• Block of 6 as the largest unit
• Block of 4 as the second largest unit
• Horisontal strip of 3
• Vertical Pair
• Horisontal Pair
• Three singles

The block of 6, as the largest unit, will be offered at the STOCKHOLMIA 2019 Rarity Auction, conducted by The Global Philatelic Network on Saturday 1 June, at the show. The other units will be offered in due course for the benefit of Tomorrow’s Royal.

Save money for the upcoming bidding on 1 June!

Since last week, the STOCKHOLMIA 2019 GRAND AWARD is on display in the lobby of the hotel. The prize will be awarded to the best exhibit in the exhibition.

The nine candidates will be those awarded Best in Class. The winner will be selected by the 28 judges at the Palmarès, in an open vote. The exhibition comprises nine different competitive classes, or philatelic disciplines.

The best exhibit in each of the nine classes will be awarded the BEST IN CLASS AWARD.

Planned over two years and now nearing completion are the two catalogues that will be published for the exhibition. These will be presented on 11 April 2019 at the Royal Philatelic Society London (RPSL), the “birthday” of which this exhibition is dedicated to, in honour of its 150^th anniversary. The worldwide dispatch of catalogues will begin on the same day.

The catalogues offer much more than one is used to regarding other events of this kind. With just under 800 large-format pages and an estimated weight of almost 3 kg, they are already making their mark.

Two Volumes – Makes the Set of Catalogues

Catalogue 1 (this is the Exhibition Catalogue) contains information of all kinds typical of exhibitions (including lists of the displays and exhibits), as well as many specialist articles on British and Swedish philately, but also on the history and unique achievements of the London Society, the “Royal”, which is considered to be the oldest in the world. Well-known experts and connoisseurs have given their best under the direction of editor-in-chief Jonas Hällström, who is also head of the event's organising team. The result is a 430-page book that has not existed in this form for a long time, with countless colour illustrations of rarities, unique items and more.

Perhaps this exhibition catalogue has already earned the title of “world class”, but this probably also applies to the second one, which is also something out of the ordinary: the Library Catalogue. It is well known that the “Royal” was and is the Society with what is probably the largest and most valuable philatelic library, which is constantly being expanded and supplemented with new titles. For almost 150 years it has been publishing its own publications, and for almost 100 years it has awarded the oldest literature medal to outstanding titles, the so-called Crawford Medal.

In addition to the over 100 competition exhibits in the literature class at STOCKHOLMIA 2019, which are shown extensively, catalogue author Wolfgang Maassen also dedicates himself to the earlier literature of the “Royal” as well as to all the titles that have been awarded the prestigious Crawford Medal.

More than 300 pages with approximately 1,000 partly unique photos of these valuable publications have come together! This is supplemented by, for the first time, an almost complete list of over 800 titles of the so-called “handouts”, the booklets and papers which were published for the RPSL for lectures and displays by their authors. There has never been such a book before and it is really unique in its own way. Both books were designed and edited by the Phil*Creativ Verlag publishing house in Schwalmtal.

Advance purchases in Gouda and Essen

The print runs and presentation of both catalogues are specified. Both catalogues are available separately at a price of 20 euros in softbound form. For such “mammoth works” these prices are favourable and only possible thanks to the many advertisers and sponsors, above all Mitch & Alan Holyoake RDP FRPSL who is the Catalogue Patron.

The first sale will take place in London on 11 April 2019 at the presentation at the RPSL, followed on 18–20 April 2019 at the Multilateral Exhibition in Gouda, Netherlands. The catalogues will be available there at the large stand of Corinphila Veilingen, the main sponsor, also a few weeks later, from 9 to 11 May 2019 at the 29th International Stamp Fair in Essen, where you can buy the catalogues at the stand of Phil*Creativ Verlag.

There is also the possibility to buy a limited special edition of these catalogues as hardbound volumes - but only as a set - for a price of 75€. When purchasing a set of the two softbound volumes, the price is only 35€ instead of 40€.

These events and opportunities are recommended to all visitors who will be present, because one saves so much expensive postage for the (international) dispatch.

Catalogues Advance Sale for “Early birds”

Of course, all those who are not in London, Gouda or Essen, or perhaps not at STOCKHOLMIA 2019, will also have the chance to purchase these unique catalogues. Exhibitors will only receive them in Stockholm, but of course anyone can also take a look at the catalogues beforehand if they purchase or order them in advance. However, in addition to the prices per catalogue or catalogue set, the shipping costs for postage and packing must then be taken into account. Shipping begins on 11 April 2019; orders may be placed on the website www.stockholmia2019catalogues.com from February.

Shipping costs per catalogue/package within Germany: 6€, EU: 11€, NON-EU and rest of the world: 18€.

If you wish to have tracking / insurance, add 2.50€ (Europe) or 4€ (worldwide). For a set double these amounts are due, as these are to be sent only in more costly packaging.

The exclusive distributor for the Catalogues is Phil*Creativ Verlag publishing house at 41366 Schwalmtal, Vogelsratherweg 27, Germany, Tel. ++ 49 / 21 63 / 48 66. The catalogues are not available in bookshops.

Place your order at: www.stockholmia2019catalogues.com.

In retrospect, we would not have managed to perform as we will without all Patrons & Supporters. Their extensive and generous financial sponsoring stands for 60% of all the funds. Because of their support we have been able to lay a solid foundation for a successful, privately-organised and funded exhibition.

We have until this is prepared, attracted more than 200 Patrons & Supporters, contributing to the exhibition, thereby ensuring its success. They will all receive the thank you premiums (table 1).

Table 1.

Invitation Card to STOCKHOLMIA PATRONS

Addressing the STOCKHOLMIA PATRONS, i.e Leadership Patrons, Gold Patrons and Patrons, in addition to the thank you premiums, they will receive the following.

Table 2.

The STOCKHOLMIA CLUB will be located at floor 5. It will be a private club lounge with membership access only. STOCKHOLMIA 2019 Leadership Patrons, Gold Patrons and Patrons are cordially invited. The club concept will be a private lounge, with the following included in the membership:

• Daily International and Domestic Newspapers
• Hot Dog
• Wine (Red, Rose or White)
• Beer
• Soft drinks
• Coffee / Tea
• Snacks
• Sweeties
• Pastries
• Fruits

New Patron and/or Supporter memberships are welcome until the show takes off. Join at INVITATION TO BECOME PATRON.

Today, Wade Saadi RDP FRPSL from the United States of America, committed as new Leadership Patron. He becomes number #200 who financially support the organisation of STOCKHOLMIA 2019. Wade was recently heading the organisation of World Stamp Show NY 2016, and so knows very well the hard work behind organising large philatelic events, and the necessity of support and commitments. Thank you Wade for your commitment to STOCKHOLMIA 2019, and congratulations to becoming number 200.

