vol. 37(2): 1-146

Gibbons Stamp Monthly

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Volume 37 Number 2 July 2006
SPECIAL FEATURES
40 An Archive in Your Computer- The Journal of the Royal Philatelic Society London has been made available on 12 CDs. Hugh Jefferies is impressed. 43 2006 FIFA World Cup
Rob Beeson previews the competition and looks at some of the stamps that have been issued for it.
47 I Was There!-40th Anniversary of England's 1966 World Cup Triumph Peter Jennings FRPSL, FRGS, looks back at England's famous victory.
68 Stanley Gibbons GB30 Index Updated The price index for investment grade Great Britain stamps has been updated. Hugh Jefferies reports.
69 Denmark's Wavy Line Definitives—Part 2 Lars Jorgensen continues his study of these fascinating stamps.
75 Canada—The Medallion Issue of 1932 It may look straightforward in the catalogue, but as David Sessions points out, this is a set which offers plenty of potential.
80 50 Years of the Tall Ships Races At one time it seemed as though tall ships would soon be nothing but a memory, but, as Peter Bolton shows, they are enjoying renewed popularity.
84 New Survey of World Stamp Issues Otto Hornung points an accusing finger at the countries issuing too many stamps.
86 100 Stamp Mysteries David R Wright introduces a new series.
91 2004-2005 Foreign Postal Stationery Geir Sor-Reime's annual survey—Macedonia to Russia.
BRITISH STAMPS
35 GB News- Year of the Three Kings, new definitives in August, 2007 Stamp Programme.
36 Machin Watch- John Deering looks more deeply into the 'Machin Icon' story and reports on new booklets and business sheets.
39 GB Specialised Catalogue- A supplement to the Great Britain Specialised Catalogue.
REGULAR FEATURES
5 Newsdesk- Elizabeth as Queen and Icon. Post Office in space Stanley Gibbons 150th anniversary competition. Montenegro returns, Diary Dates. Society News
28 Around the Houses News of recent sales around the world.
31 New Collector John Holman continues his 'Anatomy of a Stamp.. updates earlier articles and comments on readers' reports.
51 Stamp Hunting Nimrod suggests some stamps of Tobago that are worth looking for.
COMPETITION- Win a £150 Stanley Gibbons voucher in our easy-to-enter 150th anniversary competition.
63 Postal Stationery Matters Peter van Gelder's regular review of stationery—this month including Germany, France, Canada and Great Britain.
67 Market Watch This month's Commonwealth price increases cover Australia, Nauru, New Guinea, Bahamas and Bahrain.
88 Stamp News in Brief A summary of recent and forthcoming new issues.
90 Shore to Shore Island Hopper reports on the latest issues from the Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey.
96 Panorama John Moody takes a closer look at some more recent issues from around the world.
98 Catalogue Column Watermark varieties from Great Britain and Gilbert and Ellice Islands provide Hugh Jefferies with material to comment upon this month.
52 The Story of Stanley Gibbons A short history of our publishers, compiled by Michael Briggs.
60 The Top Ten Favourite Stamps A year ago GSM readers were invited to vote for their favourite stamps. John Moody takes a look at the ten most popular.
62 The Editor's Choice Hugh Jefferies picks his own favourites.