COLLECTING PENNY BLACK STAMPS: HINTS, TIPS AND ADVICE
Penny Backs were the first postage stamps to be produced in the UK, during the reign of Queen Victoria. This website is resource centre for for those who are interested in, or collect Penny Black stamps.
You will find interesting articles on the history of Penny Blacks and a current price guide. You'll also find a calendar of philately fairs and events where you can buy Penny Black stamps. Keep a look out for some exciting special offers in the future.
Calendar of Stamp Fairs (2008)
9th January Strand Stamp Fair Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, Russell Sq., London WC1H 0DG, 9:00-16:00
6th February Strand Stamp Fair Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, Russell Sq., London WC1H 0DG, 9:00-16:00
21st - 23rd February PHILATEX , London International Stamp and Cover Show, Royal Horticultural Halls, Greycoat St., London
27th February - 1st March Spring STAMPEX, Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London (Angel - Northern Line)
12th March Strand Stamp Fair Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, Russell Sq., London WC1H 0DG, 9:00-16:00
29th March WESTBEX at Kennet School, Stoney Lane, Thatcham, 10am - 4pm, free admission
9th April Strand Stamp Fair Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, Russell Sq., London WC1H 0DG, 9:00-16:00
12th April Ferndown and West Moors Philatelic and Postcard Club Fair, 10am to 4pm at the Ferndown Community Centre, Dorset. Includes the Inter-Society Competition.
2nd - 3rd May HARROGATE 2008 8th National Philatelic Exhibition & Competition
7th May Strand Stamp Fair Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, Russell Sq., London WC1H 0DG, 9:00-16:00
10th May WORPEX 2008 Oldbury Park Primary School, Oldbury Road, St John's, Worcester, 10:00 am to 4:00 am
7th June RINGPEX 2008 Stamp and Postcard fair, Ringwood Philatelic Society, Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
11th June Strand Stamp Fair Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, Russell Sq., London WC1H 0DG, 9:00-16:00
14th June SWINPEX 2008 at St Joseph's School, Ocotal Way, Swindon, SN3 3LR, from 10:00am to 4:30pm
28th-29th June Thematica 2008 at Carisbrooke Hall, Seymour St., London W2 2HF (Close to Marble Arch off Edgware Rd.)
9th July Strand Stamp Fair Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, Russell Sq., London WC1H 0DG, 9:00-16:00
8th and 19th July, YORK Racecourse Stamp and Coin Fair, The Racecourse – YORK, Friday (11 am to 6 pm) Saturday (10 am to 5 pm)
24th-27th July 90th Philatelic Congress of Great Britain, Holiday Inn, Stratford-upon-Avon
6th August Strand Stamp Fair Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, Russell Sq., London WC1H 0DG, 9:00-16:00
10th September Strand Stamp Fair Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, Russell Sq., London WC1H 0DG, 9:00-16:00
17th - 20th September Autumn STAMPEX, Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London (Angel - Northern Line)
8th October Strand Stamp Fair Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, Russell Sq., London WC1H 0DG, 9:00-16:00
11th October Stamp Fair Ise Lodge Community Centre, St Vincent's Avenue, Kettering, 10:00 - 16:00
11th October Association of Sussex Philatelic Societies Convention at Norfolk Pavilion, South of England Centre, Ardingly Showground, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex, from 10am to 4.30pm
18th October HAMPEX 2008, Hampshire Philatelic Federation Convention and Fair, Wickham Community Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham, PO17 5AL, (Off A32), near Fareham, Hampshire, 10am - 4.30pm (Hotline 01329 845492 - Dealers, or 01794 514902 - Visitors)
30th October - 1st November PHILATEX , London International Stamp and Cover Show, Royal Horticultural Halls, Greycoat St., London
12th November Strand Stamp Fair Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, Russell Sq., London WC1H 0DG, 9:00-16:00
10th December Strand Stamp Fair Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, Russell Sq., London WC1H 0DG, 9:00-16:00
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