Guernsey Post’s philatelic bureau announces that it will vend Post & Go stamps with the new overprint ‘Virtual Autumn Stampex 2020’, at the forthcoming edition of the expo. The stamps will depict Guernsey’s colourful Bailiwick Fishing Boat designs, which were released in February this year.
 
To mark the launch of the exhibition, the philatelic bureau’s GG02 Envoy House unit will vend the new Stampex overprint from 1-3 October 2020; these will be available to purchase via the website www.guernseystamps.com or direct from the bureau. Pre-orders will be available from 15th September.
 
Bridget Yabsley, head of Guernsey Post’s philatelic bureau, explained: - “We are excited to be involved in the world’s first virtual international stamp show, which the Philatelic Traders’ Society has organised in lieu of this year’s event in London. It looks set to be a great event, bringing together everyone from the world of philately.
 
“Guernsey Post is one of over 100 participants involved and will take part in the ‘live’ online event on 1 and 2 October, although our virtual booth will remain open for our customers to visit throughout October.”
 
The stamps: - 
GY Letter – Ceralia, GU29 
The Ceralia, along with numerous other boats, operates out of Bordeaux Harbour, a small, picturesque harbour found in the north east of Guernsey. She is owned by Mike Scrimshaw, for whom fishing has been a big part of his life, including working full-time as a fisherman. 
 
GY Large Letter – Odilia, GU388. 
The Odilia, which is owned by Paul Arnold who has been fishing for over 30 years, moors and operates from Grande Havre, a natural harbour with stunning beaches including Les Amarreurs. 
 
UK Letter – Little Sister GU138. 
Little Sister is a small fishing boat, which moors in the inner area of Les Amarreurs Bay. Bass, plaice, bream, mullet and more are readily available in the waters accessed from this large inlet.  She is owned by John Niles, who became involved through his family and says that the best part of fishing in Bailiwick waters is the magnificent views from the boat.
 
UK Large Letter – Amber Dawn, GU98. 
Owned by fisherman Damien Albin, Amber Dawn moors in Perelle Bay in St Saviour on the West coast of Guernsey. This part of Guernsey’s southwest coastline provides excellent fishing waters with its deep-water gullies and reefs.
 
EURO Letter – Sandra J, GU301. 
A fisherman all of his life, Sandra J’s owner, Adrian Brache, has also fished commercially for the past 15 years. His is one of many fishing vessels that operate from St Peter Port harbour and the Fish Quay. 
 
ROW Letter – Carina, GU113. 
The Carina also operates out of St Peter Port in Guernsey. She is owned by fisherman Jordan De Carteret, who changed his career so that he could enjoy the sea and beautiful coastlines. Along with his dog Biff, Jordan heads to the waters around the tiny but beautiful island of Sark in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, where he fishes for lobster.

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Want to find out more about the Court of Honour at Virtual Stampex.  Then this piece by Devlan Kruck from David Feldman is one to read. 

Read more on the Court of Honour here. 

by Devlan Kruck from David Feldman, insight into philately going digital

by Sandeep Jaiswal founder of India & States who will be showing at Virtual Stampex

He is inviting you to send in your philately to have it reviewed to establish its provenance.  Provenance is a quality seal – As in Art, Provenance is an indispensible attribute for valuable and important stamps.   Appointments are first come first served and will be held daily between 10am - 3pm. 

Karl has worked for over 35 years to develop the Great Britain Karl Louis Card Index and it his extensive knowledge and passion that allows the index to be maintained.  This index is by far the most comprehensive and important census of British Stamps in the philatelic world. Describing philatelic rarities calls for more than just quoting catalogue numbers and values. Provenance is a philatelic pedigree of former owners from the inception of philately until the present day. Those collections held in the highest esteem by their contemporaries and containing the great rarities, the modern day “Large Gold” exhibits can be traced back to the collectors who once owned the particular rarity and the auctions where they were sold and changed hands. Frequently, the further back a philatelic pedigree goes, the more coveted the rarity becomes. Provenance is a quality seal. 
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The Royal Philatelic Society London is delighted to announce they are an official partner for Virtual Stampex.  Comments below including sneak peak at what will be happening on their  booth from President Richard Stock. 

Exciting to see a month long stamp festival brought to you by Stamp collector magazine 

The Glastonbury of stamps the ‘Summer of Stamps’ virtual festival is set to capitalise on a growing interest in traditional hobbies, such as stamp collecting.
 
The online event will begin on 9 July, offering stamp collectors:
 

• A bustling stamp marketplace, featuring the latest stock and information from a wide range of stamp traders and auction houses, including Stanley Gibbons and CDDStamps
• Daily content, including exclusive videos and guides from organisations such as the Royal Philatelic Society London, the British Library and The Postal Museum
• A virtual goody bag, featuring offers and discounts
• Competitions, challenging collectors to put together one-page stamp displays, including a special competition for young collectors
• A series of limited edition First Day Covers featuring a special ‘Summer of Stamps’ postmark

 
More information on this can be found here.