Of the 200 Patrons & Supporters, 54 are from the USA, 45 from Sweden, 29 from the United Kingdom and 19 from Germany. The rest represents 22 different membership countries of The Royal Philatelic Society London. As organisers of STOCKHOLMIA 2019, we perceive this extensive support not only as generous and supportive, but also as a commitment from our memberships around the world that they really want the exhibition to be able to develop, and become a great festivity over the exhibition days. We promise to live up to their, and all other guest’s, expectations.

If you also want to make a financial commitment as Patron or Supporter, please read more at Become Patron.

Proudly we can now report that we have reached 239 Patrons and Supporters from around the work.

More Patrons and Supporters are welcome to join. Find more information here on the website on this link.

Regarding the exhibition medal for STOCKHOLMIA 2019, we have invested a lot, from beginning to end. The choice of the designer, his design of the medal, the formats and size, form and shape, and its final presentation.

Thanks to Sebastian Schildt, the medal designer, we are able to present an exhibition medal which will talk for itself with a blending of British and Swedish elements.

Read more about the medal and awards at Medal & Awards

The second day (29 May) is devoted to James Ludovic Lindsay, Earl of Crawford (1847-1913). He began a serious collection of stamps in 1899 working closely with Stanley Gibbons Limited. He enjoyed adding artist’s drawings, essays and proofs to illustrate the development of a stamp issue. The Earl sought the King’s permission to use the word Royal in the society’s name in 1906. He also assembled a huge philatelic library which was later bequeathed to the British Library.

On the third day (30 May), the focus is on Frederick Adolphus Philbrick (1835-1910). He began collecting stamps in the late 1850s and it was Philbrick who proposed the formation of the Society in 1869. He served as the Society’s second president and allowed the Society to use his chambers (legal office). In 1883, he instituted the tradition of having an annual dinner. In 1882, his extensive worldwide collection was sold to Ferrary for £8.000.

Dr. Charles William Viner (1812-1908) will be particularly remembered on 31 May. He started collecting stamps in 1859 and compiled some of the earliest catalogue listings. He frequently sent off as much as £5 to postmasters all over the world asking them to mail him the latest issues. In the 1860s, he edited a number of philatelic magazines. It was Viner who proposed that the Society should publish monographs on the stamps of all countries.

Thomas Keay Tapling (1855-1891) is still widely remembered today as he bequeathed his enormous collection to the British Library where parts of it are available for inspection. He studied law but had to take over the very profitable family business in 1882. From then on, he was a wealthy man and had enough free time to indulge in his stamp hobby. In 1890, he chaired the committee that organised the celebration of the 50^th anniversary of the postage stamp. Tapling will be celebrated on 1 June 2019.

On the last day of the exhibition, Marcellus Purnell Castle (1849-1917) will be in the limelight. He hardly ever missed a society meeting for the last 40 years of his life. In January 1892, Castle produced the first issue of The London Philatelist, the magazine that he then edited until his death in 1917.

It is only fitting to remember all these pioneers when the RPSL is now celebrating its sesquicentennial.

• Court of Honour
• STOCKHOLMIA LIBRARY
• Exhibits Listing

With this publication follows also the updated floor plans of Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre. STOCKHOLMIA 2019 allocates all four levels of the venue. The above displays and exhibits are also to be found on all four levels. Maps of all four levels are to be found here.

• Non-Competitive Displays, and Competitive Exhibits on the main floor (level 4)
• Court of Honour on levels 5 and 3
• Competitive Exhibits on level 2
• Philatelic Literature in the STOCKHOLMIA LIBRARY on level 3

Statement by the Commissioner General

As Commissioner General I am very pleased with the outcome of all received applications from members all over the world. The exhibits span over all classes, time-periods and areas, as well as all imaginable themes within philately and it is with great joy that I present all the exhibits below.

Beside the literature class, that is presented in volume 2 of the catalogue, there are more then 350 exhibits from 43 different countries, representing members from all continents.

When the application period ran out on 30 April 2018, we had received applications to fill more frames than we had available in the exhibition halls, and even more applications arrived later on. All members that had applied within the time limit have had their exhibits accepted except in some cases were only one full frame exhibit from the same applicant was accepted. A very small number of the later received applications have also been accepted.

I am very pleased that so many of the members of the Royal Philatelic Society London will show their exhibits at STOCKHOLMIA 2019 and also that so many of you already have made plans to personally visit the exhibition. When corresponding with all of you, I have met many new philatelic friends that I really look forward to meet in person in Stockholm. You and all other are most welcome, see you at STOCKHOLMIA 2019.

Jan Berg

All six designs are drawn by the Swedish philatelist Bengt Bengtsson FRPSL, active in philately since the 1960’s, former President of the Swedish Thematic Association, and a FIP accredited jury member since 1986. Bengt is interested in design of commemorative handstamps, and to make them highly attractive addressing thematic and topical collectors. Bengt’s first design proposal for a pictorial, commemorative handstamp was accepted by the Swedish Post Office already in 1963. Since then, he has been the originator and designer of 50 handstamps, many of them used for philatelic exhibitions and events in Sweden.

Bengt Bengtsson has prepared the following presentation of each handstamp and its design.

28 May

The Royal Philatelic Society London was established in 1869 as The Philatelic Society, London. Permission to use the prefix Royal was granted by His Majesty King Edward VII in 1906. STOCKHOLMIA 2019 is the International Celebration of the 150^th Anniversary of the RPSL. Its logotype with the year of establishment is shown in the handstamp of the Vernissage Day.

29 May

Just a few minutes from Stockholm City, at Winterviken, Alfred Nobel established a dynamite factory in 1891. These premises now are extraordinary banqueting halls where an official dinner to honour Partners, Sponsors, Patrons, Exhibitors, Trade Stand Holders and the Jury will be held this day.

30 May

In 1852, the British Steamer Scandinavian began to carry mail between Hull and Gothenburg. It is the center image of a cinderella label, designed by the artist and engraver Martin Mörck, presented at STOCKHOLMIA 2019. On top of the foremast is the postal flag of the Union of Sweden and Norway, used 1844-e1897. It is shown in detail on the handstamp of this day.

31 May

Drottningholm Palace is on UNESCO’s World Heritage list and the residence of the Royal family. On the handstamp of the day the central clock tower is shown, as it was in 1692 according to an illustration in the famous topographical publication Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna (“Ancient and Modern Sweden”), first issued in 1716.

1 June

The Swedish warship Vasa foundered into its maiden voyage in 1628. It was salvaged with a largely intact hull in 1961 and is now housed in the Vasa Museum where the STOCKHOLMIA Official Banquet and Award Ceremony will take place this day. The handstamp depicts a vase (fascine), a heraldic symbol on the coat of arms of the noble House of Vasa, from a wooden sculpture onboard the ship.

