The PTS & Stampex International

The International Society for Philatelic Professionals & organisers of #Stampex. Est. 1928. #lookfortheshield #philately

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Loved Boston? Time to plan London!

Stampex, sponsored by BB Stamps and Bill Barrel Ltd., takes place 28th - 31st October 2026 at the Business Design Centre in Central London. You’ll meet dealers, explore displays, watch Talks, and meet philatelic friends from all around the world.

Visit the Postal Museum, Mail Rail, the Philatelic Collection at the British Library, see Rowland Hill’s resting place, visit Stanley Gibbons on the Strand, and more! All in the heart of London - the home of philately.

Do you have a philatelic bucket list? London must be on it! Let’s do it and celebrate 70 years of Stampex together.

Let us know in the comments that you’re coming 🇬🇧

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Some more Proud PTS Member photos from Boston! Which of these fabulous folk did you find at the show?

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From left to right… WIP International, Stephen T. Taylor, Colonial Stamp Company, Stampfinity, Cover Story, Spink, HB Philatelics, Dutch Country Auctions, Sparks, and Hardham Stamps

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Coming up June 9th…

The Confederate States Stamps and Postal History sale will be offered at public auction in Cherrystone’s Teaneck, NJ galleries and over the internet via CherrystoneLIVE on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The first session, beginning at 10:00 AM Eastern, presents the first 105 lots, highlighted by the unique and newly Scott-listed Salem, Mississippi Postmaster’s Provisional – one of the most important new discoveries in Confederate philately in recent decades. The second session, beginning at 1:00 PM Eastern, continues with lots 106–275. Throughout both sessions, Cherrystone Auctions is proud to present material from The Thomas Ross Collection of Confederate States, the culmination of nearly four decades of focused collecting and study. The sale presents a broad and thoughtfully assembled offering of Confederate philately, including Independent State usages, Confederate Postmasters’ Provisionals, stampless covers, and Regular Issue Confederate stamped postal history. Numerous rare and desirable usages are represented throughout, alongside important rates, routes, and markings illustrating the development, challenges, and improvisation of the Confederate postal system during the Civil War. Together, these offerings reflect both the enduring scholarship of advanced Confederate collectors and the continuing potential for important new discoveries within this fascinating field of American philately.

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Stamps Inc. have been a member of the PTS for nearly 20 years. They specialize in all aspects of Indian States philately & British India Postal Stationery. They hold quarterly auctions featuring 500+ lots, many starting at just $10. Visit https://t.co/MIiRQ5Kkvt to view over 700 Indian States items for immediate purchase. KGVI & Indian States want-lists welcome.

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Save the Abacus dates:

Monday 29th Jun 2026 from 10:00AM Lots 2501 - 3100
Richard Guy’s British Empire Missing Colours & Other Errors

Monday 29th Jun 2026 from 2:00PM Lots 3101 - 3744
Dr William Wells’ & Graham Hayward’s collections of Malaya

Tuesday 30th Jun 2026 from 10:00AM Lots 4001 - 4916
The ‘Basteri’ Australian Commonwealth Postal Stationery and
Australian World War I Prisoner of War & Internee Mail

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Bill Barrell, Gold PTS Member and Stampex Co-Sponsor brought the Best of British to Boston! And now he’s back full of ideas on how we can boost Stampex in London - the home of philately 🇬🇧➡️🇺🇸➡️🇬🇧

Stampex takes place at the Business Design Centre in Islington (nearest tube stations = Angel and Kings Cross, both Zone 1!) from the 28th to the 31st October 2026. We hope to see many of you at the show!

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Even our newer members know the drill… have a chat with the PTS about free promotions as part of their membership, share ideas on joint campaigns for philately, ask the PTS to assist with any trade related opportunities at shows or online or via socials or in the philatelic press, then hold the PTS Shield and smile! 📸 Visit another of our proud PTS Members at https://t.co/4hQ9K9UGpt

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Hands up 👋🏻 if you also said hello to Keith & Joan at Boston! 🇺🇸

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Have you seen David Feldman’s super cool new website on mobile?
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Visit to see Spring-Summer Auction Series lots, previous auction results, information about consigning your collection, a section on world records, and more!

