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The 1960s stamp revolution...

Today, British stamps are colourful creations that celebrate all kinds of achievements, anniversaries and events, but things may have been different if it wasn’t for the experimental album produced by designer David Gentleman in the 1960s. Thanks to his work and the ideas of the then Postmaster General Tony Benn – both of whom took time out to speak to us for our in-depth feature in July's issue – the format, size and attitude to stamps changed forever. Is it now time for a similar revolution? Why not share your views on our forum?

Matt Hill - Editor

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Tony Buckingham of Buckingham Covers tells of his personal love of bridge illustrated covers which led to his successful career in philately...

'In 1968, I was visiting my father-in-law, RG Broadhurst, who was a well known artist specialising in wood engravings. I noticed a rather striking wood engraving of a bridge. I thought it would make an attractive first day cover and asked him if I could use it. The cover was the first ever...

Signed Going to the Cricket supplement

We have two copies of the Going to the Cricket magazine - signed by former England wicketkeeper and batsmen Geraint Jones, to give away!

Going to the Cricket is a fantastic cricket-themed magazine, produced by the team behind Stamp & Coin Mart. Contents include an in-depth story of the Ashes, a guide to cricket-themed stamps and first...

Beckenham Stamp & Postcard Fair
04 Jul 2009
Azelia Hall, Croydon Road, Beckenham

Deal
04 Jul 2009
The Landmark Centre, 129 High Street

Formby
04 Jul 2009
Methodist Church Hall, Elbow Street, off Duke Street, Formby

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UK used stamps

How hard is to exchange UK used stamps. I'm collector from Slovenia and have problems to get exchnage partner in UK.
Posted by: 'User' on 25 May 2009

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BIOT, Ascension & Tristan New Issues

If anyone is interested in collecting new issues from the British Indian Ocean Territory, Ascension Island or...
Posted by: 'User' on 01 Apr 2009

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