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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new stamps

The Starting Point of Modernity • As Michael Burzan has discovered, the 1964 Philatec exhibition in Paris combined postal history and modern communication techniques.

Valour and Victory: Stories of World War II • To mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a new release from Royal Mail focuses on the stories of those who served at home and abroad.

‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ • A new set of stamps from Royal Mail marks the 75th anniversary of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.

Collecting ‘Castle’ High Values • As Richard West shows, the ‘Castle’ high values issued for Queen Elizabeth II offer the collector a variety of different printings.

Crows, Ships, Trains and Reply Cards • The multi-leg journey of a stationery reply card from Honolulu to Norwich is tracked by Devlan Kruck this month.

auction update

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1949 Omnibus for the UPU • The Commonwealth omnibus issue for the 75th anniversary of the UPU produced many varieties. Here, Michael Burzan discusses the options.

The Stories that Produced the Stamps • David Bailey shares the story of three different Caribbean islands and the stamps that resulted from their differing backgrounds.

Want to discover remarkable stamp stories from around the globe? • Explore the remarkable tales behind iconic stamps, including China’s cultural revolution, the break-up of the Soviet Union, and much more, in this must-have guide by Chris West.

Mail of World War II • Maurice Buxton returns to the mail of World War II to look at the way shortages of materials were handled.

First Mail by coach and rail • As Paula Hammond highlights, the development of coach and rail travel saw changes in the way post was delivered.

How to Collect Papua New Guinea • With its history, peoples, wildlife and customs, the island of Papua New Guinea has much to offer the collector, reveals Christer Brunström.

Across the World During World War II • With the recent 80th anniversary of the end of war in Europe, postal historian Dane Garrod reviews correspondence that had to face the challenges of the journey to a destination.

The Castle of Curiosities • Using postcards and stamps, Michael Kogan of www.paleophilatelie.eu tells the story of a prehistoric discovery and its display in Germany.

The Postal History of Voting • With multiple elections having taken place around the world in the last year, John Scott looks at postal history related to voting.

Papal Jubilee Years • Michael Burzan’s philatelic guide to Papal Jubilee Years, which popes have been proclaiming since 1300, has been given added poignancy with the passing of Pope Francis on 21 April.

France’s Henry VIII • An attractive stamp enables Chris West to draw parallels between and King...