2 June

The first issue of Swedish postage stamps in 1855 depicts a crowned coat-of-arms. This is also to be found on the STOCKHOLMIA 2019 exhibition medal, made by the famous silver designer Sebastian Schildt. The handstamp emphasizes that the medals are presented to the exhibitors this day, which is the final day of the exhibition.

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The RPSL will offer a series of 3 PM lectures starting on May 29 with Mr. Scott Trepel discussing the legendary Pony Express. On May 30, Mr. Henk Slabbinck will talk about French Presence in India and on May 31, Mr. Eddies Bridges will present a lecture with the intriguing title of The Darmstadt Trials of the Union of South Africa: Controversy and Intrigue! Mr. John Barwis concludes the series on June 1 with a talk on the Maritime Mail Routes from Victoria.

The philatelic programme has been subdivided into four sections: Philatelic Seminars, Congresses and Society Meetings, Current Trends, Hot Topics and Master Classes.

The Congress of the ABPS (Association of British Philatelic Societies) will take place on May 30-31. The topic for the Congress is The Future of Philately, a most important subject that certainly needs to be addressed.

A World Cinderella Stamp Congress (June 1-2) will introduce local post stamps, revenues and poster stamps to the attendees.

The IFSDA (International Federation of Stamp Dealers Associations) and the AEP (European Philatelic Academy) will also organise meetings during the exhibition period.

On Saturday June 1, the Global Philatelic Network, the philatelic partner of STOCKHOLMIA 2019, will hold its STOCKHOLMIA Rarity Auction.

Under the general title Current Trends, experienced exhibitors and speakers will introduce all FIP classes.

Hot Topics is a series of presentations discussing a large variety of worldwide subjects including how to prepare a successful PowerPoint presentation. The exact programme will be announced later.

The Master Classes section is directed at those advanced philatelists who would like to develop a gold medal collection into a large gold medal exhibit. These are round table discussions limited to a maximum of 12 participants each.

Many of these programmes have already been listed on the STOCKHOLMIA 2019 home page but we can expect many more additions over the coming months. STOCKHOLMIA 2019 will provide a unique opportunity to learn about the hobby of stamp collecting at all levels.

There will undoubtedly be something for everyone!

If you are interested to study an excerpt from the four volumes, download it on this link.

If you are interested in ordering, do it at https://www.philea.se/ferden/.

We also had a book release function of Chaitnya Dev's book on French India Stamps, The book was released by Markand Dave FRPSL, Frank Walton RDP FRPSL, Chris King RDP FRPSL, Birthe King FRPSL, Kapil Gogri, Ramu Srinivasa, Dr. (Mrs.) Sita Bhateja and Mrs. Damyati Pittie FRPSL

The Program continued with video messages from 1) Patrick Maselis RDP FRPSL President of RPSL and 2) Jonas Hallstrom RDP FRPSL, Chairman of Stockholmia 2019

Renowned speakers were invited and welcomed on the stage.

1. Frank Walton RDP FRPSL for speech on Traditional Philately
2. Chris King RDP FRPSL for speech on Postal History
3. Brithe King FRPSL for speech on Open Philately
4. Rajeskumar Bagri for speech on Thematic Philately

A special gift from RPSL Representatives and RPSL members of India was presented to RPSL on its 150th Anniversary which was received by Chris King, Frank Walton and Birthe King. The gift was a replica of Gandhi's spinning wheel, as it is 150th Birth Centenary of Gandhi as well. This was prepared by Kapil Gogri.

In the end we all gathered for a group photograph.

Markand D Dave FRPSL

The cut-off date for applications has now been set as 30 June 2019 – which means that exhibits achieving the required standard at the Spring Stampex 2019, Perth 2019, Stockholmia 2019 and China 2019 exhibitions will all qualify for applications to be made. The IREX is now being finalised and will be posted to the exhibition’s website www.london2020.co as soon as possible.

If you want to be kept informed, please sign up via www.london2020.co/mailchimp/ to receive newsletter updates about the progress of the Exhibition and receive important announcements as they are made.

Regards,

Frank Walton RDP FRPSL
Chairman, London 2020 Organising Committee

London 2020 at the BDC, 2 - 9 May 2020
www.london2020.co

The special editions will concentrate on the exhibition, reporting about the events of the day before, with a good number of people and pictures, and giving ideas of what is happening next.

The Editor of the special issues will be Dr. Seija-Riitta Laakso FRPSL, the Editor of The London Philatelist. Christer Brunström and Mårten Sundberg will work as co-editors, and Dane Garrod FRPSL as the photographer.

Coinciding with with the acceptance of the exhibit and displays, we have invited the international jury, representing 14 different countries: Australia (2), Argentina, Canada, Colombia, Denmark (3), Finland (2), Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden (4), United Kingdom (5) and USA (4). The President of the Jury will be Lars Engelbrecht RDP, Denmark, with Peter Nordin, Sweden, acting as Secretary to the Jury.

The selection is based on certain criteria and the jury is approved by the Council of The Royal Philatelic Society London in coordination with the ABPS (Association of British Philatelic Societies Ltd.).

Criteria for selecting the Judges

• Jurors from around the world
• Very experienced in judging
• Fact based judging (not emotions and intuition)
• Interested in – and good at – feedback to the exhibitors

Goal set for the STOCKHOLMIA Jury work

• Exhibitors at STOCKHOLMIA 2019 experience fair judging and very competent feedback
• In retrospect everybody will talk about this as the best jury ever at an international exhibition

Feedback to exhibitors

• STOCKHOLMIA 2019 will allocate time during the jury work to prepare feedback in order to make sure that the feedback to the exhibitors is really good
• The Jury Team Leaders will give an open/public presentation to exhibitors on general observations (mistakes) and suggestions (to be done before the individual feedback)
• The exhibitors will have the opportunity to get individual feedback

Chris is a full-time dealer in fine and rare stamps, postal history, historic documents, and manuscripts. He began his professional philatelic career following several years as a senior advisor to Canada’s Minister of International Trade and Minister of Foreign Affairs. While Chris deals in all manner of philatelic material, his primary interest lies in classic philately, with a particularly emphasis on Canada and British North America, British Asia and Africa, Germany, and China.

A member of numerous national and international philatelic societies and study circles, Chris is an active and dedicated promoter of philately in Canada. He has served as Vice President of the Canadian Stamp Dealers Association; Secretary and Director of the Postal History Society of Canada (PHSC) and Exhibits Chair of the PHSC Symposium; Publicity Chair of ORAPEX, Canada’s largest annual philatelic exhibition; and member of the Long-Range Planning Committee of the British North America Philatelic Society. Passionate about preserving Canadaʼs heritage, Chris has been an invited speaker on the topics of monarchy and Canadian history, and has provided expert commentary for national media.

