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Along with our ongoing partners, the American Philatelic Society, the RPSL, the Museum of Philately and the ABPS, we are delighted that the F.I.A.P and Japan Philatelic Society have joined us at the show, taking booths and hosting talks. You can explore and shop safely in the Booth Halls knowing that all booths are PTS Verified Members and associates. There are lots of new names and familiar faces for you to meet.

Many of our PTS Members are running special show deals, discounts and giveaways during the live event so do check these out, but if you don’t get time to explore everything at every booth, or you miss a Stampex Talk or two, the show will still be available for you OnDemand until April 28th. Sign up to our Stampex Newsletter at stampexinternational.com and be following us across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn @ptsandstampex to stay up to date with post-show offers, competitions and news.

We hope you enjoy the show and as always, I welcome feedback and ideas as we look to further develop the Stampex International experience in 2021 and beyond.

SuzanneChairmanThe PTS. The International Society for Philatelic Professionals.

C H A I R M A N S L E T T E R

Welcome once again to our Virtual Edition of Stampex International, sponsored by Spink. We were delighted with the response to

our first show in October last year and proud to have been able to share this experience with thousands of visitors from around the world.

Since our pilot event, we have listened to feedback and worked to make this show more user friendly, more engaging and even more philatelic! You can now search for booths using our Keyword Search tool, move quickly from a chatroom back to the booth (using the ‘Visit Booth’ link at the top of the chat) and we have enhanced our live chat feature so you can see files, reply to specific messages and even join a multi-way video chat!

We also have lots of new and exciting attractions including a Booth Hall dedicated to our Gold PTS Members and the new Collectors Lounge sponsored by Corinphila & Heinrich Koehler where you’ll find Meet the Team sessions and Collector Support Sessions facilitated by the Royal Philatelic Society London (RPSL). We’ve made the Exhibits easier to find and the ever-popular Stampex Talks in the Spink Auditorium are back, with an exciting range of topics scheduled around the clock for you to enjoy.

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S P I N K A R E P R O U D S P O N S O R S O F v I R T U A L S TA M P E xcomments by Olivier D. Stocker - Chairman and CEO.Stampex.

We are excited to confi rm we will be the main sponsors of the Stampex brand. This is an exciting opportunity as we work together to drive the digital revolution taking our favourite hobby into the new digital age. We are working together to enhance the community participation and enjoyment within the philatelic community, creating experiences for people to enjoy. Last year, we were impressed by how fast the hobby moved online, as demonstrated by the resounding success of the video conferences of the Royal Philatelic Society of London (RPSL) and many other initiatives across collectables areas. Well done to all those who work hard to take our hobby into the next phase!

Technology is undoubtedly the way forward for our traditional hobby, not only to survive but to thrive. We continue to look at ways to connect globally with technology, last year we migrated our auctions to online only, like Christie’s and Sotheby’s, and saw an acquisition rate of new customers like never before. On some occasions we acquired well over 100 new bidders, something I had never expected for a long-established company like Spink. Top quality catalogues when warranted and internet auctions go hand in hand to promote the hobby to existing and new players.

We have recently relaunched out London Headquarters, where we have brought together two guiding principles; customer experience and technological. We are looking at way to enhance our psychical auctions making them more fun and turning them into real events to celebrate the strength of the hobby.

We look forward to welcoming you to Virtual Stampex and chatting to you at the show on our booth A0, launching three live auctions from the Spink Auditorium and connecting with you online, no matter where you are in the world.

Olivier D. Stocker Chairman and CEO chairmanoffi [email protected]

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P H I L AT E LY A R O U N D T H E C LO C K

Page 5 - What’s On

Page 7 - Gold Booth Hall

Page 8 - Booth Hall

Page 32 - Exhibits Hall

Page 34 - Chat training

Page 40 - Corinphila & Heinrich Kohler

Collectors Lounge Schedule

Page 43 - Spink Auditorium Stamp Talk Schedule

Page 49 - ABPS Non Competitive Exhibits

Virtual Stampex is live 24 hours a day from the 25–27th March 2021 (UTC-8/

GMT-8).

London: Open 08:00 on 25th Mar, closes 07:59 on 28th Mar

New York: Open 04:00 on 25th Mar, closes 03:59 on 28th Mar

Los Angeles: Open 01:00 on 25th Mar, closes 00:59 on 28th Mar

Hong Kong: Open 16:00 on 25th Mar, closes 15:59 on 28th Mar

Sydney: Open 18:00 on 25th Mar, closes 17:59 on 28th Mar

On Demand period runs for 30 days from 8am (GMT) 28th March. Whilst

the live chat will no longer be available, Virtual Stampex remains open for

viewing booths, links to shops and documents until April 28th 2021.

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Officially sponsored by Spink, this week’s show (opening at 08:00 GMT on Thursday, running live for 72 hours straight!) has even more attractions to enjoy and it’s free to attend.

In the booth hall there is an opportunity to connect with leading dealers including Stanley Gibbons, Spink & Son Ltd, Bill Barrell Ltd, Mark Bloxham Stamps, Catawiki, Zeboose, Corinphila, BB Stamps, eBay, David Feldman, ABPS, Cherrystone, Heinrich Kohler, The Glasgow Stamp Shop, Empire Philatelists, Purves Philatelics and Andrew Lajer.

There is also a new GOLD PTS Members Hall. The NEW hall is where you can visit our PTS Gold Members including the likes of

W H AT ’S G O I N G O N AT T H E S H O W ?

Mark Bloxham, BB Stamps, Stanley Gibbons, Bill Barrell, Empire Philatelists, Rush Stamps and more. You’ll find new names on the Virtual Stampex floor including Grosvenor, The Joy of Stamps, Samwells, Eric Jackson, Linns, GBPS and Purves Philatelics.

Stampex Talks in the Spink Auditorium, including live talks with Q&A from the APS, NY Collectors Club, FIAP and The Royal Philatelic Society London. Talks are running from 830am on Thursday 25th March.

The Collectors Lounge, sponsored by Corinphila and Heinrich Kohler, this space will allow collectors to meet chat and connect. You can arrange to meet friends, join a relaxed session on collecting from one of the experts kindly hosted by The Royal Philatelic Society London and meet the teams who are showing in the booth hall.

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We have many special offers from PTS Members in the Booth Hall so make sure you click through to the booths and look around. We have giveways, Stampex only discount codes for up to 50% off online shops, one off only Stampex deals and promotions, the ability to chat to dealers and auctions houses live, and to sign up for future offers.

