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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LETTERS

IN BRIEF

new stamps

Austrian Phase Prints • As Michael Burzan observes, the separated colours used for Austrian Christmas stamps allow the motif to be revealed gradually.

The Stamps of Queen Victoria • Eight new stamps from Royal Mail commemorate the innovation and elegance of Victorian philately.

Britain’s First Miniature Sheets • As Richard West points out, the six miniature sheets issued by Royal Mail between 1989 and 1990 were sold to help fundraise for philatelic shows.

forthcoming events • UK AND WORLDWIDE

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

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DIARY DATES

Camp Mail from Knockaloe • Internment mail from the Isle of Man is a popular collecting area. Here, Michael Burzan focusses on the market value of seasonal mail to and from Knockaloe Camp.

Early Christmas Charity Seals • Christmas charity seals were first introduced in 1904. Here, Michael Burzan delves into the design and development of the earliest issues.

King George VI Commemorative Flaws • A recent publication updates the commemorative flaws of King George VI. Here, the author, Mike Stratford, guides us through the evolution of their study and outlines the key ones.

Universal Postal Union • Since development. being created more than 150 years ago, the UPU has coordinated international postal services. Paula Hammond recounts its

The Post at Christmas • Maurice Buxton completes his survey of the post at Christmas, which includes how letters were sent to Father Christmas.

How to Collect Spanish Colonies • As Christer Brunström explains, stamps of the Spanish colonies offer the opportunity to form an interesting collection of a global empire.

British Discovery and Invention • The decision-making process behind the British Discovery and Invention set of 19 September 1967 is the subject of Peter Marren’s ‘Early Elizabethans’ this time.

A Slice of Swaziland • Swaziland has provided Michael Round with an interesting and varied collection of stamps to mount in his album pages.

Norfolk-Suffolk Border • Postal history items linked to the eastern area of England can continue to tell a social and postal story, as described by philatelist and researcher Dane Garrod.

A Lasting Friendship • The story of a life-long friendship that transformed both lives is told by Chris West in this month’s ‘Stamp Story’.

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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