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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IN BRIEF

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IN BRIEF

50 Years of National Motifs • When the 1974 CEPT issue became the first to allow a free choice of design, it produced an interesting collecting theme, writes Michael Burzan.

Tower of London • Royal Mail is celebrating the iconic Tower of London, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with a set of six special stamps and a miniature sheet.

The 2d Tyrian Plum • An unissued 2d value from the end of the reign of Edward VII, which is one of Great Britain’s rarest stamps, catches the eye of Richard West this month.

An Alternative Portrait of Sir Rowland Hill • Devlan Kruck looks at Sir Rowland Hill, the legendary postal reformer, from a slightly different perspective, at a time when he had just returned to the General Post Office after a four-year absence.

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DIARY DATES

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Celebrating the Teddy Bear • Since the first stamp to feature a teddy bear was released in 1963, there have been many other issues. Michael Burzan looks at the collecting options.

Context Philately A New Brand for an Existing Idea • David R Beech MBE FRPSL assesses how far the idea of context philately has developed in the last year.

Dating for Stamps • To begin a new series called ‘GB Chat’, Stamp Collector talks to leading GB dealer and international exhibitor Bill Barrell.

A Worldwide Postal Union • To mark the 150th anniversary of the UPU, Michael Burzan reveals how congresses and previous anniversaries have been commemorated by postal administrators.

The Sailor’s Saviour • This month, Chris West tells the story of a stamp that highlighted the work of one man in preventing the disease of scurvy amongst sailors.

How to Collect Norway • From its first issue in 1855, Norway’s stamps have featured topics highlighting the country. Christer Brunström outlines how to start a collection.

Mozambique Company 1937 • An extensive 1937 issue from the Mozambique Company featured a total of 19 stamps in three different formats and included images of local wildlife, significant locations and the local population, writes David Bailey.

The Strange Case of Ogden’s Cigarette Cards • John Scott uses a couple of postal history items to reveal the lengths taken to collect autographs by Reginald Bray, who is better known for testing the delivery ability of the Post Office.

Palaeoanthropology on Stamps • Following on from his article on palaeontology, Michael Kogan of www.paleophilatelie.eu, where palaeontology and palaeoanthropology meet philately, has provided a guide to palaeoanthropology on stamps.

Cursus Publicus • Paula Hammond explores the cursus publicus, which was the extensive postal network of ancient Rome.

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 explore...