2026 Commonwealth & British Empire Stamps Catalogue 1840-1970

Hardcover | 714 Pages | Imported from the United Kingdom

A cornerstone reference for collectors of Great Britain and the British Commonwealth, this comprehensive Stanley Gibbons catalogue spans from the Penny Black of 1840 through to 1970 — covering more than a century of classic and modern issues across the Empire.

This substantial 714-page hardcover volume is beautifully bound and printed on heavy bond paper for durability, clarity and long-term use. Measuring 8.5 inches × 12 inches × 1.5 inches (approximately 21.5 cm × 30.5 cm × 3.5 cm) and weighing nearly 2.4 kgs (5.5 lbs), this is a true library-grade reference designed for serious collectors.

Inside, you’ll find detailed listings and current market values for Great Britain and Commonwealth issues, including:

• Watermark varieties

• Perforation differences

• Paper types and printing methods

• Major shade distinctions

• Important plate flaws and errors

• Government telegraph stamps

• Booklets (fully listed and priced)

Extensive editorial guidance appears throughout the catalogue, offering expert insight into unusual usages, overprint settings, identification challenges and known forgeries. The latest edition includes expanded specialist notes to assist advanced collectors and researchers alike.

Imported directly from the United Kingdom, this authoritative Stanley Gibbons volume is trusted worldwide by collectors, dealers and philatelic scholars.

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An essential addition to any serious philatelic library.

ISBN: 978-1-83654-457-9