STOCKHOLMIA 2019 will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to mark a milestone anniversary of the Royal Philatelic Society of London. As a Leadership Patron and Canadian Ambassador, Chris looks forward to encouraging his fellow Canadians, and all collectors, to participate in this historic celebration.

Turning Torso is a neo-futurist residential skyscraper in Sweden and the tallest building in Scandinavia. Turning Torso is based on a sculpture by Calatrava, called Twisting Torso, which is a white marble piece based on the form of a twisting human being. It is the first "twisting" tower. The reception was held at the top floor, level 54, offering a fantastic view.

The program commenced with Past President Chris King welcoming everybody. In his speech he addressed the progress with the Society’s new home in London and the future with Tomorrow’s Royal. Jonas Hällström requested help to remind fellow collectors and philatelists around the world, that ALL ARE INVITED TO COME to STOCKHOLMIA 2019 next year.

The Grand Final at the evening was the donation from Martin Mörck to The Royal Philatelic Society London. Martin gave a brief background to the design of S/S Scandinavian, the beautiful ship and key illustration to that the 150^th Anniversary Birthday Party is on its way to take place in Stockholm, Sweden.

The illustration of S/S Scandinavian is as previously presented, designed by Martin Mörck, famous engraver of postage stamps and banknotes. http://www.martinmorck.se. Martin gave the framed, original art-work to the Society, to be displayed at a prominent place in the new building when opened at 15 Abchurch Lane next year. Chris King received the painting and expressed his thanks from the Society.

The values of Martin Mörck’s commitments for STOCKHOLMIA 2019 are extensive, as he is also a Leadership Patron to the exhibition.

All attendees received the Handout #4 in the Stockholmia Series, authored by Brian Birch: Philatelic Pseudonyms – Hiding The Identity Behind a Nom de Plume or Pseudonym.

The large STOCKHOLMIA stand (30 m2) was located at prime position as the first from the entrance.

The main activity in the stand was generally to brand our Society, The Royal Philatelic Society London, being the centre of excellence for philately in the world. Thanks to our Museum Curator, Juliet Turk, a fantastic display of medals from our Society Museum was presented in a large cabinet. Corresponding to the display of the medals, they are presented in bulletin 2 through the presentation article authored by Juliet. Link to article.

The prime target groups for our performance were to meet and connect with potential visitors to STOCKHOLMIA 2019. We address to one and everybody – COME – ALL ARE INVITED. Our destination partner, Meetagain, was there to present our destination offers. Meetagain was represented by Caroline Knies and Martina Käck.

Finally, for the conductance of STOCKHOLMIA in 2019, we are dependent on volunteers. Mats Söderberg, Logistic Manager for the exhibition, was on site the whole weekend, and he could count 25+ volunteers signing up for the logistic work next year.

This development has been granted a Pilot Leadership Patronship from Stefan Falkland Heijtz FRPSL from Sweden. Stefan is a lifelong professional philatelist, and currently one of the most advanced exhibitors from Sweden. He is recognised internationally as the leading specialist in Falkland Islands philately, as well as the author, publisher and editor of the unique specialised catalogue The Specialised Stamp Catalogue of the Falkland Islands and Dependencies.

In 2013, Stefan acquired the oldest remaining post office building in the Falklands, the Old Post Office House at Fox Bay. Over the past five years this historic building has been fully restored, with the rooms that previously functioned as the settlement’s post office converted into the Post Office Museum of the Falkland Islands. This Museum was honoured with a visit by Princess Anne in 2016 (see above right). Stefan has bequeathed the entire property to the National Trust of the Falkland Islands.

Thanks to Stefan’s commitment as Pilot Patron for the Large Library at STOCKHOLMIA 2019, our membership finds another reason to feel home when visiting the exhibition.

COME – ALL ARE INVITED!

Toasts given by:

• To Philately - Tim Hodge, Senior Editor of the Scott Catalog
• To the Society - Alex Haimann
• To our Patron, Queen Elizabeth - Juan Farah's grandson JJ - the youngest attendee at the dinner!

• Presentation about Stockholmia 2019 by Alex Haimann
• Briefing on US activities for RPSL 150th Anniversary given by Eddie Bridges
• Briefing on the new RPSL building, closing remarks and thanks by Cheryl Ganz

It was an honor to once again coordinate a RPSL reception and dinner function at APS StampShow, the largest annual exhibition held in the U.S.

Respectfully submitted,
Alex Haimann

The content is very informative and comprises two main articles, and plenty of information about the events at the exhibition. The key message for now is to convince all to come for these events.

The bulletin contains invitations to all Social Events at STOCKHOLMIA, and many offers on accommodation alternatives at the destination during the weeks coinciding with the exhibition.

Bulletin 2 can be reached already now for reading online: Link to bulletin 2.

The illustration of S/S Scandinavian is designed by Martin Mörck of Sweden, who took inspiration from two sources: 1) an oil-painting of S/S Scandinavian which is in the possession of the Naval Museum in Karlskrona; 2) the engraving from 1922 by Turner for Jamaica and printed by De La Rue in two operations (black and blue) by recess printing.

The Cinderella Label with S/S Scandinavian is printed in sheets of 20 labels (4x 5), are self-adhesive and the total edition is 5,000 sheets (100,000 labels).

Orders of the sheet is online through The Royal Philatelic Society London, for the retail price of GBP 10.00: Link.

Scandinavian is herewith launched to illustrate the that the 150^th Anniversary Birthday Party celebrating The Royal Philatelic Society London is on its way to take place in Stockholm Sweden.

The illustration of Scandinavian is designed by Martin Mörck of Sweden, famous engraver of postage stamps and banknotes. http://www.martinmorck.se.

If you want to read more about early mail and mail connections between Great Britain and Sweden, read the handout which was presented at the STOCKHOLMIA reception in London on 16 February 2018. Link to Handout #3.

After review of all applications, the Commissioner General Jan Berg can make his first statements on the acceptance process:

1. More than 300 philatelic displays will be accepted, comprising 2,022 frames in total.
2. 138 philatelic literature entries will be accepted.
3. The philatelic displays and literature exhibits represent 368 Fellows and Members of the Society, from 44 different countries.
4. A number of members have applied to participate with several exhibits. We can now guarantee that all members who have applied are guaranteed to exhibit all their exhibits, with the exception that members with applications for several full frame exhibits (5-8 frames) might only have one of the full frame exhibits accepted.

The fourth statement above is the currently most important – in fact it means that all applicants can proceed with travel arrangements and other reservations for the exhibition.

The Commissioner General will proceed with the finalisation of the acceptance process and the final acceptance will be sent individually to all exhibitors by the 31 August at the latest.

