vol. 40(10): 1-142

Gibbons Stamp Monthly

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Volume 40 Number 10 March 2010
49 Sierra Leone Postmarks within the King George VI Period 1937-1955
Scarce and rare cancellations are identified and illustrated by David Horry.
57 New Zealand's Newspaper Stamp
A small stamp which conceals plenty of philatelic challenges and research possibilities is reviewed by Robin Gwynn FRPSL, FRPSNZ.
61 South Australia's Stamps in the Commonwealth Era, 1901 to 1912
Federation marked a definite break with the
colonial era for South Australia; Richard Breckon
discusses the background and looks at the production of the complex Long stamp series.
66 More Provisional Surcharges from St Vincent and Tonga Steve Zirinsky reports.
70 The Independence Stamps of Ex-British 'Central Africa'
The stamps of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe that followed the break-up of the Central African Federation are recalled by Davd Wright.
78 Aberdeen Philatelic Society: a
Short History 1910-2010
A century of philatelic activity is surveyed by Jeffrey Stone.
82 Putting the Exhibits in Place
Paul Brittain looks at the work involved in displaying collections at an international stamp exhibition.
88 Louis Braille Bicentenary Stamps Help Raise Profile of Literacy 'for the Blind
A special report by Peter Jennings FRPSL, FRGS, including an exclusive interview with Richard Brewster, a Vice President of the Royal National Institute for the Blind and Master of the Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers.
93 2009 Commonwealth Booklets
Geir Sor-Reime begins his annual survey of stamp booklets.
96 The Queen's Head on a Kosovan Stamp? Elizabeth Gowing reveals the British connection to a recent Kosovo stamp issue.
35 GB News
Ten stamps celebrate the centenary of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home; third Kings and Queens series portrays the Scottish House of Stewart.
36 Machin Watch
John M Deering reports on the 'Classic Album Covers' prestige booklet.
40 The Stamps of Westminster
Derek Connell continues his philatelic tour, starting with a visit to the Strand.
44 GB Specialised Catalogue
A supplement to the Great Britain Specialised Catalogue.
7 Newsdesk
Stanley Gibbons London shop undergoing major renovation; London 2010 Festival of
Stamps update; Jo'burg 2010 exhibition; Scottish Congress.
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 Frank stamps, Jammu and Kashmir, Seborgia and Britons on stamps.
47 Books
Reviews of books on the stamps and postal history of Lundy and Canada's Small Queens.
83 Postal Stationery Matters
Peter van Gelder looks at stationery old and new
and provides some tips on mounting a collection.
86 Stamp Hunting
Nimrod suggests some Grenada stamps that are worth looking for.
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87 The Diarie of Samuel Creeps
102 Shore to Shore
Island Hopper previews stamps showing Guiding
on the Isle of Man, Maps and Petrology from Jersey and Guernsey landscapes.
104 Panorama
John Moody investigates the background to some more new issues.
108 Stamp News in Brief
A summary of recent and forthcoming issues from around the world.
113 CATALOGUE SUPPLEMENT
An 18-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue.