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 stock and information from a wide range of stamp traders and auction houses; daily content, including exclusive videos and guides; a virtual goody bag, featuring offers and discounts; and competitions, challenging collectors to put together one-page stamp displays.
The Festival Programme includes:
- Video presentations from experts, including curators of the British Library Philatelic Collections
- One-page competitions for both adults and young collectors, supported by the Association of British Philatelic Societies (ABPS) – now open for entries
- The official launch of Jersey Post’s Harry Vardon stamps, celebrating the golfing champion
- A series of limited-edition festival First Day Covers, featuring Royal Mail’s latest special stamps
- Philatelic society displays on subjects as varied The Mayflower, and the RAF in France during WW2
Stay updated! To keep up to date with the latest news on the Summer of Stamps virtual festival, be sure to register for updates.
Event Details
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- Date: 9th July 2020
- Website: www.allaboutstamps.co.uk
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