Exhibit listings - 2026
Note: Exhibit Applications are Closed for 2026

Open Competition

Frames Exhibit Title Description GBC Convening Row
1-6 Little Known Pearl Harbor Ships - without postal facilities Besides the well-known large Pearl Harbor ships were smaller vessels without postal facilities, such as Navy-yard oilers, tugs, net tenders. There were also Coast Guard and civilian vessels. This exhibit currently has examples from all such vessels for which a cover is known.   Universal Ship Cancellation Society 1
7-16 The Transition to War: Pearl Harbor Ships Before and After December 7, 1941 The transition to war is seen in the cancellation devices used by ships at Pearl Harbor, comparing 1941 pre-war cover examples with wartime examples. Brett & others Universal Ship Cancellation Society 1
17-20 The Postal History of the Telemark Coast of Norway 1771-1905 The Postal History of the Telemark Coast of Norway, 1771�1905 presents covers, postcards, stamps, and postal documents illustrating both incoming and outgoing mail for the coastal Telemark towns of Krager�, Skien, Porsgrunn, Langesund, and Brevik, an important section of Norway�s western mail route along the Oslofjord. Beginning with the major postal reform of 1771 and ending in 1905 with the dissolution of the union with Sweden, the exhibit traces a period of unprecedented change in Norwegian postal services and communication. It highlights how the growth of industry, trade, and transportation along the Telemark coast shaped local communities and reflected broader technological and social transformations during a pivotal era in Norway�s history.     1
21-25 Foreign Volunteers in the German Military During World War II Foreign nationals who fought with the German military during WWII. Mail sent from foreign volunteers and conscripts through the German Feldpost system.     2
26-33 D-Day at Sea: Operation Neptune An exhibit of ships the participated in the invasion of Normandy.   Universal Ship Cancellation Society 2
34 While I'm Away, I'll Write Home Every Day Petty Officer Thomas Ary's letters from his ships in the Pacific and Atlantic in the mid to late 1930s including USS Colorado and USS Augusta.   Universal Ship Cancellation Society 2
35-39 Postmarks and Postal History of USS Hannibal Examples of the 26 postmarks the USS Hannibal used and covers documenting her activity 1912 to 1944.   Universal Ship Cancellation Society 2
40 USS Quiros A Little-known Yangtze Patrol Gunboat 1906-1921 The USS Quiros is a little-known ship that served in both the Philippines and on China's Yangtze river. This exhibit displays both rare and only-recorded examples of postal history from this gunboat.   Universal Ship Cancellation Society 2
41-49 Bridges Over The Ages This 9-frame exhibit takes the viewer through the development/changes of bridge forms and their construction from ancient to modern times.     3
50 Trans-Mississippi Express Mail Services by the Confederate States of America Post Office Department and Private Individuals During the American Civil War To explain and illustrate Southern trans-Mississippi express mail services during the American Civil war.     3
51-60 Pan Am Clippers Conquer the Pacific Development and Operations of Pan Am's Trans-Pacific Airmail Routes, August 1933 to December 31,1941. Brett & others   3
61-62 Hungary 1918-1921 Armistice to Treaty of Trianon A postal history exhibit showing the political impact of 5 governments in 2-3 years. Kingdom, Soviet, Romanian, National.     4
63-64 Soviet Antarctic Expedition Transcontinental Flights 1961-1967 This exhibit covers flights from 1961 & 1963 and the interim period to 1967 before commercial flights were used.     4
65-70 Provisional Issues of South Vietnam (1963-1980): Philatelic Evolution and Uses A study of stamps issued by the National Liberation Front (1963-1980) and the provisional Revolutionary Government (1970-76) and their use (1975-80). Brett & others   4
71 Mail Handling Across Union and Confederate Lines Following the Creation of the Confederate States of America: May 24 1861 Through August 26 1861 To explain and illustrate mail handling across the Union and Confederate lines from May 24 through August 26, 1861.     4
72-79 Geographic Expansion of Commercial U.S. Mail to Foreign Destinations via Airmail (1918-41) This exhibit demonstrates the expansion of commercial US airmail to foreign destinations (1918-1941)using the exhibitor's original primary and secondary research. Brett & others   4