The philatelic program at the STOCKHOLMIA 2019 exhibition offers close to 200 hours full of information. It covers all kinds of philatelic classes as well as Cinderella. Although the emphasis is on competitive philately (exhibition), it also offers information to non-exhibitors. You can deepen your expertise on your own philatelic assets or look for new challenges.

The philatelic program is herewith presented.

28 MAY VERNISSAGE

Philatelists, “Early Birds” and Visitors to the exhibition are welcome to register for the Pre-Opening Party (the Vernissage) on the evening of Tuesday 28 May, from 3.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m..

29 MAY STOCKHOLMIA CLUB DINNER

31 MAY PRIVATE EXCURSION TO DROTTNINGHOLM PALACE PARK

1 JUNE STOCKHOLMIA BANQUET

PostNord will appoint a Project Manager for their participation and jointly, STOCKHOLMIA 2019 and PostNord, we will develop the participation, the program and the events. More information will follow in due course.

We are working together with Meetagain as Destination Partners and the ONLINE registration for admission and accommodation is already open: www.meetagain-stockholmia2019.se. Up to 31 December Meetagain are able to offer web-prices on accommodation during the exhibition week.

Herewith we want to share the very interesting and important contents.

• Handout #1 (Edition 300) was published at the reception on 25 May 2017 at FINLANDIA 2017.
• Handout #2 (Edition 400) was published at the reception on 1 December 2017 at MonacoPhil 2017.
• Handout #3 (Edition 400) was published at the reception on 16 February 2018 at SPRING STAMPEX 2018.

The next STOCKHOLMIA reception will take place at MALMEX 2018 in Sweden on 31 August 2018. The invitation was published 1 March 2018.

Grace, you are the first to register for STOCKHOLMIA, why did you decide to come?

Several reasons. I value being a member of the Royal and tend to be enthusiastic about special occasions; here we have a major RPSL anniversary in a stunning setting with some fabulous-sounding events! Also, I have never been to Stockholm and probably never will unless I take advantage of this opportunity. Thirdly, as many members know, my collection is on the overall theme of Peace in which Nobel and the Peace Laureates have a large part so this trip will give me the longed-for opportunity to visit the Nobel Museum and the Nobel Institute. I see that Alfred Nobel is to be one of the themes of STOCKHOLMIA 2019.

What are your expectations?

Goodness me! I suppose I expect a well-organized and stimulating event with plenty of interest and activity to enjoy on my own or with philatelic friends. It would be satisfying to find some treasures from the dealers - I desperately want a contemporary item to do with Nobel’s will. I loved the young musicians at FINLANDIA 2017 so some similar local culture would please me greatly. All in all, I hope to have a lovely time!

What other than the exhibition will you see when you are in Stockholm and Sweden?

As I have never been to Stockholm – or Sweden for that matter – and I have been told how beautiful it is, I plan to stay for eight nights to give me time to explore. First stop on arrival will be the Tourist Office! I would like to take a day-trip round the islands, have time for museums and art galleries, go to a concert and/or dance show and as I said, spend time on the subject of Alfred Nobel. I am not as young and energetic as I was but I promise you I shall try to fit in as much as I can.

This unique reception will take place in Turning Torso, which is a neofuturist residential skyscraper located in Malmö, Sweden. Turning Torso is the tallest building in Scandinavia. The reception will take place at the top of the building, floors 53 and 54, where we will meet a panoramic view. The reception will include a three-course dinner.

The reception on Friday 31 August coincides with the then ongoing national exhibition, MALMEX 2018, the largest philatelic exhibition in Scandinavia this year.

The management of STOCKHOLMIA has invited the Swedish Cinderella Society to organise the Second World Cinderella Congress 1-2 June 2019 at the Stockholm Waterfront Congress Center in conjunction with the exhibition.

The Congress will spotlight three areas – local posts, revenues and poster stamps. A series of powerpoint presentations and displays by well-known Cinderella philatelists is planned but visitors are also encouraged to bring along a few pages from their own collections as there will be time for displays by those present.

As this is an international event English will be the main language.

For the latest information on the World Cinderella Congress please log on to www.sff.nu/baltespannarna/. For detailed information about STOCKHOLMIA 2019 including travel and hotel bookings please go to www.stockholmia2019.se.

We are looking for worldwide rare stamps and covers, postal history and specialised collections. Consignments will be accepted for single lots starting from EUR 1,000 (£ 900) and collections starting from EUR 10,000 (£ 9,000).

It is common that you give a present when you are invited to a birthday party, right?

• The Global Philatelic Network prepares for this present to The Royal Philatelic Society London
• For the Rarity Auction The Global Philatelic Network waives their standard commission, so that members and the Society can gain maximum profit
• The commission is a one-time offer for the STOCKHOLMIA Rarity Auction only. It is not comparable to the commission usually charged by the companies in the Global Philatelic Network

^*1 Including insurance, lot fee, etc.
^*2 Plus then valid VAT (on commission only).

If you wish to consign to this STOCKHOLMIA 2019 Rarity Auction, contact Auction Houses Heinrich Köhler, Corinphila, H.R. Harmer or John Bull of the Global Philatelic Network.

More information to be found here on the website.

The Society President Patrick Maselis welcomed a more than filled room, with more than 100+ attendees from all over the world. Exhibition Manager Jonas Hällström, gave a comprehensive report, which was very well received. Everything is so far well prepared and with low risks, Jonas stated, however “… planning is everything, but the plan is nothing …” he said. With his statement, Jonas addresses that now is the time to consider making reservations and bookings for the travelling to Stockholm for the birthday party next year. “A well-planned philatelic event is nothing without an extensive audience showing their support and interest …”.

Dieter Michelson from The Global Philatelic Network announced, among many other things, the scope for the Rarity Auction, to be conducted in conjunction with STOCKHOLMIA. The Grand Award, which was first presented at the previous reception at MonacoPhil 2017, was again presented by Karl Louis from The Global Philatelic Network.

• The first issue will be published on the second day of the exhibition, 30 May 2019.
• The second issue will be published on the fifth day of the exhibition, 2 June 2019.

In Seija-Riitta’s editorial team she will be accompanied by several writing journalists. So far Mårten Sundberg and Christer Brunström have agreed to work as journalists during the exhibition. Dane Garrod has agreed to take on the commitment as STOCKHOLMIA photographer.

The editorial team with Seija-Riitta Laakso in charge will also be responsible for the After Action Review (AAR), published as a separate The London Philatelist appendix in September 2019. The AAR is to be regarded as the Royal Philatelic Society London’s official report of the conductance of the Society’s international birthday celebration when it took place in Stockholm as STOCKHOLMIA 2019.

More information will follow in due course.

