vol. 47(8): 1-146

Gibbons Stamp Monthly

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Contents
NI WSDESK
7 Newsdesk
Catch up with the latest news from the philatelic world, including: the multi-million pound sale of legendary 'Post Office' Mauritius material and why the Royal Philatelic society London is looking for a new home.
16 Society News
More reports from the nation's Philatelic Societies. This month's reports include Harrogate Philatelic Society and Royal Sutton Coldfield Philatelic Society.
18 Diary Dates
Forthcoming fairs and auctions.
22 Around the Houses
News of recent auction results.
BRITISH STAMPS
30 GB News
The latest news for GB collectors. This month, we see how Prehistoric artefacts and sites have inspired Royal Mail's first issue of 2017.
33 Machin Watch
Since it first appeared in September 2014, the Royal Mail's Poppy Post & Go design has made numerous
reappearances. The different varieties are discussed by John Deering.
38 War Bonds Slogan Postmarks of World War I
Royal Mail's 'War Bonds' slogans appeared in London from 10 December 1917. David Pollard discusses the different types of slogans produced and highlights a few rarities to look out for.
42 GB Specialised Supplement
The latest supplement to the GB Specialised Catalogue.
SPECIAL FEATURES
49 The French Territory of the Afars and Issas Michael Round explains how, with an issuing period of about ten years, the French Territory of Afars and Issas is perfect for those looking for a new collecting area.
54 Jennifer Toombs Treasured Stamp Designs for British Virgin Islands
Acclaimed artist Jennifer Toombs talks to GSM
correspondent Giorgio Migliavacca about the stamp designs she created for the British Virgin Islands - a body, of work that offers a wealth of philatelic treasures.
84 Weimar Airmail Stamps
As John Moody reveals, the Weimar Republic's position as a leader in the development of commercial aircraft resulted in a host of airmail material.
90 Tin through the Ages
Geologist and philatelist Josef Charrach uses philatelic items to explain how tin was first formed, discovered, mined and just how important it became before a 'tin crisis' almost crippled the industry.
94 British Indian Ocean Territory: The Beginning and Before
Steve Pendleton traces the history of the remote British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) through its postal history and stamp issues.
102 Early Victorian Postmarks of the Colonies
David Horry examines the colonial postmarks of the Victorian era, which was to be one of the most important evolutionary periods for postmarks within the Empire.
REGULAR FEATURES
25 New Collector
With numerous anniversaries, global events and philatelic
exhibitions 2016 offered much to commemorate on
stamps, John Holman looks back on some of the issues,
before he anticipates what might be in store for 2017.
44 2016 Yearbooks
As we say goodbye to another year, Jersey, Macao and
Guernsey review their 2016 issues and look forward to a fruitful 2017.
89 Stamp Hunting
Nimrod highlights some desirable stamps to look out for from Sudan.
111 Competition
Another chance to win a £50 Stanley Gibbons voucher.
114 The Unissued Stamps of Pierre Nord-Alexis Another helping of tongue-in-cheek fun from the Hedley Adams Mobbs collection.
114 Catalogue Column
Hugh Jefferies offers his thoughts from the Catalogue Editor's chair.
NEW ISSUES
107 Stamp News in Brief
A summary of recent and forthcoming issues.
110 Shore to Shore
jersey and Guernsey celebrate the Year of the Rooster, while the Isle of Man looks back at another year of stamp issues with its annual yearbook.
112 Panorama
Alison Boyd investigates the stories behind some of the latest stamp issues from around the world. Included in this month's round-up: Hungary marks the 60th anniversary of the 1956 revolution and Finland highlights its traditional wooden paupers.
115 Catalogue Supplement
Your 14-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue.