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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Are you subscribed to Mystic’s Email List? Join today and start receiving their informative, fun, helpful, and inspiring Newsletters across a wide range of subjects ➡️ scroll down to the bottom of the page at mysticstamp.com

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

New YouTube is up - Rowland Hill’s Postal Reform & The Penny Black with Jack Zhang. Here’s a short, sneaky clip! Discover how the world’s first postage stamp came about! Play: youtu.be/KRKMs-gS6vE

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The ABPS, with support from the Philatelic Fund, is providing space for societies to hold meetings at Stampex. To enquire about society meeting space, please contact the ABPS.

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Missed our Chairman’s presentation at Congress last weekend? We don’t want you to miss out so we’ve shared his notes with you in this new blog post. Simon welcomes your comments: stampexinternational.com/blog

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

New blog post about stamps doing good, 2 min read at stampexinternational.com/blog 💌

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Gosh, you haven’t aged a day! Stampex is 70! And when we were rummaging around in the archive today for something fun to show you, we spotted these stand holder pass photos from shows gone by! Who do you recognise? We hope you will join us face to face at Stampex in London this October.

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Join Oscar Young for the Philatelic History of Paper on YouTube now 👑 youtu.be/HNcFJ_qHGxo Love all things stamps? Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/@ptsandstampex

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

New video is up! This Talk from Simon Martin-Redman challenges you to think about what is more powerful - the classic philatelic content of a cover, or the story behind it. What is your conclusion after watching this talk? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. youtu.be/HwszTDw984A

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

New YouTube is up! youtu.be/BXUaOTmT5iQ or link in bio! This Talk includes some crazy mail, affected by creepy and crawly things, eaten by small animals, and big animals! There are some amazing cancellations – what a collection!

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

New blog post about stamps doing good, 2 min read at stampexinternational.com/blog 🐶🐱💌🔨

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Blog | The PTS & Stampex

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

What is going on here? 👀 Find out in our latest Newsletter It should be in your inbox now (mark us as a safe sender if it has gone to Junk 😬) or click here to read and subscribe at mailchi.mp/thepts/202677 Or here: stampexinternational.com/signup Have fun!

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Found in our “70 years of Stampex box”! Guess the year - and zoom into those SUPERB ITEMS 🤤

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Things that last… 🟢 Stampex - now in its 70th year! 🟢 PTS Member, Mark Taylor’s Standholder Badge from 1974 🟢 Mark Taylor at Stampex in London - he’s back again on Stand 23 this October Do you have any old Stampex memories or collectibles? We’d love to see them! Tag us @ptsandstampex

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

We finally got a photo with Frank after a busy few days of live auctions taking place in Australia being streamed here in Macao. Create your account for future auctions at abacusauctions.com.au

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Great to see PTS Member, The Royal Philatelic Society London with such a strong presence at Macao. And congrats to the team on hosting a superb dinner for Members last night - philately, fun and friendship!

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Stampex is 70 years old this year. We spotted this fab photo of Gold PTS Member, Dauwalders at the show! Guess the year…

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Look for the Shield in a new brochure created by Stanley Gibbons. Highlighting the importance of standards, integrity, professionalism, and industry commitment.

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

PTS Council get together at Boston this evening 🍻 From left to right: Michael Cortese, James Leigh, Torsten Weller, Markand Dave, Simon Carson, Suzanne Rae, Iain Murphy, Dieter Michelson, John Curtin, Chris Green 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇦🇺🇮🇳🇩🇪🇨🇦

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

On Instagram? Follow us over there as well if you like… 💌 instagram.com/ptsandstampex

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

We’re looking forward to seeing PTS Member, Markest at Boston! Here’s a little video introducing them! Visit them on Booth 431 and/or at markest.com

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Read about the top 10 reasons we’re excited at stampexinternational.com/blog See you soon 🇺🇸

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Have you read our latest Newsletter and done the Wordsearch within? Check your emails / sign up and see past issues at: stampexinternational.com/signup Enjoy! 🔍

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Stampex is 70. We’ve been looking through some old photos. You know how much we love a “queue at Stampex” photo so here’s a photo of the queue from SUPER STAMPEX 84. We hope to see you in London this year to celebrate 70 years of our iconic show. We make it Stampex. You make it SUPER.

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Visiting Nordia this weekend? Make sure you say hello to our PTS Members at the show!

