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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stamp update • THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF STAMP COLLECTING AND ORGANISED PHILATELY. SEND YOUR NEWS STORIES TO US BY EMAIL TO: alison.boyd@warnersgroup.co.uk

new stamps

The Mysterious Winterthur • As Michael Burzan reveals, a classic Swiss stamp from 1850 provides an interesting philatelic mystery.

Royal Observatory • A new set from Royal Mail commemorates the 350th anniversary of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, which is the home of British astronomy.

When Regional Definitives Appeared • Although released in 1958, requests for regional GB issues date back to the 1930s. Richard West provides the background to their introduction.

Colours of Convention • This month, Devlan Kruck describes the unassuming 1879 UPU notice that shaped global stamps for decades.

price £ watch • YOUR QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO ONLINE SALES, IN ASSOCIATION WITH DELCAMPE.NET

auction update • AUCTION RESULTS PRICES EXCLUDE BUYER’S PREMIUM UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED

Warren Buffett as Collector and Investor • Legendary investor and entrepreneur Warren Buffett is turning 95 in August. Here, Michael Burzan assesses his interest in stamps and an early philatelic investment.

A Little of Everything • As Paula Hammond observes, with its stamp and postal stationery issues, 1840 was a year of philatelic firsts. of Everything was that pre-payment was optional.

The Mystery of Amelia Earhart • The pioneering American aviator Amelia Earhart is the focus of Chris West’s ‘Stamp Story’ this month.

Introducing Parkins & Gotto • John Scott shares why is it important to closely examine the finer details of the envelopes in your collection.

Champions of Liberty • A long-running US series celebrating people who had fought for freedom in their own countries is investigated by David Bailey this month.

From Prussia with Love • What better way to learn a different language than to spend your formative years in another country but keeping in regular touch with ‘My dearest Mother’, as shared by postal historian Dane Garrod.

Treavelling by Post • With summer holidays approaching, Michael Burzan looks back at how closely postal history is interwoven with the history of travel.

How to Collect Andorra • As Christer Brunström observes, Andorra in the Pyrenees has much to offer the collector because all its stamp issues relate to the principality and its people.

US Landing at Incheon in 1945 • Ivo Spanjersberg unravels the story behind a very early post-war philatelic cover issued for the landing at Incheon, Korea, in 1945.

Mail of World War II • In the final part of his ‘Mail of World War II’ series, Maurice Buxton examines the conditions faced by the civilian population, along with the end of the war.

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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