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Stamps

What about open

philately?

By Stephane Hecq

Some twenty years ago, in order to reignite collector interest
in showing their collections and to boost visitor interest in
the frames exhibited, the idea of combining stamp collec-
tions with non-philatelic material took root. This gave birth to
the open class, as it was known in its early days.
The goal is to show a collection which consists of minimum
50% philatelic material and maximum 50% non-philatelic
material. As is the case with any competition, there is, ne-
vertheless, a rule book and directives to be followed when
setting up and presenting a collection.
The subjects covered in this type of collection are often an
extension in philately of a hobby or a subject dear to the col-
lector.

Ancient letter Mission Citroën from 1924.
Citroën vinyl collector’s item.

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