Stamp Magazine  |  April 2019
In the April issue, we compare Canada’s 1967 definitive series with that of Great Britain, finding that the Centennials are just as complex as the Machins, albeit with a shorter lifespan and an attractive range of pictorial designs.
We mark the 150th anniversary of the Royal Philatelic Society London with a look back at its development and achievements, and a glance forward to its exciting future. And we investigate why the carriage labels of Herm in the Channel Islands make such an interesting collectable, yet one which is eminently affordable.
Our regular Commonwealth Classics feature celebrates the distinctive first issue of the British Virgin Islands, and our Great Engravers slot showcases the memorable work of Piotr Naszarkowski, mostly for Sweden. GB Themes tackles the subject of fashion, which is illustrated on a great many British stamps when you stop to look.
In our news section, you can attempt to fathom why Royal Mail has created a set of stamps devoted to Marvel comic-strip superheroes, see our pick of the most interesting new issues from around the world, and find out which rarities have been making a splash at auction. As ever, you can rely on our columnists and readers to offer their forthright opinions on the talking points of the moment.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Stamp Magazine April 2019.