Stamp Collector

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Welcome to this special commemorative issue of Stamp Collector, dedicated to the remarkable reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II and the many stamps that were issued bearing her portrait. In the last few weeks, the nation, indeed the world, has come

Richard Scott Morel FRPSL Curator, British Library’s Philatelic Collections Tina Jackson, author and Stamp Collector Assistant Editor John Scott, postal historian and former keeper of the Royal Philatelic Collection Do you have a stamp-related story

Royal Mail have revealed images of four new portrait stamps in memory of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The images of the stamps were all used in the 2002 Golden Jubilee stamp issue, and feature a photograph taken by Dorothy Wilding in 1952 (2n

The heartfelt message sent from French President Emmanuel Macron to the citizens of Britain and the Commonwealth following the death of the Queen was met with widespread approval, and France’s admiration of Her Majesty has now been expressed through

Jerriais, the traditional language of Jersey, is being celebrated on a new set of stamps from Jersey Post. The Jerriais set of six stamps, which are illustrated by local artist Ron Mills, feature Jerriais words and phrases relating to the natural env

A new set from Isle of Man Post Office celebrates David Bowie’s work as an actor in the 75th anniversary of his birth. The David Bowie: Actor set of eight stamps has been designed by Bowie collaborator Jonathan Barnbrook, the multi-award winning desi

Inter-Governmental Philatelic Corporation (IGPC) recently revealed a stamp set from ten countries in memory of Queen Elizabeth II. The countries involved are Antigua and Barbuda; Grenada; St. Kitts, Nevis; St. Vincent and the Grenadines; Marshall Isl

MaltaPost’s one-stamp miniature sheet, in memory of the Queen and featuring a photograph of HM and HRH Prince Philip, was issued on the day of her funeral. At the start of the Queen’s reign, her portrait featured on all stamps of Malta, but more rece

Whilst the first special stamps to be issued following the death of Queen Elizabeth II might not directly reference the Royal Family, the subject at least has a strong connection to the monarchy and, coincidentally, gives a subtle nod to the military

Most collectors of British stamps will be familiar with the terms ‘Wilding’ and ‘Machin’, but who were the artists behind these stamps? Who else was involved in the creation of the seminal portraits seen on millions of stamps over the years? As the ‘

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The one name which symbolises the first decade of the Queen’s reign is Dorothy Wilding. For it is the portraits made by this famous photographer which dominate the definitives of the 1950s. For those reluctant to say goodbye to the period of King Geo

On 6 February 1952 King George VI died and was succeeded by his eldest daughter, Princess Elizabeth. Five days later the Director of Postal Services, RH Locke, held a meeting with officials of his department regarding stamps for the new reign. The me

Almost 650 million people inhabited Britain and the Commonwealth in June 1953, a quarter of the world’s population, and all of them seemed to be celebrating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. In Norman times a day-long celebration took place with