London 1980 International Stamp Exhibition
The London 1980 International Stamp Exhibition was an international stamp exhibition held under FIP patronage. It was held at Earls Court from 6–14 May 1980.
British stamp issues
A 50p stamp and miniature sheet, both depicting London landmarks, were issued on 9 April to publicise the exhibition. They were designed by Jeffrey Matthews and printed by Harrison and Sons using the line engraving process. Previous stamp issues promoting the exhibition included the 1978 Historic Buildings and the 1979 Sir Rowland Hill miniature sheets. A 10p stamp booklet was also issued to promote the exhibition.Special handstamps
Visitors to the exhibition were able to obtain special handstamp cancellations for first day covers and other items. The handstamps changed for each day's theme.- 6 May - National Stamp Day
- 7 May - Post Office Day
- 8 May - Day of the Americas
- 9 May - United Nations Day
- 10 May - Youth Day
- 12 May - Society Day
- 13 May - Commonwealth Day
- 14 May - Europe Day
Palmares
The Grand Prix went to the following exhibits:- Grand Prix d'Honneur: R. B. Pracchia for "Imperial Brazil".
- Grand Prix International: A. Perpina Sebria for "Classical Spain 1850-54".
- Grand Prix National: 'Daisy' for "Queen Victoria".
- Aerophilately: E. Gebauer for "The Airmail Stamps of Colombia".
- Thematic Philately: M. J. Hecq for "Railways" and Dr. E. Schlunegger for "Ships and Navigation".