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"Our February issue studies the development of the Univeral Postal Union, from its genesis as the key to facilitating international communication in the 19th century to its emergence as a collecting theme in its own right in recent times. We also take a close look at the Philexafrique stamps issued by many former French colonies in 1969, asking whether it is the best stamp-on-stamp exhibition omnibus set ever? Commonwealth Classics investigates the so-called ‘coin’ stamp of New South Wales, which was not quite what it seemed, while Great Engravers focuses on the iconic stamps of J A C Harrison, the go-to engraver whenever Great Britain reverted to recess printing in the early 20th century. Our other regular feature, Black Magic, asks which Penny Blacks are the rarest on cover. Our news pages include details of new GB definitives, major changes in the relationship between Royal Mail and the Post Office, spectacular lots from the latest auctions, and the Christmas stamps which double as coronavirus health advice!"
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Ship Of State
Recess-printed, lithographed, typographed and overprinted, the attractive Lakatoi issues of British New Guinea and Papua are a complex series with myriad varieties
Day Of Reckoning
However painstakingly compiled, your collection is destined to be broken up and recycled. It’s not a question of if, but when, and how?
‘Oh Help! Oh No! It's A Gruffalo!'
A Royal Mail stamp issue on October 10 marked the 20th anniversary of the publication of The Gruffalo, the popular children’s picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
Man Of Peace
Karl bickel not only transformed and rejuvenated Swiss stamp design in the mid-20th century but also built a monument to peace in his spare time
Roaring Success?
The first stamp issue for Kenya, Uganda & Tanganyika in 1935 might have united three postal administrations, but its design and printing were far from uniform
The Finest Cuts For This Year's Christmas Fare
Royal Mail’s Christmas stamps, released on November 5, take a religious approach this year, featuring classy biblical scenes created by paper-cut artists Hari & Deepti.
Beasts Of Burden
Animals harnessed for postal purposes have come in all shapes and sizes. Some of the choices and some of the scenarios might surprise you
King And Kaiser
Johann Kaiser engraved only three stamp designs, but they were the first issues of the Netherlands and Dutch colonies, so his place in philatelic history is secure
Whisper Of Wilberforce
A centenary with particular resonance for Sierra Leone inspired one of the finest colonial issues of the 1930s, even if the key protagonist was barely acknowledged
Try, Try Again
With the rugby World Cup currently underway in Japan, what better time to investigate the growing potential for a rugby union thematic collection?