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    Copyright Royalty Stamps
    The wonderful world of Cinderella stamps includes a number of rather strange categories, which will undoubtedly puzzle most of us, writes Christer Brunström. The stamp shown here, with its rather curious denomination of 5/8 penny, is a typical exampl
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    Diary Dates
    Washingborough Community Centre, Fen Road LN4 1AB www.bilandco.co.uk Hill Farm, Hemyock, Cullompton EX15 3UZ www.somersetstampauctions.com Cavendish House, 153–57 London Road, Derby DE1 2SY www.cavendish-auctions.com 399 Strand, London WC2R 0LX baldw
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    Virtual Stampex 2024 Registration Open
    The Philatelic Traders’ Society (PTS) have released further details about this year’s Virtual Stampex, promising a world-class, innovative and energising philatelic experience. Sponsored by Spink, the show connects the philatelic community all over t
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    In Brief
    This year’s Banbury Festival of Stamps is being held on 3 November at the Blessed George Napier School, Banbury OX16 9JD. Running from 10am until 4pm, the event is a jointly organised by the Midland Philatelic Federation and the Thames Valley Federat
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    Malta railway (1883–1931)
    Ninety-three years ago, the Malta Railway passed into history. The train, at times also referred to as ‘Il-Vapur tal-Art’, was the first mechanised overland public transport service to be introduced in Malta. It linked the capital, Valletta, with Mdi
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    The Cover that just Doesn’t Turn-up. Or Does It?
    Our tale begins with a Swiss-born portrait painter, who settled in London and caught the eye of the Queen of Great Britain. This led to some of the most celebrated stamps in Canada, as well as many other British colonies. Alfred Chalon (1780–1860), w
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    Coin Collector Editorial Board
    Jonathan Callaway is a Director of the International Bank Note Society Lawrence Chard Founder and Expert Numismatist, Speciality Sovereigns Jeff Garrett US coin dealer and board member of the Smithsonian Museum of American History Richard Kelleher Se
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    Peregrine Falcon of San Sarino
    A new 1oz €5 coin in a silver brilliant uncirculated (BU) version is the first in San Marino numismatic history. Its release also marks the start of a new annual series dedicated to the peregrine falcon, a native bird of prey that nests in niches in
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    Next Month in STAMP COLLECTOR INCORPORATING COIN COLLECTOR
    ON SALE 10 MAY (subsribers get it sooner… and cheaper!) DISCOVER URUGUAY’S INTRIGUING STAMP STORY YOUR IN-DEPTH COLLECTING GUIDE WE REFLECT ON A CENTURY OF SPECIAL STAMPS THE INTRIGUING PHILATELIC STORY OF KEDAH, MALAYSIA THE COLLECTING OPTIONS OFFER
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    George Michael Centre Stage on Coin
    The Royal Mint is paying tribute to singer-songwriter George Michael on an official UK coin, which is the latest in the Mint’s Music Legends series, following issues honouring David Bowie, Elton John and Queen. Officially approved by George Michael’s
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    Auction Update
    PRICES EXCLUDE BUYER’S PREMIUM UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED A sale of coin and medals of the Popes at Künker on 18 March included items ranging from the ninth century up to Pope Paul VI, who became pope in 1963. A highlight from the auction was a 1676–77
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    The Kings Of Northumbria
    Aldfrith (685–705) – Aldfrith was the first king of Northumbria to issue coins and also one of the earliest English rulers known to display his name on a coin itself (Figure 1). A well-educated churchman who became king on the death of his older brot
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    Montenegro Imitations
    In 1921, three sets of stamps claimed to have been issued by Montenegro reached the philatelic marketplace, writes Christer Brunström. The issue comprises 12 regular postage stamps featuring the likeness of King Nicholas I and four postage due labels
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    Monacophil 2024 Provisional Programme
    The biannual Monacophil event is being held later this year on 5–7 December. This event will be the first show at the One Monte-Carlo Exhibition Centre, a prestigious new venue, which is a few minutes’ walk from Hôtel de Paris and Hermitage. At the s
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    Price £ Watch
    Swiss Canton of Basel, 2½rp Basel Dove 1845 used (with cert.) Belgium, 40c carmine Leopold I ‘Médaillon’ on letter from Mettet 1855 to Charleroi (triple postage) (with cert.) France, letter franked with Cérès 10c black from Tarbes 1849 to Paris Ceylo
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    From Pioneering Business to National Institution
    The formation of the Post Office Rifles dates back to 1869, when a company of Royal Engineers was seconded to the GPO on telegraph business. The association lasted through the various re-organisations that followed and by the 1900s, the 8th (City of
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    Forgeries
    The Spanish Civil War broke out in the summer of 1936, and within days, Spain was divided between fiercely fighting republicans and nationalists, writes Keijo Kortelainen. The victory of nationalists in 1939 marked the beginning of General Franco’s d
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    Channel Islands Keep On Going
    Back when the national stamp exhibition was held twice a year, Spring Stampex at London’s Business Design Centre in London was a chance to obtain the new Post & Go stamps, writes Stuart Leigh. However, ‘Our Dear Channel Islands’, to quote Sir Winston
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    Encased Stamps as Coins
    Some collectors may already have come across them: small round capsules in which real stamps are visible, which were in circulation in several European countries during and after World War I as a substitute for small change. However, the origins of t
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    One-stop Shops
    We think of the shopping mall as a modern-world invention, writes Richard Stenlake, but multi-occupier shopping centres, sheltered from the elements, have been around for centuries in one form or another from the covered bazaars of the Middle East to
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    Stamp Details
    Viking Britain Issue date: 20 February 2024 Number of stamps: Eight Value of stamps: 2x1st class, 2x£1, 2x£2, 2x£2.20 Design: Studio Up Format: Landscape Number per sheet: 30/60 Size: 50mmx30mm Printer: Cartor Security Printers Process: Lithography P
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    Russia
    The paper money history of Russia starts with the first Czarist issues of 1769. It includes the chaotic interlude between the 1917 Revolution and the 1924 start of 70 years of the Soviet Union, and it is brought up to date by the subsequent issues of
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    In Brief
    A new 10 złoty coin is being issued to mark the 25th anniversary of Poland joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato). The obverse features a composition of Polish Army equipment – the Krab self-propelled howitzer, the M142 HIMARS rocket l
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    Welcome to Stamp Collector
    I’m delighted to welcome you to this new-look edition of the magazine. We’re sure you’ll agree, with this new ‘lick of paint’ the collecting tips and expert guides not only inform but inspire, as the many stamps featured are beautifully showcased. It
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    New Chair for The Postal Museum
    The Postal Museum has announced the appointment of Sue Wilkinson as its new chair. A trained teacher, Sue has held significant roles in the education and arts sectors, and spent time in the commercial sector. She served as chief executive of the Read
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    National Youth Competitions at York
    Entries in this year’s National Youth Stamp Competitions will be on show at the York Stamp & Coin Fair to be held at York Racecourse on 19 and 20 July. There is still time for young collectors to enter this year’s competitions. The Stamp Active Compe
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    Gdańsk And Its Coins In The 16th And 17th Centuries
    A desire to learn more about the history of Gdańsk (Danzig) came to me last year during the New York coin show, where it was a privilege to see the impressive Polish medieval coinage from the Taraszka Collection auctioned by Stack’s Bowers and featur
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    New Stamps Mark 100 Years Of Commemoratives
    Royal Mail have revealed images of 10 new stamps to mark the centenary of its commemorative stamps. Each of the stamps features reproductions of classic British stamps of the past, including the very first issued in 1924. That year, on 23 April, the
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    700th Death Anniversary Of Marco Polo
    Croatian Post (HP) Mostar issued a commemorative stamp on 8 February to mark the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo’s death, who was an explorer and travel writer from Venice (c.1254–1324). According to a document from the 15th century, it is believed h

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