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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LETTERS

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new stamps

IN BRIEF

Military Jet Aircraft • Royal Mail showcases the UK’s military jet aircraft.

Moths • The beauty and incredibly diversity of the UK’s moth species is celebrated in a new Royal Mail stamp issue.

Luxury from Liechtenstein • An imperforate miniature sheet from Liechtenstein that combined rarity with innovative marketing is evaluated by Michael Burzan.

The Evolution of Stamp Booklets • The designs of pictorial stamp booklets reveal changing promotional requirements and security innovations since their introduction in 1968, writes Richard West.

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Graded US stamps

DIARY DATES

Millions of Stamps • A recent auction of millions of stamps highlights the long-running effects of a major philatelic market shock that occurred in 2006, observes Michael Burzan.

Living People • The depiction of living people on stamps, an area with different approaches and numerous pitfalls, is explored by Paula Hammond.

UK AND WORLDWIDE

Fingerprints in Philately • A fascinating thematic subject with forensic origins and its many collecting opportunities is revealed by Michael Burzan.

William Home Lizars • John Scott showcases the writing paper created by William Home Lizars, who is better known for his extensive banknote engraving work.

How to Collect Finland • As Christer Brunström explains, Finland’s stamps offer an affordable collecting area while providing a fascinating insight into the country.

British Paintings • For the second British Paintings issue, released on 12 August 1968, four different artworks were selected for reproduction on stamps, notes Peter Marren.

GB Postal System Before 1840 • In 1840, the Penny Black transformed communication. Michael Kogan outlines the Great Britain postal system before this momentous change.

Little Sparrow, Big Heart • The enduring legacy of French singer Édith Piaf was celebrated in a joint French stamp issue with the USA in 2012, writes Chris West.

Decimalisation and the Post Office • In part 3 of Maurice Buxton’s survey of decimalisation, he considers staff training and the additional services offered by post offices.

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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