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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Roses • Anew issue from Royal Mail celebrates the beauty of one of the UK’s most beloved flowers – the rose.

Hornby Model Railways • Royal Mail celebrates the 125th anniversary of Hornby with an issue featuring exclusive photographs of some of its iconic model trains.

European Postage Stamp Production • Michael Burzan has compiled a list of Europe’s top stamp issuing countries.

The Need for NVIs • When rising inflation made traditional stamp values impractical, non-value indicator stamps were seen as the practical solution. Richard West traces their introduction.

London to Athens – One Penny at a Time • As Devlan Kruck observes, an unassuming 1862 entire bearing a single Penny Red negotiated the journey from London to Athens.

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Horse Power for Postal Services • Now that we are in the Year of the Horse, Michael Burzan assesses an extensive equine collection that was auctioned last autumn.

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Mythical Creatures • Michael Kogan of www.paleophilatelie.eu investigates how the discovery of fossils may have inspired the creation of many mythical creatures.

First Pigeon Post • From ancient times, pigeons have delivered the mail. Paula Hammond introduces some interesting examples of this avian airmail service.

Early Zeppelin Flights • Michael Burzan has selected a range of rare pioneer mail to illustrate the history of early Zeppelin flights in Germany.

War in the Air – and the Control Room • An unconventional RAF commander who did things his way features in Chris West’s ‘Stamp Story’ this month.

Kensington Palace and Clarence House • Philatelist and postal historian Dane Garrod describes correspondence sent from two famous royal historic homes.

How to Collect Lundy Island • As a long-term collector of Lundy Island stamps, Christer Brunström shares a detailed and personal account of the stamps from this small island in the Bristol Channel.

Advertising on Postmarks • Maurice Buxton concludes his history of advertising on postmarks, which includes the golden age of commercial advertising in the 1990s.

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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