FIRST INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON
ANALYTICAL METHODS IN PHILATELY
12-14 NOVEMBER 2012 AT
THE SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL POSTAL MUSEUM
WASHINGTON, DC USA
Sponsored by
The Institute for Analytical Philately, Inc. (IAP)
The Smithsonian National Postal Museum (NPM)
CALL FOR PAPERS
The format of
the Symposium will allow for about ten technical papers. Each paper must
address the manner in which forensic analysis has been applied to solving a
philatelic problem. Both studies of stamp characteristics (color, ink chemistry,
paper, gum, etc.) and postal history items are welcome. Papers addressing
methodology are preferred rather than a simple study or expertization of
material that does not advance the state of the art in methods with broad
applicability.
Abstracts for 500 words or less must be submitted by 1 April
2012 electronically to
Symposium@AnalyticalPhilately.org
Proceedings will be published in a bound volume by the Smithsonian Institution
Scholarly Press
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SYMPOSIUM
In addition to two days of
technical presentations, there will be a half-day workshop, including hands-on
experience with the NPM forensic equipment which includes a Foster &
Freeman VSC 6000, a Bruker Tracer III-SD X-ray Fluorescence spectrometer, and
a Bruker FT-IR (Fourier Transform Infrared) spectrometer. It is also hoped
that the development of the new Gross Gallery at the NPM will be such that a
special tour may be arranged for participants. Naturally, for those bringing a
significant other, or coming in for the weekend, there are myriad
opportunities to spend time visiting Smithsonian museums, the National Art Gallery,
and the other museums and important US landmarks available in Washington.
----- KEYNOTE ADDRESS -----
David Beech, Head of
the Philatelic Collections, The British Library, London
----- FEATURED SPEAKER -----
Dr. Bruce Kaiser, Chief Scientist, Bruker Elemental, UT
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS
The venue
will support a limited attendance. To insure a seat, advanced registration
will be imperative. There is a registration fee of $95 (US) to cover the costs
of breakfast refreshments and lunches at the venue. This may be paid through
the web site by:
1. Selecting "Membership" from the left side of the page.
2. If you are already an IAP member, simply enter your name in the form.
3. Select "Donation" at the bottom of the form
4. Enter $95.00. Please remember to pay for the fees.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN WASHINGTON!
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