This year, we’ve made getting to the Exhibits easier with the Exhibitors Hub, showcasing exhibitions run by the ABPS, award winning collections presented by the Museum of Philately (where you can join a guided tour) and you’ll have the chance to learn more about the upcoming Weitzman Collection from Sotherby’s New York.

Looking to get a stamp collection valued or find out more about a collection you have inherited? Visit the Stamps in the Attic booth to discover specialist PTS Members who can help.

Social Chat with the likes of Punk Philatelist, The Digital Philatelist and Exploring Stamps at The Portal. The Conversation with Philatelists team will also be present. Across all booths, we have enhanced video chat functionality and the ability to reply/add files to the text chat boxes!

There’s also lots to do for all the family, with StampIT and Stamp Active providing games and activities for youth philatelists.

We’ve added more ways for you to maximise your personal enjoyment of the show including the ability to register your collector interests on registration (giving booth holders immediate insight into your passions), and a ‘Keyword’ search option for you to find booths for a specific interest.

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SPiNK ANd SON LTdBOOTH AO

MARK BLOXHAM STAMPSBOOTH A1

STANLEY GiBBONSBOOTH A2

THE GLASGOW STAMP SHOPBOOTH A3

BiLL BARRELL LTd BOOTH A5

BB STAMPS LTdBOOTH A6

KöHLER, CORiNPHiLA & THE GLOBALPHiLATELiC NETWORK - BOOTH A8

EMPiRE PHiLATELiSTSBOOTH A14

SAMWELLS LTdBOOTH A15

RuSHSTAMPS LTdBOOTH B18

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A0. SPINK AND SON

Spink is the world’s oldest auctioneer of Stamps, Coins,

Banknotes, Medals, Bonds & Shares, Autographs, Wine & Spirits, Books, Handbags and Accessories. Since its foundation in 1666, the Spink name has become synonymous with tradition, experience and

integrity. Holder of Royal Warrants and numerous records for prices achieved at auction, Spink offers an unparalleled range of services to collectors worldwide. We offer

valuation services, collection consultations and serve philatelists and stamp collectors of great scope

across all our offices.

A1. MARK BLOxHAM STAMPS

Mark Bloxham Stamps Ltd is a family-run stamp business

based in the North East of England. We specialise in GB and

Commonwealth, of which we have extensive stock on our website. We are also interested in buying your stamps, with no hidden charges,

commission or delays.

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A2. STANLEY GIBBONS

With a distinguished heritage dating back to 1856, Stanley Gibbons is the world’s longest established

rare stamp merchant. Our world-leading experts are at the heart of everything we do and they travel

globally in search of authentic, high quality material often of extreme

rarity and value. It is this adherence to quality that gained Stanley

Gibbons the Royal Warrant in 1914 and allows us to offer a lifetime guarantee on all our rare items. We remain the only philatelist

to offer this assurance. The company continues to serve pre-

eminent collectors, philatelists and numismatists all over the world.

A3. THE GLASGOW STAMP SHOP

The Glasgow Stamp Shop - Est. 1908. Your Centre for Collecting. Today, we sit on the foundation set out by our family. The 2nd

oldest UK stamp shop. Opening in 1908, we enjoy an established & exciting history, which covers

more than 100 years. along with the development of Stamps and Mail

services throughout the late 1800’s until present.

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A4. zEBOOSE.COM

Zeboose.com is a one-stop online philatelic superstore bursting with

fine stamps, proofs, covers, artwork, and more. From classic rarities to contemporary releases, spanning Aden to Zululand via Gold Coast

and Great Britain, there’s everything from the ubiquitous to the unique.

Discover an exceptional mix of outstanding material, including better singles, sets, plate blocks,

unusual varieties, and spectacular errors. All this in an unrivalled

shopping environment. Search. Choose. Buy. It’s that easy. That fast. And absolutely secure. Our commitment to you: Genuine

Stock Expertly Described | 30-Day Money Back Guarantee | Safe &

Secure Online Payments | Speedy Worldwide Dispatch | Absolute

Confidentiality and Integrity

A5. BILL BARRELL LTD

Bill Barrell ltd commenced trading in the mid 1980’s. We buy and

sell early GB postal history to the modern era, and handle quality stamps from 1840 to date. We surely have one of the biggest

stocks of GB postal history available for immediate purchase from

early 1580 Corsini mail through to modern commercial mail with everything in between including

usages, destinations, coffee house mail, cancellations, the Mulready

and its caricatures, Air Mail including the 1911 Aerial Post, 1d

blacks on cover, underpaid mail, the list is endless.

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A6. BB STAMPS LTD

GB Stamps 1840 to Date. Mint and Used Great British Stamps. The

most comprehensive price list of GB stamps available on the Internet, with over 40,000 items priced and

listed. Nearly every stamp listed in complete sections mostly on one or two pages with easy “one

- click” ordering. We specialise in Great British (GB) Stamps – Penny

Black stamps, Queen Victorian stamps, Edward VII stamps, George V stamps, Presentation Packs plus

genuine mint stamps for postage all at discounted rates.

A7. DAvID FELDMAN INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONEERS

David Feldman International Auctioneers is the world’s most

successful international philatelic auction house, who’s unparalleled track record of success spans over

50 years of selling more Grand Prix and Large Gold Medal winning collections than any other company and holding more ‘World Records’ for prices achieved than any other

auction house in history.

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A8. THE GLOBAL PHILATELIC NETWORK CORINPHILA &

HEINRICH KOHLER

The partners of The Global Philatelic Network are among the leading auction houses for stamps and postal history in Europe, United

States and Asia: HEINRICH KÖHLER AUKTIONSHAUS GMBH & CO. KG CORINPHILA AUKTIONEN AG H.R. HARMER CORINPHILA Veilingen bv JOHN BULL STAMP AUCTIONS

The Global Philatelic Network features decades of experience in

the most relevant philatelic markets internationally, with expertise in

stamps at international and national levels.

A9. CHERRYSTONE AUCTIONS

Cherrystone is a global leader in Philatelic Auctions, bringing over $30 million worth of stamps and

postal history to market yearly. Our frequently held public auctions feature the widest selection of

philatelic material in the world, with a focus on rarity and exceptional

quality.

