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.

Stamp Collector

WELCOME TO STAMP COLLECTOR

UNIVERSAL POSTAL SERVICE ENDS IN DENMARK • The latest news from the world of stamp collecting and organised philately. Send your news stories to us by email to: matthewh@warnersgroup.co.uk

2024 STUART ROSSITER MEMORIAL LECTURE

IN BRIEF

POLAR SALON AT BOSTON 2026

CANADA POST SEEKING TO INCREASE DOMESTIC STAMPS TO 99 CENTS

EXPRESS MAIL AT THE RPSL

NEW STAMP SHOW SET FOR KEMPTON

NORFOLK AND NORWICH PHILATELIC SOCIETY APRIL STAMP FAIR

TREASURES OF NOTRE-DAME

DIARY DATES • The following philatelic events are scheduled for the next few months. Please check full details with organisers before attending.

VIKING STAMPS GRAB THE HEADLINES

STAMP COLLECTOR TO INCLUDE LIMITED EDITION SOUVENIR SHEETS

People of the Underground Railroad

Rijeka electric tram

Landscapes and wildlife of Traversay Islands

Marine Mosacis

IN BRIEF

Jupiters sailing ship

Island post boxes

Master stamp engraver • In many countries, collectors can be found searching for issues created by the eminent stamp and banknote engraver and designer Czesław Słania (1921–2005), writes Michael Burzan, as he provides a brief price guide to the designs of this master stamp engraver

Watching the clouds • The Royal Mail celebrates the 170th anniversary of the Met Office with a set of special stamps illustrating landmark moments in meteorology

THE STAMPS IN DETAIL

Coils for covers • Richard West examines the issues you may encounter with stamps printed in rolls for FDCs

The humanity of postal history • Postal history isn’t just the study of the postal system, markings, and stamps, writes Devlan Kruck, it’s the exploration of humanity itself, shedding light on the challenges faced in decades past

AUCTION RESULTS • PRICES EXCLUDE BUYER’S PREMIUM UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED

A QEII souvenir sheet from Hong Kong • Our philatelic private eye spies another stamp set that’s likely to go up in value

British Empire and foreign sale at Grosvenor

DIARY DATES

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

The rise of ‘Blue Francis’ • Last year, we reported on a controversial stamp issued and quickly withdrawn by The Vatican. Now, as Michael Burzan explains in his latest Market Watch column, examples of the stamp are commanding high prices on the internet

Collect smarter with Stamp Collector • When you’re adding to your album a little knowledge can go a long way.

Gambia’s 1953 definitives • In his regular guide to a classic set to add to your collection, David Bailey investigates the Gambia’s first pictorials – the last set issued before the country became self-governing

Collecting the stamps of Chile • Chile has a respectable stamp-issuing history, with well-designed and well-printed stamps that are easily recognisable, writes Richard Tarrant, as he provides an introductory guide to the South American stamps

Good vibrations • One of the glories of philately is that no matter now niche the topic, there’s a likelihood it has appeared on a stamp, and...