Stampex Talks March Schedule
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
8.00 (London) Welcome Address |
n/a |
8.00 (London) Japan Philatelic Society Foundation |
8.30 (London) Marcus Orsi in Conversation with F.I.A.P |
10.00 (London) RPSL Digital RPSL: The Perkins Bacon Archives Nicola Davies with Steve and Vivienne Jarvis and Frank Walton |
11.00 (London) John Davies & Museum of Philately Award winning philatelist John Davies gives insights into his collection and exhibit on GB 1890 Penny Postage Jubilee. Hosted by the Museum of Philately. |
14.00 (London) Hugh Jefferies Stanley Gibbons |
14.00 (London) Collecting Royalty Spink |
14.00 (London) RPSL Preparing a PowerPoint Presentation Richard Stock |
20.00 (London) RPSL The Story of the Maltese Cross - Howard Hughes |
21.00 (London) NY Collectors Club |
17.00 (London) RPSL The “Wilding Castles” 1955- 1970 Mike Roberts |
22.00 (London) APS |
23.00 (London) George James Stanley Gibbons |
20.00 (London) Discoveries Spink |
Thursday 25th March 2021
Topic : Welcome Address
Time: 8.00
Overview:
Welcome address by Stampex sponsors and the PTS. Find out what is happening and what not to miss.
Topic : The Stanley Gibbons Stamp Catalogue; past, present and future
Presented by: Hugh Jefferies (MBE)
Time: 14.00 (London)
Overview:
Hugh Jefferies (MBE) has been a collector for nearly 65 years and the editor of the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue since 2003. In this talk he traces the development of the catalogue since its first edition in 1865 and explains how it has adapted to meet the changing needs of collectors and the challenges of new technology and the issuing policies of the world's postal administrations. He discusses the work which goes into each new volume and invites everyone to contribute to future editions to ensure that it remains the best guide to our hobby available.
Topic : The Story of the Maltese Cross
Presented by: Howard Hughes for RPSL
Time: 20.00 (London)
Overview:
The Maltese Cross was the first handstamp designed to cancel postage stamps and postal stationery. As such, the lessons learnt from its introduction and use affected not only the development of later obliterators in Great Britain and Ireland but also of those throughout the World. This display illustrates the life of the Maltese Cross from before its introduction through to its lingering demise and includes examples of unusual coloured or distinctive Crosses alongside normal usages and some rather quirky usages. The talk has been specially prepared for this event and is not a repeat of the version on the GBPS YouTube channel.
Topic : Making the Hobby Stronger, Together
Presented by: APS
Time: 22.00 (London)
Overview:
Dr. Cathy Brachbill, APS Education
Carol Hoffman, APS Sales
Gary Loew, Editor, The American Philatelist
Ken Martin, Expertizing
Wendy Masorti, Membership
Scott Tiffney, American Philatelic Research Library (APRL)
Since 1886, the American Philatelic Society has supported collectors through research, expertizing, sales, education and the American Philatelist. Come Join the APS Directors and find out how this 135 year old, international membership organization can work for you.
FRIDAY 26th March 2021
Topic : In Conversation with F.I.A.P
Presented by: Richard Tan & Prakob Chirakiti
Time: 08.00 (London)
Overview:
The Federation of Inter-Asian Philately (FIAP) is a non-profit and non-political federation of philatelic societies in Asia and Australasia. It all started in the early 70s when a group of enthusiastic philatelists from Asia and Australasia, having one common desire of forming one big philatelic family.
Presented by: Richard Tan & Prakob Chirakiti
Time: 08.00 (London)
Overview:
The Federation of Inter-Asian Philately (FIAP) is a non-profit and non-political federation of philatelic societies in Asia and Australasia. It all started in the early 70s when a group of enthusiastic philatelists from Asia and Australasia, having one common desire of forming one big philatelic family.
Topic : Digital RPSL: The Perkins Bacon Archives
Presented by: Nicola Davies with Steve and Vivienne Jarvis and Frank Walton for RPSL
Time: 10.00 (London)
Overview:
This talk introduces the RPSL’s digital resources and our ongoing work to develop them. We will discuss our current project- digitising and transcribing the Perkins Bacon engraving books- with a brief introduction to the material, a look at the process involved, and a demonstration of the results. We will see how collaboration with our friends at The Arts Society has given fresh impetus to the project and helped us to gain new insights into the material, which will benefit both philatelic and non-philatelic researchers.
Presented by: Nicola Davies with Steve and Vivienne Jarvis and Frank Walton for RPSL
Time: 10.00 (London)
Overview:
This talk introduces the RPSL’s digital resources and our ongoing work to develop them. We will discuss our current project- digitising and transcribing the Perkins Bacon engraving books- with a brief introduction to the material, a look at the process involved, and a demonstration of the results. We will see how collaboration with our friends at The Arts Society has given fresh impetus to the project and helped us to gain new insights into the material, which will benefit both philatelic and non-philatelic researchers.
Topic : Collecting Royalty presented by Spink
Presented by: Ian Shapiro
Time: 14.00 (London)
Overview:
From Elizabeth I to Elizabeth II. Highlights from a private collection, including Imperial Russia
Presented by: Ian Shapiro
Time: 14.00 (London)
Overview:
From Elizabeth I to Elizabeth II. Highlights from a private collection, including Imperial Russia
Topic : The Collectors Club Presents: "We Know Who's First, Who is Second and I Don't Know Who is Third" – City Despatch Post
Presented by: Thomas Mazza or Brazilian Bull's Eyes with Alexander Gill or Swiss Cantonal with Jean-Claude Marchand.
Time: 21.00 (London)
Overview:
It has long been known that the United Kingdom issued the first postage stamp in May 1840. It is undisputed. However, what about the second and third issuing entity? Was it a South American Country? Was it a Swiss Canton? Or was it a City in the U.S.A.? Our program offers perspectives - you decide!.
Our Presenters
Mr Thomas Mazza is a highly noted collector, exhibitor and judge. His many accomplishments include: Former Governor and President of the Collectors Club, Alfred F. Lichtenstein Award Winner, Fellow of the Royal Philatelic Society of London, President of Anphilex 1996, board member, general counsel for Washington 2006 and New York 2016.
Alexander Gill is one of the world's most promising "young" philatelists. He is an expertizer at the Philatelic Foundation, Content Writer, Describer and Editor in Chief for several publications, and authored several articles. Alex received the APS's Nicholas G. Carter Award in 2018 and is a graduate of the Young Philatelic Leaders Fellowship program.
Jean-Claude Marchand is considered "the expert" on the stamps, postal history and forgeries of Switzerland and is the embodiment of Swiss diplomacy. He is the President of the Swiss Experts Association, a member of AIEP and the BPP. Since 2008, he is the owner of Giorgino AG, one of Switzerland's largest auction houses. His multi-lingual abilities allow him to bridge the gap between French and German-speaking parts of Switzerland and balance expertising and professional sales through high ethical standards with a commitment to the future of the hobby.
Hosted by: Joan Harmer, VP of the Collectors Club and Wade Saadi, past President and Governor.
Presented by: Thomas Mazza or Brazilian Bull's Eyes with Alexander Gill or Swiss Cantonal with Jean-Claude Marchand.
Time: 21.00 (London)
Overview:
It has long been known that the United Kingdom issued the first postage stamp in May 1840. It is undisputed. However, what about the second and third issuing entity? Was it a South American Country? Was it a Swiss Canton? Or was it a City in the U.S.A.? Our program offers perspectives - you decide!.
Our Presenters
Mr Thomas Mazza is a highly noted collector, exhibitor and judge. His many accomplishments include: Former Governor and President of the Collectors Club, Alfred F. Lichtenstein Award Winner, Fellow of the Royal Philatelic Society of London, President of Anphilex 1996, board member, general counsel for Washington 2006 and New York 2016.
Alexander Gill is one of the world's most promising "young" philatelists. He is an expertizer at the Philatelic Foundation, Content Writer, Describer and Editor in Chief for several publications, and authored several articles. Alex received the APS's Nicholas G. Carter Award in 2018 and is a graduate of the Young Philatelic Leaders Fellowship program.
Jean-Claude Marchand is considered "the expert" on the stamps, postal history and forgeries of Switzerland and is the embodiment of Swiss diplomacy. He is the President of the Swiss Experts Association, a member of AIEP and the BPP. Since 2008, he is the owner of Giorgino AG, one of Switzerland's largest auction houses. His multi-lingual abilities allow him to bridge the gap between French and German-speaking parts of Switzerland and balance expertising and professional sales through high ethical standards with a commitment to the future of the hobby.
Hosted by: Joan Harmer, VP of the Collectors Club and Wade Saadi, past President and Governor.
Topic : Dangerous Forgeries and How to spot them, with material from Stanley Gibbons reference collection.
Presented by: George James
Time: 23.00 (London)
Overview:Stanley Gibbons has been purchasing dangerous forgeries and removing them from the philatelic market for over a century, and today holds one of the most comprehensive reference collections of forged stamps anywhere in the world. Head of Commonwealth George James, supported by illustrations of some of the most dangerous examples, will show you what makes them so dangerous, how to spot them, and how this should affect your collecting habits.
