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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IN BRIEF

Duran Duran • New Romantic pioneers Duran Duran are the subject of Royal Mail’s latest stamp issue.

Digital Transformation on European Stamps • European stamp issues over the last four decades have reflected the rise of the digital age. Michael Burzan picks out some highlights.

The Mysterious Post & Go • Over the years, Post & Go stamps have appeared with various errors and varieties. Richard West identifies some of the more mysterious examples.

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DIARY DATES

Success for Sydney Views • As Michael Burzan reports, early issues from New South Wales dominated a Corinphila Zürich sale in the summer.

The Postal Reforms of Rowland Hill • Following on from his recent article on the GB postal system before 1840, Michael Kogan of www.paleophilatelie.eu introduces the postal reforms of Rowland Hill.

forthcoming events UK AND WORLDWIDE

Stampex Through Seven Decades • David J Boyd completes his extensive survey of Stampex through the souvenirs and ephemera produced for the show over the last seven decades.

Danger Beneath the Waves • Dating from 1901 and featuring in a 2001 Royal Mail issue, the Royal Navy’s first submarine is the subject of Chris West’s ‘Stamp Story’ this month.

Electronic Stamps • Crypto stamps may be a recent phenomenon, but Paula Hammond has discovered that the idea of digital stamps goes back much further than you might think.

How to Collect Ecuador • As Christer Brunström recounts, the South American country of Ecuador offers collectors a wealth of interesting and attractive stamps at highly affordable prices.

Some Memories from Spilsby and Carlow • Details about a surviving letter and four related covers are examined by philatelist and postal historian Dane Garrod.

French Peace Stamps of 1932-41 • First issued during the Great Depression, France’s long-running Peace stamps offer plenty of collecting options, notes Alastair Gunn.

Decimalisation and the Post Office • In the concluding part of this series, Maurice Buxton investigates the use of pre-decimal stamps after D Day, including mixed frankings and late uses.

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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