Stamp Magazine  |  Feb-21
"Our February issue studies the development of the Univeral Postal Union, from its genesis as the key to facilitating international communication in the 19th century to its emergence as a collecting theme in its own right in recent times.
We also take a close look at the Philexafrique stamps issued by many former French colonies in 1969, asking whether it is the best stamp-on-stamp exhibition omnibus set ever?
Commonwealth Classics investigates the so-called ‘coin’ stamp of New South Wales, which was not quite what it seemed, while Great Engravers focuses on the iconic stamps of J A C Harrison, the go-to engraver whenever Great Britain reverted to recess printing in the early 20th century. Our other regular feature, Black Magic, asks which Penny Blacks are the rarest on cover.
Our news pages include details of new GB definitives, major changes in the relationship between Royal Mail and the Post Office, spectacular lots from the latest auctions, and the Christmas stamps which double as coronavirus health advice!"
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Stamp Magazine Feb-21.