About the Exhibition

The PRAGA 1950 exhibition was originally planned as an international exhibition under the patronage of FIP for 20–29 May 1950. However, political changes led to its cancellation. It was eventually held from 28 October to 5 November 1950 as a national exhibition without FIP patronage, in Hybernia House and the Municipal House in Prague.

About the Exhibits

The form of the exhibition was strongly influenced by the political circumstances of the time. Instead of individual exhibits by individual collectors, collective collections of philatelic clubs and displays by postal administrations were exhibited. In total, 48 collective exhibits and nine postal administrations from the countries of the then socialist bloc were presented. The contemporary press particularly highlighted the displays of the Soviet Union and China.

First prize was won by the Association of Czech Philatelists in Žižkov and the Works Club of Employees of the City of Prague. The Žižkov exhibit attracted attention mainly with classic stamps and proof/essay printings of Austria, while the latter did so through the extensive cooperation of many collectors.

Evaluation of the Exhibition

During the nine days, more than 73,000 people visited the exhibition, including numerous school groups. The contemporary press evaluated it very positively.

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