Stamp collectors have always been fascinated by what are called “varieties” caused by errors in the design or engraving of stamps and the speaker on this occasion specialises in collecting such material. Hence the intriguing title of our first talk and display of the new season - 'Specks, Spots and Nonsense’. Featured will be varieties on stamps from the British Empire and Commonwealth in Africa up to 1965 and listed in the renowned Stanley Gibbons catalogues. Our speaker adds that we... See more >