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Upcoming Sparks International auction dates, preview events, trade shows and exhibitions where you’ll find us, and news from the philatelic world.

Upcoming auctions

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June

10

2026

Specialty Auction

Third Postal History of the World Sale

Ottawa & Online

Postal History
Our third dedicated sale of postal history, featuring over 400 items from around the world.
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June

18-19

2026

Sale 56: Spring Auction 2026

Stamps & Postal History of the World

Ottawa & Online

Catalogue live Canada & BNA Worldwide
Spring sale of Canada, BNA, British Commonwealth and worldwide stamps and postal history. Highlights include classic Canada and BNA essays, die proofs, plate proofs and imperforates; Canadian Federal and Provincial Revenue stamps including Part Four of the "Simone" collection; British Commonwealth sets and singles; selections from the "Dubois" collection of British North America postal history; and worldwide postal history and collections.
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Exhibitions & Trade Shows

9 events in 2026

May

23-30

2026

World Stamp Expo

Boston 2026 World Stamp Expo

Ottawa & Online

FIP Exhibition Sparks Present US 250th Anniversary
The twelfth international philatelic exhibition of the United States, held during Memorial Day week as part of the country's 250th anniversary festivities. An FIP competitive exhibition of approximately 3,500 frames, a large dealer bourse, postal administration bourse, and society presence. Sparks International will be present throughout the show.
boston2026worldstampexpo.org

Jun

6-7

2026

Regional Stamp Show

Québec City Stamp & Old Paper Show

Ottawa & Online

Sparks Present Sponsor
The 2026 themes are the 175th anniversary of the first Province of Canada postage stamps and the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Intercolonial Railway. Sparks International is a proud sponsor and we look forward to welcoming friends and clients who make the trip to Québec City for this two-day show.
svpq.ca

Jun

12-14

2026

RPSC Annual Convention

Royal 2026 Royale

Ottawa & Online

Sparks Present RPSC Convention Free Entry
The annual convention of the Royal Philatelic Society of Canada, hosted by the Kitchener-Waterloo Philatelic Society. More than 25 dealers and 150 exhibit frames, with free parking and admission. Sparks International will be a dealer at this show.
kwstampclub.org

Jun

26

-

World Stamp Exhibition

Macao 2026 — Specialized World Stamp Exhibition

Ottawa & Online

FIP World Exhibition Sparks Present Free Entry
The first global-scale philatelic exhibition to be held in Macao, under the patronage of the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP), coinciding with the FIP's 100th anniversary. Approximately 1,500 competitive exhibition frames and 50 international dealer booths. Sparks International will be present. Free admission.
macao2026.org.mo

Apr

24-26

2026

International Stamp Show

WESTPEX 2026

Ottawa & Online

Sparks present - booth 73
A 65-year tradition featuring over 250 frames of international exhibits, 70 dealers from around the world, and seminars on every facet of philately. Sparks International will be at booth 73 and we look forward to welcoming friends and clients over the three days of the show.
Westpex.org

May

2-3

2026

National Stamp Show

ORAPEX 2026

Ottawa & Online

Home show Sparks present Partner sponsor
Founded in 1961, ORAPEX is one of only a few national stamp shows held annually in Canada — and it happens right in our home city. The 2026 themes are Aerophilately and Bytown. Over 100 frames of exhibits, one of the largest dealer bourses in the country, society meetings, seminars, and a Youth Booth. Sparks International is a proud partner sponsor and will be at our booth throughout the show.
orapex.ca

News & Announcements

Apr

2026

Announcement

Sparks International to Attend Macao 2026 World Stamp Exhibition

Ottawa & Online

We are pleased to confirm our presence at the Macao 2026 Specialized World Stamp Exhibition, June 26 – July 1. The first global-scale philatelic event to be held in Macao, coinciding with the FIP's centenary year. We look forward to meeting collectors and consignors at the show.
Read More

Upcoming auctions

VIEW FULL SALE CALENDAR

June

10

2026

Specialty Auction

Third Postal History of the World Sale

Ottawa & Online

Postal History
Our third dedicated sale of postal history, featuring over 400 items from around the world.
View Catalogue Register to bid

June

18-19

2026

Sale 56: Spring Auction 2026

Stamps & Postal History of the World

Ottawa & Online

Catalogue live Canada & BNA Worldwide
Spring sale of Canada, BNA, British Commonwealth and worldwide stamps and postal history. Highlights include classic Canada and BNA essays, die proofs, plate proofs and imperforates; Canadian Federal and Provincial Revenue stamps including Part Four of the "Simone" collection; British Commonwealth sets and singles; selections from the "Dubois" collection of British North America postal history; and worldwide postal history and collections.
View Catalogue Register to bid Download PDF

