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MARCHE AUX TIMBRES
In the late nineteenth century, a rich Parisian Landowner bequeathed a plot of land to the city of Paris.
The land was near the Elysee Palace just off the Champs Elysee.
The rich landowner was a Philatelist and his one condition for giving away the land was that part of it be used for the benefit of Stamp Collectors.
From that day in 1887 to this, a Stamp Market has been held in the same place thrice weekly, even during the two world wars.
Anyone can go along, set up a table and sell stamps and other collectables.
Usually there are about 50 such sellers each Thursday,Saturday and Sunday each week throughout the year.
In May, a bigger weekend Market is held with upwards of 200 international sellers.
And all due to the generosity of a rich Parisian Landowner.
I will have the pleasure of visiting this market and it's beautiful setting a week on saturday. It may well be the highlight of my holiday.
Londonbus1
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Very interesting. Too bad you don't hear much about people doing things like that here in the states. |
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London - I actually got to go there twice, when I was about 13 and 14. I was overwhelmed with the number of stalls selling stamps. At that time (1963 or so) they were all outside. Take a lot of cash, because I have a feeling you're going to need it.
Have fun! |
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My friend Joe goes to Spain every year and always tells us about visiting the stamp dealers in the Plaza Mayor in Madrid !! |
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We don't have anything even close to that around here. There is only 1 overpriced dealer and no clubs. That is why I was so excited to find this forum. Now I get to show off some of my collection to other people who are interested. My wife thinks I'm crazy and everytime it buy something she says "Oh that's nice" |
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Yes please take pictures if you can and enjoy the market! |
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Valued Member
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So sorry to hear of your misfortune with your wallet. Those are some nice pictures you brought back. |
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Bandicoot,
I also needed a towel.
Both for wiping away the drool at the stamps I couldn't buy, and for wiping away the tears for my stolen stamp money !!
Londonbus1.....Wonder what I did with the towel |
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How frustrating. All those stamps just waiting to be bought and you don't have a penny (or franc) in your pocket. Thanks for pics. |
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