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Planning App for Underground Railway Preservation Submitted by BPMA
A planning application has been submitted by the British Postal Museum & Archive (BPMA) to develop a section of the now disused Post Office Underground Railway known by many as "Mail Rail". [...]
http://gbstamp.co.uk/article/planni... Perth 2012 - New GB Post & Go Stamp Issue
With little media fanfare, two new GB Post & Go stamp issues have appeared recently to commemorate the 94th Philatelic Congress of Great Britain hosted in Perth, Scotland this month. [...]
http://gbstamp.co.uk/article/perth-... February Stamp Fair at Salisbury Cathedral
A stamp fair featuring 15 dealer stands has been organised for Friday 10th and Saturday 11th February 2012 within the grounds of Salisbury Catherdral. The event has been organised by the Machin Collectors Club in conjunction with the well know local stamp dealers, Dauwalders. [...]
http://gbstamp.co.uk/article/februa... Early Aviation Events In the United Kingdom 1909-1910
The first three aviation events in the UK took place in Blackpool, England and Lanark in Scotland. While the first official aerial post is recognised as taking place between Hendon and Windsor in 1911, collectors with an interest in aerophilately and postal history can still find UK aviation postcards and postmarks for earlier flying events. [...]
http://gbstamp.co.uk/article/early-... Birds of Britain (4) Post & Go stamps set - Coastal Birds
The fourth and final set of six pictorial Post & Go Stamps has continued featuring the beauty and variety of Britain's birdlife. [...]
http://gbstamp.co.uk/article/birds-... Prospects looking up for classic British stamp values
While home grown demand for classic British stamps may be limited by the current period of austerity the blossoming economies in eastern Asia point toward an ever increasing catalogue value for GB collections. [...]
http://gbstamp.co.uk/article/prospe... Philatelic Terms Explained: Line Engraving
From time to time we all come across references to a term we don't recognise or understand. Therefore, over the coming weeks, I plan to post explanations for several philatelic terms starting today with an overview of line engraving. [...]
http://gbstamp.co.uk/article/philat... Most Famous Name in GB Stamp Collecting Acquires Luxury Album Producer
According to a recent press release from Stanley Gibbons the luxury stamp album manufacturer, Frank Godden Ltd and the world famous stamp dealer, Stanley Gibbons have announced a corporate buy out that will see Frank Godden returning home after an absence of 95 years. [...]
http://gbstamp.co.uk/article/most-f... British Parliamentary Post Office Postal History & First Day Covers
Many British FDCs and commercial covers bearing the postmarks of the House of Commons or House of Lords can command premium valuations from philatelic dealers and collectors alike. [...]
http://gbstamp.co.uk/article/britis... London 2010: Festival of Stamps to Also Feature Exhibitions & Events Around the UK
London 2010: Festival of Stamps is being billed as "a year-long programme to mark the centenary of the accession of George V - the philatelist king - and in celebration of stamps, stamp design and postal heritage". So what's in store for us? [...]
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