A philatelic exhibition is an exhibition of stamps and postal history where stamp collectors (philatelists) compete for medals. Many philatelic exhibitions are regular events, held annually or at some other frequency. Exhibitions are normally of international, national, regional or local scope. They may also be for specific collecting interests, for…
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Thematic: Island
An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water. Very small islands such as emergent land features on atolls can be called islets, skerries, cays or keys. An island in a river or a lake island may be called an eyot or ait, and…
View More Thematic: IslandThematic: Windmills
A windmill is a structure that converts wind power into rotational energy by means of vanes called sails or blades, specifically to mill grain (gristmills), but the term is also extended to windpumps, wind turbines and other applications. Windmills were used throughout the high medieval and early modern periods; the…
View More Thematic: WindmillsStamp Chats: Life of Marvin Gaye
Life of Marvin Gaye will be presented by Ms. Charlene Blair, NMAAS, EPSPER & APS member and will be hosted by the American Philatelic Society. Marvin Gaye was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He helped to shape the sound of Motown in the 1960s, first as an in-house…
View More Stamp Chats: Life of Marvin GayeStamp Chats: British Raj in Tibet on the British Indian Military and Civilian Postal History in Tibet Between 1888-1955
British Raj in Tibet on the British Indian Military and Civilian Postal History in Tibet Between 1888-1955 will be presented by Mr. Danny Wong, internationally acclaimed philatelist and author and will be hosted by the American Philatelic Society.
View More Stamp Chats: British Raj in Tibet on the British Indian Military and Civilian Postal History in Tibet Between 1888-1955Summer of Stamps
The online event will include a stamp marketplace, exclusive videos and guides, exhibits and competitions, with partners including The Postal Museum, The British Library, and The Royal Philatelic Society London. The ‘Summer of Stamps’ virtual festival will begin on 9 July, offering collectors a bustling stamp marketplace, featuring the latest…
View More Summer of StampsStamp Chats: Medical Imaging on Stamps
APS member and professor at Virginia Commonwealth, Frank Corwin shares his penchant for “Medical Imaging on Stamps”. This topical presentation delves into the technique and process of creating visual representations of the interior of a body for clinical analysis. A fascinating look at Xrays, ultrasound and MRI’s on stamps. Doctors,…
View More Stamp Chats: Medical Imaging on StampsThematic: American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war in the United States from 1861 to 1865, fought between northern states loyal to the Union and southern states that had seceded from the Union to form the Confederate States of America. The civil war began primarily as a result of the…
View More Thematic: American Civil WarThematic: Polemology
The scholarly study of war is sometimes called polemology. The multi-disciplinary program explores the military, diplomatic, philosophical, social, political, psychological or economic dimensions of human conflict. In the context of modern warfare, it considers issues of defence policy, strategic planning, logistics and operations. War is an intense armed conflict between…
View More Thematic: PolemologyThematic: Botany
Botany is the science of plant life and a branch of biology. A botanist, plant scientist or phytologist is a scientist who specialises in this field. Traditionally, botany has also included the study of fungi and algae by mycologists and phycologists respectively, with the study of these three groups of…
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