39th Congress Federation Internationale De Philatelie London W1_1497

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The Congress was held at the Council Chamber of the International Coffee Organisation Berners Street W1 over the two days 28-29th September.

There was a separate special handstamp for each day. (1496)

This was the first time the Congress held their meeting in London and some 46 countries were represented.

The  illustrated cover  cost 1 shilling and could be purchased the week before at Philympia.

There was a special post box at the council chamber where items posted would receive the special handstamp