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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Crypto A Rise or Fall for Philately? • Since the first crypto stamps appeared in 2018, more postal administrators have followed the trend. Michael Burzan examines what is on offer.

Dogs • A new issue from Royal Mail celebrates dogs with ten stamps that illustrate some of the most popular breeds in the UK.

The ‘Official’ Penny Black • Richard West recounts the story of the ‘Official’ Penny Black. After the issue was abandoned before being released, most of the stamps were destroyed, meaning the few remaining examples are highly desirable.

The Stamp Dealer, the Retailer and Registered Stationery Envelope • As Devlan Kruck reveals, a registered stationery envelope from the Peter Horlyck collection of Nigeria provides a highly unusual collecting opportunity.

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1924 Olympic Games in Paris • games in Paris. With the 2024 Paris Olympics taking place this summer, Michael Burzan looks at the stamps issued for the 1924

Bermuda 1953 Definitives • As David Bailey explains, new Bermuda definitives to mark the start of Queen Elizabeth’s reign in 1953 feature illustrations of significance to the colony, including images of its earliest coinage.

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How to Collect Argentina • With its interesting history and choice of stamp subjects, now is the ideal time to start a collection of Argentina, writes Christer Brunström.

World’s First Greetings Cards and Postcards • In the latest of her ‘Philatelic Firsts’, Paula Hammond outlines how messages to loved ones developed from the earliest greetings sent via papyrus to the greetings cards and postcards of more recent times.

Book and Roll Stamps on Cover • Identifying stamps on covers that have been used from books and rolls can be tricky. Here, Maurice Buxton’s handy guide outlines what you need to know.

The Woman who Rumbled Rockefeller • In this month’s ‘Stamp Story’, Chris West recounts the remarkable story of Ida Tarbell, whose journalistic endeavours changed the American oil industry.

Just One Small Thing • The discovery of one small entire has led John Scott to uncover fascinating details about Sunday deliveries of the mail in the 19th century.

Belgium’s First Stamp Issue • Following on from his previous article on France’s first stamp issue, Michael Burzan now turns his attention to the first issue of Belgium, with its iconic epaulettes’ portrait.

Palaeontology on Stamps • Michael Kogan provides a guide to palaeophilatelie, where palaeontology meets philately. Read more on his award-winning website (www.paleophilatelie.eu).

back of the book • Stamps are just the start! Our wonderful hobby has many sidelines to pursue. In this popular section of the magazine, we...