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Virtual Stampex 2026 LIVE has now transitioned to On Demand. Whilst Live features such as Chat, Q&A and Roundtables are closed, you still have access to most show features including Shop, Talks, Displays, Booths (including discounts and giveaways), and your Briefcase until the 6th April. Take your time and enjoy. Login at: stampex.vfairs.com

IFSDA Chairman, Hans and PTS MD, Suzanne along with PTS Council Member, Dieter met today to share thoughts on the international stamp trade and the responsibility we have as professional philatelic bodies to serve our members, and in doing so, serve the hobby. As the International Society for Philatelic Professionals, the PTS has a wide and exciting remit. We are 98 years old and we think you’ll agree - the world looks very different today than it did in 1928! As the market continues to evolve, and collectors and the trade look for new ways to engage, connect, learn, explore, feel inspired, buy, sell, collect, exhibit, share, and celebrate, the PTS evolves too. We are constantly looking for new and improved ways to serve our membership, and stimulate activity in the market. All of our members combined add up to a pretty powerful international body that can truly make a difference. So if you’re a philatelic professional looking to join a trade community for the first time, or you are looking for a new or complementary society to help you reach new clients and audiences, check out PTS Member benefits today: thepts.net/benefits And if you’re a collector, join us on the journey - follow @ptsandstampex on your fav social channels and sign up to our Newsletter to stay up to date with the news, offers and inspirational stories from our members and from around the world: stampexinternational.com/signup The future for philately is bright and we are chasing the light.

PTS Member, Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau is pleased to unveil a new stamp issue commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of the late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This special issue of six stamps, together with a £10 high-value stamp, pays a heartfelt tribute to the life and legacy of Britain’s longest reigning monarch. Each stamp reflects a defining moment or enduring quality from her remarkable journey. The six stamps of the set follow the life of Her Majesty, with the 30p value featuring her as a baby, through to her coronation on the £1 value, and a public appearance in later years on the £4, featuring her trademark colourful wardrobe. The accompanying higher value £10 stamp and accompanying sheetlet feature Queen Elizabeth on horseback during the Trooping the Colour ceremony in 1951, where she took the place of her father who was unable to attend due to ill health. The artistic vision behind this collection was brought to life by local graphic artist, Mr. Stephen Perera, whom masterfully selected the different photographs to illustrate and honour the dedication of Queen Elizabeth to not only her role but also her loyal subjects. The Queen Elizabeth II: 100 Years collection is comprised of seven stamps, a miniature sheet and accompanying Sheets, First Day Covers and Presentation Packs. For philatelists and royalists alike, the opportunity to pre-order this collection is available on gibraltar-stamps.com

💋😎👑 kisses, sunglasses, and the King of Kempton… Gold PTS Members enjoying Kempton Park Stamp Show yesterday! Who do you recognise? Thank you to Stephen T. Taylor for the photos 😀

Gold PTS Members enjoying Kempton Park Stamo Show yesterday! Who do you recognise? Thank you to Stephen T. Taylor for the photos 😀

Exciting news from PTS Member, SK Philatelics - skphilatelics.com is live! Go check it out now 📲

We are thrilled to welcome Mystic Stamp Company to our society and our passionate global philately community this month. We look forward to sharing more news from Mystic with you. For now, please follow / sign up to their Newsletter to stay informed. Look for the Shield. 🎉 thepts.net/members

Look for the Shield at the Kempton Park Stamp Show! 🇬🇧 Lots of PTS Members for you to meet. Upgrade your collecting experience: buy and sell with a PTS Member.

Philately in the mainstream press 🙌🏻 Gold PTS Member, David Feldman’s Upcoming TOMASINI Auction covered in Corriere della Sera (16 marzo 2026) - thanks to Joel Feldman for sharing this News with us. We wish you all the best with the Auction. Part I - 26th March 2026.