Presented by: George James
Time: 23.00 (London)
Overview:Stanley Gibbons has been purchasing dangerous forgeries and removing them from the philatelic market for over a century, and today holds one of the most comprehensive reference collections of forged stamps anywhere in the world. Head of Commonwealth George James, supported by illustrations of some of the most dangerous examples, will show you what makes them so dangerous, how to spot them, and how this should affect your collecting habits.
Saturday 27th March 2021
Topic : Introduction to Japanese Philately and Activity of Japan Philatelic Society Foundation (JPS)
Presented by: Renichi Yamada
Time: 08.00 (London)
Overview:
The first postage stamps in Japan were issued in 1871, which was 31 years later than UK. Japanese stamps in early period have very interesting features for philatelists. For example, the first series were directly engraved by hand. This means all printing plates were hand-made. After explaining such interesting points of early Japanese stamps, we introduce an activity of the largest philatelic society in Japan, Japan Philatelic Society Foundation, JPS. JPS has many activities such as philatelic exhibitions, philatelic study circles, publications and so on. Finally we introduce our bilingual (Japanese and English) catalogues which can be good navigation to Japanese Philately.
Presented by: Renichi Yamada
Time: 08.00 (London)
Overview:
The first postage stamps in Japan were issued in 1871, which was 31 years later than UK. Japanese stamps in early period have very interesting features for philatelists. For example, the first series were directly engraved by hand. This means all printing plates were hand-made. After explaining such interesting points of early Japanese stamps, we introduce an activity of the largest philatelic society in Japan, Japan Philatelic Society Foundation, JPS. JPS has many activities such as philatelic exhibitions, philatelic study circles, publications and so on. Finally we introduce our bilingual (Japanese and English) catalogues which can be good navigation to Japanese Philately.
Topic : Preparing a PowerPoint Presentation
Presented by: Richard Stock President RPSL
Time: 14.00 (London)
Overview:
The talk will cover how to plan, structure and prepare a PowerPoint Presentation including the selection of images and the design of slides to support physical philatelic displays or to be used in virtual presentations to philatelic and other audiences. The importance of an interesting story, good introductory slides, humour and the retention of audience attention will be emphasised.
Presented by: Richard Stock President RPSL
Time: 14.00 (London)
Overview:
The talk will cover how to plan, structure and prepare a PowerPoint Presentation including the selection of images and the design of slides to support physical philatelic displays or to be used in virtual presentations to philatelic and other audiences. The importance of an interesting story, good introductory slides, humour and the retention of audience attention will be emphasised.
Topic : The “Wilding Castles” 1955- 1970
Presented by: Mike Roberts for RPSL
Time: 17.00 (London)
Overview:
This famous set of high value stamps was finally released by the Post Office in September 1955 after years of discussion, two design competitions and many committee sessions.
The approved designs were from a concept by Lynton Lamb and included images of four castles, Carrickfergus Castle [representing Northern Ireland], Caernarfon Castle [Wales], Edinburgh Castle [Scotland] and Windsor Castle [England]. The Queen’s Portrait was by Dorothy Wilding.
The intaglio printing process was used, the first printer being Waterlow & Sons Ltd. [1955 - 1957], De La Rue & Co Ltd followed [1957 - 1962] and finally Bradbury Wilkinson [1963 - 1968].
Watermarks were changed twice but not at the same time as the printing contracts.
Topic : Discoveries
Presented by: Dominic Savastano and Neill Granger, both Spink Specialists
Time: 20.00 (London)
Presented by: Mike Roberts for RPSL
Time: 17.00 (London)
Overview:
This famous set of high value stamps was finally released by the Post Office in September 1955 after years of discussion, two design competitions and many committee sessions.
The approved designs were from a concept by Lynton Lamb and included images of four castles, Carrickfergus Castle [representing Northern Ireland], Caernarfon Castle [Wales], Edinburgh Castle [Scotland] and Windsor Castle [England]. The Queen’s Portrait was by Dorothy Wilding.
The intaglio printing process was used, the first printer being Waterlow & Sons Ltd. [1955 - 1957], De La Rue & Co Ltd followed [1957 - 1962] and finally Bradbury Wilkinson [1963 - 1968].
Watermarks were changed twice but not at the same time as the printing contracts.
Topic : Discoveries
Presented by: Dominic Savastano and Neill Granger, both Spink Specialists
Time: 20.00 (London)