80 USS Trout 202 History of the famous USS Trout via cachet event covers and collateral material and its short but infamous career in the Pacific.   Universal Ship Cancellation Society 4
81-86 Aloah! The 80� Diamond Head stamp of 1952 Exact Intended Use: Shipping flowers and plants by Air from Hawaiian Nurseries to the U.S. mainland.     5
87-94 1901 Pan-American Exposition and Commemorative Series of Stamps The exhibit features stamps, covers, postcards and ephemera related to the 1901 Pan-American Exposition held from May 1, 1901 through November 1, 1901.     5
95 Uses of the 20 Cent Transport U.S. Airmail Stamp Postal history showing both published and un-published rates and international uses of the 20-cent value.   Universal Ship Cancellation Society 5
96-98 Pop Dickinson and His Short-lived CAM 9 Service Introduces "Pop" Dickinson, a Chicago farm seed magnate & pioneer aviator who founded Dickinson Air Line to obtain the first CAM 9 air mail contract, which had a traumatic first day & a very short life.     5
99 Federated Malay States 1900-1935 Crouching Tigers and Elephants Carrying Howdahs From 1900 until 1935, the Malayan Federated States (consisting of the sultanates of Negri, Sembilan, Pahang, Perak and Selangor) issued stamps in two designs: the crouching tiger and elephants with howdahs. This exhibit features used examples with mostly readable postmarks representing nearly all of the issued stamps with varieties from this era.     5
100 Production of Rotary Press Coil Waste Issues 1919-1922 The exhibit focuses on the production methods and varieties of the rotary press coil waste issues.     5
101-110 Panama: Postal Stationery 1903-1940 An in-depth exhibit of the stationery used by the Republic of Panama from its independence until 1940. Brett & others   6
111-117 Mail to and From the U.S. Navy via U.S. Airmail 1918-1941 Commercial mail illustrating US air mail rates using mail to and from the US Navy.   Universal Ship Cancellation Society 6
118-120 Did the Signers Fulfill Their Pledge? - We Pledge Our Lives, Fortune and Sacred Honor The 56 signers of the United States Declaration of Independence are examined with regard to their mutual pledge they made at the declaration.     6
121-125 Mohan To Mahatma Gandhi's Life and Legacy A window into Gandhi�s life, a collection of experiences that led the lawyer [Mohan] to evolve in many dimensions, is presented through philatelic and collateral material. Our journey will take us from Gandhi�s birth, through significant events from his life in Southern Africa, England & India, pause for a brief moment during the last days of his life, and ends with popular current retrospectives on the eventful life that transformed him into the �Great Soul� [Mahatma]. As Nelson Mandela said to an Indian friend: "You gave us Mohandas Gandhi; we returned him to you as Mahatma Gandhi". Hence this title. Brett & others   7
126-134 A Postcard Tour of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition Visit the Exposition and tour the grounds and attractions through the images depicted on the souvenir postcards produced by various printing companies.     7
135 Introducing the Complicated Postal History of Mozambique A short look at Mozambique itself and the other entities issuing stamps within its boarders.     7
136-137 Foundered and Found: The Discovery of Famous (and Not so Famous) Shipwrecks A two-frame Topical exhibit that presents the story of the discovery of famous and not so famous ship wrecks via philatelic items and ephemera.   Universal Ship Cancellation Society 7
138-140 German Afrika Korps Postal history from the German military in North Africa during WWII. German Feldpost depicts the German involvement in the North Africa campaign.     7
141-147 Francisco Eppens Helguera: Mexico's Philatelic Visionary A study of the modernistic designs of one of Mexico's best known stamp designers 1934-1960.     8
148 The Battleship Oregon (1893-1919): "Bulldog of the Navy" The philatelic history of the USS Oregon is emphasized in telling of the story and career of this famous battleship.   Universal Ship Cancellation Society 8
149 Mt. Everest Expedition Mail: 1922-1938 A look at Himalayan climbing and aviation expedition mail from Mt. Everest from 1922 through1938.     8
150-157 Baseball Centennial - Every Boy a Cover Traditional First Day Cover exhibit for the 1939 Baseball Centennial stamp.   Universal Ship Cancellation Society 8
