https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/73545 2026-04-17T09:54:44Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/74102 Title: Journal of the Malta Philatelic Society : no. 35(3) : December 2006 Editors: Bonnici, Alfred Abstract: Table of contents: 1/ Tributes to Anthony (Tony) Fenech -- 2/ CARDONA, J. A. - Stampex and its customised stamps -- 3/ HOWE, C. - Advertising and the Belgian post office : part 2 -- 4/ FENECH, J. - Postal diary : 1st July 2006 - 22nd November 2006. 2006-12-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/74101 Title: Postal diary : 1st July 2006 - 22nd November 2006 Abstract: The official diary of the Journal of the Malta Philatelic Society covering the period of 1st July 2006 - 22nd November 2006. This section contains chronological facts related to the postal services in Malta including the opening and closing of sub-post offices, commemorative handstamps and cancellations issued for special occasions, issues of new stamps, MaltaPost press releases and other philatelic miscellanea. 2006-12-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/73918 Title: Advertising and the Belgian post office : part 2 Abstract: OXADE, issued in 1933, was the first of the internal "Publibel" series of Belgian postcards to be printed by L' Agence Beige de Publicite Postale with the objective of raising funds for various charities. The design of the card includes an advertisement in the bottom left hand corner adjacent to the space for the delivery address and below the space for the sender's address. The advertisement, which could be sponsored by government or commercial enterprises, appears in single language, French or Flemish variants and in bilingual variants depending on the area in which the sponsor required the cards to be distributed. Early cards define the objective of the advertisement, namely to raise funds for the unemployed, in French. [excerpt] 2006-12-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/73908 Title: Stampex and its customised stamps Abstract: The Business Design Centre in London, the venue where Stampex is held twice yearly in Spring and Autumn, must have been the last place to be visited by our erstwhile Vice President, the late Anthony (Tony) Fenech prior to his demise on 23rd September. What is Stampex? The first British National Stamp Exhibition was held at the Central Hall, Westminster in January 1953. In 1956 the name was changed to Stampex which has been retained to the present day. Stampex is organized by the Philatelic Traders' Society. It provides a variety of stands for stamp dealers, specially prepared halls for exhibitions and specifically designed rooms for meetings. In addition to the foregoing preparations, the U.K. Annual National Stamp Competitions are held normally during the Autumn session. The competitions cover a number of philatelic items such as Aerophilately, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Revenue, Special Studies, Social Philately, Thematics, Traditional and Literature. A number of trophies and special awards are awarded including the famous Silver Mailcoach for the best exhibit. The organizers introduced the issue of a Customised Sheetlet of 10 x 1st Class stamps in the Stampex of Spring 2003 and have continued to do so to date. This short write up covers the eight sheetlets issued since then. 2006-12-01T00:00:00Z