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A10. THE AMERICAN PHILATELIC SOCIETY

The APS is the world’s largest membership organization

dedicated to stamp collecting. Membership in the APS is open, and we offer international and

digital memberships in addition to our traditional membership. APS

members have access to the APRL, can sell and buy on StampStore, receive discounts on Expertizing

and a subscription to the American Philatelist. Since 1886, the APS has supported the hobby of kings and

queens. A11. CATAWIKI

Catawiki is the most-visited curated marketplace in Europe for collectables, art, design, jewellery,

watches, classic cars and more. Every day, Catawiki’s 200 in-house

experts carefully select only the most special objects to put up for auction. Founded in 2008,

Catawiki has grown into a global platform that offers 65,000 special objects spanning over 22 categories every week. Through its protected platform, buyers are assured of an

exciting, safe and hassle-free buying experience.

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A12. THE PORTAL

Connecting the Worlds of Online and Traditional Philately! The Digital

Philatelist, Punk Philatelist and Exploring Stamps have teamed up for the March 2021 Stampex. The

Portal is a space for all levels of the hobby to discuss the connection between online and traditional

philately. James, Gerard and Graham are eager to help the beginner

philatelist get started, or introduce the expert to philately’s online

presence.

A13. ANDREW G LAjERPHILATELIST

Andrew G Lajer Philatelist has superb British philatelic material, specialising in stamps and postal history from 1840-1952, with an

emphasis on the rare and unusual.

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A14. EMPIRE PHILATELISTS

Commonwealth & GB Stamp Dealers. Empire Philatelists is

the trading name of Just Posh Art Ltd. We buy and sell fine quality

British Empire & Commonwealth Stamps covering all reigns of

Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, King George V, King George VI and

Queen Elizabeth II, from 1840 to the 1990s. Stuart, our stamp guy,

took an interest in stamps as a boy and started collecting in the late 1960’s. After setting up a shop on eBay to sell some of his collection

he realised he could turn his hobby into a business and so Empire

Philatelists was born.

A15. SAMWELLS

Full time professional Philatelists and PTS Members since 1999. GB

specialists & worldwide stamp and cover dealers.

We are very experienced valuers of stamps, postal history, covers,

documents & autographs. Whether you are either selling or looking to

insure your collection we are able to help and offer impartial advice. We can also provide formal valuations

for Probate.

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A16. PURvES PHILATELICS

For all your British Commonwealth philatelic requirements (1840-2000). Purves Philatelics was

established in 2001 and for many years has been one of the leading dealers in British Commonwealth stamps in the UK. We have built a reputation for quality and service

that is second to none and also have one of the largest stocks available on the web. We currently have in excess of 18,000 different items ranging from a few £’s to several £000’s and are, therefore, well

positioned to cater for pockets of all sizes!

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B0. ROYAL MAIL

New Issue stamps & collectibles & British stamp programme

B1. ART STAMPED

Welcome to Art Stamped, your one-

stop shop for philatelic gifts, stamp art, ‘make

your own’ supplies, and of course,

beautiful stamps, postal history and ephemera for your

collection.

B2. THE ROYAL PHILATELIC SOCIETY

LONDON

The Royal Philatelic Society London is the

home of philatelic excellence, expertise

and friendship. The Royal is an

international voice for philately and a world centre,

which coordinates knowledge for all

philatelists. We have over 1150 overseas

members, almost 900 members in the United

Kingdom, and our libraries, collections and archives go back to the beginning of

the postage stamp and beyond. We welcome

new members who share our aims and

objectives, from wherever in the world

they may be.

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B3. CHRISTOPHER GREEN LTD.

Based in Ottawa, Canada, Christopher

Green Ltd. are dealers in fine and rare

stamps, postal history, and manuscripts. We

offer a wide range of quality items to a worldwide clientele through our bricks-and-mortar stamp

shop and online store.

B4. C.G. COLLECTORS WORLD

With C.G. Collectors World you have

more than just one strong partner for

consignment, auction and direct sale.

The internationally renowned auction and trading house

Christoph Gaertner, Germany - heart of

C.G.Collectors World - specialises in postal

history & postal stationery worldwide,

Thematics A-Z, ASIA, numismatics,

banknotes, collectibles.

B5. ARTISIO

Welcome to Artisio! Customisable cloud

based Auction Management Software designed to meet the

changing needs of your auction business

in 2021.

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B6. THEMATIx

All World Thematic & New Issue Stamps.

Online Shop by Theme & Country with c.15,000 items online

B7. PRINz PUBLICATIONS (UK)

LTD

Suppliers of stamp mounts, stock

pages, albums and accessories. World-wide mail order, all

leading brands offered.

B8. MULREADY PHILATELICS

We buy and sell GB and World Classic Stamps and Postal

History

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B9. PTS FOR EBAY

The world’s online marketplace

B10. GUERNSEY STAMPS

Guernsey Post has produced stamps since 1969 and for Alderney since 1983. The Islands are a constant source

of inspiration for creating memorable

and collectable stamp issues.

B11. NOBLESPIRIT

Servicing 150,000+ customers in over 76 countries, NobleSpirit

is eBay’s #1 no reserve high volume Platinum Powerseller of coins, stamps, and

collectibles.

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B12. AUCTIONS LASER INvEST

LASER INVEST PHILATELIC AUCTION

HOUSE, based in ITALY both in MILAN

and MANTOVA, holds public and

on-line Live auctions every two months in Philately, Postal

History, Postcards, Art and Collectibles. Our specialties: Airmail, Italy and the whole

ITALIAN AREA, British Commonwealth. As well as rare Books

and Maps, Paintings and Antiques. We also

offer a professional consulting service for profitable investments in the philatelic area, as well as evaluations for the courthouse in case

of inheritances and other circumstances.

B13. DAvID MORRISON AND COMPUSTAMP

David Morrison - Fine British Commonwealth

Postal History and Worldwide Postal

Incidents Compustamp -

Specializing In Fine Worldwide Postal

History.

B14. MARTIN TOWNSEND

Great Britain Postal History Exhibition

Quality 1300 to 1930 and Great Britain

Stamps 1840 to 1930. Our business has been established for over 40 years and I try to offer

a personal service from my varied stock of Great Britain Postal History and Stamps.

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B15. CAPEx 22

CAPEX 22 is the first International philatelic one frame exhibition. The exhibition will be

at the Metropolitan Toronto Convention

Centre located in Toronto, Ontario

Canada.

B16. BUSCH COLLECTIBLES

Specialist in modern African stamps

since 2000 (Senegal, Madagascar, Ivory

Coast, Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea

...) Interesting online offer of modern French stamps.

We also deal with France mancolists, contact us. Europe

and World according to availability.

Development of our offer of common / joint issues. Other

original collectibles (banknotes, medals, coins...) to discover.

