Provides a straightforward simplified, richly illustrated listing of every Great Britain stamp from the famous Penny Black up to the end of 2019
Your complete introduction to GB stamp collecting
All commemorative designs illustrated
A handy self-contained reference guide for the collector
A helpful introduction with advice on how to build a collection, choose an album and mount stamps, survey guide to philatelic accessories and the Stanley Gibbons numbering System
Stanley Gibbons prices are recognised everywhere as the standard guide to stamp values
Watermark and perforation differences included
Post Office year books, PHQ cards, postage dues, official stamps, commemorative and traffic light gutter pairs and much more
Design index for commemorative issues from 1924 to aid stamp identification
Quick-reference listing of all Prestige Stamp Booklets, 1969-2019
New for this edition:
Complete listings of all 2019 issues
Prices have been carefully reviewed throughout. There are increases in all sections, but also a number of reductions, bringing catalogue prices into line with today’s competitive market
The ‘Security’ Machins (with ‘U’ number prefixes) have been subject to some further renumbering in order to accommodate likely future issues
Where presentation packs include the relevant miniature sheet as well as the stamp set, this is now clearly noted
A number of additional notes have been included in the introduction to the catalogue, providing essential guidance to the less-experienced collector
Detailed Content/Countries Covered
Great Britain, 1840–2019
Regional Issues:
1. England
2. Northern Ireland
3. Scotland
4. Wales
Isle of Man, 1958–71
Channel Islands
1. General Issue, 1948
2. Guernsey, 1941–69
3. Jersey, 1941–69
Postage Due Stamps
Royal Mail Postage Labels
Official Stamps
Post & Go Stamps
Philatelic, Numismatic and Philatelic Medallic Covers issued by Royal Mail
Quick-reference priced listing of Prestige Stamp Booklets
