Provides a straightforward simplified, richly illustrated listing of every Great Britain stamp from the famous Penny Black up to the end of 2020.
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, 1969-2020.
Regional stamps of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales included.
Visible plate numbers on the Victorian issues are listed.
Pre-postal independence issues of Isle of Man (1958-71), Guernsey (1941-69) and Jersey (1941-69), including the war time occupation issues of Guernsey and Jersey
First day covers for definitives from 1936, regionals and all special issues listed and priced.
Graphite lined and phosphor issues are included.
Detailed Contents/Countries Covered
Great Britain, 1840–2020
Regional Issues:
1. England
2. Northern Ireland
3. Scotland
4. Wales
