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EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025 Press Release
Τhe international stamp exhibition, EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025, will be hosted by the United Kingdom, and will be held at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham from Wednesday, 7 May until Sunday, 11 May 2025.
The National Exhibition Centre is easy to reach with Birmingham International Station and Birmingham International Airport both close by. There are frequent and fast connections with the centre of Birmingham and to Coventry. The venue is situated close to several motorway junctions, and has 16,500 car parking spaces with shuttle buses to the venue.
On the opening day, 7 May, the exhibition will be open from 11am to 6pm, and admission will cost £10, with early bird admission from 10am for £20. On all other days admission will be free, the exhibition being open from 10am to 6pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and from 10am to 4pm on Sunday, 11 May.
There will be over 60 dealers present, including a stand for Royal Mail. In addition there will be 2,000 frames of exhibits from more than 30 countries.
The Court of Honour will feature the world’s most valuable stamp, the British Guiana 1c black on magenta of 1856, being shown by courtesy of Stanley Gibbons, together with other exhibits of great rarities.
There will be a free souvenir sheet for visitors every day, while special cachets and cancellations will also be in use.
Thursday, 8 May, will be Society Showcase Day, with societies having tables (some still available at £20 plus VAT). Several societies will also be holding meetings during the event (rooms still available at £150 plus VAT).
Other events during the exhibition will include:
The Signing Ceremony of The Roll of Distinguished Philatelists (Friday, 9 May).
Annual Congress of the Association of British Philatelic Societies (Saturday, 10 May).
Federation of European Philatelic Societies (FEPA) Congress (Sunday, 11 May).
Auction by Cavendish Philatelic Auctions (Sunday, 11 May).
EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025 is being organised by the Association of British Philatelic Societies in conjunction with Stamp World Exhibitions Ltd, and has FEPA patronage and FIP (International Federation of Philately) recognition.
Further information can be obtained by visiting www.europhilex2025.co.uk.
(13 November 2024)
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A Different Classification of the Large Hermes Heads Stamps of Greece
A few weeks ago, a new book on the first Greek issue was released. It is titled A Different Classification of the Large Hermes Heads Stamps of Greece.
The author, Athanasios D. Spanos, is a collector with over 60 years of experience and expertise in early Greek stamps. To present the Large Hermes Heads in their various printings, he adopts a new, simplified approach based on flowcharts. He provides all the specialised knowledge necessary for anyone who wishes to engage earnestly with a stamp as attractive and challenging as the Large Hermes Heads.
The book provides a detailed presentation of the naming and characteristics of each stamp in question, the objective criteria for distinction and classification, and the differentiation of stamps across various issues based on these criteria and their face values. Additionally, it examines variations in the quality of image printing over time and the deterioration of the Control Figures in relation to their face values.
It is worth noting the presentation of a large number of stamps in various shades, which emphasise the significant role of colour in this stamp and serve as an informal colour catalogue. The book also attempts to objectively identify the colours on the Large Hermes Head stamps from all issues using digital technology.
Written in Greek only, the book comprises 718 pages, printed in A4 size (21 x 30 cm) with a hardcover binding, and includes over 3,000 high-resolution illustrations, suitably enlarged for detailed study. It is designed to assist philatelists, particularly new collectors of the Large Hermes Heads, and to significantly enrich the existing philatelic literature on these iconic stamps.
To place an order, contact the author directly (mobile: +30 6942 569190, email: ninni@aueb.gr).
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BEPHILA 2026 Newsletter #2
We have recently received BEPHILA 2026 Newsletter #2 from Norbert Sehler.
The Berin auction house ‘Schlegel’ is strengthening its commitment to competitive philately as the main sponsor of BEPHILA 2026. ‘BEPHILA 2026 is an extremely important event for philately,’ says Managing Director Andreas Schlegel. ‘We are delighted to have the opportunity to support this event and help create a platform where collectors can share their passion and knowledge about stamps.’
Read or download Newsletter #2 here:
https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/befila2026_nsl02.pdf
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