Bestsellers

Our most popular Springback album, enabling easy insertion and removal of leaves. The Senator Standard album comes with 75 white quadrille lined leaves (138Gsm) and features a gilt spine title.

Leaf size 280 x 250mm

Binder Size: 280 x 250mm

A 2-ring cover album supplied with 20 polypropylene leaves with black inserts to protect your collection from harmful UV. Size of leaves: 260 x 140mm. Recommended capacity: 60 covers.

An A4 size book that dries stamps fast whilst keeping them flat.

A packet of 1000 Stanley Gibbons peelable folded stamp hinges designed to help collectors quickly and easily attach stamps to album pages. An essential purchase and ready to use.

How to mount your stamps with Stanley Gibbons Stamp Hinges

1. Lightly moisten short end of hinge and allow to dry slightly.
2. Attach top to stamps, immediately below perforation.
3. Lightly moisten lower third of hinge and mount on album page.

Note: do not remove hinge before it is thoroughly dry.

An essential stamp collecting accessory and one of our bestselling products, the Stanley Gibbons Colour Key is the best guide to philatelic colours and shades available.

Designed with 200 colours featured on punched colour panels and supplied in a plastic case, the Stanley Gibbons Colour Key allows collectors to quickly and easily identify the colour and shades of their stamps.

The most popular First Day Cover album in our range, with a four ring fitting, supplied with 19x side opening double pocket leaves plus one single pocket leaf. Matching slipcase available. Recommended maximum capacity: 80 covers. Size of leaves: 275 x 240mm.

This album IS large enough to house 2012 GB Olympic Gold Medal Winners First Day Covers

The Instanta Perforation Gauge is a vital piece of equipment, measuring perforations on stamps to one decimal point.

4" Nickel Tweezers with medium ends, an essential accessory for all collectors.

Discover the hidden rarities in your collection with this bestselling handheld tool.

The Stanley Gibbons Detectamark provides clean, safe and effective watermark detection without the use of chemicals and also helps detect minor damage such as thins, tears and repairs.

It is constructed from a robust metal alloy and can be used with batteries or an adapter. The power adapter is included FREE of charge.

The SG Deluxe Dual Ultraviolet Lamp is both short wave and long wave meaning it detects both phosphor and fluorescence on stamps - it's the only UV lamp you need.

Can be used in daylight - it’s the only philatelic UV lamp that you don’t need to shut yourself in a darkened room to use

Easy to use – a simple push switch saves battery life

Powerful bulb gives a much stronger reaction than most philatelic UV lamps

Designed to be completely safe on the eyes, with a protective cover

Robust, sturdy, handheld, light and portable

The bulb has a life of 50,000 hours – vastly superior to other models

The eyepiece features a high quality lens for accurate viewing

Broad spectrum light (from 254mm to 365mm) allows a wide range of phosphors and flaws to be detected

Designed to make ‘sweeping’ easier – saving hours of hard work as you can look at several stamps in one sweep

Magnifier eyepiece allows detailed inspection of your stamps

"I have to admit that I’m not always too keen on what they like to call ‘embracing new technology’ ...However, now and again something comes along that I feel I just have to have" - Hugh Jefferies, Stanley Gibbons Catalogue Editor.

The presence or absence of phosphor can be a significant feature in assessing the value of a stamp, so having a lamp of
your own and knowing how to use it can be a valuable asset in building up a good collection.

There are a number of lamps on the market, but, to be honest, none that we would be prepared to put the Stanley Gibbons
name on – so we set about developing one ourselves. To do that we looked at what was wrong with all the others and tried
to right those wrongs.

"Terrific...I was able to find the phosphor number of FH14 which I had not found with a standard mains UV lamp. The new SG UV lamp has paid for itself in finding one booklet alone catalogued more than the purchase cost in going through booklets that I had catalogued as p-. Together with the Pro10 I was able to record the phosphor, something I have been unable to do before." - Graham Stirling, very happy customer.

Some lamps may be cheap but they are potentially damaging to the eyes if looked at for a prolonged period – added to which an exposed bulb was susceptible to damage and could require regular replacement.

Other lamps required mains electricity, which was not handy for use away from home and, above all, many had a tricky on-off switch which made them difficult to use. Of course the main problem with most ultraviolet lamps is that they are fine for night-time use, but pretty useless in daylight – which means you cannot use them effectively at stamp fairs, club meetings or shops.

Now stitched with lay-flat binding, making it far easier to use than previous editions

This ever-popular Stanley Gibbons Great Britain Concise Catalogue provides the perfect catalogue for the collector seeking more detailed information on Great Britain stamps than provided by the Collect British Stamps checklist, without the highly detailed coverage of the five-volume specialised series.

The 2013 edition has been extensively updated with all prices reviewed and revised in line with the current market, with increases in all periods from the 1840 2d. blue right through to recent Machins, there are notable increases for the listed plate flaws and modern errors.

Stanley Gibbons Great Britain Stamp Catalogue lists and prices all British stamps from 1840 to early 2013.

Every different stamp design is illustrated in full colour.

Listings include changes of watermark, perforation, shade and phosphor.

First day covers, Royal Mail postage labels, Post Office (PHQ) Cards, presentation packs, booklets, postage dues, regionals, official stamps, postal fiscals and Post Office label sheets (Smilers) all listed and priced.

Includes gutter pair prices.

Gutter Pairs and “Traffic light” Gutter Pairs listed in mint sets.

First Day Covers for Special Issues from 1924 and for King Edward VIII and King George VI definitives listed.

Prestige Booklet panes and Regionals included for Queen Elizabeth II.

All British Post Office special First Day of Issue postmarks are illustrated and priced on cover.

Quick reference diagrams for listed Machin decimal booklet panes.

Visible plate numbers listed for Victorian stamps.

All basic stamps priced mint and used, with unmounted and mounted mint prices from 1887 to 1935 and on-cover prices from 1840 to 1911.

Major errors and varieties including missing colours and perforation and watermark errors listed and priced.

Helpful introductory section providing philatelic definitions and guidance for the collector.

Booklet pane diagrams and indexes of commemorative designs and Machin definitives make this catalogue the perfect guide to British stamps and their values.

Includes a Commemorative Design Index.

Useful table of postage rates contemporary with NVIs.

Inverted and sideways watermarks are listed and priced, as well as First Day Covers, presentation packs, FRAMAS, PHQ cards, ‘Smiler’ sheets, errors – and a host of other details.

Includes simplified listings of specimen overprints.

Includes the popular Post Office Label Sheets.

Includes Post Office Yearbooks and Year Packs.

Helpful introductory section providing definitions and guidance for the collector and including all watermark illustrations shown together to assist identification.

Recently discovered errors and new items now listed.

Post & Go stamps fully listed.

(Please note it may take up to 28 days for delivery of this item. If you have any queries, please contact us on +44 1425 472363).

Simplified full colour price listing of every mint and used British stamp from the 1840 Penny Black to Christmas 2012. Contains all commemorative designs illustrated for ease of use with fully updated listings of the popular Post & Go Stamps and a fully priced list of Royal Mail Philatelic, Numismatic and Medallic covers.

- Provides a straightforward simplified, richly illustrated listing of all British stamps
- Contains latest stamp values
- Features high quality stamp images throughout
- All commemorative designs are illustrated
- Oustanding value

‘To echo a statement on the cover, this is certainly 'the definitive price guide to British stamps'. Canadian Stamp News Aug 2012'

'It really is a superb introduction to GB philately, full of helpful advice on how to build a collection', Antiques Info - July 2012

'When considering stamps of the United Kingdom, there is no question Collect British Stamps, sets the benchmark', Stamps News Online - March 2012

This highly anticipated price guide has been updated with a new, easy-to-use layout with clear illustrations throughout and helpful guidance making it easier to find exactly what you need and get the latest prices at your fingertips.

Listing the postmarks of Great Britain, this catalogue was produced in collaboration with the British Postmark Society and compiled by a number of leading experts in the field, including Editor Bill Pipe.

Get Collect British Postmarks and you will be able to identify any British postmark and determine a minimum value of a cover with a comprehensive number system widely used by postmark collectors. Last published in 1997 this highly anticipated catalogue is available now.

'Newcomers attracted to this absorbing field will learn much, for this wholly admirable ‘CBP’ is designed as much for them as for specialists…This excellent one-stop resource is perfect for newcomers and opens up an enormous field, encouragingly pinpointing multitudes of often quite cheap items.'
- Michael Round, Stamp Lover, Vol 104 June 2012

'In short, it is a winner!'
Thomas P. Myers, Great Britain Collectors Club Chronicle, April 2012

Hawid Mounts black 21 x 24mm cut to size (per 50). Hawid Mounts protect both sides of the stamp. The foil used has been specially developed for the purpose of protecting stamps. It has been thoroughly tested and contains no additives, softeners or chemicals which could damage stamps in any possible way. The matt finish of the top foil ensures That no reflections spoil the beauty of the stamp, and gives perfect display. The elasticity of the lower welded edge provides a perfect and secure hold. (BSEL)

Illuminated magnifier with adjustable focusing allowing for 8x magnification. A great value magnifier.

Now with FREE stand worth £14.95

The Pro10 Microscope combines a digital camera with a portable microscope that magnifies up to 200 times so you can view stamps, coins or anything else at amazingly close range. ou can also save and share the experience using the integral digital camera itself, by uploading them to your computer or even view them through your television screen. The PRO10 does not support Apple/MAC.

View items in extraordinary detail like never before

Pocket-sized and portable

Easily capture and share images

Crystal clear LCD full colour display

Marvel at the detail at up to 200x magnification on the integral 2.8" (7.1cm) TFT LCD full colour display, allowing a crystal clear view of the area you are examining.

Ideal for identifying overprint details as an aide to verifying authenticity. A fantastic alternative to a traditional eye glass when travelling to view auction lots. Capable of identifying defects in gum through the use of the surface detail mode.

Includes Exclusive £300 Voucher Booklet

Buy the complete set of Stamps of the World 2013 directly from Stanley Gibbons and you will get an exclusive voucher booklet giving you the chance to save over £300 on Great Britain and Commonwealth stamps, catalogues, albums and accessories.

The brand new 6-volume Stamps of the World Catalogue lists stamps from every country with colour illustrations by date of issue with values provided for used and mint stamps and helpful introductory notes to guide the reader through.

This world-leading simplified catalogue provides the perfect reference material for dealers and collectors alike. It is easy-to-use with illustrated descriptions of all the world’s stamps with an accurate assessment of their current market values.

Why buy the set of 6 Stamps of the World catalogues?

Covers stamps of the entire world

Easy-to-use simplified listings

Illustrated in colour throughout with over 170,000 images

Thousands of stamps throughout Stamps of the World have been re-priced, both mint and used

Over 2500 new stamps and 800 images added since 2012 edition

Stamps are now listed in face value order for ease of use

Having problems with stamp identification? Read our extensive article packed with helpful information

Introductory information, including full contents listings and a complete guide to entries giving full detail of what every listing means

Stamps of the World contains helpful information on the currencies appearing on stamps, descriptions of the designs, descriptions of surcharges and overprints, paper colour, stamp colours, se-tenant pairs, miniature sheets, and appendices with brief listings of stamps not fulfilling the conditions for full catalogue listing.

As well as postage stamps, the catalogue lists postage due stamps, parcel post stamps, official stamps, express and special delivery stamps, charity and compulsory tax stamps, newspaper and journal stamps, printer matter stamps, registration stamps, acknowledgement of receipt stamps, late fee and too late stamps, military post stamps, recorded message stamps and personal delivery stamps.

Extensive re-pricing of the following countries has taken place since the previous edition:

• Great Britain
• All Commonwealth and British Empire Countries for the period 1840-1970
• Ireland
• Channel Islands
• Isle of Man
• China, People’s Republic
• China – Taiwan
• Hong Kong
• Macao
• Czechoslovakia
• Czech Republic
• Slovakia
• Poland
• Indian Ocean: British Indian Ocean Territory, Maldive Islands, Mauritius, Seychelles
• Southern and Central Africa: Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe
• Leeward Islands: Anguilla, Antigua, Barbuda, British Virgin Islands, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis

In addition, all new issues for all countries received since the previous edition are listed and priced.

Manufactured to Bo Hagner's original specification, the Original Hagner system uses 7 hole (fits either 3 or 4 ring binders) punched p.h. adapted blackboard to which are attached a choice of nine different height sizes of clear polyester film, using a durable rubber glue. Sheet size is 11" deep by 8 1/2" wide. All sheets are supplied in packs of10 for extra protection. This pack contains 10 x 7 strip double sided sheets - pocket size:- h = 32mm w = 189mm.

The brand new 6-volume Stamps of the World Catalogue lists stamps from every country with colour illustrations by date of issue with values provided for used and mint stamps and helpful introductory notes to guide the reader through.

This world-leading simplified catalogue provides the perfect reference material for dealers and collectors alike. It is easy-to-use with illustrated descriptions of all the world’s stamps with an accurate assessment of their current market values.

Why buy the set of 6 Stamps of the World catalogues?

Covers stamps of the entire world

Easy-to-use simplified listings

Illustrated in colour throughout with over 165,000 images

Thousands of stamps throughout Stamps of the World have been re-priced, both mint and used

Over 2250 new stamps and 700 images added since 2011 edition

Stamps are now listed in face value order for ease of use

Having problems with stamp identification? Read our extensive article packed with helpful information

Introductory information, including full contents listings and a complete guide to entries giving full detail of what every listing means

This edition includes over 2,250 newly listed stamps and over 165,000 colour images. Stamps of the World contains helpful information on the currencies appearing on stamps, descriptions of the designs, descriptions of surcharges and overprints, paper colour, stamp colours, se-tenant pairs, miniature sheets, and appendices with brief listings of stamps not fulfilling the conditions for full catalogue listing.

As well as postage stamps, the catalogue lists postage due stamps, parcel post stamps, official stamps, express and special delivery stamps, charity and compulsory tax stamps, newspaper and journal stamps, printer matter stamps, registration stamps, acknowledgement of receipt stamps, late fee and too late stamps, military post stamps, recorded message stamps and personal delivery stamps.

Our Commonwealth & British Empire catalogue, commonly known as Part 1, is the definitive and comprehensive single volume reference to British Commonwealth and Empire Stamps issued between 1840 and 1970. Listings include variations in watermark, perforation, paper and printing methods, major shades, watermark varieties, important plate flaws, errors and booklets (all listed and priced). Postal historians will benefit from listing of cover prices to 1945 and expanding listings of ‘used abroad’ prices.

New for the 2013 Edition

Government telegraph stamps have been added, with extensive new listings of the complex and fascinating stamps of India, Ceylon, Southern Africa and elsewhere, including military telegraph stamps of locations including Bechuanaland and Sudan

New King George VI and QEII plate flaws listed for the first time

Dozens of new watermark varieties added

New listings, footnotes and additional features, making this an essential update

Prices carefully revised throughout reflecting the strength of the current market for Commonwealth stamps of the period

Whether you are an active buyer of Commonwealth stamps, a dealer or an investor, it is vital to be right up to date with this very active market – and there is no more up-to-date reference than the 2013 ‘Part 1’.

The King George VI Commonwealth colour stamp catalogue provides detailed listings and prices for all used and mint stamps issued by Great Britain and British Commonwealth countries between 1936 and 1952.

Redesigned and easy to use with over 760 full colour images, this hardback stamp catalogue is ideal for all collectors of Commonwealth stamps from this popular era.

This full colour catalogue provides a comprehensive priced listing of the mint and used stamps of Ireland from the 1922 Provisional Government overprints on the stamps of Great Britain right up to the latest issues.

Prices have been carefully revised throughout, to give an accurate picture of current stamp values.

Great Britain 2012 luxury supplement.
2012 Hingeless (with plastic mounts already attached to page) Album Supplement. Number of pages: 20. For use with Davo Albums.

Our popular Springback albums enable easy insertion and removal of leaves. The Simplex Standard album comes with 75 cream quadrille lined leaves (138Gsm) which feature an attractive border and title lozenge. Leaf size 280 x 250mm. Binder Size: 295 x 265mm.

50 extra white unbordered leaves for Senator Standard Album. Size 280 x 250mm.

10 extra double-pocket leaves for Malvern Cover Album. Pocket Size: 235 x 132mm.

Great Britain 2012 One country supplement.
Update your album to include all 2012 issues and keep it as current as possible. For use with Stanley Gibbons maroon 4-ring binders.