Our Philatelic Partner, The Global Philatelic Network, herewith invite Fellows, Members and Philatelists worldwide to consign material to this very special auction, and in addition you will be a strong and important supporter of the Society and its anniversary.

5% of the total hammer price will be donated to the exhibition and the Royal Philatelic Society London as the organizer. The Rarities Auction will take place on 1 June 2019.

If you wish to consign material to the Rarities Auction, contact Auction Houses Heinrich Köhler, Corinphila, H.R. Harmer or John Bull of the Global Philatelic Network.
Link to Rarity Auction.

For the further planning, mentoring and liaison, IFSDA has appointed Lars-Olow Carlsson, in his capacity as Vice President of the organization, as Trade Liaison Officer for STOCKHOLMIA 2019. We welcome Lars-Olow in this capacity and we are looking forward to him taking up his role in the team.

IFSDA has decided to conduct its Annual General Meeting and Executive Committee Meeting during STOCKHOLMIA, and so Lars-Olow will be an important stakeholder for the conductance.

Lars-Olow Carlsson, as the current CEO of Postiljonen AB, Malmö, Sweden, can be reached on e-mail: lars-olow.carlsson@postiljonen.se.

• No. 38 Eastern Auctions Ltd. (Canada)
• No. 39 Hellman Auctions, Philatelic Service of Finland Ltd. (Finland)
• N0. 40 Philasearch.com GmbH (Germany)
• No. 41 Philangles Ltd (United Kingdom)
• No. 42a Willard S. Allman (USA)
• No. 42b CompuStamp (USA)
• No. 43 Mossgreen (Australia)
• No. 44 Peter F. Harlos KG (Germany)

All in all, we now are 51 Trade Stands representing 14 different nations:

• Australia (1)
• Canada (1)
• Denmark (3)
• Finland (2)
• Germany (6)
• Hong Kong
• Netherlands
• Norway
• Poland
• Sweden (13)
• Switzerland (3)
• Thailand
• United Kingdom (13)
• United States of America (4)

Our stakeholders are:

• Patrons and Supporters
• Trade Stand Holders
• Exhibitors
• Organization and Volunteers
• Exhibition Management Team

Wearing the pin aims to address:

Questions: What is your role for STOCKHOLMIA 2019?

Reply: Define your role and invite the one asking to join you in your commitment.

The 100^th Patron to commit is Jon Aitchison, United Kingdom, who at the recently conducted reception at MonacoPhil joined as LEADERSHIP PATRON. Jon explains that his reason is very simple, STOCKHOLMIA 2019 will be one of the most important philatelic events ever organized, and so his contribution is similar to buying a good cover.

STOCKHOLMIA 2019 would like to make it easy for all Fellows and Members around the world to participate. It is your support that will help make this exhibition possible. Every contribution is valuable. We have a variety of options to enable you to support and become part of this significant event. You are invited to become a Patron or Supporter. The membership will also add value to your visit at the exhibition. BECOME PATRON.

We are by now 156 Patrons and Supporters, with 16 different nationalities.

As the Patron of the Society (The Royal Philatelic Society London), Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II has been invited to display a selection from The Royal Philatelic Collection. Exhibition Manager Jonas Hällström, introduced the announcements about STOCKHOLMIA COURT OF HONOR by reflecting on the Royal Patronages governing the Society and the Exhibition, as King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has agreed to be the Patron of the exhibition when it takes place in Stockholm in 2019.

Firstly, The Keeper of The Royal Philatelic Collection, Michael Sefi LVO RDP FRPSL announced that The Queen graciously has agreed to accept the invitation, and will display 12 frames from The Royal Philatelic Collection. The selection to be made will be important for philately generally and for the celebration of the Society’s anniversary. The selection from The Royal Philatelic Collection will remain as a secret and surprise until the opening of the exhibition.

Secondly, Vincent Schouberecht announced the second display: “Kings and Queens in Philately”. The scope of this display will be to present philately and postal history from Royal Collections, from past and present times.

Thirdly, STOCKHOLMIA COURT OF HONOR will comprise displays from the Philatelic Head Patron of the exhibition, Gustaf Douglas (right), who will present a comprehensive part from his “Golden Collection of Swedish Philately”.

Tomas Bjäringer (left) is one of the most ambitious bibliophiles in the philatelic world. Tomas is one of very few Honorary Fellows of The Society, and a very active and important stakeholder to the exhibition. To the STOCKHOLMIA COURT OF HONOR, Tomas Bjäringer will present a selection of RPSL Publications and Crawford Winners from his extensive philatelic library.

In summary, STOCKHOLMIA COURT OF HONOR will comprise selected displays from:

• The Royal Philatelic Collection, by the Society’s Patron Queen Elizabeth II
• Kings and Queens on Philately, Philately and Postal History from Royal Collections
• The Golden Collection of Swedish Philately, by the Exhibition’s Philatelic Head Patron Gustaf Douglas
• RPSL Publications from 1873 and onward, together with a selection of Crawford Winners from 1920 and onward, by Tomas Bjäringer

Exhibition Manager Jonas Hällström explains that the STOCKHOLMIA COURT OF HONOR will be an important and unique selling point to be further exploited during the development of the marketing plan for the exhibition.

From the formation of the STOCKHOLMIA Management Team back in 2016, Wolfgang Maassen has committed to head the activities addressing literature and publications. At the recently conducted reception at MonacoPhil, Wolfgang presented the scope of these projects.

• AIJP Patronage
• Selection from the BJÄRINGER LIBRARY (Court of Honor)
• RPSL Publications
• Crawford Winners
• Reading Room
• Stockholmia Literature Class
• Two Library Presentations Rooms
• Full time program from 11.00 to 17.30 each day
• Educational subjects aiming authors and publishers
• Lectures about early philatelic literature in different countries
• Capacity for 8 book presentation each day

Wolfgang also presented the exhibition catalogues, comprising two different volumes à 300+ pages. One volume will be a “traditional” exhibition catalogue, while the second volume will be the “Library Catalogue”, the latter comprising:

• Each book presented, with different photos and a short description

• Each book will be presented, a few books on one or two pages, with different photos and a short description

• Court of Honour Library books by Tomas Bjäringer: 20 glass cabinets (show cases) and each one is good for up to six items

• Each entry presented with the bibliographical data (and address where to buy)

The expected release date and presentation of the two volumes is 11 April 2019 in London at the Society’s ”Past Presidents Display”, six weeks prior to the exhibition.

As previously reported, Mitch and Alan Holyoake are Catalogue Patrons.

STOCKHOLMIA 2019 will be held under the patronage of the Association of British Philatelic Societies (ABPS). Participation is open to all (and only) Fellows and members of the RPSL. There will be approximately 2,000 frames (120x90 cm) with capacity for 16 sheets (not exceeding 29.7 cm tall by 24.5 cm wide) in four rows of four (4x 4).

