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    July 2008
    Mr Men and Little Miss
    US Postal Service Reinforces Commitment to Greener Future
    Bridges Go Bonkers At Prestige Philately
    New New South Wales Philatelic Development Council website
    UN Secretary-General Pays Tribute to Economic Value of Postal Services
    New Issues List
    www.stampboards.com



    June 2008
    Collectors Rally to Assist Burma Cyclone Survivors DONATE
    Vance Auctions Goes Green
    Cricket and Philately
    Auction Diary
    Ferntree Gully Collectables Show. 21st June
    New Issues List


     May 2008
    Earliest Territory Letter Discovered
    Stamp Fair & Eastern Suburbs Competition Sunday 8 June 2008
    King George V "Star" Covers A remarkable New Find
    Canberra Stampshow 2008
    www.stampboards.com
    Auction Diary
    The Stuart Leven Collection of New Guinea, 1888 - 1942
    Robin Linke July 2008 Auction



    April 2008
    Northern Beaches Stamp Expo Encourages New Exhibitors
    Legacy of the Olympics Cover
    International Polar Year - Falkland Islands
    Coin, Banknote and Stamp Show in Adelaide. 12th & 13th April
    Auction Diary
    Ferntree Gully Collectables Show. 19th April
    New Issues List
    21st Century Auctions Sale No.9 5th April at 12 noon



    March 2008
    Israel 2008 is hosting the second "World Stamp Championship"
    New security at Mowbray's in Otaki!
    ATA National Topical Stamp Show 2008
    Canberra Stampshow 2008 - 14 - 16 March 2008
    www.stampboards.com
    21st Century Auctions Sale No.9 5th April at 12 noon
    China 2009 World Stamp Exhibition
    New Issues List
    Products and services Directory


     February 2008
    Scout Stamp Exhibition - Sunday 24 February 2008
    Shields Stamps and Coins New Shop in Heidelberg
    Editor's Mailbag
    High Realisations at Stanley Gibbons Auction UK - It's Official!
    SCDAA Dealer listing
    Canberra Stampshow 2008 - 14 - 16 March 2008
    Auction Diary
    Australian Official Perfins by David Anderson - A Literature Review
    Letter Traffic Rallying; Profits Up! - The UPU Postal Statistics for 2006
    Feldman: Great success for Classic Switzerland
    Philatelic Clubs and Societies


    January 2008
    The Cork Sector
    Wreck and Crash Mail Society News
    ATA Releases New Handbook: Weomen on Stamps Vol.5
    APTA awards for Excellence 2007
    APTA Dealer's Listing
    BIDFERRET .. The simple Auction website
    Auction Diary
    New Issues List
    Products and services Directory


    December 2007
    Stanley Gibbons Australia is now Mowbrays Australia
    Swan River Stamp Show 2007
    Launch of Mowbrays Australia
    96th Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic
    www.stampboards.com
    Philatelic Society of Canberra Celebrates 75th Anniversary
    New Issues List
    Internet and email Directory
    Philatelic Clubs and Societies


    November 2007
    International Reply Coupons Turns 100!
    Mowbray's record-breaking auction realises NZ$955,080!
    Auction Diary
    Posts celebrate World Post Day 2007
    SCDAA Members List
    New Issues list
    21st Century Auctions change date to 5pm Friday 30th November


    October 2007
    Gary Wanstall 1949-2007
    Canberra Stampshow 2008
    Gary Diffen Collection of Half-Lengths
    Stamps not valid for postage
    Auction Diary
    UNPA, UPU and Swiss Post work together on first-ever common issue
    Stamps on Paintings!
    Customs and postal authorities to intensify cooperation
    King George VI Issues 1937 - 1952
    New Issues List


    September 2007

    The Falkland Islands - Diana, Princess of Wales 1961 - 1997
    Australian Botanic Gardens at Australia Post
    Australasian Collectable Traders Society ACTS
    Spink Auction Featuring Gary Diffen Half Lengths - 14th November 2007
    USPS Issues Super New Stamps!
    New Disney Thematics Issued by USPS
    Kevin Morgan Stamps and Coins Predecimal listing
    Stamp News King George Heads and Commemoratives 1912 - 1936
    Skilling Cover to the Papal States at the Postiljonen Auction
    New Issues List
    More on Diana!


