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World Stamp Championship Israel 2018

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The World Stamp Championship Israel 2018 was an international stamp exhibition held from 27–31 May 2018 at the International Convention Centre in Jerusalem, Israel.[1] The exhibition was granted patronage from the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP).[2]

Palmares

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The Grand Prix awards went to the following exhibits:[3]

The World Stamp Champion is Stavros Andreadis from Greece for: "Kassandra Collection – Greece Large Hermes Heads".

The Grand Prix International was received by Kurt Kimmel from Switzerland for: "Venezuela –The Classic issues 1859 -1879".

The Grand Prix National was received by Shaula Alexander from Israel for: "Turkish Post in the Holy Land 1841 -1918- Routes, Rates and Postmarks".

Souvenir sheet

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The Israel Postal Company issued a special imperforate souvenir sheet depicting "Jerusalem of Gold" with a printed gold foil. It was issued in a limited edition of 3000, given as a gift inside the exhibition catalogue.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Home". wscisrael2018.blogspot.com.
  2. ^ "World Stamp Championship Israel 2018". Events. Classic Latin America. 27 May 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  3. ^ "ISRAEL-2018-results-by-Country" (PDF). Results. Fédération Internationale de Philatélie. 31 May 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  4. ^ Haimann, Alexander (13 July 2018). "World Stamp Championship Israel 2018 in Jerusalem". Linns Stamp News. Retrieved 23 May 2024.