AMERIPEX 86 Promotional Poster 23”x35”

This colorful and nostalgic poster commemorates AMERIPEX 86, also known as the World's Fair of Stamps, held in Chicago from May 22 to June 1, 1986. As a once-a-decade international philatelic exhibition hosted in the United States, AMERIPEX 86 was a major event that brought together collectors, exhibitors, postal administrations, and dealers from around the globe.

The poster’s design, featuring a vibrant hot air balloon motif, aligns with the event's uplifting theme: “Up, Up and Away!” It also incorporates imagery from the 1983 U.S. hot air balloon postage stamps, reinforcing the connection between postal art and the spirit of discovery.

Posters like this were produced to promote and memorialize landmark philatelic events, and today they serve as collectible memorabilia, valued for both their visual appeal and historical significance within the world of stamp collecting and postal heritage.