Washington 2006 Photos

 

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The DC Convention Center, home to the show from May 27-June 3, 2006.

Photo by Rick Erat

Crowds wait in the entrance lobby to enter the show.

Photo by Dan Piazza

An aerial view of the convention floor.

Photo by Dan Piazza

Another aerial view of the convention floor.

Photo by Dan Piazza

Society Booth #2550, shared by the VPS and the Society of Israel Philatelists.

Photo by Greg Pirozzi

A view of the Society's membership meeting on Saturday, May 27.

Photo by Dan Piazza

The after-meeting: Greg Pirozzi (left) shows some of his collection to Dana Gioia (center) and Mike Krejci.

Photo by Dan Piazza

Governor at Large John Schorn and member Joe Geraci at the VPS booth.

Photo by Greg Pirozzi

New York Chapter VP Mike Keller (left) and John Schorn (center) chat with Giancarlo Morolli, commissioner from Italy, at the VPS booth.

Photo by Dan Piazza

Secretary-Treasurer Joe Scholten and Governor at Large Dan Piazza pose in the VPS booth.

Photo by Vicki Shelton

Presidential summit: VPS President Greg Pirozzi and SIP President Michael Bass.

Photo by Vicki Shelton

The Vatican post office at Booth #1933.

Photo by Greg Pirozzi

The staff of the Vatican post office.

Photo by Greg Pirozzi

On the floor: rooting through dollar boxes at Coverman's booth.

Photo by Dan Piazza

The line to enter the Court of Honor, where the collections of Elizabeth II and Albert II were on display.

Photo by Dan Piazza

The Philatelic Reading Room, where more than 200 literature exhibits were available for browsing.

Photo by Dan Piazza

A Vatican City public mailbox on display in the National Postal Museum.

Photo by Rick Erat