vol. 36(9): 1-162 February

Gibbons Stamp Monthly

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Volume 36 Number 9 February 2006
SPECIAL FEATURES
56 Stampex- Britain's national Exhibition which takes place at Islington's Business Design Centre from 22 to 26 February.
60 The British Thematic Association- Bnan Sole looks back at the development of the Association which will be providing the Village Green displays at this years Spring Stampex.
62 The Spanish American War of 1898 and the Philippine Revolt 1899-1902 Ian Paton FRPSL provides a philatelic review of these important events in American history.
75 XXth Winter Olympics. Welcome to Torino 2006 The first winter games took place at Chamonix in France in 1924: Jean-Louis Emmenegger presents a brief philatelic history of the Winter Olympic Games.
80 The Pahang 1935-41 Issue- The details behind the birth of this issue are revealed by Low Kiat Siong, who examines previously unpublished information.
84 Exceptional Exhibition in Cambridge Reg Taylor previews an important exhibition highlighting the work of stamp designer Ian Loe.
90 Australia's Decimal Currency Stamps 1966 Decimal currency was introduced in Australia 40 years ago; Richard Breckon explains the background to the issue of the 'i'st decimal stamps.
98 The Quincentenary of Tristan da Cunha, a Celebration in Stamps Peter Jennings FRPSL, FRGS will be among the passengers travelling on RMS St Helena to Tristan to take part in its 500th anniversary celebrations. Here he looks at the stamps that will be issued to mark the event.
102 Ouidah, Dahomey: a Portuguese Enclave and A French Colony Once the world's smallest inhabited colonial possession, Ouidah never issued stamps; R J Maddocks investigates.
106 Sindelfingen Stamp Fair John Moody reports on this popular German fair.
112 Basil in Nauru-Not! A planned trip to Nauru does not go according to plan for Basil Herwald!
BRITISH STAMPS
35 GB News-Three issues for March: Welsh Assembly miniature sheet; Ice Age Animals and Fruit and Veg Smilers sheet.
36 The Sideways Duplex Cancels- Harry Layne concludes his study and provides a comprehensive checklist.
41 GB Postal Stationery, Postal Labels and Postmarks Recent developments reported by John Holman.
44 Machin Watch- John M Deering looks back over 25 years of Christmas booklets.
48 GB Specialised Catalogue- A supplement to the Great Britain Specialised Catalogue.
49 United Kingdom Revenue Key Types Used Overseas- The first part of a study by Peter Mansfield of the Great Britain Revenue Society.
54 GB Letters- Correspondence from readers.
REGULAR FEATURES
5 Newsdesk- London's 2010 international exhibition confirmed; Stanley Gibbons' grave located; American Bank Note Company archives; Exhibitions, Society News; Diary Dates.
28 Around the Houses- News of recent auction sales.
31 First Steps- Paul Brittain looks at the options for finding material when starting a collection.
70 Stamp Hunting- Nimrod recommends more stamps from Sierra Leone that are worth looking for.
COMPETITION- Win a £50 SG voucher in our easy-to-enter competition.
74 Market Watch- Further price alterations to Part 6, France, of the Stanley Gibbons Stamp Catalogue and an update to the SG100' stamp price index.
108 Books- Ashley Lawrence reviews The Stamps and Postal History of Nineteenth Century Samoa.
110 Panorama- John Moody provides the background to some recent issues from around the world.
114 Shore to Shore- Island Hopper looks at Jersey's Chinese New Year miniature sheet, Alderney's set commemorating the birth centenary of T H White and an issue celebrating the work of the Isle of Man Natural History and Antiquarian Society.
118 Stamp News in Brief- A summary of recent and forthcoming new issues.
120 Catalogue Column- Stanley Gibbons Catalogue Editor, Hugh Jefferies, reports on an inverted watermark from Aden and a mystery 2d. blue flaw.