The International Philatelic Libraries Association (IPLA) was formed in 1996 at the Capex 96
stamp exhibition in
Toronto
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Delegates from many countries attended including Virginia Horn from the
American Philatelic Research Library and
David Beech, Curator of the ''
British Library Philatelic Collection''. The library of the
Royal Philatelic Society London
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is also a member.
See also
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List of philatelic libraries
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Philatelic literature
Philatelic literature is written material relating to philately, primarily information about postage stamps and postal history.
Background to philatelic literature
Philatelic literature is held by stamp collectors and dealers, philatelic soc ...
References
External links
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Philatelic libraries
Philatelic organizations
International organisations based in the United Kingdom
Organizations established in 1996
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