vol. 37(9): 1-146

Gibbons Stamp Monthly

Plot

SPECIAL FEATURES
35 A Reflection of the Times. Changes in stamp design are examined by Paul Brittain
53 Iceland and and its Stamps. Peter Jennings spends a couple of days in Reykjvik where he meets stamp dealer Bolli Davidsson.
58 Iceland Post. The head of Iceland's Philatelic Department, Vilhjalmur Sigurosson, is interviewed by Peter Jennings, FRPSL, FRGS.
60 SS Rainbow and SS Bentan—Cachets or Cancels Rob Holey reassesses the significance of these scarce markings.
63 Australia and the UPU—the effects of the Madrid and Stockholm Congresses Richard Breckon discusses the changes to Australia's international postal services as a result of the 1920 and 1924 UPU Congresses.
69 The Canadian Barrel Cancels— 1955-1962 these postmarks are well worth looking out for says John Hillson FCPS.
73 Mis-Directed Mail to and from the Falkland islands The Late Geoff Moir, DFC and Bar, FRGS, FRPSL, illustrates a variety of missent covers
88 Nordia 2006 A three-day exhibition marked the 150th anniversary of Finlands first stamp; a report from Helsinki by Jeffrey Stone.
BRITISH STAMPS
39 GB News Scientific Achievements and the Abolition of Slavery—two new issues for March.
40 Machin Watch John M Deering reports on recent NVI advertising booklets and a 1st class NVI coil roll and looks at the forthcoming 'World of invention' prestige booklet and St George's Day miniature sheet.
45 GB Postal Stationery, Postal Labels and Postmarks Recent developments are reported by John Holman.
48 GB Specialised Catalogue A supplement to the Great Britain Specialised Catalogue.
REGULAR FEATURES
5 Newsdesk London 2010; 'Moving the Mail' at Bletchley Park: Restored TPO on show; National Topical show; 2007 and 2008 National Exhibitions; Diary Dates; Society News.
30 Around the Houses News of recent auction results.
67 Market Watch An further update to Part 15, Central America.
68 Stamp Hunting Nimrod picks out some more stamps from Canada that are worth looking for.
COMPETITION- Win a £50 Stanley Gibbons voucher in this month's easy-toenter competition.
90 Ask GSM Your questions answered.
92 Books- Reviews of Edward B Proud's The Postal History of Barbados and Grenada, Volume II of The Stamps of Barbados and British Stamp Printers.
100 Panorama- John Moody investigates the background to some more new issues.
102 Shore to Shore Island Hopper reports on issues for the Societe Guernesiase and a Royal 60th wedding anniversary.
106 Stamp News in Brief A summary of recent and forthcoming issues from around the world.
108 Catalogue Column Hugh Jefferies reports on a range of recently discovered varieties.