For as long as people have been communicating through writing, they have found ways to keep their messages private. Before the invention of the gummed envelope in 1830, securing correspondence involved letterlocking, an ingenious process of folding a flat sheet of paper to become its own envelope, often using a combination of folds, tucks, slits, or adhesives such as sealing wax. Letter writers from Erasmus to Catherine de’ Medici to Emily Dickinson employed these techniques, which Jana Dambrogio, the MIT Libraries’ Thomas F. Peterson (1957) Conservator, has named “letterlocking.”
Published by MIT Press, the 528-page book contains more than 300 images and diagrams, and explores the practice’s history through real examples from all over the world. It includes a dictionary of 60 technical terms and concepts, systems the authors developed while studying more than 250,000 historic letters.
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Display Your Way at Stampex in London is back this October. And once again the PTS has invested in developing this exciting feature further to be able to include more displays in an even more user friendly way.
Display Your Way was first established as a way of showcasing a wide range of displays, exhibits, collections, and stories at Virtual Stampex in 2024. Last year, we piloted bringing an in-person version of this concept to London. And people loved it — not just visitors to the show, but also displayers themselves, many of whom were able to take part remotely.
We are passionate about giving collectors of all levels and areas of interest the chance to show off what they love, and for visitors of the show to feel inspired by seeing other collections and philatelic stories in a fresh and creative light!
Our interactive Display Your Way attraction features large touch screens for visitors to browse a wide range of collections, from formal award winning exhibits, to work in progress pages, to artistic story telling techniques.
It is free to Display Your Way at Stampex. No frame fees here!
Wherever you are in the world, you can Display at Stampex in London.
There are no rules. You can show what you want to show, in your own way.
Displays will now use the same technology as Virtual Stampex building continuity across both shows.
Digital Displays remove logistics and security concerns and costs.
Visitors to the show can vote for their fav display in our People’s Choice Award.
The winner of the People’s Choice Award will win the Unique Official Proof for the 2019 Spring Stampex Smiler Sheet printed by Cartor for the Royal Mail. Imperf in the issued colours.
Simon Carson, PTS Chair says: “The PTS believes strongly in the need to continually evolve to keep up with our ever-changing hobby. In the case of Display Your Way, we are seeking to inspire and encourage the exhibitors and philatelic story tellers of the future! If you would like to inspire others, I encourage you to apply to Display. If you are thinking about how you might develop your collection into a story or research project, I encourage you to visit Stampex this October to explore the Displays, our Court of Honour, and chat to PTS Members about your passions.”
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Thomas M. Fortunato, BOSTON 2026 Public Relations Chair, reports from BOSTON 2026.
Prospective philatelic exhibitors to the Boston 2026 World Expo are reminded that the deadline for entries is September 30.
Unlike FIP international exhibitions in the past, Boston 2026 is receiving applications directly from exhibitors and exclusively online through the show’s web site, www.boston2026.org. Dzintars Grinfelds, Deputy Commissioner General, is handling the technical aspects of the process and responding to inquiries.
“I’ve received several comments from exhibitors who appreciate our efforts in making the application procedures simple. Having the ability to easily enter then update submitted information and paperwork as needed is a big plus,” said Dzintars. “There has been a clear uptick in the rate at which entries are coming in with the deadline approaching.”
It is not uncommon that the bulk of applications are received in the last month of entry, as exhibitors finalize appropriate paperwork and some attempt to fulfill the minimum qualification requirements. That’s especially true for some GASS exhibitors, taking place mid-August in suburban Chicago. Exhibitors showing first-time international competitive exhibits are especially welcome to apply, as at least 20% of total frames are reserved for their use.
Letterlocking: The Hidden History of the Letter
For as long as people have been communicating through writing, they have found ways to keep their messages private. Before the invention of the gummed envelope in 1830, securing correspondence involved letterlocking, an ingenious process of folding a flat sheet of paper to become its own envelope, often using a combination of folds, tucks, slits, or adhesives such as sealing wax. Letter writers from Erasmus to Catherine de’ Medici to Emily Dickinson employed these techniques, which Jana Dambrogio, the MIT Libraries’ Thomas F. Peterson (1957) Conservator, has named “letterlocking.”
Published by MIT Press, the 528-page book contains more than 300 images and diagrams, and explores the practice’s history through real examples from all over the world. It includes a dictionary of 60 technical terms and concepts, systems the authors developed while studying more than 250,000 historic letters.
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STAMPEX: Display Your Way is back!
Received from the PTS and Stampex:
Display Your Way at Stampex in London is back this October. And once again the PTS has invested in developing this exciting feature further to be able to include more displays in an even more user friendly way.
Display Your Way was first established as a way of showcasing a wide range of displays, exhibits, collections, and stories at Virtual Stampex in 2024. Last year, we piloted bringing an in-person version of this concept to London. And people loved it — not just visitors to the show, but also displayers themselves, many of whom were able to take part remotely.
We are passionate about giving collectors of all levels and areas of interest the chance to show off what they love, and for visitors of the show to feel inspired by seeing other collections and philatelic stories in a fresh and creative light!
Our interactive Display Your Way attraction features large touch screens for visitors to browse a wide range of collections, from formal award winning exhibits, to work in progress pages, to artistic story telling techniques.
Simon Carson, PTS Chair says: “The PTS believes strongly in the need to continually evolve to keep up with our ever-changing hobby. In the case of Display Your Way, we are seeking to inspire and encourage the exhibitors and philatelic story tellers of the future! If you would like to inspire others, I encourage you to apply to Display. If you are thinking about how you might develop your collection into a story or research project, I encourage you to visit Stampex this October to explore the Displays, our Court of Honour, and chat to PTS Members about your passions.”
Details: https://www.stampexinternational.com/display
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BOSTON 2026 Exhibit Deadline Nears
Thomas M. Fortunato, BOSTON 2026 Public Relations Chair, reports from BOSTON 2026.
Prospective philatelic exhibitors to the Boston 2026 World Expo are reminded that the deadline for entries is September 30.
Unlike FIP international exhibitions in the past, Boston 2026 is receiving applications directly from exhibitors and exclusively online through the show’s web site, www.boston2026.org. Dzintars Grinfelds, Deputy Commissioner General, is handling the technical aspects of the process and responding to inquiries.
“I’ve received several comments from exhibitors who appreciate our efforts in making the application procedures simple. Having the ability to easily enter then update submitted information and paperwork as needed is a big plus,” said Dzintars. “There has been a clear uptick in the rate at which entries are coming in with the deadline approaching.”
It is not uncommon that the bulk of applications are received in the last month of entry, as exhibitors finalize appropriate paperwork and some attempt to fulfill the minimum qualification requirements. That’s especially true for some GASS exhibitors, taking place mid-August in suburban Chicago. Exhibitors showing first-time international competitive exhibits are especially welcome to apply, as at least 20% of total frames are reserved for their use.
Further details in the press release:
https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PR-2025-07-28-Exhibit-Deadline-Nears.pdf
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