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List Of Philatelic Exhibitions (by Country)
This article lists international philatelic exhibitions (unless otherwise stated). (FIP) = Fédération Internationale de Philatélie patronage or recognition Africa Algeria * Exposition Philatelique Internationale de L'Afrique du Nord, Alger, 3–11 May 1930 Egypt * CAIRO'91, Cairo, 7–12 October 1991 South Africa * South African International Stamp Exhibition, 1928 * JIPEX '36 International Philatelic Exhibition, Johannesburg, 2–4 November 1936 * South African Tercentenary International Stamp Exhibition * UNIPEX 1960 International Philatelic Exhibition, Johannesburg, 30 May-4 June 1960 * INTERSTEX '71 International Stamp Exhibition, Cape Town, 22–31 May 1971 * SAPHIL '74 Stamp Exhibition, Pretoria, 7–12 October 1974 * Johannesburg 100 International Philatelic Exhibition, Johannesburg, 6–11 October 1986 * ILSAPEX '98 International Stamp Exhibition, Johannesburg 20–25 October 1998 * JOBURG 2010 (26th Asian International Stamp Exhibition), Johannesburg, 27–31 Oct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fédération Internationale De Philatélie
The Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP) was founded on 18 June 1926, and is the world federation for philately based in Zürich, Switzerland. Aims The primary aims of the FIP are: *To promote stamp collecting and philately. *To maintain friendly relations and friendship among all peoples. *To establish and maintain close relations with the philatelic trade and postal administrations. *To promote philatelic exhibitions by granting Patronage and Auspices Since its inception in 1926, when a small number of European federations came together to found a worldwide organisation, the FIP has promoted the hobby that is sometimes called ''The King of Hobbies and the Hobby of Kings.'' FIP works to promote philately in developing countries, in Asia and in the industrialised countries, where it appears to be stagnating. It coordinates contact between the philatelic organisations in different countries. Governance The FIP is run by a Board of Directors with a President and thr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melbourne
Melbourne ( ; Boonwurrung/Woiwurrung: ''Narrm'' or ''Naarm'') is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. Its name generally refers to a metropolitan area known as Greater Melbourne, comprising an urban agglomeration of 31 local municipalities, although the name is also used specifically for the local municipality of City of Melbourne based around its central business area. The metropolis occupies much of the northern and eastern coastlines of Port Phillip Bay and spreads into the Mornington Peninsula, part of West Gippsland, as well as the hinterlands towards the Yarra Valley, the Dandenong and Macedon Ranges. It has a population over 5 million (19% of the population of Australia, as per 2021 census), mostly residing to the east side of the city centre, and its inhabitants are commonly referred to as "Melburnians". The area of Melbourne has been home to Aboriginal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London Philatelic Exhibition 1890
The London Philatelic Exhibition 1890 was held 19–26 May at the Portman Rooms, Baker Street, London. It was one of the first international philatelic exhibitions anywhere and it was the exhibition at which the Duke of Edinburgh announced that Prince George of Wales, later King George V, was a stamp collector. The exhibition marked the fiftieth anniversary of the introduction of penny postage and the issue of the first stamps."British International Stamp Exhibitions" by H.R. Holmes in ''The London Philatelist'', Vol. 79, No. 932-933, August–September 1970, pp. 166-170. Souvenirs About 2700 unissued Mauritius Britannia-seated stamps were overprinted ''L.P.E. 1890'' in red from imperforate sheets remaindered in 1872. The original printers, Perkins Bacon, perforated the stamps at the exhibition and overprints and varieties were additionally made by M.P. Castle. Exhibitors and awards Prominent exhibitors and some of their awards included: *Thomas Tapling * Major E.B. Evans *Edward D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stockholmia 2019 Internationell Frimärksutställning
The Stockholmia 2019 Internationell Frimärksutställning was an international stamp exhibition held from 29 May–2 June 2019 at the Waterfront Congress Centre in Stockholm, Sweden. It was held to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Royal Philatelic Society London. The exhibition was granted patronage from the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP). Palmares The Grand Award went to Daniel Ryterband (United States) for: "A Country Divided: Effects of the American Civil War on the Mails". The Best in Class went to the following exhibits: *CLASS 1 Traditional Philately. Gordon E. Eubanks for "First Federally Issued Postage Stamp of the United States". (98 points) *CLASS 2 Postal History was won by the Grand Award exhibit. (98 points) *CLASS 3 Postal Stationery. Lennart Daun for "1872-1897 The First Period of Postal Stationery in Sweden". (96 points) *CLASS 4 Revenue. Ralph Ebner for "First Americans, Spanish Papel Sellado, First Emission 1640/41 and its Usages". (90 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
An Post
(; literally 'The Post') is the state-owned provider of postal services in Ireland. An Post provides a "universal postal service" to all parts of the country as a member of the Universal Postal Union. Services provided include letter post, parcel service, deposit accounts, Express Post (an all-Ireland next-day delivery service), and EMS (international express-mail service). Background An Post, the Irish postal administration, came into being in 1984 when, under the terms of the Postal & Telecommunications Services Act of 1983, the Post Office services of the Department of Posts and Telegraphs (P&T) were divided between An Post and Telecom Éireann, the telecommunications operator now called Eir. At its inception, during the early years of the Irish Free State, the Department of Posts and Telegraphs was the country's largest department of state, and its employees (most of them postmen) constituted the largest sector of the civil service. Prior to this, the Post Offic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stampa (Irish Philatelic Exhibition)
