"A rare feast for philatelists" : MALTEX 2000

Abstract

October 17 and 18, as well as October 21 and 22, 2000, were red-letter days in the annals of the Malta Philatelic Society's glorious achievements. For the first time ever, a Philatelic Exhibition, "MALTEX 2000" was organised at Le Meridien Phoenicia, in Malta (17-18th October) and at the Ministry for Gozo Exhibition Halls, Victoria, Gozo (21-22nd October). The endeavours of the Organising Committee were supported by the active participation of Maltapost plc, Maltacom plc and an encouraging number of local and foreign dealers. Heartfelt thanks to the patrons, dealers, exhibitors and visitors who contributed towards the success of our first "MALTEX" Philatelic Exhibition. I am sure that such a manifestation would provide a major stimulus to the long tradition of stamp collecting in the Maltese Islands. [excerpt]