London Philatelic Exhibition 1897
The London Philatelic Exhibition 1897 was held from 22 July to 5 August 1897 at the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, London."London Philatelic Exhibition, 1897" in ''The London Philatelist'', Vol. 5, No. 59, November 1896, pp. 309-318. It was opened by the Duke & Duchess of York. John Tilleard and Gordon Smith"Death of Mr Gordon Smith" in ''The London Philatelist'', Vol. XIV, No. 158, February 1905, pp. 43-45. were the principal organisers of the exhibition. See also *List of philatelic exhibitions (by country) References External linksThe London Philatelic Exhibitionin the ''Otago Witness''. 1897 in London 1897 Events January–March * January 2 – The International Alpha Omicron Pi sorority is founded, in New York City. * January 4 – A British force is ambushed by Chief Ologbosere, son-in-law of the ruler. This leads to a puniti ... July 1897 events August 1897 events {{Philately-stub ...
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London Philatelic Exhibition 1897 Souvenir Stamp
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