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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Links Between Continents • Michael Burzan reveals how stamps can be used to uncover an almost forgotten initiative set up to aid economic development in Africa.

Christmas 2025 • For this year’s Christmas stamps, Royal Mail return to a religious theme, with colourful depictions of the Nativity.

Monopoly • As Monopoly turns 90, Royal Mail has released a special stamp set with imagery featuring this iconic board game.

Silent Witness • The story of Carrickfergus Castle in Northern Ireland includes being part of a high-value definitive set, writes Chris West.

A 1969 Experiment • A new product introduced in 1969 has evolved into a regular part of Royal Mail’s stamp programme, explains Richard West.

‘He Will Be Certain to Evade Giving True Answers’ • Research by Devlan Kruck on an 1887 letter highlights a dispute regarding the origins of the postage stamp.

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Gymnastics in Blocks of Four • A 40-stamp set from China in 1952 promoted public health through exercise. Michael Burzan points out how to distinguish the first and second printings.

History of the Maltese Cross • When stamps were first introduced in 1840, an efficient method of cancellation was needed. Michael Kogan of www.paleophilatelie.eu examines the development of the Maltese Cross.

The Post at Christmas • With Christmas approaching, Maurice Buxton has provided the first of a two-part guide to postal services at Christmas.

Vexillological Philately • Using a variety of colourful examples, Alastair Gunn shows that vexillology – the study of flags – is a fascinating thematic area to collect.

First Stamp Albums • Paula Hammond looks back to the early years of stamp collecting and the development of the first stamp albums.

Iceland How to Collect • The over 1,700 stamps released by Iceland provide good education about this island nation, writes Christer Brunström.

Michelangelo’s 550th Birthday

Faroe Islands 2007 • A mythical tale from the Faroe Islands that has been strikingly recreated on a stamp issue is recounted by David Bailey.

Reasons to Collect French Colonies • French colonies specialist Terry Garcia details the reasons to start a collection of this often underexplored area.

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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