In January’s Stamp Collector we examine the surcharged stamps of Switzerland, Germany and Austria, revealing the long-running sets that raised funds for good causes, and still occupy collectors today.

Market guides include a look at recent prices paid for the Falkland Islands set of 1952, the latest auction results and online sales, and a summary of stamps that feature real gold!

In our popular Celebrated Sets guide, we travel to Montserrat to detail an intriguing set of stamps from the 1980s that hints at the region’s dramatic and dangerous landscape and provides an unexpected link to British rock music.

The topics of the Nobel Peace Prize and Vice Presidents are explored in our regular thematics articles, whilst postal history includes the concluding part of our guide to Recorded Delivery stamps and covers.

With a look at this year’s Christmas stamps; and the usual mix of news, opinion, and market insight, January’s Stamp Collector has all the information and inspiration you need to get your collecting year off to the perfect start!