The success formula “Essen + Philately” will be continued

In late June, the German Philatelic Federation (BDPh) reported that the Essen International Stamp Fair was discontinued (see https://fepanews.com/essen-international-stamp-fair-is-discontinued). Because of the general feeling that the Essen Stamp Fair should not disappear, a marathon of discussions and consultations of the BDPh with major partners and many individuals followed during the summer.

Finally, new premises were found, and the first “PHILA-ESSEN” will take place on 3-4 May 2024. On Wednesday, in a BDPh announcement, President Alfred Schmidt quoted: “Essen has always been home for philatelists and I am pleased that we are now able to continue this tradition”. Eric Scherer, project manager on the BDPh Board explained: “We have found an ideal partner in the Grand Hall of the Zollverein Coal Mine. I hope that we can get the Essen Stamp Fair to a new start. We will continue the successful tradition but also try to set new standards”.

Ms. Claudia Casanova (claudia.casanova@bdph.de) is available as the contact person for prospective participants. Further details as they come in at: https://www.phila-essen.de

[photo credit: Eric Scherer]