Stampa is an annual Irish national level stamp exhibition and trade show currently held at the Griffith College Conference Centre, South Circular Road, Dublin, usually in October. The three-day event is organised by the council members of Stampa and has been held each year since 1972. Features of the show Since its establishment, Stampa has held philatelic competitive displays from Ireland and overseas. An Post, the Irish postal administration are frequently present with their philatelic department and current stamp issue with special cancellations on the days of the show. The event is held over three days and also consists of trade stands from stamp dealers from Ireland and Europe who are members of the Irish Philatelic Traders Association and the Philatelic Traders Society of Great Britain. Stampa is a national exhibition and philatelic judging is according to a standard criteria, and follow the guidance of the FIP (Fédération Internationale de Philatélie) in determinin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Finlandia 2017 European Stamp Exhibition
Finlandia 2017 European Stamp Exhibition was an international stamp exhibition held 24–28 May 2017 at the Tampere Hall in Tampere, Finland. The exhibition was granted patronage from the Federation of European Philatelic Associations (FEPA) and the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP). The exhibition included 416 different exhibits and 65 philatelic literature items in competitive classes. Palmares The Grand Prix awards went to the following exhibits:https://www.finlandia2017.fi/exhibition/palmares The Grand Prix Finlandia 2017 went to Jean Voruz (Switzerland) for ‘Geneva Postal Services 1839-1862‘. The Grand Prix International went to Joseph Hackmey (United Kingdom) for ‘Classic Romania‘ (97 points). The Grand Prix National went to Erkki Toivakka for ‘Finland: Finland 1856-1875‘ (96 points). References External links * Finlandia 2017 Palmares. 2017 File:2017 Events Collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: The War Against ISIS at the Battle o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nordia 2017
The Nordia 2017 Stamp Exhibition was an international stamp exhibition held 27–29 October 2017 at the Spektrum and DGI-Huset in Vejle, Denmark. The exhibition was granted patronage from the Federation of European Philatelic Associations (FEPA). The event included the 4th International Polar Philatelic Exhibition. Palmares The Grand Prix awards went to the following exhibits: The Grand Prix Nordic went to Klaas Biermann for ‘Norway Coat Of Arms 1855-1868‘ (92 points). The Grand Prix International went to Per Bunnstad for ‘Albatross: A Dramatic Event during the First World War‘ (92 points). The Grand Prix National went to Torben Malm for ‘Service Stamps of Denmark, 1871-1924‘ (95 points). The Polar Grand went to Hugh Osborne for ‘South Georgia Postal History, 1904-1942‘. References External links * 2017 File:2017 Events Collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: The War Against ISIS at the Battle of Mosul (2016-2017); aftermath of the Manchester Arena ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ural (region)
Ural (russian: Урал) is a geographical region located around the Ural Mountains, between the East European and West Siberian plains. It is considered a part of Eurasian Steppe, extending approximately from the North to the South; from the Arctic Ocean to the end of the Ural River near Orsk city. The border between Europe and Asia runs along the Eastern side of the Ural Mountains. Ural mostly lies within Russia but also includes a small part of Northwestern Kazakhstan. This is a historical, not an official entity, with borders overlapping its Western Volga and Eastern Siberia neighboring regions. At some point in the past, parts of the currently existing Ural region were considered a gateway to Siberia, or even Siberia itself, and were combined with the Volga administrative the divisions. Today, there are two official namesake entities: the Ural Federal District and the Ural economic region. While the latter follows the historical borders, the former is a political product; t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chelyabinsk
Chelyabinsk ( rus, Челя́бинск, p=tɕɪˈlʲæbʲɪnsk, a=Ru-Chelyabinsk.ogg; ba, Силәбе, ''Siläbe'') is the administrative center and largest city of Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia. It is the seventh-largest city in Russia, with a population of over 1.1 million people, and the second-largest city in the Ural Federal District, after Yekaterinburg. Chelyabinsk runs along the Miass River, and is just east of the Ural Mountains. The area of Chelyabinsk contained the ancient settlement of Arkaim, which belonged to the Sintashta culture. In 1736, a fortress by the name of Chelyaba was founded on the site of a Bashkir village. Chelyabinsk was granted town status by 1787. Chelyabinsk began to grow rapidly by the early 20th century as a result of the construction of railway links from the Russian core to Siberia, including the Trans-Siberian Railway. Its population reached 70,000 by 1917. Under the Soviet Union, Chelyabinsk became a major industrial centre during the 1930 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
POLSKA '93 World Philatelic Exhibition
The POLSKA '93 World Philatelic Exhibition was an international stamp exhibition A philatelic exhibition is an exhibition of stamps and postal history where stamp collectors (philatelists) compete for medals. The displays are shown in glass frames, and the exhibition is normally accompanied by stamp dealer bourses and post ... held 7–16 May 1993 in Poznan, Poland. The exhibition was granted patronage from the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP). Palmares The Grand Prix awards went to the following exhibits: The Grand Prix d'Honneur went to Raymond Casey (U.K.) for Russian Posts in the Far East. The Grand Prix International went to Peng Hian Tay (Singapore) for Burma 1817–54. The Grand Prix National went to Maciej Miszczak (Poland) for Polish pre-adhesive and classic stamps (Polskie znaki pocztowe w XVIII i XIX wieku). References Further reading Nadstoga, Zbigniew. ''Światowa Wystawa Filatelistyczna "Polska'93" = World Philatelic Exhibition : Poznań ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
