AAPEX2025 - Ann Arbor Philatelic Exposition 2025 - Discover the Art of Philately

AAPEX Bourse

Exhibits

POSTCROSSING

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bEP3EYcHoioAh7H1CurV-OqfdAOnYAL8/view?usp=drive_link">AAPEX 2026 FLYER</a>AAPEX 2026 DEALER LISTDavid Alex, Glenview, IL 60025 &nbsp;(847) 291-STAMP &nbsp;US Stamps, Revenues, Ducks, Possessions &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bardostamps.com/">Bardo Stamps</a>, Buffalo Grove, IL &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:jfb7437@aol.com">jfb7437@aol.com</a> &nbsp;Booklets, Classics - U.S., Plate Blocks, Plate Number Coils, Precancels, United States<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.friedbergstamps.com/">Richard Friedberg Stamps</a>, Meadville PA 16335 &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:richard@friedbergstamps.com">richard@friedbergstamps.com</a> &nbsp;US U.S. Revenues, Back of Book, Back of Book, Officials, Philatelic Publications, Postal Stationery, Proofs &amp; EssaysMurphy's Stamps, Greenfield IN 46140 &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:murphys.stamps.etc@outlook.com">murphys.stamps.etc@outlook.com</a> &nbsp; &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hipstamp.com/store/volovski_rarities">Volovski Rarities</a>, Thomaston CT 06787 &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:volovskirarities@sbcglobal.net">volovskirarities@sbcglobal.net</a> Classics - U.S., United States<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.spacecoverstore.com/about_us.php">C &amp; D Philatelics</a>, Ruby, VA &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:chamil302@aol.com">chamil302@aol.com</a> &nbsp;Worldwide Covers &nbsp;Richard Chellevold, Allen Park, MI &nbsp; &nbsp;US &amp; Worldwide Covers &nbsp;HUGH M CLARK, Silver Spring, MD &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:25stampede@verizon.net">25stampede@verizon.net</a> &nbsp;US, British Commonwealth &amp; WorldwideDouble J Stamps, Arlington Heights, IL <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:double_j_stamps@yahoo.com">double_j_stamps@yahoo.com</a> US &amp; Worldwide Sets &amp; Singles, Supplies<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dutchcountryauctions.com/">Dutch Country Auctions</a>, Wilmington, DE &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:auctions@dutchcountryauctions.com">auctions@dutchcountryauctions.com</a> &nbsp;Auctions, Worldwide Stamps &nbsp;Fred's Philatelics, Eastpoint, MI &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:karate1dad@netscape.net">karate1dad@netscape.net</a> &nbsp;Modern US &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.usmintsheets.com/">Wayne Gehret</a>, Ephrata, PA &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:stamp1@ptd.net">stamp1@ptd.net</a> &nbsp;Lots, US Postage, First Day Covers &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://msdastamp.com/dealers-by-state#8daec30a-c83b-4d00-97e6-ffbb57d6dc54">L &amp; J STAMPS</a> Goshen, IN &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:ljstamps7@gmail.com">ljstamps7@gmail.com</a> &nbsp; &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.matchandmedicine.com/">Match &amp; Medicine</a>, Zirconia, NC &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:matchandmedicine@gmail.com">matchandmedicine@gmail.com</a> &nbsp;US Revenues, Intl Revenues &nbsp;George Papandreou Philatelics, Mahwah, NJ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:gpapand@aol.com">gpapand@aol.com</a> US Stamps, Great Britain and Colonies, Europe and Colonies, Israel, RevenuesDenny Peoples, Indianapolis, IN &nbsp; &nbsp;Covers, Postcards, Cinderellas, Ephemera &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:scott@shaulisstamps.com">Scott Shaulis</a>, Murrysville PA <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.shaulisstamps.com/">shauilisstamps.com</a> Approvals, Back of Book, Classics - U.S., Plate BlocksRusty Shoaf, West Lafayette, IN &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:rusty.shoaf@rshoaf.com">rusty.shoaf@rshoaf.com</a> &nbsp;Postal History, British Commonwealth &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://telahsmith.com/">Telah Smith</a>, Ashland, OH &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:telah@telahsmith.com">telah@telahsmith.com</a> &nbsp;Worldwide Stamps &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sterlingstamps.com/">Sterling Stamps</a>, Brighton, MI &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:mark@sterlingstamps.com">mark@sterlingstamps.com</a> &nbsp;US &amp; Worldwide, Collections, Lots, AppraisalsTiger Collectibles, Stoutsville, MO &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:tigercollect@sbcglobal.net">tigercollect@sbcglobal.net</a> US Postage Stamps<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.americanstampdealer.com/Dealer/Village_Stamp_Coin.aspx?ID=21873">Village Stamp &amp; Coin</a>, Zionsville, IN &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:bradlhouser@aol.com">bradlhouser@aol.com</a> &nbsp;US &amp; Worldwide, Collections, Lots<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:wystamps@gmail.com">Wayne Youngblood</a>, Prairie du Sac, WI <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://wystamps.com/">WYstamps.com</a> - Appraisals, Collections, Covers - Advertising Covers - U.S., Duck Stamps (Federal), eBay Seller, Freaks &amp; Errors, Plate Number Coils US--&gt; &nbsp;&nbsp;22 dealers from 13 states --- Delaware, Illinois, Virginia, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Connecticut and Wisconsin.UNITED NATIONS POSTAL ADMINISTRATION UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Friday 10-2 Saturday 10-2

