Spring Stampex 2003 Report
A letter to the Lords of the Treasury in 1839. Revd. Robert White tells how he discovered this letter in a suitcase of old covers purchased at Auction. We gain an interesting insight into how the concept of penny post captured the imagination of ordinary people and how one man saw the
problems and the possibilities.
Eyewitness Report - David Sibley describes his visit to Chester 2002
An Incomplete History of Stamp Affixing Machines by Dave Hill. An article about some of the
stamp-affixing machines invented and used in the early part of the 20th century.
Sir Edward Bacon as a Stamp Collector. Eric Glasgow writes on the collecting interests and activities of Sir Edward Bacon when he was Keeper of the Royal Philatelic Collection 1913 to 1939.
More on Melville No.8 - More of Melville’s relations discovered
Good News from the Friends of Postal Heritage. A report to the Friends from Martin Rush. Head of Heritage, Royal Mall, about plans and intentions for the future of the National Postal Museum.
Forgotten Countries: Gwalior - Bernard Towler’s regular series about countries that no longer issue stamps
Checklist of Articles in the British Philatelic Press - our regular twice-yearly feature covers
the period July - December June 2002.
Thematica Summer 2003 - What to see and do.
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