title: London Philatelic Exhibition 1897
text: # London Philatelic Exhibition 1897
  
  The London Philatelic Exhibition 1897 was held from 22 July to 5 August 1897 at the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, London. It was opened by the Duke & Duchess of York. John Tilleard and Gordon Smith were the principal organisers of the exhibition.
  
  