vol. 37(6): 1-162 November

Gibbons Stamp Monthly

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Volume 37 Number 6 November 2006
SPECIAL FEATURES
65 Finland: The Arms Type of 1875- These eight stamps, says Jeffrey Stone, offer much to interest the philatelist.
72 Malacca/Melaka: An Historic Malaysian City Barry Floyd looks at the city and the stamps used there.
77 150 Years of Uruguayan Stamps- In Part 2 of this article Anthony New FSA, FRIBA, MI Struct E, looks at stamp issues from 1866.
80 Governor William Glass 'A Somewhat Notable Native of Kelso'- Peter Jennings FRPSL, FRGS, visits Kelso to investigate the early life of William Glass, first Governor of Tristan da Cunha.
90 Stamp Mysteries- David R Wright presents ten mysteries from pre-war Asia and the Pacific.
91 London 2010 Festival of Stamps- A response by Brian Trotter FRPSL, Chairman of the exhibition, responds to Peter Jennings' article in last month's GSM.
92 Cayman Islands Land Birds- This month's GSM includes free stamps from the latest Cayman Islands definitive issue. Reg Taylor provides some background information.
94 Philatelic Cruising- The world of cruising as depicted on stamps is explored by Peter Bolton.
100 The Stuart Rossiter Trust Promotes Research into Postal History Peter Jennings FRPSL, FRGS interviews David Beech FRPSL, Chairman of the Trustees.
102 'German' Stamp now Valid only in Holland Hugh Jefferies summarises an embarrassing situation investigated by Erik Boeré and Charles Voetelink.
103 The Enigma That is the Cape 4d. Black Triangular One of the rarest stamps of the British Commonwealth is to be offered by Warwick and Warwick in November; Colin Such reports.
BRITISH STAMPS
39 GB News- New miniature sheet celebrates Scotland.
41 GB Postal Stationery, Postal Labels and Postmarks John Holman reports on recent developments.
44 GB Specialised Catalogue A supplement to the Great Britain Specialised Catalogue.
45 Machin Watch John M Deering examines the 'Three Kings' sheet, a coil join, a perforation shift and updates PiP issues.
REGULAR FEATURES
5 Newsdesk- An Post refines use of 'lenticular' images; 'Permanent' stamp from Canada; Stampex numbers down; Diary Dates; Society News.
28 Around the Houses- News of recent auction results.
33 New Collector- John Holman introduces parcel stamps, future anniversaries, Swaziland's She-elephant stamps and Christmas postmarks.
63 Market Watch- An update to Part 17, China, and the latest news on the SG100- Stamp Price Index.
87 Books- Reviews of recent philatelic publications.
101 Stamp Hunting- Nimrod picks out some stamps from India that are worth looking for.
COMPETITION- Win a £50 Stanley Gibbons voucher in this month's easy-toenter competition.
104 Panorama- John Moody investigates the background to some more new issues.
108 Shore to Shore- Island Hopper reports on the latest issues from Guernse. the Isle of Man and Jersey.
110 Stamp News in Brief- A summary of recent and forthcoming issues from around the world.
112 Ask GSM- We answer more problem questions from readers.
114 Catalogue Column- Hugh Jefferies reports on a new date for Dubai. additions to Bahrain, a new control/cylinder for King Edward VIII and a Gibraltar query.