SHOW HOURS:
10 AM to 6 PM Thursday thru Friday
10 AM to 5PM Saturday
10 AM to 4 PM Sunday
See Below For SPECIAL TRAVEL INFORMATION
for visitors to New York City
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SEE THESE SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS:
Special World Class Exhibition by the
GRAND PRIX CLUB
(CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ACROBAT FILE
OF THE PROGRAM FOR THIS SPECIAL EXHIBIT)
United States Postal Service
First Day of Issue Ceremonies
Thursday October 14
12 Noon
37˘ Madonna & Child
Friday October 15
12 Noon
37˘ Hanukkah
United Nations Postal Administration
First Day of Issue Ceremonies:
October 14
Human Rights
(Education Decade 1995-2004)
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Yuroz -- The Artist for the United Nations
Human Rights Issue for 2004.
Also:
October 15
Disarmament Definitive
Special Disarmament First Day Cover
Attractions
Over 100 National and International Dealers
Special World Class Exhibition by the
GRAND PRIX CLUB
Special Show Cancel
Societies/Clubs
Free Lectures
Free Appraisals
Kids Area: Educational Computer Activities
Dealer Booth Holders and Booth Numbers
Already Confirmed For The Fall 2004 Postage
Stamp Mega Event
as of September 27, 2004
(Name and Booth No.)
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1840-1950 Mostly Stamps 206
Admirer of Stamps 100 Albany Stamp Company 425 Ameen Stamps 315 Amos Publishing/Linn's 110 Armstrong Philatelics 413 Ballston Philatelics 522 Bardo Stamps 539/540 Bare Cove Associates 511 Britannia Enterprises 528 Brookman/Barrett & Worthen 407 The Browse House 214/216 Century Stamps 308 Richard A. Champagne Ltd., Inc. 302 Champion Stamp Company, Inc. 207/09 The Classic Collector 306 Colombian Stamp Company 208 Colonial Stamp Company 303 Colorano Covers 420 Cover Story, Ltd. 113 Coverman 533/35/37 Cricket Philatelics 529 David Feldman Auctions Sa 123 Douglas Weisz U.S. Covers 541/542 East-West Philatelic Company 300 Edward Hines 404 Eric Jackson 304 Euro-Yu Stamp Collecting 117 The Excelsior Collection 314 Fall River Stamp & Coin Company 318 France International 104 Frasers 107 Garel Industries, Inc. 115 Gary Posner, Inc. 301 Wayne Gehret 405 Global Philatelic Associates 108 Greg Manning Auctions, Inc. 222-24 Henry Gitner Philatelics, Inc. 501/503 Howard Karlin 106 Hugh Wood, Inc. 409 Ideal Stamp Co., Inc. 417 Inter-Governmental Philatelic Corp 419 Interpost 500-04 Israel Postal Authority 415 James Lee 538 James Reeves Inc. 402 Kay and Company 307 William Langs 515 Labron Harris 108A Lebanon Stamp Shop 312 Liberty Stamp Shop, Inc. 516/518 Lighthouse Publications, Inc. 213 Lindner Publications, Inc. 423 Marcel Philatelics 319 Markest Stamp Company 321 Marlen Stamps & Coins, Ltd. 519/521 Candlish Mc Cleery Ltd. 531A Miller's Stamp Shop 109 Tom Mills 407A Mountainside Stamps, Coins 309 Murray Payne Ltd. 531 Marilyn J. Nowak 221 Nordica 512 Nutmeg Stamps Sales, Inc. 127 Philagallery 106A Philatelic Consultants 400 Princeton Philatelics 313 Professional Stamp Experts 406 Chris Rainey 113A Rare Stamp Exchange 203 Richard Friedberg Stamps 208 Rising Sun Stamps 112 Ritchie Bodily 118A Roy's Stamps 201A Rudolf Steltzer Stamp Auctions, Inc. 215 Rushstamps (Retail) Limited 412 Sam Houston Duck Company 102 Stampdile, Ltd. 205 Stamptracks 525 Stanley Piller & Associates 305 Stephen T. Taylor 526 Steve Crippe, Inc. 201 Subway Stamp Shop 200 Don Tocher 524 Toga Associates 401 Topicals, U.S.A. 527 U.N. Postal Administration 506/508 United States Postal Service USPS University Stamp Co., Inc. 219 Victoria Stamp Company 212 Vidiforms Company, Inc. 427 Ross Wiessman 513
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Getting Around The Javits Center
The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center is located on Manhattan's west side
from 34th to 39th St. off 11th Ave. and has 814,400 square feet of
exhibit space. The Center is host to over 90 major trade shows and
conventions each year including: Postage Stamp Mega Event, NY
International Boat Show, International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show,
Internet World, and the New York International Auto Show. Completed in
1986, it is New York City's only convention center and large exhibition
space bringing thousands of visitors to Manhattan's west side.
Travel Info for Visitors to New York City
How to Get There
All roads lead to the Javits Convention Center Hall E, located at 655 West 34th Street, New York, New York (on 11th Avenue between 34th and 39th Streets), which is the site for the Fall Postage Stamp Mega Event on October 14-17, 2004.
