Stamp Collector

Stamp Collector gives you all the information, news, expert advice, market insight and inspiration you need to build your stamp collection and get the most from your hobby. Every issue features the latest prices, expert collecting advice, in-depth guides giving you the lowdown on classic stamp sets, new stamps, postal history, first-day covers and much more. Our stamp stories shed light on intriguing stamps and why they were produced, and our stamp sidelines pages provide an insight into postmarks, first-day covers, Cinderellas, Post & Go and Europa stamps.

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FINLAND STAMP CELEBRATES NATO MEMBERSHIP

STAMP PRICES UP… AGAIN

BRITISH GUIANA STEALS THE SHOW AT STAMPEX

IN BRIEF

ITALY HONOUR THE QUEEN

NEW KING CHARLES DEFINITIVES

MALTA WINS SEPAC AWARD

SHIRLEY BASSEY STAMPS REVEALED

BEN PALMER JOINS GROSVENOR

Bill Hedley FRPSL • The FEPA president talks to Tina Jackson about what the organisation’s role entails, the benefits of exhibiting, and why philately is so much more than merely a pastime

Stamps on a new reign

Stamps on women’s rights

A 1,000-stamp milestone

A CASE OF PLAGIARISM? The French-German Saarpost stamps of 1948 • 75 years ago, in 1948, the first French definitive postage stamps for the occupied Saar territory of Germany were issued, briefly known as the ‘Saar III’ series. As Michael Burzan reveals, the production of the stamps didn’t go smoothly

Stare at the Paddington stamps • To celebrate an important birthday, the Royal Mail has released a new set of Paddington stamps. Just don’t get marmalade on them when you stick them into your album.

The challenge of stamp booklets • Stamp booklets create a dilemma for the collector, says Richard West, as he poses the question: when to explode or not to explode?

Help for Volcano victims 1961 • In his latest look at stamps that have come onto the market recently, Michael Burzan considers a rare unauthorised St. Helena relief action issue

AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS • PRICES INCLUDE BUYER’S PREMIUM UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED

STAMP DETECTIVE • Our philatelic private eye spies another stamp set that’s likely to go up in value

LATEST INTERNET SALES • Your quick reference guide to recent online sales, in association with delcampe.net

Turkey 1914 definitives • Christer Brunström advises what collectors should be looking for in a key set in Turkish philatelic history

Eynhallow: Stamps for a bird sanctuary

The Crests of Jersey – Series II

George V Silver Jubilee

The gentleman postcard publisher

Playing cards and postage stamps • In the second in his series that goes behind the scenes at the companies that printed British stamps from 1840 onwards, David Bailey looks at the chequered history of De La Rue

The first blockbuster • Chris West looks at the story behind a stamp that commemorates a key event in 20th century pop culture

Aden: gateway to India • David Bailey turns the spotlight on Aden's definitives of 1939, a set of stamps from the Crown Colony that immediately ran into trouble

The New Zealand 1939-1940 Centennial Exhibition • James R. Taylor provides an historical overview of the event, the stamp issues, the exhibitors, the significance and the aftermath

Fireworks • Philatelists should remember remember the fifth of November, because firework-themed stamps will add a touch of sparkle to their collection

Feeling flushed • Even in the serious world of philately, there’s a room for a bit of lavatory-themed levity, says Paula Hammond

Wilding usages: Part 2 • In the first part of his article, Maurice Buxton dealt with Wildings from ½d to 5d, and so covered mostly...