Stamp Magazine | December 2017
In the December issue we showcase the highlights of a stunning postal history exhibition in Singapore, marking the 150th anniversary of the first stamps of the Straits Settlements in 1867. We also investigate the story behind the first British stamps designed on computer, in 1990, and assess the pros and cons of digital design which have become apparent in the years since then. And we present a thematic guide to Auguste Rodin, on the centenary of his death, revealing some beautiful stamps celebrating his life and his famous sculptures. Our new series on the Great Engravers considers the impact of Silas Robert Allen on Canadian philately, while our regular Commonwealth Classics feature hails the 1946 pictorial issue of St Lucia. Our news pages have full coverage of Royal Mail’s two-pronged Christmas set, an extremely controversial new issue from Ireland, and auction highlights from around the world.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Stamp Magazine December 2017.