B17. CHRIS RAINEY

British Commonwealth Postal History

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B18. RUSHSTAMPS (RETAIL) LTD

Rushstamps is a family run business which was started in

1958. Over 60 years of service to philately.

B19. THE jOY OF STAMPS

Discover The Joy of Stamps. Beautiful

stamps at your fingertips! All the

latest new issues and modern thematics

from 100+ countries and territories, with

a strong focus on Commonwealth,

Europe, Africa, Asia, Middle East and the Pacific. 50+ Topics.

B20. MARTELLO PHILATELIC AUCTIONS

We offer a friendly and professional approach to selling your stamps.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss the sale of your stamp

collection either by outright purchase, or by public stamp

auction. We are based in Hythe Kent and we offer at least 4 public

auctions a year of Quality stamps and

Coins.

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C1. THE POSTAL MUSEUM

The Postal Museum reveals five centuries of British social and

communications history as seen through

the eyes of its iconic postal service. Enter

our stamp vault to find out more about our philatelic collection

including the unique world class collection

of Victorian postal history of Reginald

Phillips.

C2. CANDLISH MCCLEERY LTD

Buying & Selling Great Britain Stamps 1840-1970, specialising in

the reigns of QV, KGV, KEVIII, KGVI & QEII. With a wide range of expert knowledge in

Great Britain philately from Penny Blacks to

Wilding Booklet panes.

C3. ROBERT DANzIG

Great Britain Line-Engraved, Postal

History, Fine Stimes on Covers, Postal

Stationary, Illustrated Envelopes, Channel Islands, Ephemera,

Stamp Boxes, Philatelic Literature, and much more. 40 years of trading and

experience.

C7. COLLECTORS CLUB

Founded in 1896, we are the home for

Collectors around the globe. Promoting

the exchange of knowledge through our award-winning

journal – The Collectors Club

Philatelist, virtual presentations, in-person talks in our

New York clubhouse and one of the largest

Philatelic Libraries.

C8. CANADIAN STAMP NEWS

Canada’s #1 source for philatelic news and

information

C9. CONvERSATIONS WITH PHILATELISTS

Weekly video podcast created and hosted by Michael Cortese of NobleSpirit, and

Charles Epting of HR Harmer. Michael and

Charles interview a different guest within the field of philately, including collectors,

dealers, auction house executives, historians,

curators, authors, professors, and more.

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C4. DOREEN ROYAN & ASSOCIATES

Fine and Rare Postage Stamps from Great

Britain and the British Commonwealth

C5. ABACUS AUCTIONS

Abacus Auctions is a Melbourne-based

auction house offering our clients a wide variety of Stamps,

Postal History, Picture Postcards, Coins,

Banknotes, Militaria, Sporting Memorabilia

and associated Collectables

C6. STAMP COLLECTOR / ALL ABOUT STAMPS

Get your first issue of Stamp Collector

magazine for 99p! Find out more and chat to

the team today.

C10. ERIC jACKSON

Specialist in United States Revenue and Telegraph Stamps,

Canada Revenue and Telegraph Stamps, and various British

Commonwealth and World revenues.

C11. FIAP

“The Federation of Inter-Asian Philately” is a non-profit and non-political federation of philatelic societies in Asia and Australasia,

founded in Singapore on the 14th September

1974. FIAP is a young international philatelic organization, but she

acts as a powerful lighthouse guiding

the Asian members to the route to organise

philately.

C12. GROSvENOR AUCTIONS

London based Auctioneers of Stamps

and Postal History

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C13. jAPAN PHILATELIC SOCIETY FOUNDATION

Japan Philatelic Society Foundation, JPS is the

largest and leading philatelic society in

Japan. Let’s enjoy Japanese Philately with

us!

C14. LONDON 2022 INTERNATIONAL

ExHIBITION

International Stamp Exhibition in London

19 to 26 February 2022 at the BDC

C15. GBPS

The GBPS (founded 1955) deals with all

aspects of the philately of Great Britain, and has more than 800 members in the UK and abroad. It is the premier society for

those interested in GB philately.

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x1. STAMPS IN THE ATTIC

Stamps in the Attic launched by The Philatelic Traders’ Society welcomes those people with inherited or gifted collections to have them appraised

for free during Virtual Stampex. Businesses including Spink & Son Ltd, Empire Philatelists, Auctions

Laser Invest, and Purves Philatelics are all providing FREE VALUATIONS

ON BOOTH

x2. STAMPEx SMILERS SHOP

Buy the very last Smiler Sheet or shop the back issues to ensure you

have the full collection.

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x3. PTS COLLECTORS HANDBOOK

Register your interest for the new 2021 Collectors Handbook

x4. vISIT STAMPEx IN LONDON

Stampex International & Virtual Stampex are organised by

The Philatelic Traders’ Society Limited. Stampex International is Europe’s number one stamp show and has been running for over 60 years. The bi annual show is held

at the well known Business Design Centre in London’s vibrant Islington.

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x6. jOIN THE PTS

Find a Member, Apply to Join and Membership Benefits

x5. PTS GOLD MEMBERSHIP

Gold Membership Benefits, Information and Application

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x7. PTS FIND A MEMBER

Find a PTS Member

x8. DOWNLOAD PTS WALLPAPER FOR YOUR PHONE!

Download the latest PTS Wallpaper for your Phone!

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Y1. STAMP ACTIvE

Stamp Active is a voluntary group that promotes stamp collecting for

young people in the UK.

Y2. STAMPIT

Within stamps lies an entire world of language and culture. StampIT is an exciting youth programme that uses stamps to learn about other

subjects.

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ExHIBITS.MUSEUM OF PHILATELY

The Museum of Philately is a unique digital platform that captures and preserves award winning

collectors, collections and rarities, as well as providing the facility

to track provenance and pricing information. Available via any web browser, or through a dedicated

App ‘The Museum of Philately’ (IOS & Android) will immortalise you

and your collection, ensuring it is available to view anywhere in the world at your fingertips, now and

for future generations.

ExHIBITS. SOTHEBYS

Sotheby’s New York is pleased to present Three Treasures – Collected by Stuart Weitzman, a dedicated live auction of three legendary treasures from the personal collection of the

renowned fashion designer and collector.

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ExHIBITS. ABPS

The Association of British Philatelic Societies (ABPS) is a national

organisation with the principal aim of assisting collectors by providing support to local Societies, Regional Federations and specialist National Societies across the UK. ABPS also

encourages competitive philately by organising National Competitions

held at various UK Exhibitions. We also support International Exhibitions, e.g. through our

membership of FEPA, the Federation of European Philatelic

Associations. Another key element of our support is to encourage

youth philately through the Stamp Active Network.