Today’s outgoing mail from the PTS Office - thank you notes to Virtual Stampex speakers, Stampex Patron pin badges, and Proud PTS Member stickers. We love real mail and real stamps 💌

Gold PTS Member, Postiljonen’s International Spring Auction kicks off soon. With Highlights including: Christian Auschra, Gold Medal collection Åland Islands India, Scinde Dawk and collections from Feudatory States Douglas Storckenfeldt, “The Red Collection of Iceland”, Italy and States, important rarities, “The Athelstan Collection”, Iceland part 3 Sweden, large selection country collections including many complete ones! View the catalogues at: postiljonen.se

Wayne Gehret / “Chief Buyer” with his Proud PTS Member Shield. Have you checked out usmintsheets.com yet? 😲 They have one of the largest stocks of US mint sheets in the country! 💰 Save money on your postage bill! $100 in stamps for just $75. 💍🎄📣 They have large quantities of many popular US stamps for use as postage for special occasions like Love Stamps for wedding or engagement announcements, Christmas stamps, many different topics for business promotions, framers etc. 💵 Wayne is the Chief Buyer so if you have an accumulation of US mint stamps, or Grandad’s worldwide collection, they are interested in buying! ➡️ usmintsheets.com

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@ptsandstampex Suzanne, can you hold the sheet of paper the right way up? I think the plane is upside down.😂

Coming soon to your @ptsandstampex channel of choice… a new philatelic video series in partnership with Richard Scott Morel, Curator of the British Library’s Philatelic Collections. First up, Airmail Pioneers…

Gold PTS Member and Virtual Stampex Premium Booth Holder has a timed auction running now on the Saleroom, with a special offer where they will cover the additional fee charged by the Saleroom. Buyers will just have to pay the buyers premium of 20% + VAT. Check out the auction running now and get ready for the next Stamps & Postal History Auction at martelloauctions.com

The Displays Hall is the third most popular area of Virtual Stampex so far (after Talks and the Booth Hall). Here are some of the Displays you are able to explore. Enjoy! stampex.vfairs.com Great Britain Pre-Decimal Registered Express to Europe at UPU Rates 1892 to 1971 by Duncan H. Barber 1925 Experimental Airmail Service by David Wigston RAM GOPAL & CO., ALWAR – A PHILATELIC NETWORK (1890s–1949) London Railway Stations - Late Fee (Night) Mails to Europe by Alexios Papadopoulos WW I German Airship Postal Markings by Fred Reynolds Ink, Paper, and Patriotism: India’s Freedom Story Told Through Stamps Dialogues of Culture, Romanian and International Told Through Stamps History and nature are the best Teachers of life Lundy Collectors Club (LCC) Souvenir Material Over the Years 1858 Rowland Hill to George Hamilton MP (Dublin) Correspondence Commodore Barry - Father of the US Navy, an Irish tribute. The American Revolution: Illustrated with Bicentennial stamps and covers The development of South African airmail 1911-1948 Postcards of the British Empire Exhibition Wembley 1924 – 1925 Cayman Islands Queen Victoria 1889 - Queen Elizabeth II 1969 The Forgotten Victory Stamps of North Korea The centennial of the 1925 Santa Barbara earthquake: Postcards related to the quake, & comparison with present-day photos AUSTRIA - SURPRISINGLY INGENIOUS - „TRADEMARK“ The Seven Schwabians and a Forgotten Rake Treasures from the British Library’s Philatelic Collections Stampex Souvenir Material Over the Years Surfing the Victorian Web Correspondence between Greece and the UK to 1861 The 1976 Tangshan, China, Earthquake

Day 3 - what’s not to miss today! As well as some Highlights from the show so far: mailchi.mp/thepts/mar2vsl…

48 hours in and our Attendees list covers 76 countries! Join us for Virtual Stampex 2026 and be part of his truly global event celebrating the very best in philately. 🌎🌍🌏 stampex.vfairs.com

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@ptsandstampex @ArchivumVatican The Q&A section is back on Display Your Way! Thank you @ptsandstampex

Virtual Stampex 2026 is live. My display is No. 3 in the lineup. #stampex #philately