    August 2007

    Mowbrays send 11.5 million New Zealand stamps to UK
    BIDFERRET .. The simple Auction website
    KGV and Commemoratives 1912-1936 - Stamp News price Guide
    Sydney Stamp expo 2007 - A phenomenal result!
    Spectacular results in Gibbons Latest sydney Sale
    New Issues List


    July 2007

    The magic of Harry Potter arrives at Australia Post
    www.stampboards.com The newest thing on the World stamp scene
    ACTS - Australasian Collectable Traders Society
    Northern Beaches Stamp Expo
    A Winter's Day in Sydney!
    ANDA Show - Sydney 10th - 12th August. More info
    Berwick Stamp Club's 20th Anniversary
    Launch od www.pennyblack2010.com by Stanley Gibbons
    Secret post office flies high
    Mowbray's First Auction in Australia - February 2008
    New Issues list


    June 2007

    Queen's Birthday Stamp
    Imperf Stamps Not Valid for Postage
    Successful First Meeting of the International Stamp Associations
    Sydney Stamp Expo
    Ghana Errors Consigned to Stanley Gibbons June Auction
    Looney Tunes Deliver more Fun
    Under The Big Top - Crazy Circus Acts in Print!
    Cricket in Saint Lucia 2007
    Melbourne Stamp, Coin & Collectables Fair - 23rd & 24th June
    Canberra Super Fair - 8th July
    Bidferret - The simple online auction website.
    US Postal service Releases Star Wars Stamps
    Fakes, Forgeries and Experts Journal - A Review
    Daylight Lamps and Magnifiers
    Sydney Stamp Expo 2007 Postmarks Released
    Worldwide New Issues

May 2007

April 2007

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March 2007

  • SSe07 Supports NSW Youth Development Initiative
  • Danish and Portuguese Rarities at Auction!
  • Beatlemania
  • World's First Postal Guide Reprinted
  • Stanley Gibbons Australia March 21st 2007 Auction
  • Christoph Gartner Auction 27-29 March
  • Postiljonen Spring Auction 24 March
  • Papua and New Guinea Conservation Stamps
  • New Issues List


February 2007

  • Hank Hartsfield to Speak at American Topical Assoc.Show in Texas
  • Review: Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Catalogue
  • Review: Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Revenues and Postal Stationery
  • Australasian Philatelic Traders' Association Full Listing APTA
  • Arthur Gray Large Gold Medal Collection Auction at SHREVES
  • Worldwide New Issues List
  • Stamp & Coin Dealers' Association of Australia SCDAA

January 2007

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December 2006

  • First New Stamps in CABINDA Since 1920
  • Start a Family tradition with Australia Post
  • Kenya UPU's 2008 Nairobi Congress
  • St Helena Post Office signs new contract for Philatelic services
  • ASCat grand Prix To Late Mr Alexander D Kroo
  • The 1893 New Zealand Advertisement Stamps by J A Robb
  • A History of Australian Stamp forgeries by Alan Sparks
  • Falkland Island WWF Issue Striated Caracara
  • New Issues List
     

November 2006

  • Second Used 50c Pioneer Reported.
  • A Philatelic Tour of the American Civil War
  • Northern Beaches Stamp Expo 2006
  • APS Memberships for Half price in October and November
  • 2006 E M Hasluck Medal Awarded to Brian Austin
  • Last Session of Baillie Philatelic Collection Auction in December
  • Higgins & Gage Now Under the Direction of Christoph Gartner
  • The Revenue Stamps of South Australia by Martin Walker
  • Faroes' Stamp Catalogued
  • Sydney APTA Show 1st - 3rd December
  • New Issues List

