Pertwee and illustrated by some of his photographs.
86 Postal Stationery 2007-2008
Geir Sor-Reime continues his survey of foreign postal stationery, looking at countries from Finland to Oman.
94 Ashes Fever 2009
Peter Jennings FRPSL, FRGS, looks forward to this year's England v. Australia test
matches and helps the Isle of Man produce a miniature sheet to mark the series.
35 GB News
A prestige booklet looks at Treasures of the BPMA on 18 August; six stamps to be issued on 1 September celebrate the Fire and Rescue Services.
36 The Stamps of St Paul
Derek Connell visits London's famous St Paul's cathedral and illustrates its philatelic appearances.
40 Machin Watch
John Deering celebrates 25 years of 'Machin Watch' and brings you up to date with security Machins and Emblem definitives.
45 Oswald Marsh—Philatelist Extraordinaire
The life and times of a dealer known for his use of postal stationery 'cut-outs' is reviewed by Michael Peach.
49 The Wilding Castles—The Printings and Plate Numbering The first part of a major study by Peter Shaw.
52 GB Specialised Catalogue
A supplement to the Great Britain Specialised Catalogue.
7 Newsdesk
Queen Patron of London 2010; SG Open Day; Ballon monte sold; Congress handbook; Awards; Exhibitions; Covers.
20 Society News
Reports from philatelic societies.
24 Diary Dates
Forthcoming Fairs and Auctions.
28 Around the Houses News of recent auction results.
31 New Collector John Holman looks at security features, Indian Feudatory States, New Zealand private posts and a marking from Iran.
59 Letters
Readers respond to recent articles.
69 Book Review
John Sacher's The Oil Rivers and Niger Coast Surcharged Provisional and Bisected Stamps is reviewed by David Rennie.
93 Stamp Hunting
Nimrod suggests stamps of Aden that are worth looking for.
105 COMPETITION
Your chance to win a £50 SG voucher in our easy-to-enter competition.
106 The Unissued Stamps of King George V David Horry reveals the story behind another unissued stamp.
Catalogue Column
The Catalogue Editor reports on varieties from
Great Britain, Negri Sembilan, Portugal and Azerbaijan.
98 Panorama
John Moody investigates the background to some more new issues.
102 Shore to Shore Island Hopper reports on forthcoming issues from the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey.
103 Stamp News in Brief
A summary of recent and forthcoming issues from around the world.
107 CATALOGUE SUPPLEMENT
A 17-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue.