a line up of some of the UK and International
dealers at the 2010 Picture Postcard Show / BIPEX
The 35th annual
BIPEX/Picture Postcard Show in September 2010 proved once again to be an upbeat and exciting affair. Two important exhibitions were on offer and collectors and dealers alike were able to meet and buy/sell/exchange Postcards and points of view in a great atmosphere and surroundings during the three days of the Show. Collectors were delighted with the vast and unique range of Postcards on offer - from high quality Art Nouveau and other popular high-flying themes to cheap boxes to browse and add to their collections.
The show had it's usual share of first time visitors who found Postcards they were less likely to find anywhere else in the world.
The Picture Postcard Show is still regarded as
one of the biggest and best Postcard Shows in the world and one not to be
avoided - at any cost! - the 2011 Picture Postcard Show will be held on September 1st - 3rd
"Picture Postcard Values" catalogue compilers Phil
and Dave Smith were awarded the Desmond Chamberlain Cup in recognition of
their catalogue work over many years.
Unfortunately Dave was working in the family shop in
Hendon on the day of the presentation - this picture shows the cup
presented to Phil and flanked by his mother , Val, on the left and PTA
Chairperson, Melanie Mordsley.