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vIRTUAL STAMPEx - LET’S GET CHATTING!Login to Virtual Stampex with your email address at https://stampex.vfairs.comYou will enter the Virtual Stampex Lobby (Image 1)Select Chat in the blue header navigation bar this will take you to the main chat room page (Image 2). You can select any booth chatroom on the left-hand side.

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ACCESSING CHAT DIRECTLY THROUGH BOOTHYou can visit a Booth by:

Selecting the tiles in the Lobby• Browsing the Booth Hall• Search for a Booth.•

You can access the Chatroom of the booth directly, by selecting the Chat button on the bottom right of the white navigation bar, outlined below:

CHATROOM OvERvIEWAny message typed within the chat room can be seen by everyone. To have a private message you need to connect with a Booth Representative and they will open up a direct message channel with you.

Shows all Booth Reps online and who you can speak with 1.

Highlights who is in the chat room2.

All chatroom history from all Booth Reps and Visitors3.

Type and Send message to everyone in your chatroom4.

Chatroom name and the number of current Booth Reps and Visitors5.

Select your name in the top right to add/update your Profile Picture.6.

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DIRECT MESSAGESAll your Direct Message conversations will appear here. You can run multiple Direct 1. Messages at the same time. As a visitor you can be in several chatrooms at the same time and can have multiple Direct Messages conversations taking place across the showOnce a Direct Message conversation has been opened, a booth rep can audio call or video 2. call you.All Audio Calls and Video Calls take place through the Virtual Stampex show – there is no 3. need to download any software. If using a mobile device, you may be asked to allow the show access to your camera and microphone.All Direct Messages exchanged will only be seen by you and the Booth Rep/dealer4. If you see a red “1” indicates there is one message that has not been read in the Chatroom. If 5. you have 10 unread messages, there will be a red “10”

Alerts when you get a new messageAs well as the red number next to your Chatroom or Direct Message(s), you will also receive a sound alert when someone enters your chatroom and when you receive a new message.

Mobile User Advice

The chat function works similarly for Mobile Users. There are slight differences in accessing various menus which are outlined below.

The three horizontal lines / menu button, will show you all • conversations that are open (Direct Messages and Chatrooms).

The right hand side button will show you all of the Booth Rep’s • and Visitors in the open Chatroom.

Only Booth Rep’s can start a direct Message with you.

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vIDEO CHATA booth holder may start a video chat with you and others1. When they start the video chat you can choose to either have your video on or off and you 2. can mute yourselfTo exit from a video chat there is no hang up button, instead you close the browser that the 3. chat is on

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What’s Happening in the Collectors Lounge?

We are so excited about this new space. The Lounge will enable collectors to meet,

chat and connect. it has been supported by Corinphila & Heinrich Kohler. There are two

separate elements to the collectors lounge

Relaxed Collectors Sessions hosted in the chat function and kindly support by The Royal Philatelic Society London

Meet the Team Sessions hosted in a zoom meeting and entered by clicking on the ‘Meet the Team’ button within the lounge

Schedule below:

Thursday

09.00 (London) Meet the Team The digital Philatelist

11.00 (London) Meet the Team Catawiki

11.45 (London) Meet the Team The Postal Museum

12.00 (London) Collectors Support Starting Out Collecting Wendy Buckle, Abhishek Bhuwalka, Lillian Swift

13.00 (London) Provenance Karl Louis

15.00 Meet The Team SPiNK

17.00 Collectors Support iT & Philately Q&A Keith Burton, Mark Bailey, Frank Walton

18.00 Collectors Support international Exhibiting Peter Cockburn, Graham Winters, Yvonne Wheatley

19.00 Collectors Support Organising Your Collection Peter Webb, Lillian Swift, Gerald Marriner

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Friday

11.00 (London) Collectors Support Advancing Your Collection Abhishek Bhuwalka, Lillian Swift

12.00 Provenance Karl Louis

13.00 (London) Meet The Team Laser invest

15.00 Collectors Support iT & Philately Q&A Keith Burton, Mark Bailey, Frank Walton

1600 Meet The Team Frank Walton London 2022

17.00 Collectors Support Exhibiting Peter Webb, Bill Hedley, Lillian Swift

19.00 Collectors Support Clubs & Societies Peter Webb, Wendy Buckle, Steven Harrison, Gerald Marriner

2000 Meet The Team Canadian Stamp News London 2022

Saturday

09.30 Meet The Team SPiNK With follow on session at booth

12.00 Meet The Team Corinphila & Heinrich Koehler

13.00 (London) Collectors Support Storing Your Collection Abhishek Bhuwalka, Kim Stuckey

15.00 Meet The Team StampiT

1600 Collectors Support iT & Collecting Keith Burton, Mark Bailey, Frank Walton

18.00 Collectors Support Exhibiting Your Collection Bill Hedley, Graham Winters, Yvonne Wheatley, Steve Schumann

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Stamps in the Attic launched by The Philatelic Traders’ Society welcomes those people with inherited or gifted collections to have them appraised for free at Virtual Stampex. There are several leading dealers taking part in Stamps in

the Attic at Virtual Stampex including:

You can find lots more on the website including what to do with your collection after youhave found out more about it:

www.stampexinternational.co.uk/stampsintheattic

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We are proud to be hosting 14 exciting webinars during the three day showcase. To find the webinars you just head to the Spink Auditorium, clearly signed in the lobby of the show. When in the auditorium you click on the screen, which will allow you to see the list of talks available. All talks are first come first served and to join them you

simply click on the ‘Join’ button. The schedule includes:

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More information is at the link below.

www.stampexinternational.co.uk/stampextalksthank you to everyone for taking part.

8am (London)Welcome Address

8.30am (London)Marcus Orsi in Conversation with F.I.A.P

2pm (London) Hugh Jefferies

Stanley Gibbons

10am (London)RPSL

Digital RPSL: The Perkins Bacon ArchivesNicola Davies with Steve and Vivienne

Jarvis and Frank Walton

2pm Collecting Royalty

Spink

8am (London)Japan Philatelic Society Foundation

11am (London)John Davies & Museum of Philately

2pm (London)RPSL

Preparing a PowerPoint Presentation Richard Stock

8pm (London) RPSL

The Story of the Maltese Cross- Howard Hughes

10pm (London)APS Making the Hobby Stronger,

Together

9pm NY Collectors Club

11pmGeorge James

Stanley Gibbons

5pm (London)RPSL

The “Wilding Castles” 1955- 1970 Mike Roberts

8pm (London)Discoveries

Spink

Some talks will have a maximum capacity of 3000, others 500.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE ExHIBITS?

