Stamp Magazine - April 2023

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In the April issue we mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Pablo Picasso, by investigating how his influential and often controversial art has been depicted on stamps from around the world.
We also study the postal history of the British Cameroons, a League of Nations mandate which used the stamps of Nigeria but still managed to leave an fascinating legacy in terms of postmarks and covers.
Our series on Great Britain’s special issues in the early years of Queen Elizabeth II considers the 1963 Paris Postal Conference stamp, and its unique place in philatelic history. Meanwhile, Commonwealth Classics recalls the ambitious 1931 Investiture issue of Jaipur, and Strange But True tells the story behind wartime American forgeries of Hitler-head stamps.
Our news pages reveal Great Britain’s new definitive design and analyse two new special issues, as well as reporting plans for EuroPhilEx 2025 in Birmingham. You can see the latest big realisations from the auction rooms, but also get some tips on how to pick up bargains at flea markets and car boot sales.
Don’t miss it!