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<a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="/postcrossing">PRESS RELEASE - POSTCROSSING EVENT</a>November 6-7, 2026 - AAPEX 2026, hosted by the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.annarborstampclub.org">Ann Arbor Stamp Club</a> at Morris Lawrence Building of Washtenaw Community College.Stamp shows offer the philatelic community&nbsp;opportunities for buying, selling, and trading stamps, participating in educational and competitive exhibits, and connecting with other collectors and dealers.These events are a central hub for both beginners and collectors to find new items for their collections, learn from experts through seminars and displays, and socialize with peers.

Ann Arbor Philatelic Expo

Explore a vast collection of rare and unique stamp exhibits showcased by collectors from Southeast Michigan at the Ann Arbor Stamp Club Exposition.<a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="/exhibits">2025 Exhibitor List</a><a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="/exhibits#gallery">2025 Stamp Exhibits</a>

AAPEX 2026 Stamp Exhibition

The top stamp dealers and auction houses from the Midwest to the East Coast offering comprehensive services for collectors and sellers.Many are members of professional organizations like the American Stamp Dealers Association (ASDA) and American Philatelic Society (APS), upholding high ethical standards.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dhXxXczevSvVYO00IrU2r-oJUoFy696d/view?usp=drive_link">AAPEX 2026 Flyer</a><a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="/aapex-bourse">AAPEX Stamp Dealers</a>

The Bourse

Get your stamps professionally appraised by seasoned philatelic experts to determine their value and authenticity.

Expert Appraisal Services

Engage young collectors with fun activities and educational sessions tailored to inspire the next generation of philatelists.<a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="/#quotebanner-1">Youth Corner</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://soloist.ai/youthphilately-annarborstamp">Youth Philately</a>

Youth Stamp Collecting Program

Pizza, ciabatta sandwiches, wraps, donuts, sodas, water and, of course, Halloween candy

The Food Court

Participate in meetings and workshops of our partner organization, the Peninsular State Philatelic Society, designed to educate enthusiasts of all levels about stamp collecting techniques and preservation.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mipsps.org">PSPS Website</a>

Peninsular State Philatelic Society

Special thanks to the Ann Arbor Post Office for its support in co-sponsoring our show and for continuing service to stamp collectors in the Ann Arbor area.Sponsored by the Ann Arbor Stamp Club and USPS Ann Arbor

United States Post Office

United Nations Postal Administration

AAPEX 2026 Offerings

Join us and celebrate the art of stamps with the next generation!

Frequently Asked Questions

Connect with AAPEX2026

Match and Medicine - Randall Chet
matchandmedicine.com

L and J Stamps - Larry Gautsche
ljstamps7@gmail.com
Goshen IN


Richard Chellevold, Allen Park, MI
US & Worldwide Covers

Double J Stamps  Arlington IL
double_j_stamps@yahoo.com 	
US & Worldwide Sets & Singles

Murphy's Stamps
Greenfield IN
murphys.stamps.etc@outlook.com 	 

Richard Friedberg Stamps, Meadville PA
richard@friedbergstamps.com
US Revenues, Back of Book


Volovski Rarities, Thomaston CT
volovskirarities@sbcglobal.net


Denny Peoples  Indianapolis, IN
Covers, Postcards, Cinderellas, Ephemera

David Alex  Glenview, IL
(847) 291-STAMP
US Stamps, Revenues, Ducks, Possessions

Mark Vervaeke  Brighton, MI
Sterling Stamps
mark@sterlingstamps.com
US & Worldwide, Collections, Lots

Rusty Shoaf  West Lafayette, IN
rusty.shoaf@rshoaf.com
Postal History, British Commonwealth

Tiger Collectibles  Stoutsville, MO
tigercollect@sbcglobal.net

Dutch Country Auctions  Wilmington, DE
auctions@dutchcountryauctions.com
Auctions, Worldwide Stamps


AAPEX Stamp Dealers

Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. "5c Bridge at Niagara Falls block of six" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1901. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/1eadb720-c625-012f-b6a0-58d385a7bc34

Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. "Album Page" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1847. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/d609d9e0-c623-012f-e869-58d385a7bc34

Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. "4c Electric Automobile block of six" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1901. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/1b3ff9c0-c625-012f-6862-58d385a7bc34

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AAPEX 2026 Exhibitor List (coming soon)

Remember the Maine - US Revenue Stamps of the Spanish-American War 1898-1902 USSS President's Award/AASC Grand Award Gold (MF)

1847-1848: A Transitional Period for Michigan's Capital City AASC Grand Gold Award (Single Frame)

Scariest Nite Year AASC Gold Award/AASC Club Gold Award

1958 3¢ Mackinac Bridge Stamp Issue - FDC Exhibit (Frame 1) AASC Gold Award (MF)

Dummy Printing - Special Studies AASC Vermeil Award (SF)

Palestine: A to Z (Frame 1) AASC Vermiel Award

Rotary on Stamps - Frame 1 AASC Vermiel Award (Multi-frame)

History of Transportation AASC Youth Vermiel Award

Territories of Australia AASC Vermiel Award (MF)

A Study of Select Airmail First Flights 1929-1967 AASC Silver Award

Philatelic Exhibits

POSTCROSSING Meet-Up, a global postcard exchange, makes its first appearance at AAPEX2026, the Ann Arbor Stamp Club’s annual show.&nbsp; Dates are Friday November 6 (10 am-5 pm) and Saturday November 7 (10 am-4 pm).&nbsp;&nbsp; The show returns to its usual venue, Morris Lawrence Building, Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor (just north of the Golfside Rd-Clark Rd intersection).&nbsp; Admission and parking are free.&nbsp; Sign-in registration and name tags are required.At the heart of Michigan’s largest annual stamp show are 23 stamp, cover, and supply dealers from thirteen states----&nbsp; North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan.&nbsp; Two auction firms--- Dutch Country Auctions and Sterling Stamps--- welcome consignments for future sales.POSTCROSSING Meet-Up occurs Saturday 11 am to 2 pm.&nbsp; For the fourth consecutive year, a twenty-four frame exhibit displays the hobby’s variety.&nbsp; The US Postal Service (a show co-sponsor) and United Nations Postal Administration sell current issues.&nbsp; The youth area features free stamps and supplies for beginners.&nbsp; The Peninsular State Philatelic Society meets Friday at 1 pm, and the American Topical Association will have a display.The Ann Arbor Stamp Club meets the third Mondays January to October at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1500 Scio Church Road.&nbsp; AASC is a chapter member of the American Philatelic Society and American Topical Association.&nbsp; A special feature of the club is purchasing collections at auction and making the contents available to members.For more information, visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.annarborstampclub.org">www.annarborstampclub.org</a>, email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:arbor@provide.net">arbor@provide.net</a>, or call (734) 761-5859.Submitted by:&nbsp; Michael Homel, AAPEX show chairperson, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:arbor@provide.net">arbor@provide.net</a>, (734) 369-2499

Sept 2026 Press Release: POSTCROSSING DEBUTS AT ANN ARBOR STAMP SHOW

AAPEX2026 - Ann Arbor Philatelic Exposition 2026