We have relaunched www.gibbonstampmonthly.com in order to bring even more information to our subscribers. Unlike our competitors, we report all the latest philatelic news as it breaks, provide access to a huge archive of articles, maintain a comprehensive events diary and offer a discussion forum where enthusiasts can communicate.
We are keen to encourage our readers to contribute so if you have any philatelic news, please email rbeeson@stanleygibbons.co.uk with the details. Similarly if you wish to publicise an upcoming philatelic event you can submit the relevant information here.
The History of Gibbons Stamp Monthly
Gibbons Stamp Monthly is published by Stanley Gibbons, the world famous stamp dealers and holders of the prestigious Royal Warrant. Stanley Gibbons have been serving stamp collectors since 1856 and published their first stamp catalogue in 1865. The company's flagship shop at 399 Strand in Central London is the Mecca of stamp collecting.
Stanley Gibbons published their first magazine, the Stanley Gibbons Monthly Journal, back in 1890. Renamed Gibbons Stamp Monthly in 1927, it is now Britain's biggest selling philatelic publication, with thousands of subscribers around the world. Gibbons Stamp Monthly has won several major awards at international philatelic exhibitions.
The experienced editorial team that produce Gibbons Stamp Monthly aim to make each issue both authoritative and entertaining. Every month the magazine carries specialist illustrated articles written by the world's leading philatelic experts, as well as regular features aimed at those who are new to the wonderful hobby of stamp collecting.
In its long and celebrated history Gibbons Stamp Monthly has published literally thousands of articles and features containing a wealth of valuable information. It gives Stanley Gibbons great pleasure to announce that this important archive is now being made available to subscribers to Gibbons Stamp Monthly and GSM Online.