October 2006

  • New Decimal Error discovery
  • Help the Australian Philatelic Federation Design a New Medal
  • Swan River Stamp Show - October 21st and 22nd
  • Melbourne Stamp and Coin Show 13th - 15th October
  • Kiwipex 2006
  • Successful Perth Auction - Details
  • Stanley Gibbons Australia Auction Results - Details
  • Worldwide New Issues List
  • Canada Post Toats Wine and Cheese Industry
  • Dealer Internet and email Directory
  • Philatelic Clubs and Societies
  • Sydney APTA Show 1st - 3rd December
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September 2006

August 2006

  • Stanley Gibbons UK sale of 'Veldman' Collection
  • APTA hobart Show Photo Album
  • Australian Winners at Washington 2006
  • Stamps of the Gay and lesbian Kingdom of the Caral Sea Islands
  • New Issues List
  • Internet and Email Directory
  • Washington 2006 Thematic Exhibits
  • international Reply Coupons, 2006 Version.

July 2006

June 2006

  • Stanley Gibbons Australia: Sydney Auction June 21st 2006

  • Orange Coin & Stamp Expo 2006

  • Best joint Issues for the Year 2005

  • ISWSC Seeks Member Number 2500!

  • Sydney Stamp Show 2007 Logo Revealed

  • Alexander Kroo posthumously awarded ASCAT 2006 Award

  • Australia Post honours Queen's 80th Birthday

  • APTA Stamp, Coin & Collectables Fair. Malvern 17th & 18th June

  • Worldwide New Issues List

  • 21st Century Auctions Sale No.4, 29th July 2006

May 2006

  • Canberra Stampshow 2006

  • Record Prices at Millennium: Australasia and Jaffe Colonies

  • ANDA Coin, Banknote and Stamp Show 19-20 May 2006

  • Review of Stanley Gibbons March Auction

  • Washington 2006

  • Wreck and Crash Mail Society

  • Falklands Celebrate Her Majesty's 80th Birthday

  • New Zealand and Jersey Jointly Salute the Queen

  • General Purpose Topical Collecting Handbook Click for Details

  • New Issues List


April 2006

  • Finnish Stamps on CD

  • ISWSC Elects New Officers

  • Catalogue of Joint Stamp Issues 2006 - Richard Zimmermann

  • 21st Century Auctions - O.P.T.I.O.N.S.

  • 10 Years of Bulgarian Antarctic Cartography 1996-2006

  • N. Z. Post Introduce New National Postmark on Mail

  • Prince of Monaco's Collection in Washington 2006 Court of Honour

  • New Catalogues Available:

  • Stanley Gibbons Germay 2006

  • Stanley Gibbons Australia 2005

  • Stanley Gibbons Central Africa 2005

  • Stanley Gibbons How To Identify Stamps 2006

  • Stanley Gibbons United States 2005

  • Prangko Indonesia 2005


March 2006

  • The "Maire" Collection of Victoria Half-Lengths going to Auction

  • Tony Corbisiero  - New Manager for Stanley Gibbons in Victoria

  • Happy Birthday Dandenong Philatelic Society!

  • Checklist of Worldwide Space stamps

  • Coin, Note and Stamp Show - Randwick 7th - 9th April

  • Shells of the Reef Sheetlet from Vanuatu

  • Taxis Posta - Taxi Post Office

  • Top of the World Greenland Issue 2006

  • St.Helena 150th Stamp Anniversary

  • Canberra Stamp Show, Woden ACT  18 - 20 March

  • New Stanley Gibbons Catalogues available from Stamp News

  • Worldwide New Issues

  • 21st Century Auctions Sale No.3 - 25th March


February 2006

  • Peter Jaffe Australian Colonies

  • Coin, Banknote and Stamp Show, Perth.

  • "Maire" Collection offered at auction

  • Computers in Philately

  • Happy Birthday Ma'am!