Exhibitions & shows

9 events in 2026

May

23-30

2026

World Stamp Expo

Boston 2026 World Stamp Expo

Ottawa & Online

FIP Exhibition Sparks Present US 250th Anniversary
The twelfth international philatelic exhibition of the United States, held during Memorial Day week as part of the country's 250th anniversary festivities. An FIP competitive exhibition of approximately 3,500 frames, a large dealer bourse, postal administration bourse, and society presence. Sparks International will be present throughout the show.
boston2026worldstampexpo.org

Jun

6-7

2026

Regional Stamp Show

Québec City Stamp & Old Paper Show

Ottawa & Online

Sparks Present Sponsor
The 2026 themes are the 175th anniversary of the first Province of Canada postage stamps and the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Intercolonial Railway. Sparks International is a proud sponsor and we look forward to welcoming friends and clients who make the trip to Québec City for this two-day show.
svpq.ca

Jun

12-14

2026

RPSC Annual Convention

Royal 2026 Royale

Ottawa & Online

Sparks Present RPSC Convention Free Entry
The annual convention of the Royal Philatelic Society of Canada, hosted by the Kitchener-Waterloo Philatelic Society. More than 25 dealers and 150 exhibit frames, with free parking and admission. Sparks International will be a dealer at this show.
kwstampclub.org

Jun

26

-

World Stamp Exhibition

Macao 2026 — Specialized World Stamp Exhibition

Ottawa & Online

FIP World Exhibition Sparks Present Free Entry
The first global-scale philatelic exhibition to be held in Macao, under the patronage of the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP), coinciding with the FIP's 100th anniversary. Approximately 1,500 competitive exhibition frames and 50 international dealer booths. Sparks International will be present. Free admission.
macao2026.org.mo

Apr

24-26

2026

International Stamp Show

WESTPEX 2026

Ottawa & Online

Sparks present - booth 73
A 65-year tradition featuring over 250 frames of international exhibits, 70 dealers from around the world, and seminars on every facet of philately. Sparks International will be at booth 73 and we look forward to welcoming friends and clients over the three days of the show.
Westpex.org

May

2-3

2026

National Stamp Show

ORAPEX 2026

Ottawa & Online

Home show Sparks present Partner sponsor
Founded in 1961, ORAPEX is one of only a few national stamp shows held annually in Canada — and it happens right in our home city. The 2026 themes are Aerophilately and Bytown. Over 100 frames of exhibits, one of the largest dealer bourses in the country, society meetings, seminars, and a Youth Booth. Sparks International is a proud partner sponsor and will be at our booth throughout the show.
orapex.ca

News & Announcements

Apr

2026

Announcement

Sparks International to Attend Macao 2026 World Stamp Exhibition

Ottawa & Online

We are pleased to confirm our presence at the Macao 2026 Specialized World Stamp Exhibition, June 26 – July 1. The first global-scale philatelic event to be held in Macao, coinciding with the FIP's centenary year. We look forward to meeting collectors and consignors at the show.
Read More

COMING UP

June 10 2026

Third Postal History of the World Sale

Third Postal History of the World Sale

June 18-19 2026

Stamps & Postal History of the World

Stamps & Postal History of the World

May 23-30 2026

Boston 2026 World Stamp Expo

Boston 2026 World Stamp Expo

Jun 6-7 2026

Québec City Stamp & Old Paper Show

Québec City Stamp & Old Paper Show

Jun 12-14 2026

Royal 2026 Royale

Royal 2026 Royale

Jun 26 - Jul 1 2026

Macao 2026 — Specialized World Stamp Exhibition

Macao 2026 — Specialized World Stamp Exhibition

Apr 24-26 2026

WESTPEX 2026

WESTPEX 2026

May 2-3 2026

ORAPEX 2026

ORAPEX 2026

Sep 17-20 2026

BNAPEX 2026

BNAPEX 2026

Oct 28-31 2026

Stampex International 2026

Stampex International 2026

Dec 3-5 2026

MonacoPhil 2026

MonacoPhil 2026

Apr 2026

Sparks International to Attend Macao 2026 World Stamp Exhibition

Sparks International to Attend Macao 2026 World Stamp Exhibition

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