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

New Blog Post: stampexinternational.com/blog 10 Reasons We’re EXCITED about Boston 2026 World Expo This Month Have we missed something from the list? Let us know!

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

6 months to go! Our Stampex Stickers are here and are on their way to stand holders! Look out for these stickers on mail from your fav PTS Members who are attending Stampex in London this year. 28th - 31st October at the Business Design Centre, Central London. FREE Entry on all four days.

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Michael and Cecilia at A to Z Stamps are always so busy serving happy collectors but we managed to grab them for a photo with their trusty PTS Shield! Great to see you guys! You can browse worldwidestamps.com anytime of day or night for your A to Z philatelic fix 🌝

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Read about PTS Member, Tony Lester Auctions’s 40 year journey with the PTS and what matters the most to them, and to their customers, today. www.tonylester.co.uk/news/celebra...

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Even in transit, we’re showing off the PTS Shield! Are you a proud PTS Member? Drop us at 👋🏻 in the comments. Are you a proud client of a PTS Member? Drop us a 😃 in the comments. Have you seen the PTS Shield somewhere recently? Let us know where! Look for the Shield. thepts.net/members

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

10% Off Lindner Accessories with Gold PTS Member, Dauwalders 👏🏻 New Lindner products have been listed to their website and to commemorate the inventory expanse, the are offering a 10% discount on all Lindner products until midnight Sunday 19th of April 2026. ➡️ dauwalders.co.uk/lindner-albums

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

PTS Member, Kelleher Auctions will be at Westpex to meet you on Booth 50 - here’s a message from David and an awesome behind the scenes tour so you can see where the magic happens ✨ Learn more about Kelleher Auctions at: kelleherauctions.com

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Lovely to chat with Jean and David Morrison at Scottish Congress about anything and everything philatelic! They are full of ideas! And as a Gold PTS Member, David Morrison Postal History supports the PTS turn good ideas into funded and resourced initiatives aimed at boosting the trade and hobby.

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

It was fab to see Simon from North Staffs Stamps in Dunfermline yesterday. Simon has confirmed he will be at Stampex in London in October - from the 28th to the 31st October - on Stand T6 on the Atrium, with one extra table for you to sit and peruse at your leisure!

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

We asked some of the PTS Membership what their fav stamp is… discover them at stampexinternational.com/blog

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

It was great to see Bill Barrell at Scottish Congress yesterday. Did you know that Bill Barrell is Co-Sponsor of Stampex this year? Learn more about Bill at stampexinternational.com/blog 👀

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Upcoming auction: 15th April, Great Britain Specialised from Gold PTS Member, Cavendish Philatelic Auctions ➡️ cavendish-auctions.com

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Our latest Newsletter is out! Easter offers and PTS Member News inside! 🐣 mailchi.mp/thepts/aprvs...

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Egg-citing Offers and News from PTS Members plus last few days of Virtual Stampex On Demand

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

If you’re a PTS Member, check your PTS Membership Newsletter for a special offer from b1d.com - offering NO final value fees for 6 months for PTS Members only. Not yet a PTS Member? Apply today at thepts.net/apply

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Our latest Newsletter is out! 📰 Are you subscribed? mailchi.mp/thepts/marvs...

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Indulge in philately this weekend...

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Day 3 - what’s not to miss today! As well as some Highlights from the show so far: mailchi.mp/thepts/mar2v...

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Talks and Roundtables not to miss on Day 3 of Virtual Stampex 2026

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

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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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

6th March 08:00 UK Time - we will be LIVE! 🙌🏻 Register ahead of the show or click the Login button once the show opens to access this free global philatelic event - open 24 hours a day, celebrating the very best in philately. stampex.vfairs.com

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

1 week to go! 😁 You can register in advance here: stampex.vfairs.com And RSVP to Talks and Roundtables you’re interested in attending here: stampexinternational.com/talks

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Discover collections that will participate in the 21st UPU Competition Class 2026 at Virtual Stampex in the Displays Hall! Live from the 6th to 8th March. Register ahead at: stampex.vfairs.com

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Meet Bill Barrell - Co-Sponsor of Stampex 2026 Read: stampexinternational.com/blog or link in bio 👍🏻

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The PTS & Stampex @ptsandstampex.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Here are just some of the countries our Speakers will be joining us from, and some faces you’ll get to meet at the show. Register today: / Login from 6th March stampex.vfairs.com RSVP for Talks and Roundtables at: stampexinternational.com/talks

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