By Car
There are many parking garages throughout the Javits Center vicinity. Please refer to page 31 for locations and phone numbers of convenient parking near us. We are located on 11th Avenue between 34th and 39th Streets.
From the North (Westchester, Connecticut, Massachusetts)
95 South (via the Cross-Bronx Expressway) to the George Washington Bridge. At approach to bridge, bear right to lower level. Exit at the last exit in New York–Parkway South–9A. Follow Parkway South (Henry Hudson Parkway/West Side Highway) to 42nd Street. Turn left. Go one block to 11th Avenue and turn right.
Saw Mill River Parkway/Henry Hudson Parkway/Route 9A: Follow 9A South to 42nd Street. Turn Left. Go one block to 11th Avenue and turn right.
New York State Thruway/Major Deegan Expressway/Route 87: Major Deegan Expressway to George Washington Bridge exit. Stay in right lane towards lower level. Exit at the last exit in New York–Parkway South–9A. Follow Parkway South (Henry Hudson Parkway/West Side Highway) to 42nd Street. Turn left. Go one block to 11th Avenue and turn right.
From the South (New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Etc.)
95 North to the New Jersey Turnpike. Exit at the Lincoln Tunnel. When exiting the tunnel, bear left. Follow signs for uptown or northbound to 42nd Street. Turn left onto 42nd Street until you reach 11th Avenue and turn left.
George Washington Bridge to Parkway South– 9A. At 42nd Street, turn left. Go one block to 11th Avenue and turn right.
From Queens and Long Island
Queens-Midtown Tunnel: Take Southbound or Downtown exit to 34th Street and turn right. Go west to 12th Avenue and turn right on 12th Avenue to 39th Street where you turn right.
Queensboro/59th Street Bridge: Take 60/61st Street Exit. Go to 5th Avenue alongside Central Park to 59th Street. Turn right onto 59th Street to 7th Avenue and turn left. Go two blocks to 57th Street and turn right. Follow 57th Street to 11th Avenue and turn left.
From Staten Island
Verrazano-Narrows Bridge eastbound to the Gowanus Expressway, to the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Exit westbound to the West Side Highway/12th Avenue. At 39th Street, turn right. Go one block to 11th Avenue.
By Truck
Please note that our marshaling yard is on 39th Street between 11th and 12th Avenues.
Trucks higher than 12 ft. 6 in. will not clear tunnels. They must use a bridge. Ask the height of the trucks to be certain. Also remember that no trucks are allowed on parkways.
From North
95 South (via the Cross Bronx-Expressway): Exit at Amsterdam Avenue and cross the University Avenue Bridge to 181st Street. Turn left onto Broadway (see Street Directions below).
87 South (via the Major Deegan Expressway): Exit at 155th Street/Macombs Dam Bridge. Continue west on 155th Street to Broadway where you turn left (see Street Directions below).
Triborough Bridge: To Manhattan. Exit at 125th Street. Go west to Broadway and turn left (see Street Directions below).
Street Directions: Continue on Broadway to the intersection of Broadway, West 65th Street and Columbus Avenue. Bear right onto Columbus. This becomes 9th Avenue at 59th Street. Stay on 9th Avenue to 34th Street. Turn right onto 34th Street to 12th Avenue, turn right. At 39th Street, turn right.
12’ 6” and under:
From Long Island–Route 495 (Long Island Expressway): To Queens Midtown Tunnel. Take southbound or downtown exit to 34th Street and turn right. Go west to 12th Avenue and turn right. At 39th Street turn right.
From Staten Island and Brooklyn: From the Verrazanno Narrows Bridge, take the Gowanus Expressway to the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Follow westbound signs to 12th Avenue.
At 39th Street turn right.
Public Transportation
Please keep in mind that the public transportation fare is $2.00. The subways accept MetroCards. Buses accept MetroCards and exact change fares. With MetroCards you can transfer from subway to bus and bus to subway for one fare. MetroCards are available at the Javits Center as well as local stores.
Buses
M34:
Runs east/west on 34th Street. Stops on 11th Avenue outside the Javits Center and at Penn Station.
M42:
Runs east/west on 42nd street. Stops directly outside the Javits Center and at Grand Central Station.
Port Authority:
New Jersey Transit and other buses arrive at the Port Authority terminal at 42nd Street between 8th and 9th Avenues. The M42 will bring you from there to the Javits Center.
Trains
The following trains stop at 34th Street/Penn Station:
and The Long Island Rail Road
and The Long Island Rail Road
The following trains stop at 42nd Street/Times Square (Broadway):
Metro North Railroad trains stop at Grand Central Station at 42nd Street between Lexington and Vanderbilt Avenues.
,For further information, call MTA Travel info: 718.330.1234
Ferry
The NY Waterway operates a ferry from Weehawken, NJ. In just 4 minutes the ferry takes you across the Hudson River to 39th Street and 12th Avenue, just one block from the Javits Center. Just park at the convenient lot adjacent to the ferry terminal and take a ferry which leaves every 10 - 15 minutes during peak hours.
Call 1-800-53-FERRY for schedule and information.
Parking
Parking Lots and Garages
There are a variety of lots open, ranging from 24-hour, 7-day a week, to more limited service. So, if you have any questions make sure to call ahead.
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