Stamp Collector - 8 Nov 2024
HOW TO COLLECT THE STAMPS OF VENEZUELA
COLLECT BY THEME: WAR MEMORIALS ON STAMPS
INCORPORATING COIN COLLECTOR
The first Master of the Posts
Derring-do in airmail’s early years
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.
As we approach the 175th anniversary of the first stamp issued by a German state, Michael Burzan reflects on the long-term market values for this early issue.
As John Scott recounts, covers from the first seaplane flights out of Brunei in the 1930s reveal a tale of derring-do in the early days of airmail.
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.
The story behind one of Great Britain’s most famous and desirable stamps is told by Richard West.
Despite their size, images of stained-glass windows transition well to the miniature world of stamps, explains Michael Burzan.
A publication from the early days of philately by a pioneering philatelist has come across the desk of Devlan Kruck.
Paula Hammond traces the origins of the Royal Mail to Sir Brian Tuke – the first Master of the Posts.
The latest auction prices, plus our regular ‘Stamp Detective’ and ‘Price Watch’ columns.
Stamp Collector catches-up with Bill Barrell after his return from Hafnia 2024.
Discover some of the many new stamp issues from around the world.
Royal Mail release a set to celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Who.
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Your regular round-up of the latest stamp collecting news.
The stamps of Venezuela offer an interesting collecting area because their designs usually reflect the country, writes Christer Brunström.
An epic poem was the subject of a 1955 stamp issue from Laos. Using images of the six stamp, David Bailey reveals the characters in the poem.
Around the world, there are many memorials to World War I. Here, we highlight examples of the stamps illustrating them.
A remarkable self-made Victorian catches the eye of Chris West in this month’s ‘Stamp Story’.
In the second of his articles on mail holding facilities, Maurice Buxton has compiled a guide to private providers.
Your regular guide to postcards, Cinderellas, first day covers, Post & Go and revenues.
Buy, sell and swap your stamps and coins.
Special postcard for the UPU
Entries invited for the 2025 National Stamp Competitions
Unique design
New edition of Part 1 released
‘Display Your Way’ at Stampex
2024 Monacophil block
Large pen cancelled cover
IN BRIEF
New £2.80 definitive
New collectables website
Liverpool Stamp Fair
On war and an Indian study
NPS celebrates 125 years
IN BRIEF
Stromness Whaling Station
Rail anniversaries
Flags of Tristan da Cunha
The Women’s March – 1789
IN BRIEF
Joint issue with Portugal
Cultural heritage
Stained-glass Windows
The Who
STAMP DETAILS
MINIATURE SHEET DETAILS
The Prussian Blue
The Gold Standard
The Pioneering Philatelist
Cover from Nicaragua
Early Egyptian airmail
Rouletted Prince Edward Island issue
Imperforate India 2a pair
Chinese stamps celebrate US constitution
East African airmail
Prussian blue
St Helena pair
Inverted watermark
Bermuda surcharge
Inverted surcharge from China
First Stamps in Germany
Master of the Posts
Treasure
The 5th Century AD
War Animals Remembrance coin
Tudor beasts
750 years of Amsterdam
Advent wreath
IN BRIEF
The Snowman returns
Literary anniversary
The American Eagle and Great Seal
The Saluki Sisters of Sussex
Venezuela How to Collect
Holding the Mail
A Victorian Dynamo
A Timeless Saga from a Nation in Transition
Memorials World War I
Bonzo Dog and his legacy
Holkar’s first court fee stamps
back of the book
San Franscisco follow-up
Europe up to 100g
Occussi-ambeno’s exotic birds
King Edward VIII
Selling your stamp collection?
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