In conjunction with the STOCKHOLMIA-reception at MonacoPhil 2017, conducted on Friday 1 December, the STOCKHOLMIA medal and awards were presented.

The STOCKHOLMIA GRAND AWARD will be awarded to the best exhibit of the exhibition. The candidates will be those judged as Best in Classes, and the best exhibit will be selected via an open voting by the judges at the Palmares. The GRAND AWARD is donated by the STOCKHOLMIA Philatelic Partner, The Global Philatelic Network, and was presented at MonacoPhil 2017 by Dieter Michelson (left) and Karl Louis (right).

At the same time as the GRAND AWARD was presented, the first STOCKHOLMIA collectible was introduced – a Tea Mug (edition 300) depicting the GRAND AWARD.

The reception was hosted by the President of The Royal Philatelic Society London, Patrick Maselis, who welcomed everybody standing in a replica façade from the Old Town of Stockholm. The welcoming from Patrick was followed by a response from Exhibition Manager Jonas Hällström, who expressed his feelings by saying “it’s almost to be standing at home in Stockholm giving this presentation to you here in Monte Carlo, Monaco”. Then followed a substantial presentation on the latest progress of STOCKHOLMIA 2019. The whole presentation can be read herewith.

At the reception, the second STOCKHOLMIA handout was presented, corresponding with the theme for MonacoPhil 2017: Philipp von Ferrari. Tomas Bjäringer and Jan Berg from the Management Team gave out the handout to all participants, not less than 300+ Members, Fellows and Guests of The Royal Philatelic Society London.

Thanks to the honors’ by the host, after the presentations all attendees enjoyed drinks and nibbles in a luxury and positive atmosphere heading up for STOCKHOLMIA 2019 in 543 days.

An important announcement to make is that we have asked Mårten Sundberg, from the Åland Islands, to prepare the article about the Society, aiming the exhibition catalogue. The scope for that article will be to reflect the Society’s current everyday life. More precisely: In fifty years’ time, when we will have our 200th years anniversary, a reader of this article should be able to understand how the everyday of the Society was performed fifty years ago (2019).

Mårten Sundberg is a professional journalist and a very active philatelic bibliophile. His collecting area in that field is among many various topics a collection of all meeting handouts from RPSL meetings and displays. Mårten spends the next coming year to prepare this article, which will cover our meetings and displays, staff, office, committees, expert committee, members, stakeholders … etc. When you see Mårten around and present at the premises, please support his work and the important documentation he will compile for this intended purpose.

In addition to their already taken commitment and partnership, their main shareholder and owner Mr. Erivan Haub has committed as Frame Patron for STOCKHOLMIA 2019.

Mr. Haub took over as main shareholder in 2012. He has been a keen collector since his youth years and collects covers of Austria and the Swiss Cantonals. His Collections of Ballon Monté, Zeppelin Mail and Rarities of the World are of great importance. Over decade,s Erivan Haub managed to build up legendary collections of classical US, United States and Confederate States postal history and by far the most important collection of the German States. Since Mr. Haub's retirement he devotes most of his time with his collectibles, of which his Philatelic collections are his favorite.

Erivan Haub and his family are proud to be one of the four Pilot Patrons of STOCKHOLMIA 2019, giving preference to the Swedish as hosts and the British as the celebrating Nation of the 150^th Anniversary if the Royal Philatelic Society London.

Jonas’s presentation coincided with the presentation and display given by Gustaf Douglas at the clubhouse. Gustaf displayed 289 pages on the 20 wall frames, and showed selected postal history from his Golden Collection of Swedish Philately on mail from, to and via Sweden.

Gustaf Douglas is the Philatelic Head Patron for STOCKHOLMIA, and gives a substantial financial commitment to the show.

For STOCKHOLMIA 2019, our Society President, Mr. Patrick Maselis RDP FRPSL, has invited four internationally recognized members to conduct four presentations on each public day, Wednesday to Saturday. As speakers to an official society meeting, they will be given the Society Plaque (illustrated above).

• Wednesday 29 May: Mr. Scott Trepel
• Thursday 30 May: Mr. Henk Slabbinck
• Friday 31 May: Mr. Eddie Bridges
• Saturday 1 June: Mr. John Barwis

All presentations will start at 3.00pm and will be conducted in the auditorium at Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre (level 6-7). They will be open to Fellows, Members and their Guests, but of course also as marketing of Society they will be open for the public (the auditorium seats 1,500 attendees).

In due course, we will present each speaker and his scope of presentation in more depth.

“Logistic” is defined as the responsibility for planning and executing the logistic of the exhibition frames. The exhibition’s scope is 2,000 frames (faces) in the display and competitive classes, plus circa 100 frames in Court of Honour and for other usages. The main interface for the “Logistic” will be the Bin Room, which is managed by Bengt Bengtsson in Bengt’s role as Deputy Commissioner General. The scope for Mats’s responsibility will be to handle the logistics with the frames, build the frames, mount all the exhibits and reverse after closing of the exhibition.

C.G. Collectors World – a global brand for collectors

At a very early age Christoph Gärtner, auctioneer, owner and managing director of the C.G. Collectors World, already became a passionate collector. In 1984, directly after his final school examinations, he decided to make his hobby into a career. He started his own business and within two decades, the Gärtner GmbH developed into a world leading trade house for postal stationery and became a specialist for thematics and postal history.

With the foundation of the Auction House Gärtner in 2004 he started to realize a long-held dream to create his own place where collectors, customers and investors from every part of the world would could get together to fulfil their own dreams and desires. Since April 2005 both, his trading and auction house, have been united at the current C.G. headquarter in Bietigheim-Bissingen, covering a conveniently acessible area of 2,700 m2. In 2007 the group has joined the ranks of the most successfull auction and trading houses in the world. As the largest philatelic auction house in Europe and the second largest in the world the C.G group has been playing in the big leagues for years.

Since the acquisitation of Pumpenmeier Auction House in Kirchlerngern in 2014, Christoph Gärtner has increasingly invested in the growth the C.G. Collectors World. In 2015 he acquired Edgar Mohrmann Auction House in Hamburg, Rauss & Fuchs as well as Detlef Hilmer in Munich, a long estrablished company. Auction Galleries Hamburg vormals Schwanke GmbH is a member of the Gärtner family since July 2016. Currently, over 60 emplyees and a number of partners in the US, South America, Asia, Australia an Europe work for the Group.

All members of the C.G. Collectors World are closely linked with each other. The main focus of the auctions contentrates on: international philately and postal history, coins, medals, bank notes, large lots and estates, specialized collections and collections worldwide. Consignments for auctions are welcome at any C.G. location. In addition the expert team tours regulary in many countries worldwide.