158-160 Guatemala in the Early 20th Century Through the Lens of Valdeavellano - A Rich Cultural Heritage Guatemala at the turn of the 20th century is presented through the photographic postcards of Valdeavellano. The exhibit explores landscapes, cities, daily life and indigenous communities, emphasizing identity and visual heritage. All items shown are genuinely mailed, highlighting postcards as both images and historical communication.     8
161-168 The Story of Lloyd's: From Coffee to Commerce This exhibit relates highlights of the 300+ years of the world-famous insurance market, interspersing details about the interaction of Lloyd's with postal authorities along with more conventional historical details.     9
169-176 Chile Presidente Series 1911-1939 A comprehensive exhibit of the essays, proofs, stamps and uses of the Presidente Series of 1911-1939. All of the rarities of this series are included. Brett & others   9
177-180 What's in an Envelope? - Fillers Received in Stamp and Cover Orders Some of the interesting things used to protect stamps and covers received through the mail.     9
181-188 Washington & Franklin Coils: The Development of the Third Bureau Flat Plate and Coile Waste Issues of 1908-1915 The exhibit focuses on the production changes for each issue and uses to domestic and foreign destinations. Brett & others   10
189-198 Philatelic Shangri-la; New York Stamp Taxes on Bonds, 1910-1920 Bonds bearing New York's Mortgage Endorsement, Secured Debt and Tax on Investments stamps. Brett & others   10
199-200 Beyond the Perforation: Revolutionary Women and Their Stories A showcase of some of histories' revolutionary women on postage stamps.     10
201-208 New Zeeland Compulsorily Registered Labels A special studies postal history exhibit examining the labels, headed Caution or Notice, used by the NZ Post Office on mail that was compulsorily registered as suspected of containing coin or notes.     11
209 The Rest of the Story: The Remarkable Nevada Revenue-Stamped Lease and its Extraordinary Backstories Nevada Revenue-Stamped Lease     11
210-212 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Follow the footsteps of a giant of a composer.     11
213-215 Postal History of Colorado 1854-1900 The history and life of Colorado during Kansas Territory 1854-61, Colorado Territory 1861-1876 and Colorado State 1876-1900.     11
216 President Eisenhower in Philately - General to President The many ways President Dwight D. Eisenhower is on stamps and covers.     12
217-218 Even More About Giant Pandas and Stamps A large showcase of Giant Pandas on stamps from around the world.     11
219-220 Harry Potter and the Magical World of Philately A showcase of Harry Potter stamps from around the world.     11
221-225 Postal Disruption and Route Reconfiguration in Formosa, 1945-1950 Study of international mail from Taiwan during 1945-1950, illustrating disruption of postal service.     12
226-230 Guatemala's Postal stationery: The 19th Century Evolution (1875-1900) This exhibit presents the development of Guatemala's postal stationery from 1875 to 1900, highlighting the transition from the first Liberty Head issues to later provisional and international usages. It focuses on design changes, rate adaptations and rare postal uses, including updated items, foreign destinations and exceptional usages that illustrate the evolution of the Guatemala postal system during the 19th century.     12
231-235 Celebrating Sport Horses Through the Mail Sporting horses are an international passion, from racing to pleasurable riding and toys. The Sport horse is celebrated in the mail with beautiful stamps, cachets/covers and commemorative panels. This exhibit will feature philatelic material, from across the world, examining breeding sport horses, competitions, the enjoyment of casual riding and even a glimpse of horses as toys.     12
236-237 Grow Roses All Year Around: Collect Postage Stamps! This exhibit was originally crated to take to the Denver Botanical Gardens for the 2025 Denver Rose Society's annual rose show. The idea was to show rose growers and exhibitors that they could extend their 'growing season' by collecting beautiful Rose stamps and creatively displaying them. Viewers loved the display! But the best part of creating this exhibit was the sheer fun of 'planting' 'the GARDEN.     12
238 Decipher CYPHER - What the CYPHER Stamp Club Does The exhibit features stamps, covers and postal stationery items the children have collected over the past year.     12
239 The Denver Stamp Club Examples of the kind of members' collecting interests.     12
240 The Great Britain & Commonwealth Collectors Club Examples of the members' collecting interests.     12

 

Club Exhibits

Frames Exhibit Title Description GBC Convening Row
238 Decipher CYPHER - What the CYPHER Stamp Club Does The exhibit features stamps, covers and postal stationery items the children have collected over the past year.     12
239 The Denver Stamp Club Examples of the kind of members' collecting interests.     12
240 The Great Britain & Commonwealth Collectors Club Examples of the members' collecting interests.     12

 

George Brett Cup Competition

Frames Exhibit Title Description GBC Convening Row
7-16 The Transition to War: Pearl Harbor Ships Before and After December 7, 1941 The transition to war is seen in the cancellation devices used by ships at Pearl Harbor, comparing 1941 pre-war cover examples with wartime examples. Brett & other Universal Ship Cancellation Society 1
51-60 Pan Am Clippers Conquer the Pacific Development and Operations of Pan Am's Trans-Pacific Airmail Routes, August 1933 to December 31,1941. Brett & other   3
65-70 Provisional Issues of South Vietnam (1963-1980): Philatelic Evolution and Uses A study of stamps issued by the National Liberation Front (1963-1980) and the provisional Revolutionary Government (1970-76) and their use (1975-80). Brett & other   4
72-79 Geographic Expansion of Commercial U.S. Mail to Foreign Destinations via Airmail (1918-41) This exhibit demonstrates the expansion of commercial US airmail to foreign destinations (1918-1941)using the exhibitor's original primary and secondary research. Brett & other   4
101-110 Panama: Postal Stationery 1903-1940 An in-depth exhibit of the stationery used by the Republic of Panama from its independence until 1940. Brett & other   6
121-125 Mohan To Mahatma Gandhi's Life and Legacy A window into Gandhi�s life, a collection of experiences that led the lawyer [Mohan] to evolve in many dimensions, is presented through philatelic and collateral material. Our journey will take us from Gandhi�s birth, through significant events from his life in Southern Africa, England & India, pause for a brief moment during the last days of his life, and ends with popular current retrospectives on the eventful life that transformed him into the �Great Soul� [Mahatma]. As Nelson Mandela said to an Indian friend: "You gave us Mohandas Gandhi; we returned him to you as Mahatma Gandhi". Hence this title. Brett & other   7
169-176 Chile Presidente Series 1911-1939 A comprehensive exhibit of the essays, proofs, stamps and uses of the Presidente Series of 1911-1939. All of the rarities of this series are included. Brett & other   9
181-188 Washington & Franklin Coils: The Development of the Third Bureau Flat Plate and Coile Waste Issues of 1908-1915 The exhibit focuses on the production changes for each issue and uses to domestic and foreign destinations. Brett & other   10
189-198 Philatelic Shangri-la; New York Stamp Taxes on Bonds, 1910-1920 Bonds bearing New York's Mortgage Endorsement, Secured Debt and Tax on Investments stamps. Brett & other   10

Updated: 04/07/2026 09:10:01