Stamp Centenary Exhibition 1940
The Stamp Centenary Exhibition was an international
Royal Philatelic Society. It was in aid of the Lord Mayor's Red Cross and St. John Fund.[1] Penny Black reprints (with full gum) were printed by Waterlow and Sons for the exhibition. Miniature sheets were produced in five colors, as well as Cinderella stamp sheets. [2] A set of six commemorative stamps were also released the first day of the exhibition.[3] (Scott catalogue numbers 252-257, all available for modest prices.) Commencement of the Battle of France
coincided with its closing days.
U.S. Celebration
In the United States consideration was given to issuing a commemorative postage stamp at the same time as the anniversary of the Penny Black. While designs were developed the plan was dropped for artistic and political reasons.[4] Many unofficial souvenirs were however produced.[5]
See also
- List of philatelic exhibitions (by country)
References
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- ^ Philatelic Bulletin Vol. 17 No. 9 (May 1980).
- ^ 1940 Centenary Exhibition Sheetlets
- ^ British stamps for 1940
- ^ U.S. Penny Black centennial: no stamp but many souvenirs
- ^ Lists of souvenirs for 1840 Penny Black anniversaries