London_International_Stamp_Exhibition_1960

London International Stamp Exhibition 1960

London International Stamp Exhibition 1960

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The London International Stamp Exhibition was held at the Royal Festival Hall from 9 to 16 July 1960. Souvenir labels were produced for the event depicting Colonel Henry Bishop, as it was the tercentenary of the General Post Office.[1] A non-postal souvenir sheet showing six rare stamps was also produced by Harrison and Sons.

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The principal awards went to the following exhibits:[2]

The Grand Prix went to Reginald M. Phillips (U.K.) for ‘Great Britain’.

Special Awards went to Gerald E. Anderegg (Switzerland) for ‘Switzerland’ and Mario Tomasini (Italy) for ‘Italian States’.

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References

  1. [1]
    Philatelic Bulletin Vol. 17 No. 9 (May 1980).
  2. [2]
    "An Inspiring Exhibition" by C.P. Rang in Gibbons Stamp Monthly, August 1960, p. 146.
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