Stamp Magazine October 2010WORLD NEWSStraits Settlements gem up forauction. Cheaper frame fees at UK exhibitions. Dutch misuse ofpersonalised stamps AUCTION HIGHLIGHTSChinese ‘ Emerald Lady’ pair oncover fetches nearly £250, 000. Double Geneva 10c green andblack goes for over £19, 000.GB COLLECTOROur verdict on the Medical Breakthroughs set. New Machinsfor special delivery. Battle of Britain Smilers generic sheet.LETTERSReasons to be wary of certificatesfrom expert bodies, & a call fora new approach to cataloguing DEVIL’S ADVOCATEWhen can we expect cataloguestailored to our individual needs?REVIEWSRecommended reading COMMONWEALTHCLASSICSThe distinguished first issue of the Turks & Caicos Islands CHAMPIONS OF EUROPEBelgium’s 1919 definitivesshowing the King in a tin helmet MY COLLECTIONLea Wilson’s array of Western Australia stamps & covers CINDERELLA CORNERRed Cross labels of the Caribbean Q&AYour questions answered 118 WHAT’S ONExhibition, auction, fair & societydates for your diary NEW ISSUE GUIDEWith a handy thematic checklist STRANGE BUT TRUEThe day hurdles were introducedto the Epsom Derby