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Did you know that NobleSpirit is eBay’s #1 PowerSeller in philatelics. The team deal in all areas of both US and worldwide stamps, from large, complete collections to rare individual stamps. It was great to meet the team in Boston face to face. Friendly, knowledgable and passionate about stamps. Visit https://t.co/Q7B2PVcMMd

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If you missed seeing Richardson & Copp at Boston, don’t worry - you can visit them at https://t.co/KyzoBKbp7p or at Stampex in London this October 💛

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Great to see Gold PTS Members, Stanley Gibbons at Boston. The team are preparing for The Egerton Collection of British Africa starting on 4th June at 10:30 BST. This curated collection spans British East Africa, Nyasaland, and the Rhodesias. Boasting impeccable provenances, it is most notable for its spectacular high-value issues. Highlights include the British East Africa 1897 50r, the 1912 100r, and the iconic 1922 £75 and £100 Specimens and fiscals, alongside rare proofs, varieties, and stunning blocks of four with local handstamps. Visit https://t.co/VqJEdnGCnA to browse and bid.

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Covering 8 first day ceremonies, taking part in the biggest stamp exhibition for 10 years, finding the stories, selling catalogues, signing up new magazine subscribers, leading a world record breaking Postcrossing Meetup, and building Lego! What a week for Scott & Linns! We are very proud to have you as a Member! Thank you for everything you do for our hobby.

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It was fab to see Deepak from PTS Member, stampbay at Boston. Their website only represents a fraction of their vast inventory. If you do not find what you want, please call or email them – chances are, they have it in stock. They carry the largest stock of India in the world. Visit https://t.co/uLPVRm3nsL

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Energetic, ambitious, inclusive, exciting, a different way of thinking… those are some of the words our Chairman used reflecting on his Boston 2026 experience.

As well as being able to meet Simon on his Philangles stand at the show, he spent a lot of time walking the floor, speaking to the trade and collectors, listening to feedback, seeking ideas, and soaking up the fantastic atmosphere.

We’re looking forward to getting the PTS Council together to discuss how we take the magic of Boston and sprinkle it all over Stampex, Virtual Stampex, and other shows our Members attend around the world.

Boston was the boost philately needed. Now we must keep up the positive momentum by working together.

We are very proud to have represented so many world class PTS Members at Boston. With 300+ Members around the world, the PTS helps ensure millions of transactions a year are done so professionally and with integrity. Look for the PTS Shield.

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Two PTS Members are collaborating on a new auction! Join Cwiakala Auctions with Mark Cwiakala and Victoria Stamp Company with Phoebe MacGillivary on June 20 for a special Commonwealth double-feature sale!

The day begins with “The Fred Hensel Collection of Falkland Islands Stamps & Postal History,” featuring an outstanding offering of cork cancellations, commercial covers, Queen Victoria postal history, bisects, and rare destinations assembled by a lifelong specialist.

The second session, Sale 2602, “Around the Empire,” showcases a first-class selection of British Commonwealth stamps and postal history from across more than 40 territories, including strong sections of Great Britain, Bermuda, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Mauritius, Southern Rhodesia, and more.

From classic issues and elusive varieties to fascinating postal history and genuine errors, this sale offers something for every Commonwealth collector.

View lots at: https://t.co/P0trWI4zV9

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New benefit of being a PTS Member and getting to use the PTS Shield… you can use it to cover your black eye! Poor Liz. If you visited the RPSL booth at Boston, you were sure to be greeted by one of the friendly volunteering team. We saw lots of visitors signing up for Royal membership. You can too at: https://t.co/DQ5nVF2eMV