During the three day showcase the Museum will unveil a new collector exhibition from one of the greatest philatelists of the Twenty-first century, Anatoly Karpov. As well as being a collector, Karpov is a Chess Grandmaster and former World Chess Champion. Whilst his Belgium collection was sold in 2012 it has been captured and preserved within the Museum and available to view in detail at the show via a web browser or by downloading the App. Karpov still actively collects and is continuing to develop collections on Imperial Russia and the

Olympic Games from 1897.

The Museum will also host two Tours lead by the Museum’s curators Marcus Orsi and Devlan Kruck and will start at the Karpov collection and then highlight some of the other key rarities and collectors on the digital platform. There will

be two special Tours available at the show taking place:-

Thursday 25th March at 4pm (London)Friday 26th March at 6pm (London)

The Museum Talk will be hosted by John Davies, whose 1890 Great Britain Penny Postage Jubilee collection has won gold medals and contains many unique and

rare items. Head to the Spink Auditorium to hear more from John.

The ABPS hosted non competitive exhibition which will be hosted online through the live show. Full information on exhibiting can be found on their website www.abps.org.uk. If you want to try exhibiting there are several

sessions on exhibiting being held in the Collectors Lounge

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You have spent years, and probably some of your hard-earned money, putting a collection together on a subject that interests you. Why not show it to others so that they too can enjoy the fruits of your labour and perhaps learn from it? Why not also get some recognition for the work you have done, and maybe ideas from friends on how you

could take it further?

There are many ways in which you can exhibit your collection, from giving a display to a local club to entering international exhibitions. If you prefer not to exhibit competitively you are free to organise your display in whatever way suits you best. But if you decide to enter competitions you will need to follow their rules on frame numbers and classes. You will also need to think carefully about what exactly you want to show and how you want to construct your exhibit to illustrate your theme to best advantage. There is extensive guidance available on putting competitive exhibits together and on what judges will be looking for. If you would like further information, a good

starting point is the ABPS website (www.abps.org.uk).

Exhibitions in the UK are organised by regional Federations and Associations and at national level (Stampex and Northern National). All exhibitors are welcome to enter a national exhibition either competitively or non-competitively. An advantage of entering competitively is that you will receive feedback from the judges on

how your exhibit could be developed further.

It is often said that exhibiting is the best way to learn about your own collection as it obliges you to study it in detail. This can be hard work but also very rewarding. Apart from the pleasure that creating your exhibit will give you today, it will stimulate the next generation of collectors. Eventually they may be the people who will want to buy

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Name: Dr Dinar AthaleTitle: Indelible Evidence – The History of Forensic Medicine Class: ThematicDescription: The development of forensic medicine from early civilisation to modern times through various philatelic material.

Name: Dr Dinar AthaleTitle: Diabetes: The Sweet Smell of SuccessClass: ThematicDescription: Understanding, diagnosis and management of diabetes ancient and modern and the search for a cure told through a variety of philatelic material.

Name: Dr Dinar AthaleTitle: The Development of the Indian Air Mail 1911-1941 Class: AerophilatelyDescription: India was the first country to start air mail services. This is the story of development of the Indian air mail service from 1911 to 1941.

Name: Mr Bruno BouveretTitle: Royal Air Force (1918-2018)Class: MaximaphilatelyDescription: The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the United Kingdom’s aerial warfare force. This collection intends to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the RAF over the period 1918-2018, including origins, World War I & II, Cold War, post-Cold War, and the famous Red Arrows patrol.

Name: Prof Peter ChadwickTitle: Over the Sea to Ireland 1810-1840Class: Postal HistoryDescription: This exhibit studies two curiosities affecting mail crossing the sea to Ireland. First, three hypothecated charges services on routes from Wales to Ireland. Second, exceptional treatment of ship letters for delivery in the Dublin Penny Post area. These two “bye-ways” of Irish Postal History are neither common nor well understood.

Name: Prof Peter ChadwickTitle: Handstruck Unpaid Charge Marks of the Uniform Penny Post of Great Britain 1840-1853Class: Postal HistoryDescription: This exhibit explores the handstruck “numeral” charge marks used to indicate “Postage Due” charges payable on delivery in the Uniform Penny Post. Prepayment marks have been widely studied, but unpaid marks have been given little attention. This exhibit, and a book currently in preparation, address this shortfall.

Name: Prof Peter ChadwickTitle: Early Mail Routes of Scotland 1660-1750Class: Postal HistoryDescription: This exhibit explores the development of mail routes in Scotland, and the slow adoption of horse-posts after 1715. It shows how the routes were influenced by the Jacobite rebellion and by Government concerns: using the medium of postal markings, especially Rex marks and, later, handstruck town marks.

ABPS CompetitionThe ABPS have hosted three competitions including Northern Exhibitionand virtual One Frame.

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Name: Dr Dinar AthaleTitle: Indelible Evidence – The History of Forensic Medicine Class: ThematicDescription: The development of forensic medicine from early civilisation to modern times through various philatelic material.

Name: Dr Dinar AthaleTitle: Diabetes: The Sweet Smell of SuccessClass: ThematicDescription: Understanding, diagnosis and management of diabetes ancient and modern and the search for a cure told through a variety of philatelic material.

Name: Dr Dinar AthaleTitle: The Development of the Indian Air Mail 1911-1941 Class: AerophilatelyDescription: India was the first country to start air mail services. This is the story of development of the Indian air mail service from 1911 to 1941.

Name: Mr Bruno BouveretTitle: Royal Air Force (1918-2018)Class: MaximaphilatelyDescription: The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the United Kingdom’s aerial warfare force. This collection intends to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the RAF over the period 1918-2018, including origins, World War I & II, Cold War, post-Cold War, and the famous Red Arrows patrol.

Name: Prof Peter ChadwickTitle: Over the Sea to Ireland 1810-1840Class: Postal HistoryDescription: This exhibit studies two curiosities affecting mail crossing the sea to Ireland. First, three hypothecated charges services on routes from Wales to Ireland. Second, exceptional treatment of ship letters for delivery in the Dublin Penny Post area. These two “bye-ways” of Irish Postal History are neither common nor well understood.

Name: Prof Peter ChadwickTitle: Handstruck Unpaid Charge Marks of the Uniform Penny Post of Great Britain 1840-1853Class: Postal HistoryDescription: This exhibit explores the handstruck “numeral” charge marks used to indicate “Postage Due” charges payable on delivery in the Uniform Penny Post. Prepayment marks have been widely studied, but unpaid marks have been given little attention. This exhibit, and a book currently in preparation, address this shortfall.

Name: Prof Peter ChadwickTitle: Early Mail Routes of Scotland 1660-1750Class: Postal HistoryDescription: This exhibit explores the development of mail routes in Scotland, and the slow adoption of horse-posts after 1715. It shows how the routes were influenced by the Jacobite rebellion and by Government concerns: using the medium of postal markings, especially Rex marks and, later, handstruck town marks.

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Name: Dr Brian Dow Title: Norwegian Air Mail and Priority Labels 1926-2019Class: CinderellaDescription: The exhibit attempts to provide examples on cover of all the different Air Mail labels and the more recent “A” and “B” class labels. An unlisted flaw, examples of parcel labels and sheets complete the exhibit.

Name: Dr Stewart GardinerTitle: Sealing and SecuringClass: Open PhilatelyDescription: The exhibit brings together many rare and important postal uses of wafer seals, patent envelopes and examples of the first gummed envelopes manufactured by Waterlow and Sons to provide a comprehensive story of the topic including seals promoting Peace and Anti-Slavery, the Temperance Movement, Vegetarianism, and the Anti-Corn Laws Movement.

Name: Mr Chandrajit GhoseTitle: FIFA World CupClass: ThematicDescription: My exhibit will be in 4 parts: 1) Stamps issued by HOST from 1930 till 2018. 2) History of FIFA and centenary. 3) Stamps issued by and for WINNERS. 4) Stamps issued by nearly 110 countries who have never hosted nor won the FIFA World Cup

Name: Mr Chandrajit GhoseTitle: Modern Summer OlympicsClass: Thematic Description: My exhibit will show the advent of Summer Olympics in 1896 with reference to Ancient Olympics. Stamps, FDCs and other philatelic material issued by GREECE and other HOST COUNTRIES from 1896 till 2021 will be displayed.

Name: Mr Ray HarrisTitle: Northern Nigeria manuscript cancellations and the Lokoja ovalClass: Postal History Description: Northern Nigeria became a Protectorate on 1 January 1900. This display shows the former Niger Company cancellation being used at Lokoja, and manuscript cancellations used by the administrators across Northern Nigeria prior to metal cancellers being available.

Name: Mr Lubor KuncTitle: WWI Influence on Austro-Hungarian Postal OperationClass: Postal HistoryDescription: This exhibit shows the key impacts of the war on the Austro-Hungarian civil and field post services. The war meant creation of the Austro-Hungarian Field Post Administration. The large quantities of the transported military mail caused in 1916 a reform of the printed matter delivery.

Name: Mr Lubor KuncTitle: Field Post Systems on Czechoslovak Territory October 1918 – February 1919Class: Postal HistoryDescription: The exhibit shows the philatelic material illustrating the transformation of Austro-Hungarian and Italian field post system into the new Czechoslovak one. The exhibit also introduces very early military correspondence of Nov. – Dec. 1918 and mail sent during the military campaigns launched from Jan. 1919 to Feb. 1919.

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Name: Mr David OgdenTitle: The British Empire Exhibition, Wembley Park 1924 /1925Class: TraditionalDescription: The purpose of this exhibit is to show the range of material of interest to philatelists that was produced for the “Wembley” Exhibition. This includes, of course, Great Britain’s first commemorative postage stamps.

Name: Mr David OgdenTitle: The British Empire Exhibition – Publicity and Advertising LabelsClass: CinderellaDescription: This exhibit provides examples of the various types of publicity and advertising labels that were used in connection with the British Empire Exhibition, Wembley.

Name: Mr Simon RichardsTitle: Grenada Postal StationeryClass: Postal StationeryDescription: The purpose of this exhibit is to show the development of the island’s postal stationery to 1936, starting with the postal cards, then the wrappers and then the registered envelopes; Grenada did not issue postal envelopes until the reign of George VI.

Name: Mr Danny WongTitle: Taiwan Postal HistoryClass: Postal HistoryDescription: Postal history of Taiwan, from the Imperial Courier Post, through the French naval blockade (1884-85), Taiwan elevated to provincial status (1885) and postal reform, to the cession of Taiwan to Japan in 1895. It ends with Taiwan reunification with China in 1945 with the use of overprinted Japanese stamps.

Name: Mr Jack ZhangTitle: Sir Rowland Hill’s Postal Reform and his AchievementsClass: Open PhilatelyDescription: The exhibitor would like to use five frames of some essays, covers, line-engraved issues, Mulready stationery, letters, and some ephemera to illustrate and commemorate the greatest British Postal Reformer - Sir Rowland Hill, his inventions (Uniform Penny Postage and Penny Black) and his great achievements.

Name: Mr David HallTitle: North Korea’s Flora Diplomacy 1974-1976AClass: ThematicDescription: Between 1974-1976, North Korea produced 8 sets of flora thematic stamps. This exhibit presents North Korea’s attempt to soften its international image and gain support for its reunification proposal through philatelic soft diplomacy.

Name: Mr Michael ParkerTitle: Alexandre DumasClass: ThematicDescription: The display concentrates on material relating to the famous French writer Alexandre Dumas, whose works include The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo, and aspects of his private life. There are also sheets featuring his father, Alexandre Thomas, and his son, also named Alexandre.

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Name: Mr Terence PickeringTitle: The Stillwell HighwayClass: Postal HistoryDescription: Military Mail from American forces in Burma under the command of General Joseph Stilwell during on the construction of the Ledo Road from China to Northern India via the Burmese town of Myitkyina. The Ledo Road was opened on 12th January 1945 and renamed the Stilwell Highway.

Name: Mr Christopher PodgerTitle: Cyprus Queen Victoria Payment & Accounting for Unpaid and Underpaid PostageClass: RevenuesDescription: The development by the British Administration in Cyprus of the system to charge for unpaid and underpaid postage from the use of postage stamps, then ones with JAB initials on first postage stamps, then on revenue stamps, then using POSTAL SURCHARGE overprint stamps from 1881 to the mid-1890s.

Name: Dr Dickson PrestonTitle: Greenland Mail during World War IIClass: Postal HistoryDescription: This exhibit presents provisional measures used to process Greenland’s civilian mail during the German occupation of Denmark from April 1940 to May 1945, which led to new mail routes, new delivery methods, and new mail handling procedures.

Name: Mr Jonathan SpoonerTitle: British Postage Rates for Overseas Letters: 1952 to 1971Class: Postal History Description: A display of covers illustrating the postage rates for Overseas Letter services offered by the British Post Office from 1st May 1952 to 14th February 1971.

Name: Mr John BarbourTitle: Germany 1945-1946: Postmaster ProvisionalsClass: Postal HistoryDescription: These issues were produced by or on the instructions of the postmaster of the respective town and in the majority of instances, the postmaster produced the issue himself utilizing materials available.

Name: Prof Peter ChadwickTitle: The “Flat-topped three” of the London District PostClass: Postal HistoryDescription: This exhibit presents the material on which the eponymous book (published 2020) is based. In 1811, the ten rides of the London District Post “country area” were rearranged, to improve coverage and to allow “way posts”. Routes are described and the new handstamps issued to the CSOs are studied.

Name: Prof Peter ChadwickTitle: The Post Road to the far North of ScotlandClass: Postal History Description: This exhibit explores the early mails to the Far North of Scotland. A regular postal service was established to Inverness in 1669, but this was not extended further north until 1715. This delay, and the operation of the service, were influenced by social and political factors, explored in this exhibit.

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Name: Mr Alan CowieTitle: ‘Fun with Modern Japan’ or ‘Mixing Disciplines’Class: Postal HistoryDescription: As an example of low-cost collecting, this display. describing common definitives from 1966-92 which depict National Treasures of Japan and their changes to improve PO procedures, also identifies the various, relatively scarce, Foreign Mail Roller cancels used on business mail and the often strangely titled cancelling PO locations.

Name: Dr Brian DowTitle: Norwegian Air Mail & Priority Labels 1926-2019Class: CinderellaDescription: This exhibit attempts to provide examples of all the Norwegian airmail/ priority labels from 1926 until date. In addition, some examples of parcel post etiquettes are provided and also some examples of unused strips of labels. Many labels are extremely elusive despite the huge quantities printed.

Name: Dr Stewart GardinerTitle: Stamps of Tobago - An island in one frameClass: TraditionalDescription: An exhibit covering the stamp issues of Tobago from 1879 to 1889. All main stamp issues of Tobago are covered. Highlights: 1880 essay for £1 value; constant flaws ; specimens; overprint varieties and two largest known blocks of the 1889 provisional overprinted issues which helped establish the overprint settings.

Name: Mr Ulf LindahlTitle: Rarities from EthiopiaClass: Postal HistoryDescription: Rare items from Ethiopia’s pre-UPU period reflecting the unique path the Ethiopian Posts took in its development since Ethiopia was not colonized and had to forge its own unique path. The Ethiopia Cover List census records 1400 items from that period estimated at 90% of the preserved mail.

Name: Mr Tim SchofieldTitle: GB Machine Cancel Trials 1857-9Class: Postal HistoryDescription: Experimental trials of machine cancels from September 1857 to the beginning of the trial period in 1859 are shown. Cancellations from Pearson Hill machines, Rideout machines and The French Machine are included. Trials in London, Manchester and Liverpool are displayed. For many types less than 5 examples are known.

Name: Mr Brian SoleTitle: British Greetings Telegrams 1935-1938Class: Open PhilatelyDescription: An introduction to a series of colourful telegrams with messages of congratulations for weddings, birthdays, and other joyous occasions., introduced by the GPO in July 1935, concerned at the decline in use of the normal telegraph service.

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Name: Mr Kurt StreepyTitle: 1924 Panama Arms Issue for the Isthmus of PanamaClass: Traditional Description: This exhibit explores the development and use of the 1924 Panama Arms issue within the Isthmus of Panama. Material includes the 1924 Panama Arms issue utilized by Panama and overprinted for use in the Canal Zone. Focusing on mail originating or arriving in the Canal Zone.

Name: Mr Károly SzücsTitle: Philatelic Canaan: Early Copper Print Issues of HungaryClass: TraditionalDescription: The prehistory and the beginning of the printing of self-made stamps with engraved copper printing in Hungary. Detailed philatelic analysis of all denominations of engraved stamp issues from 1871 to 1881.

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TiPS ON HOW TO START A ONE-FRAME EXHiBiT

The main idea of exhibiting is to share your knowledge, enjoy the visual appeal of your

collection more and spend time with others discussing and browsing other collections.

At Stampex a One-Frame Exhibit is normally 16 pages. However, check the rules as the number of pages differs between clubs and societies.

Choose what to exhibit. Space is tight so you need to pick your best material, which tells a good story, and you need to have enough of it.

The First Page.The key to any exhibit is actually the opening

page. It needs to be really concise.

Judges will see this initial page prior to the exhibition. It is the opportunity to tell your story so that the judges

know what to look for. A synopsis of the overall exhibit should be included.

displaying your collection.It needs to look visually appealing. Pages should not be •

overcrowded nor should there be too much white (empty) space.You can handwrite your display or use a computer.• You can create a template on your computer to ensure that text and fonts are consistent • and use this for each page.Once you have decided the layout you can type everything up.• We recommend getting someone to proofread it.• Album pages must be pale coloured, ideally cream or white•

Judging is done to a schedule.You are marked out of 100. The allocation of marking varies but covers treatment, importance, knowledge, research, condition, rarity and presentation.

A breakdown of the judges scoring scheme can be found at www.abps.org.uk

Good Resourceswww.abps.org.uk - The Association of British Philatelic Societies (ABPS). The UK’s umbrella organization for collectors. Information about societies, events and exhibitions is available here.

https://fepanews.com - Federation of European Philatelic Associations (FEPA) is a Continental Federation of 43 national European federations (such as ABPS).

www.f-i-p.ch - Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP) is the world organisation for philatelic collector associations (such as ABPS). This is the source for international events, exhibiting class information and competitive exhibition rules and guidelines.

Good Luck

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BACK COvER

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Members of The Philatelic Traders’ Society have all applied and been referenced prior to joining the society. They then have to abide by a strict code of ethics,

which means you can be confident when buying, or selling stamps.

The society was founded in 1929 by a group of established dealers who wished to found a society which would act for, and on behalf of, its members, for the

greater good of philately.

This society would not only protect its members but it would also protect the hobby as a whole, ensuring that customers could shop in confidence. Our so-ciety doesn’t just cover dealers nowadays we have expanded and our 300 plus global members include auction houses, magazines, insurance companies and

more.

We pride ourselves on the work we do and our members proudly display the shield, a mark of integrity A full list of members can be found in the back of the

2020 collectords handbook & a further list can be found online at:

www.thepts.net/findamember