San Jose Stamp Club - Filatelic Fiesta Stamp Show


Vintages is proud to be a sponsor of the 2016 San Jose Stamp Club's Filatelic Fiesta Stamp Show.   This show is one of the major shows on the American Philatelic Society’s show circuit.  There will be a lot of dealers present, fantastic displays to view, a youth area, auctions, speakers, scouting workshop (for the Stamp Collecting Merit Badge) and a hospitality area.

November 12-13, 2016
Elks Lodge
444 West Alma Avenue
San Jose,  CA 95110
Saturday – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Admission and parking are free.  What’s not to like?  Come and enjoy the opportunity to get to expand your knowledge about the wonderful hobby of stamp collecting.

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