Good news for visitors, bad news for exhibitors who have been hesitating to register: The 33rd International Stamp Fair in Essen, the commercial part of the World Stamp Exhibition IBRA from 25 to 28 May 2023, is already almost fully booked. There are only a very few small row stands left, which, in view of the demand, are likely to be taken soon. This was not necessarily to be expected in view of the upheavals caused by the Corona pandemic, but it also confirms the rank that the Essen stamp fair has earned over decades.
Visitors can expect an international trade offer that should leave nothing to be desired. Numerous foreign postal administrations will line up around the large Deutsche Post stand. Dealers and auction houses come not only from Germany and other European countries (including Great Britain!), but also from overseas. Companies from the USA, South Africa and Australia travel many thousands of kilometres to present their offerings in Essen.
And the best comes at the end: admission is still free!
