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Stanley Gibbons 2026 Commonwealth & British Empire Stamp Catalogue 1840-1970
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SKU: 1566025
MODEL: R2813-26
ISBN 13: 9781836544579
ISBN 10: 183654457X
EAN: 9781836544579
MADE IN: United Kingdom
Description
This Stanley Gibbons comprehensive catalogue covers Great Britain, Commonwealth and Empire countries 1840-1970. The listings include variations in watermark, perforation, paper and printing methods, major shades, important plate flaws, errors, government telegraph stamps and booklets (all listed and priced).
Guidance is given throughout the catalogue on subjects such as unusual usages, overprint settings, forgeries and much, much more. More such notes have been added to the latest edition.
Key Features:
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 128th (2026)
Publication Date: 2026
Size: 8.5x12
Pages: 780
Guidance is given throughout the catalogue on subjects such as unusual usages, overprint settings, forgeries and much, much more. More such notes have been added to the latest edition.
Key Features:
- The authoritative reference source for GB and Commonwealth information – all stamps from 1840-1970 listed and priced.
- Listings include variations in watermark, paper, perforation and printing methods, major shades, watermark varieties, important plate flaws, errors, stamp booklets, officials, postage dues, government telegraph stamps and booklets (all listed and priced).
- Guidance is given throughout the catalogue on subjects such as unusual usages, overprint settings, forgeries and much, much more.
- Unique listing by SG number.
- Full colour illustrations.
- Invaluable six-page article on stamp condition.
- Helpful guide to valuing stamps on commercial cover up to 1945.
- Strengthened, casebound binding for extra durability.
- Whether you are an active buyer of Commonwealth stamps or a dealer, it is vital to be right up to date with this very active market – and there is no more up-to-date reference than the 2025 ‘Part 1’.
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 128th (2026)
Publication Date: 2026
Size: 8.5x12
Pages: 780
