Pacific Explorer 2005, the brilliant international stamp exhibition, has concluded with more than 20,000 people from around the world attended the Expo, enjoying stamp exhibitions, competitions and launches.

The Expo offered many attractions including:

• new stamp innovations from Australia Post
• over 100 trade stands from 34 different countries
• the Tapling Collection, one of the world’s oldest and greatest philatelic collections
• a high-roller record was set for Australia with a single sale of over $500,000, achieved by a local dealer.

“The Expo was a great success and I was proud to be a part of such a multinational meeting of like-minded collectors,” said Mr David Beech, Head of Philatelic Collections at the British Library and custodian of the Tapling collection.

The Australia Post Grand Prix - the ultimate prize for an exhibitor - was won by George Kramer from the USA for his exhibit of United States Domestic Mail 1776-1869 which achieved an almost perfect score of 98 points.

“We were extremely pleased to have been given the opportunity to support Pacific Explorer World Stamp Expo this year, and our congratulations go to all of the participants and exhibitors” Amber McDougall, Group Manager, Philatelic Group, Australia Post said. “The event was a success for dealers, the stamp industry, collectors, consumers and children alike. We are proud of the efforts of our staff and volunteers.”

Pacific Explorer 2005 Final Exhibitors List - Download or view as PDF

Pacific Explorer 2005 Final Catalog List - Download or view as PDF