  • Revolutionary Reference Database. Premier Postal Auctions

  • Falkland Islands Black-crowned Night Heron

  • New Zealand Braille stamp

  • Canberra Stampshow 2006

  • 21st Century Auctions - OPTIONS for consignees

  • Worldwide New Issues List

  • Internet and email Directory

January 2006

  • 1st Vatican Stamps of the New Papacy

  • French Philately creates bidding frenzy in London

  • New Stamps - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

  • APTA Annual Awards for Excellence

  • New APTA Committee

  • Royal Mail Postage Rates to Increase

  • Burstamp Direct Sale List

  • New Zealand King Kong Series

  • Australia Post releases the latest Harry Potter

  • Worldwide New Issues

December 2005

  • New Zealand post celebrates 150 years of stamps

  • 2005 E.M.Hasluck Medal to Jan Gane

  • British Postal Secrets revealed at American Philatelic Show

  • Stanley Gibbons launches 150th Anniversary Celebrations

  • Launch of the 2005 Collection of Australian Stamps

  • Parrots Sheetlet: We are about to ruffle your feathers!

  • Great Australian events marked by stamps 1981-2005

  • Putting a Festive Stamp on Christmas

  • Hungary Post to US Postal Design

  • 21st Century Auctions - Seven good reason to consign your stamps

  • Worldwide New Issues

  • Philatelic Clubs and Societies

November 2005

  • 21st Century Auctions Auction No.2 Catalogue (Click here)

  • Royal Mail Issues Ashes Victory Stamp Set

  • American Topical Association Initiates Awards Program

  • Stanley Gibbons Auction 7th December (Click here)

  • Falklands Islands - Maritime Heritage II - Nelson

  • Falkland Islands - Hans Christian Andersen

  • New Issues List


    October 2005

  • IPDA Launches New Website ( www.ipdaonline.org )

  • Washington 2006. Member Update 10 Now Available

  • Farmyard Friends get kid's stamp of approval

  • Washington 2006 Jury Named

  • Denver collector leads Trieste research group

  • Pebble Island new issues

  • Ashes Victory to be celebrated on Royal Mail stamps

  • America on the move: 50's cars postage stamps


    September 2005

  • STAMPED - Celebrating New Zealands postal History

  • New APTA Logo ( For more information )

  • APTA Stamp & Coin Show and Convention in Townsville

  • Penny Black Winner! Congratulations Mr.B.Doran of Bowen.

  • RPSC Elects Director from Wales

  • Swan River Stamp Show 2005 ( For more information )

  • Catalogue Reviews: Stanley Gibbons' Middle East 6th Edition, Western Europe Simplified and South Africa 1st edition

  • Canada, Norway and Greenland to Honour Arctic explorer

  • Best Joint Issues 2004

  • New Issues List

  • Falklands Maritime Heritage

  • Natural Aland Environment in Vardo and Sando

  • Book Review: Insects on Stamps

  • Book Review: Kingdom of Sedang    


    August 2005

  • Rare Stamp Index Shows Rise of 103%

  • Falkland Islands Philatelic Bureau Mini Sheet

  • APTA Shows for August

  • 90th Anniversary of Camber Railway

  • FIJI - 60th Anniversary of the end of WWII

  • Philatelic Journalists or Philatelic Terrorists?

  • Falkland Islands - End of WWII

  • U.S.A. - 10 milestones of Human Rights

  • Alderney - Battle of trafalgar

  • Ireland - Tall Ship Stamps

  • Canada - FINA World Swimming Championships

  • Luxembourg - Grand Duchess Josephine-Charlotte Concert Hall

  • John Lennon's Stamp Album

  • Southeby's 'Baillie' collection auction

  • Aviation in Polynesia

  • Canada - 100 Years of Wild Rose Country

  • Book Review - SG Great Britain Concise Stamp Catalogue

    July 2005

  • Stanley Gibbons to auction early correspondence to Pitcairn Island