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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Stained-glass Windows • Despite their size, images of stained-glass windows transition well to the miniature world of stamps, writes Michael Burzan.

The Who • Royal Mail have issued a set of special stamps to celebrate the 60th anniversary of one of the UK’s most innovative and influential bands of the rock and roll era, The Who.

The Prussian Blue • The story behind one of Great Britain’s most Blue famous and desirable stamps is told by Richard West this month.

The Gold Standard • Stamp Collector catches-up with Bill Barrell just after his return from Hafnia 2024.

The Pioneering Philatelist • A publication from the early days of philately has come across the desk of Devlan Kruck.

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First Stamps in Germany • As we approach the 175th anniversary of the first stamps issued by a German state, Michael Burzan reflects on the long-term market values for this early issue.

Master of the Posts • Paula Hammond traces the origins of the Royal Mail to Sir Brian Tuke – the first Master of the Posts.

The Romance of Flight • As John Scott recounts, covers from the first seaplane flights out of Brunei in the 1930s reveal tale of derring-do in the early days of airmail.

The American Eagle and Great Seal • With the US election taking place on 5 November, Michael Burzan looks at the depiction of the bald eagle and Great Seal on American stamps.

The Saluki Sisters of Sussex • Covers are often kept by a family who treasure the letters inside. Here, good fortune to the philatelist and historian is described by Dane Garrod.

How to Collect Venezuela • The stamps of Venezuela offer an interesting collecting area because their designs usually reflect the country, writes Christer Brunström.

Holding the Mail • In the second of his articles on mail holding facilities, Maurice Buxton has compiled a guide to private providers.

A Victorian Dynamo • A remarkable self-made Victorian catches the eye of Chris West in this month’s ‘Stamp Story’.

A Timeless Saga from a Nation in Transition • An epic poem was the subject of a 1955 stamp issue from Laos. Using images of the six stamps, David Bailey reveals the characters in the poem.

World War I Memorials • There are many memorials to World War I, some erected among the battlefields and others serving as national memorials. Here, we highlight examples of the stamps illustrating them.

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 the intriguing items that are often listed at the back of the catalogue.

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