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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IN BRIEF

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IN BRIEF

Stamps That Bring Joy • This month, Michael Burzan marks 75 years of artist James Rizzi by highlighting his 2008 stamp designs for Germany.

Concorde • A new release to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Concorde’s first commercial flight includes a miniature sheet based on a 1969 issue on the iconic aircraft.

Stranger Things • Royal Mail kicks off its 2026 special stamp programme with a set dedicated to the hit TV series Stranger Things.

New Collectable Items • Since the new millennium, Royal Mail have issued a variety of different products for the collector. Richard West details the options.

A Stamp That Never Asked To Survive • A £2 ‘OS’ Kangaroo & Map stamp is one of the feature highlights from a forthcoming auction that will an unusual opening, writes Devlan Kruck.

auction update

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DIARY DATES

Pro Juventute in Switzerland • In 1915, the first of Switzerland’s Pro Juventute stamps featuring children in traditional costumes was issued. Michael Burzan assesses the collecting options.

Packet Mail • This month, Paula Hammond outlines how from the 1500s onwards sail and then steam became critical to the carrying of mail.

Australian Decimal Mail •  With Australia marking the 60th anniversary of its decimal currency on 14 February this year, Alastair Gunn looks at the country’s decimal stamped mail.

Christmas Paintings • Following the first Christmas issue in 1966, a second set in 1967 was based on religious paintings. Peter Marren recounts the design process behind the set.

How to Collect Mexico • Christer Brunström explains that with a history spanning indigenous civilisations, colonisation, civil war and independence, Mexico’s stamp issues have much to offer.

Misfits and Victoria Cross • Unexpected use of words long ago and the probability of a postage stamp fraud are examined by historian and philatelist Dane Garrod.

Advertising on Postmarks • Maurice Buxton begins a history of advertising on postmarks, starting with the introduction of the UK’s first machine slogans in December 1917.

Art Deco Queen • The life of an artist, who depicted her subjects as cool, sexy and modern, is the subject of Chris West’s ‘Stamp Story’ this month.

A Long-lived Classic • Following on from his article on the Maltese Cross, Michael Kogan of www.paleophilatelie.eu has provided a guide to the long use of the Penny Red, which was introduced in 1841.

forthcoming events • UK AND WORLDWIDE

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...