Birmingham Philatelic Society
The Philatelic Congress of Great Britain
The Philatelic Congress of Great Britain has maintained an annual gathering (except for the War years) since its inception in 1909. The third Philatelic Congress, June 1911, was hosted by the Birmingham Philatelic Society.
The
Third Philatelic Congress of Great Britain
TO
BE HELD IN BIRMINGHAM, JUNE 7TH TO 9TH, 1911
The date of the above important fixture is now finally settled, and the time is opportune for a review of the position as we stand to-day. Strenuous efforts have been made to meet the objections of those who would prefer the Congress being held immediately after the Coronation, or some time before Whit Week, rather than in Whit Week, but without success, and while we regret that everybody's desire as to convenience can not be met,
we trust that now the date is definitely fixed, each and all will combine right
loyally and heartily to make the gathering the success it deserves to be.
Arrangements are steadily maturing, and the outlook is most promising.
Some members of the Reception Committee will be on duty each day; they will
wear a distinctive badge, and will be delighted to be of service to any delegate,
especially to "strangers in a strange land."
taken from "Stamp Collector" 1911
Four labels were produced for the Congress in sheets of 12 with black centres, lithographed by Artist Engraving Co., each in distinct colours:- green, red, pale mauve and blue, depicting the Birmingham Town Hall in black within a coloured border.
Also printed was a variety of proofs. Inverted frames are known in red and brown, centre vignette printed twice in pale mauve. Blue labels can be found imperf. vertically.
Illustrations courtesy R. D. Shaw
This short article was written by Robert D. Shaw (Spring 2002)
