The PTS & Stampex International

Spot the Stampex 2025 Patron pin badge! This is Richard Scott Morel, Curator of the Philatelic Collections at the British Library. At Virtual Stampex 2025, Richard gave a Talk on Britain’s First Stamp Engravers - a fascinating story for another interested in stamps, engraving and/or fine craftsmanship! The Talk is now available to watch on our YouTube Channel. https://lnkd.in/e_nS3Xfc Thanks again to Richard for being such a fab supporter of Stampex! Oh and if you want to support Stampex by becoming a Patron this year, visit https://lnkd.in/ej7gUwHz

Le Timbre Classique, uni par un partenariat officiel signé avec la FFAP depuis 2022, était présent en force sur le double stand n’1 de PHILA-FRANCE 2025 Colmar. Les philatélistes, venus nombreux à cette occasion ont pu rencontrer nos spécialistes : MM Gaël CARON et Anders THORELL, directeurs du Timbre Classique ont pu discuter agréablement avec les collectionneurs et envisager l’avenir des collections. Madame Isabelle SIMON, directrice adjointe du Timbre Classique, a consigné de nombreuses collections que les visiteurs souhaitaient vendre. Stéphanie, que beaucoup d’entre-vous connaissent puisqu’elle fut secrétaire administrative de la Fédération Française des Associations Philatéliques (FFAP), consignait également les lots des collectionneurs. Notre collaborateur Bertrand SINAIS, membre de l’Académie de Philatélie à déroulé sur le podium une conférence sur les courriers catapultés par le Paquebot Ile de France de 1928 à 1930. Il répondait également aux questions sur les lettres et l’histoire postale. Notre autre collaborateur, Gérald IMBERT, réceptionnait les collections volumineuses et n'hésitait pas à visiter le département pour ceux qui ne pouvaient pas se déplacer. Le Timbre Classique était également présent le dimanche 8 juin dans la salle du Congrès de la FFAP où Anders THORELL a rappelé les origines et le fonctionnement du Timbre Classique aux 300 congressistes présents. Autre temps fort du Congrès : la distribution de l’entier postal 1F Vermillon avec vue de Colmar qui fut un franc succès, à tel point qu’il est d’ores et déjà épuisé. Le soir, lors du banquet du Palmarès, notre collaborateur Bertrand SINAIS, passionné comme nous tous de philatélie, s’est vu décerner une médaille d’or pour sa collection « les liaisons aériennes pendant le blocus de Djibouti 1940-1942. » Notre directeur Anders THORELL remettait à M. Egon HABE le prix du Timbre Classique pour sa remarquable collection sur la Marianne de Decaris présenté en cour d’honneur. En résumé, un beau week-end philatélique alliant sérieux, convivialité, bonne humeur qui encourage le Timbre Classique à aller de l’avant. N’hésitez pas à prendre contact avec nous et nous vous donnons rendez-vous lors de prochaines manifestations philatéliques et en tout cas à PARIS-PHILEX à la porte de Versailles en 2026.

Runner up on the People’s Choice Best Talk Award at Virtual Stampex 2025 is now up on our YouTube Channel. Thank you, Jean and congrats on such a well received Talk! 😄 youtube.com/@ptsandstampex

The PTS’s Suzanne caught up with Mark Butterline of the Boston2026 team today to share ideas on how we can boost the experience for our Members at the show - from customs to promotions to first dates (!) to stand sales and dealer liaisons and booth holder treats! We are so excited about this show and how it is shaping up to promote every aspect of philately. From beginner level activities to world class exhibitions. If you’re doing Boston26 and aren’t yet a PTS Member, why not apply now to ensure you get our full support and promotional package (as well as all of the other benefits which come from PTS Membership). ➡️ thepts.net/apply Look for the Shield at Boston 2026. 👋🏻👋🏻

New research from the museum has uncovered how the postal service facilitated communication between Britain and the Caribbean as the number of British-owned plantations grew in the last 18th and early 19th century. The findings of which helped form the foundations of our new exhibition Voices of Resistance: Slavery and Post in the Caribbean. Our latest curatorial blog re-examines these letters from plantation managers in Jamaica, revealing glimpses of the lives of enslaved men, women, and children, whose lives we seek to honour. To find out more, head to the link below to read in full. 👉 https://buff.ly/XCz9XId

Elementary, My Dear Collector: The Case of the Rare Varieties… We absolutely loved reading BEHR’s latest Newsletter of modern varieties! Discover more at https://behr.fr/vente/9/72 And make sure you’re signed up to BEHR’s fun and informative emails!

Gold PTS Member, Siegel has another Saturday auction coming up this weekend. United States Essays and Proofs and Stamps Sat., June 14, at 10:30am NY time The sale contains 157 lots, including: 😍 41 lots of Essays and Proofs, starting with the 1847 Issue and including an outstanding group of Bank Note Issues and going thru back-of-book. 😍 Classic U.S. stamps, from New York Postmaster’s Provisional thru 20th Century and Back-of-Book. Singles and blocks are both represented. Register to bid and browse the paperless catalogue at: siegelauctions.com

Thousands of “Meet us at Stampex” stickers are making their way to stand holders this month. Look out for them in the mail - they might be on PTS Member orders, catalogues, price lists, invoices, stock cards… Our 60 Stand Holders are looking forward to meeting you in person in Central London - the home of philately. Free entry on all days with no need to pre-register or book tickets. More information at https://lnkd.in/dpnxdiVT

Our new unstaffed spaces were popular last year so we’re bringing them back this year! Members who are not able to make the show in person but still want to make a connection with Stampex visitors can book a space which includes a 6ft table with table cloth in a colour to suit your brand and space for a pop up banner. We also have some space available for a more flexible layout which might include a touch screen or something more creative than a table and a banner. You can use these spaces for whatever you like and we will ensure your space is set up beautifully, remains topped up with materials throughout the four day show, and we can store your banners and materials for future shows at the PTS Office or arrange for them to be returned to you. You can send materials like freebies, leaflets, catalogues, branded pens etc. to the BDC direct or to a PTS Team Member in advance of the show. Prices start from £225. More information including details of available staffed spaces can be found at https://lnkd.in/ez3iMKzj Contact us if you’re interested in getting your brand on show at THE show! Stampex International takes place from the 22nd to the 25th October at the Business Design Centre in Central London. Pictured: - Isle of Man Stamps - Harmers International - Empire Philatelists - HW Wood Insurance

Day 2 of the PostEurop Philatelic Forum has been full of energy and inspiration! Our Managing Director, Suzanne Rae presented to the forum this morning as a Gold Sponsor of this important event. She shared insights into trends in the philatelic trade, growth areas and weaker links in the philatelic ecosystem, some stats on the international and diverse nature of the PTS and Stampex’s reach, and ideas on how we can work together with postal operators and suppliers to the stamp industry to boost sales and engagement. We are all about innovating, investing in the future, acting aspirationally for the hobby, and collaborating internationally and across all aspects of the philatelic ecosystem. We have been received many membership enquiries (thank you - we are working together for a stronger future for philately!) and we look forward to more discussions over the coming weeks. We can’t wait to welcome our new Members into our community and start sharing the exciting initiatives they are working on. For now, here are three photos from the event: - Bridget from PTS Member, Guernsey Stamps & Collectables - Aaron from PTS Member, Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau - Stampex Bug with his new Aland 2025 dress courtesy of Hämmerle & Vogel 🙏🏻