vol. 41(1): 1-146-June

Gibbons Stamp Monthly

Plot

41 Number 1 June 2010
32 Vatican Post Office Supports Haiti Earthquake Relief Effort- A report by Peter Jennings FRPSL, FRGS, on the recently issued Vatican stamp in support of the relief of Haiti's earthquake victims.
54 The 40th Anniversary of the GB Overprints Society Mike Sanders takes a look at the history of the society.
55 British Post Offices in the Levant: 1857-1923 costal history synopsis by Alexios Papadopoulos.
60 The 1951 Southern Rhodesia Postage Dues Tne story behind the mystery 4d. grey-green is uncovered Tony Stanford.
64 The MEF Period in the Dodecanese Islands (1945 to 1947)-Following Norld War II British stamps were overprinted for use in these Greek islands previously occupied by Italy, Mike Sanders investigates.
70 GB Overprints Society is not just about Stamps-A previously unknown postal order combination from Bechuanaland is reported by
71 Foreign Postal Stationery, A to E- Geir continues his annual survey of postal stationery, looking at countries
78 Malaya's One and Only Comprehensive Set of Stamps and Postal Stationery- In the conclusion to this study, Rob Holley reviews the postal stationery material that
90 Finland and Morocco Combine to Pioneer 100 per cent Recycled Stamps- Peter Jennings FRPSL, FRGS, provides an exclusive report on some environmentally friendly stamps.
97 Singapore Postmarks within the King George VI Period 1937-1955- David Horry examines the postmarks of the disctrict post office.
39 GB News- Seven stamps and a miniature sheet to be issued on 15 June feature the House of Stuart.
40 For Queen and Country- Military postal ephemera can make a interesting addition to a collection, as John Scott reveals.
45 Machin Watch- John M Deering reviews Festival of London souvenirs and new definitives.
50 The Lowden Forgery—the Full Story Told for the First Time- The events behind one of the best known philatelic forgeries—the King Edward VII £1—are told by Trevor I Harris.
52 GB Specialised Catalogue- A supplement to the Great Britain Specialised Catalogue.
7 Newsdesk- New look for 399; SG breaks world record; New RDPs; Scottish Congress; Congress Medal; Stamp Active Competition results; Exhibitions.
22 Society News- Reports from philatelic societies.
26 Diary Dates- Forthcoming Fairs and Auctions.
30 Around the Houses News of recent auction results.
35 New Collector- John Holman looks at Late Fee stamps, more Indian Feudatory States, updates earlier articles and provides reports from readers.
84 Stamp Hunting- Nimrod suggests some stamps that are worth looking for from Tanganyika.
COMPETITION- Your chance to win a Penny Black in our easy-to-enter competition—the answers are in the magazine.
85 Postal Stationery Matters- Peter van Gelder investigates the 1948 Olympics aerogrammes, looks at the evolution of the word 'aerogramme', and Canadian cards featuring used cars and film stars.
96 The Diarie of Samuel Creeps- Michael Bannister selects more extracts from the journal of an ordinarie collector.
110 The Unissued Stamps of Queen Elizabeth- Continuing his new series, David Horry reveals the story behind another unissued stamp.
Catalogue Column- The Catalogue Editor reports on surcharge varieties from Tasmania and Tobago.
104 Panorama- John Moody investigates the background to some more new issues.
106 Stamp News in Brief- A summary of recent and forthcoming issues from around the world.
109 Shore to Shore- The accession of King George V, Girlguiding and Roses; Island Hopper reports on some new releases from the Isle Man, Guernsey and Jersey.
111 CATALOGUE SUPPLEMENT- A 15-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue.