It is sponsored by the Philatelic Foundation of South Africa, the South African Post Office and has the patronage of the Federation of Inter-Asian Philately (FIAP).
It will feature the 26th Asian International Stamp Exhibition, the Court of Honour featuring a selection of the Queen Elizabeth II collection, for which Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has given personal approval. The Keeper of the Royal Collection Michael Sefi will accompany the Royal Selection. The South African Post Office will officially launch the Republic of South Africa's 8th definitive stamp issue - "The Beads".
Members of the international philatelic community, drawn from some 45 countries, will join South African philatelists and stamp enthusiasts and, in addition to the 300 exhibits, there will be international auction houses and dealers available for valuations and the selling of stock.
For more information go to www.joburg2010stampshow.co.za.
