vol. 40(9): 1-146

Gibbons Stamp Monthly

Plot

Volume 40 Number 9 February 2010
58 Swaziland 1895-1913- Andrew Higson looks at the philatelic consequences of the political developments that took place in South Africa at the turn of the 19th century.
63 The Airmail Postmarks of the British West Indies, King George VI 1937-1953- A review of the airmail postmarks and cachets completes David Horry's survey of Caribbean postal markings.
72 Africa's Independence Stamps- In part 2 of this series, David R Wright looks back to the independence stamps of East Africa.
76 Sea Post Office: Suez, Aden, Bombay Michael Peach illustrates and tells the story of some covers carried by sea from Britain to India.
81 The Art of Commerce- John Scott turns to trade and industry to continue his look at the development of decorative stationery.
85 Errors of Design- Nobel Prizes and snowflakes, along with a few other stamps prove a fruitful source of errors for Oliver Andrew.
89 A Crash Cover from the Siege of Paris to a distinguished Birmingham Businessman- The background to a new acquisition is investigated by Peter Jennings FRPSL, FRGS.
92 The King George VI Collectors' Society Golden Jubilee- A display from the Royal Philatelic Collection will celebrate the Society's anniversary; Brian Rogers provides the details.
94 Mayhem almost Mars Magnificent Monacophil Hugh Jefferies reports from Monaco.
96 London 2010—Balancing the Books- Paul Brittain examines the financial aspects of staging an international exhibition.
35 GB News- Ten stamps and a prestige booklet are to be issued on 25 February to celebrate the 350th anniversary of the Royal Society.
36 De La Rue's 10s. Blues- Bryan Kearsley FRPSL looks at the problems De La Rue had in printing the 10s. Seahorse.
40 Machin Watch- The latest definitive and booklet news provided b, John M Deering.
44 Do Not Fly-The background to a new instructional label is examined by Chris Wheeler.
45 GB Postal Stationery, Postal Labels and Postmarks Recent developments reported by John Holman.
48 GB Specialised Catalogue- A supplement to the Great Britain Specialised Catalogue
50 The Stamps of Westminster- In the first part of a new philatelic tour Derek Connell visits inner Westminister.
7 Newsdesk- First new SG publications; New Zealand missing colour discovery at SG auction; ABPS exhibition plans for 2010; London Festival of Stamps update; Thematic
competitions for Scotland.
24 Society News- Reports from philatelic societies.
28 Diary Dates- Forthcoming fairs and auctions
32 Around the Houses- News of Recent auction results.
95 Stamp Hunting-Nimrod suggests some New Zealand postal fiscals that are worth looking for.
COMPETITION Your chance to win a £50 SG voucher in our easy-to- enter competition.
108 The Unissued Stamps of King George V. David Horry reveals the story behind another unissued
Catalogue Column- The Catalogue Editor reports on some more varieties
102 Panorama-John Moody investigates the background to some more new issues
106 Shore to Shore Island Hopper previews stamps showing Alderney's Dragonflies, Island life on the Isle of Man and Children's books from Jersey.
107 Stamp News in Brief- A summary of recent and forthcoming issues from around the world.
109 CATALOGUE SUPPLEMENT- A 16-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue.