Gibbons Stamp Monthly

GSM – This month's issue

NEWSDESK

Newsdesk
Plate 77 Penny Red sells for £550,000, TNT introduces ‘Final Mile’ delivery trial, Royal Mail announces its 2012 Young Letter Writer of the Year.

Society News
The latest reports from philatelic societies.

Diary Dates
Forthcoming fairs and auctions.

Around the Houses
News of recent auction results.

GSM in the Palm of Your hand
The nation’s favourite philatelic magazine is now available as a download for the iPhone, iPad or iTouch—thanks to the launch of the brand new Gibbons Stamp Monthly App

BRITISH STAMPS

GB News
Royal Mail’s Diamond Jubilee issue revealed, plus new changes to the 2012 and 2013 stamp programmes.

Machin Watch
John Deering looks at how the recent postal tariff rises have impacted on the Machin scene.

British Private Posts
John Holman reveals more developments in Downstream Access mail and Universal Mail’s popular Tourist stamps, as well as another helping of Railway and Island issues.

The Court Post Office: Part One
Glenn H Morgan and John Holman report from Buckingham Palace to offer a rare glimpse inside the Court Post Office of the Royal Household.

Return to Sender: A Remarkable Discovery
Douglas Muir reveals an important new discovery in the field of British Return to Sender labels.

GB Specialised Catalogue
The latest supplement to the Great Britain Specialised Catalogue.

SPECIAL FEATURES

The OTHER Diamond Jubilee
Discover the stamps, stationery and Cinderellas issued to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.

Transit of Venus
Margaret Morris looks at how this rare celestial spectacle has been represented on stamps from around the world.

Looking for Roger Wells
David Horry investigates the life and work of Roger Wells, whose study of contemporary postmarks during the middle of the 20th century has left a vital legacy for collectors.

Sheet Numbers of the Falkland Islands Birds’ definitives of the 1960s
Hugh Osborne explains the use of sheet numbers on the Falkland Islands’ ‘Birds’ definitives.

Lord Coe Stamp of Approval for Isle of Man Olympic ‘Runners’ Stamp
Peter Jennings FRPSL, FRGS meets former Olympic champion, Lord Coe.

2010-11 Foreign Postal Stationery
Geir Sor-Reime provides the first of a three-part listing of recent foreign postal stationery issues.

The Veins of Empire
Discover how some very affordable pieces of postal history can offer a unique insight to the mercantile history of the British Empire.

Spectacular Exhibition of 1847 ‘Post Office’ Mauritius Stamps at the Museum for Communication Berlin
Peter Jennings FRPSL, FRGS supplies a special report on the ‘Meeting of the Queens’ exhibition in Berlin.

Australia Post Competition
Your chance to win one of ten sets of Australia Post’s Diamond Jubilee commemorative collectables.

REGULAR FEATURES

New Collector
John Holman presents another eclectic mix of philatelic advice for new stamp collectors.

Stamp Hunting
Nimrod highlights some important stamps of Tanzania. Competition
Your chance to win a £50 Stanley Gibbons voucher.

Bookshelf
Another new philatelic publication from the GSM Bookshelf is read and rated.

The Diarie of Samuel Creeps
More wise words from an ordinarie collector of stamps.

Postal Stationery Matters
Peter van Gelder’s roundup of new postal stationery finds.

The Unissued Stamps of Queen Elizabeth II
David Horry reveals the story behind an unissued stamp of Trinidad and Tobago.

Catalogue Column
Hugh Jefferies’ latest comments as SG catalogue editor.

NEW ISSUES

Stamp News in Brief
A summary of recent and forthcoming issues.

Shore to Shore
More issues from the Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey

Panorama
A special roundup of new Diamond Jubilee issues.

Catalogue Supplement
A 13-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue