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CHINA 2011, 27th Asian International Stamp Exhibition (hereinafter referred as Wuxi Asian Stamp Exhibition) is going to be held grandly in Wuxi, the “Pearl of Lake Taihu” in November 11th-15th, 2011.

Wuxi Asian Stamp Exhibition is under the Patronage of the Federation of Inter-Asian Philately (FIAP) and the Recognition of the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP). It was approved by the Chinese State Council, and is to be jointly hosted by the State Post Bureau, Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government, China Post Group and All-China Philatelic Federation, and Wuxi Municipal People’s Government will be the local sponsor of the Exhibition. The 31 philatelic members of FIAP are invited to participate in this grand event; the Exhibition shall consist in competitive class and non-competitive class covering 1300 frames of exhibits.

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published July 10th, 2011

The XXII edition of the National Youth Philatelic Exhibition (Juvenia 2011) took place this year in the Pósito building in Santa Fe (Granada) from the 12 to 17 April.

Juvenia is held every two years and has become the most important event in youth stamp collecting. The program, as in previous editions, includes besides the exhibition, workshops, seminars and other activities to promote and encourage stamp collecting.

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published April 20th, 2011

The Department of Post Friday said 600 medals were given to 62 countries in various stamp categories as Indipex 2011, the week-long World Philatelic Exhibition, came to a conclusion.

The event saw over one lakh visitors from across the country. Also the exhibition welcomed over 95 foreign delegates, 10000 school children, 200 exhibitors, 39 jury and 56 commissioners from across 70 countries.  

India Post also organised an awards ceremony where two highest awards were given to the exhibitors.

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published March 2nd, 2011

From the 12th to the 18th February the World Stamp Expo 2011 will be held in Delhi, India.

INDIPEX 2011, the World Philatelic Exhibition aims to bring the international philatelic community together to celebrate philately, and will provide a unique platform for interaction between all the philatelic stake-holders, viz. the collectors, the dealers, the philatelic journalists and publishers, the designers and security printers, and the postal administrations who issue stamps and stationery.

The exhibition will be largely competitive and showcase some of the finest and rarest stamp collections from around the world. Stamps reflect the history, culture, ethos and concerns of nations and people, which makes stamp collection as a hobby interesting and educative.By showcasing the best philatelic collections, INDIPEX 2011 looks to attract many newcomers to explore the fascinating world of philately.

There is considerable excitement about the exhibition all around the world as it will be one of the biggest events in India after the Commonwealth Games.

It is being organized by India Post, Government of India, in association with the Philatelic Congress of India. The Federation International Philatelic (FIP) is extending its patronage, and the (read more)

published January 6th, 2011

Thailand has won the bid to host the World Philatelic Exhibition in 2013.

The event was given the official name of ‘Bangkok 2013 World Stamp Exhibition’, which will be the fourth world-class stamp event hosted by Thailand.

The President of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, Mr. Akapol Sorasuchart, said the achievement proves that the international community is confident in the country as a highly skilled host of very large-scale events. “We are very grateful for having been given such an honour from the Federation Internationale de Philatelie (F.I.P). Our selection as host is a strong vote of confidence that many international associations still believe in Thailand and that we remain a dynamic and motivational business event destination.”

Some 100,000 visitors are expected to join the (read more)

published October 30th, 2010

Today sees the official opening of a stamp exhibition being held in Gibraltar. The stamp exhibition is being jointly organised by the Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau and the Gibraltar Philatelic Society (a group of vivid stamp collectors with a keen interest in Gibraltar stamps)

The exhibition is being held at the historic casemates exhibition rooms situated in the Main Street of Gibraltar. The venue itself is full of history and were built by the Royal Engineers of the British Army during the 18th Century.

The Exhibition has been professionally mounted by local collector Stephen Vinales and feature rare Gibraltar stamps that have never been exhibited nor catalogued before. The exhibits are a must see for philatelists with an interest in Gibraltar stamps

published September 29th, 2010

We recently published the story that Stanley Gibbons had purchased the business of stamp dealers M & N Haworth based in the UK but the collectibles specialist Stanley Gibbons Group PLC has announced this week the acquisition of the Benham first day cover and collectibles business from Flying Brands Ltd for £1.5 million in cash.

Benham trades in Jersey and the UK, and its other activities include mail order collectibles retailing and distributing new issue stamps.

Half of the acquisition price was paid on completion, and the remainder will be paid in 12 months, financed by a bank loan and existing cash reserves. 

Benham’s full year contribution to the results of the Flying Brands Group in the (read more)

published September 28th, 2010

The Maltex Philatelic Exhibition, Malta’s annual major stamp and postal history event, is being organised by the Malta Philatelic Society at The Green Lounge, Hotel Phoenicia, Floriana. This year’s slogan is “150 th Anniversary of Malta’s First Stamp”. In this eleventh edition, members of the Society will display Traditional Stamps, unique items of Postal History, Old Maltese Postcards and Thematic Collections.

The official inauguration ceremony will be held at 6.00pm on Thursday, the 7th of October, 2010. The XI Maltex 2010 Philatelic Exhibition will then be open to the general public on Friday, Saturday and Sunday the 8th, 9th and 10th of October as hereunder:

• Opening Hours: Friday, 8th October: 9.00am ~ 6.00pm
•  Saturday, 9th October: 9.00am ~ 6.00pm
• Sunday, 10th October: 9.00am ~ 12.00 pm

Maltapost plc will be rendering postal services at their Temporary Post Office set up at the Exhibition, whilst well known foreign and local philatelic dealers will offer professional advice and free valuations. Entrance to the exhibition is free.

published September 28th, 2010

Thailand Post yesterday kicked off “Bangkok 2010″, one of the biggest stamp exhibitions in Asia-Pacific, featuring the world’s first and only stamps decorated with 12 genuine diamonds weighing a total of 1.2 carats.

“The fair, which will be the biggest of its kind in Thailand, will demonstrate the great potential of Thailand to host world-class exhibitions for postage and collective stamps. The event is expected to be accepted widely by stamp collectors and lovers throughout the world,” president Ormsin Chivapruck said.

The fair will be held from August 4-12 at the Plenary Hall of the |Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre.

The event, which is expected to attract more than 200,000 visitors, both local and foreign, is supported by the Philatelists Association of Thailand and the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau. (read more)

published July 24th, 2010

Helsinki stamp fair is the largest annual philatelic event in Finland. It gathers thousands of collectors. The Helsinki stamp fair 2010 is arranged by the largest stamp company in Finland; Suomen Filateliapalvelu oy – Philatelic service of Finland. 

Philatelic Service of Finland Ltd are co-arranging with The Finnish Post

This is the largest stamp fair in Finland by far said a spokeperson. The Fair is at the Helsinki fair centre and there’s no admission for visitors, so the fair is expected to get much visitors.  The Helsinki Stamp fair is arranged in Helsinki Fair Centre 5-6th November 2010. Below is some basic information on the fair:

DATE: Friday 5.11.2010  10.00–18.00, Saturday 06.11.2010: 09.00–17.00 Fair is open

VENUE: Helsingin Messukeskus, Messuaukio 1, 00521 HELSINKI

published June 23rd, 2010

published June 21st, 2010