We value close and trusting relationships with our customers. And as an owner-operated group, we can ensure highly flexible and swift decision-making processes anywhere in the world.“, Christoph Gärtner emphasizes.

Also known as an "ambassador of philately", Christoph is involved in a wide range of projects. In 2011 he started the project Be on ball with cool stamps as an educational programme, providing schools and other educational establishments with stamp starter sets free of charge. He has donated over 30,000 albums with over 30 million stamps at a total catalogue value of over 15 Million Euro. Since 2013 he awards the annual International C.G. Award to promote and maintain philatelic research and konwledge. Furthermore, he is active on the realization of public exhibitons. For example as sponsor. of the Court of Honour during the World Exhibition in Melbourne in 2013, as main sponsor and philatelic partner of the PRAGA 2018 as well as Leadership Patron of STOCKHOLMIA 2019 – The International Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of The Royal Philatelic Society London.

Official souvenir magazine of KARPHILEX also has an advertisement of RPSL with STOCKHOLMIA 2019 logo, the advert cost was 15k which was equally distributed and paid by the 3 Reps of India.

Markand Dave FRPSL

I wanted to report back on my outreach to US Members and Fellows about STOCKHOLMIA 2019. Earlier this week, after several hours of envelope stuffing, label affixing and licking over 300 stamps for applying to the envelopes (no self-adhesive stamps), a personal letter is on its way to every US Member and Fellow from Bermuda! The letter is personal and addresses the progress with the exhibition and a personal invitation to become a Patron. Every envelope has a great new issue Bermudian stamp featuring our Patron, Queen Elizabeth!

As a fun aside, I purchased the stamps and mailed the envelopes from the Post Office in Bermuda which first sold the famous Perot stamps!

It remains an honour to be part of the STOCKHOLMIA 2019 committee.

Thank you for all that you are doing to make the exhibition in celebration of our Society's 150th anniversary a huge success!

Yours in Philately,

Alex

On the international philatelic scene, Alan Holyoake RDP FRPSL of United Kingdom, is well known for his comprehensive philatelic studies of classic Great Britain philately and postal history. His various collections have been recognized with Grand Prix National as well as Grand Prix International, and many other awards. When having reached their final status, Alan has published his collections in outstanding formats as handbooks. These publications are not only records of Alan’s achievements as a collector, but also provide a valuable reference for current and future philatelic research. Together with Alan’s interests and research on his own collections, he has generally supported philatelic research and digitization of philatelic data and reference sources.

STOCKHOLMIA 2019, is being held to celebrate The Royal Philatelic Society London’s 150th Anniversary. As the oldest and most prestigious philatelic society, this STOCKHOLMIA 2019 celebration is also a major international philatelic celebration and an event that will become regarded as a milestone in world philatelic history. The exhibition catalogue will consist of two volumes: STOCKHOLMIA EXHIBITION CATALOGUE and STOCKHOLMIA LIBRARY CATALOGUE.

Together they will provide a full detail of the EXHIBITION as well as the Society’s historical development and current footprint on where the Society is today. The exhibition catalogues will, together with the exhibition medal, represent important exhibition commemorative memorabilia from this unique celebration.

It is with much gratitude to Alan Holyoake and his wife Micheline, known generally as Mitch, that the exhibition management wish to express their thanks and to recognize them as STOCKHOLMIA CATALOGUE PATRONS. There will be only four Pilot Patronships for STOCKHOLMIA, equally important for the establishment of the exhibition. All four Patronships are private sponsorships for the further development of the exhibition, and address the four unique and different areas they each represent: Venue; Medal; Catalogue; Frames.

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The business grew slowly but steadily and in 1999 the auction operations of AB Kihlströms Frimärkshandel (the oldest stamp auction company in Sweden) was incorporated with AB Philea. This gave the company an additional client base and a shift towards offering material of higher calibre than before.

In 2004, both Frimärkskompaniet in Stockholm and Lars-Tore Eriksson in Kalmar were incorporated and the Kalmar office was kept in the organization. This was the beginning of the development of an office network throughout Sweden through the overtaking or establishment of local offices.

Today AB Philea has offices in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Svedala (close to Malmoe), Kalmar, Karlshamn, Skara and Uppsala as well as Helsinki in Finland. They also have a representative in Northern Sweden. The offices all work with receiving philatelic or numismatic consignments in varying degrees and are also used for buying items of gold and silver from the public.

The staff of the overtaken offices or companies have in most cases remained as employees. Hence they have aquired a large competence base in the company.

AB Philea conducts about 6 “International Auctions” and two so-called “quality auctions” for mainly better-grade items each year. In addition, they yearly hold two coin auctions under the name Myntkompaniet and one or two auctions in Finland.

All auctions are presented on their website. Non-Swedish material is presented in English to facilitate for clients not understanding Swedish, 8-9 out of 10 new customers are foreign. Furthermore, auctions are presented on Philasearch and Stamp Auction Network.

AB Philea is regularly represented at philatelic exhibitions in the Nordic countries and at several numismatic shows worldwide.

In addition to the company’s LEADERSHIP PATRONSHIP, three main stakeholders at the company have joined as GOLD PATRONS: Peter Johansen, Christer Svensson and Johan Ågren.

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• Denmark (3)
• Finland (1)
• Germany (3)
• Hong Kong
• Netherlands
• Norway
• Poland
• Sweden (13)
• Switzerland (3)
• Thailand
• United Kingdom (12)
• United States of America (3)

The KICK OFF was conducted as a two-days-program, with an overview tour around the exhibition venue on Friday, followed be a presentation of the currently developed concepts for the exhibition presented by Exhibition Manager Jonas Hällström.

• To see Jonas’s presentation follow this link.

Saturday was the second day and was conducted as presentations on four different topics. Four Fellows and Members, Tomas Bjäringer RDP HonFRPSL, Mats Ingers, Staffan Ferdén and Richard Bodin FRPSL, gave very interesting and exciting presentations. To share their content and knowledge we have made them available from here:

• Tomas Bjäringer, The Founding of the ”Philatelic Society, London” and the Progress of the Swedish Relations with The Royal Philatelic Society London.

• Mats Ingers, “The Järnum Find” (Järnumfyndet) – Until now an unknown treasure in Swedish Philately which will be on display at STOCKHOLMIA 2019. His presentation was also followed by a handout.

• Staffan Ferdén, His ongoing research project on Swedish Mail 1872 to 1940 which will be released as a book at STOCKHOLMIA 2019.

• Richard Bodin, An introduction to a new exhibit on Swedish Maritime Warships and Military Seamen at Foreign Destinations which will be displayed for the first time at STOCKHOLMIA 2019.

The main activity for the Global Philatelic Network will be the Rarity Auction being conducted on Saturday 1 June 2019. More information about the auction is to be found on the following Link.