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BOSTON 2026: TPFoundation Grant

Boston 2026 World Expo has received a $30,000 grant from the TPFoundation to support the show’s youth area and activities. Based in Dallas, Texas, the family-run foundation was founded in 2005 by philanthropist Molly L. Byrne, a business…
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The 2026 Winton M. Blount Postal History Symposium

An announcement by the American Philatelic Society: The fourteenth Winton M. Blount Postal History Symposium, sponsored by the American Philatelic Society, American Philatelic Research Library, and the Smithsonian National Postal Museum,…
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AMSIPEX-26 Virtual Aerophilatelic & Astrophilatelic Exhibition

AMSIPEX-26, the 2nd International Virtual Aero- & Astrophilatelic Exhibition, is now live! You may explore the exhibits at your comfort and convenience here: https://www.amsipex.com/exhibits--results-2026.html ...
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The 2026 Virtual Stampex Speakers are lining up…

Here is the latest news from STAMPEX 2026: Each year, we aim to bring you some of the most impressive speakers in global philately, and some of the most fascinating topics for you to enjoy live in our Virtual Stampex Talks Auditorium. And…
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BEPHILA 2026 Newsletter #13

Places of interest in and around Bernau near Berlin Bernau near Berlin is also worth a visit, and not just because of BEPHILA 2026. The town just outside Berlin can look back on a long history. Some elements from earlier centuries have been…
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DUBAI 2026 Awards

DUBAI 2026 World Stamp Exhibition concludes today. We are grateful to the organisers for the immediate publication of the results on their website. Grand Prix International: Tarık Alireza, Turkiye, Forerunners of Saudi Arabia (1916-1925):…
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PRAGA 2028 EXPO

The PRAGA 2028 EXPO organisers are inviting the philatelic world to the newly renovated Industrial Palace building at the Prague Exhibition Grounds, a gem of European Art Nouveau architecture. The Praga 2028 Expo is organised by an experienced…
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ITALIA 2026 International Exhibition of Philatelic Literature

Received from Bruno Crevato-Selvaggi RDP, President of the Italian Federation of Philatelic Societies and General Commissioner of ITALIA 2026: The Italian Federation of Philatelic Societies is very proud to announce ITALIA 2026, an international…
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ABPS National Competitive Exhibition in Autumn 2026

Received from Ian Balcombe, ABPS Communications: In 2026, the ABPS National Exhibition will take place in Nottingham during The Philatelic Congress of Great Britain from the 4th to 6th September 2026. The venue is The Jubilee Hotel and Conference…
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Maximaphily Challenge in November

Received from Rosario D'Agata, President of the Italian Maximaphily Association: The Italian Maximaphily Association is organising the 6th Challenge of Maximaphily in Sestri Levante (GE), in cooperation with the local philatelic association…
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APATIN 2025 Virtual Exhibition Results

APATIN 2025 was held from 15 December 2025 to 15 January 2026 on the website of the Apatin Philatelists Association. This annual virtual exhibition was the fifth in a series since 2021, open to international participation and entirely free of…
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BEPHILA 2026 Newsletter #12

The latest from BEPHILA 2026: The February issue of Philatelie continues the series of articles on the exhibition's anniversaries. The 125th anniversary of the Berlin Postal Stationery Collectors' Association is the theme this time. Linus…
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PRAGA 2028 Specialised World Stamp Exhibition

With deep respect for their philatelic tradition, the Czech philatelists announce the new edition of their once-per-decade world exhibition, which has been held continuously since 1968. PRAGA 2028 Specialised World Stamp Exhibition will take…
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Perfins Kingdom of Bavaria

A few weeks ago, Rainer von Scharpen presented a second, enlarged edition of his Handbook and Catalogue. In 2010, the author published the first edition of his work under the title Perfins of Bavaria, and even then the figures were impressive.…
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Virtual Stampex 2026 Registration is Open!

The Philatelic Traders’ Society is proud to announce that Virtual Stampex is back for its seventh year and promises to deliver yet another world class, innovative, and energising experience for collectors all around the world. Proudly sponsored…
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BALKANFILA XXI: An impressive video

The organisers of Balkanfila XXI have produced a remarkable video featuring animated Bulgarian postage stamps. The video intends to promote the exhibition, scheduled to take place from April 29 to May 2, in Pernik, Bulgaria. The video: h…
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BOSTON 2026 Medal Details

A summary of the latest from BOSTON 2026: The official Boston 2026 World Expo show medal has been unveiled, sponsored by The Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History. The three-inch square medal weighs 4.5 ounces and features the show’s…
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La Fête du Timbre 2026: 6–8 March

La Fête du Timbre 2026 is fast approaching! This year, 75 towns and cities will be taking part in the festivities, centred around the theme of street art. This figure is slightly lower than in previous years, due to difficulties in booking…
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The FIP Unveils its Centenary Website

The new year marks the centenary of the International Federation of Philately (Fédération Internationale de Philatélie, FIP). To commemorate this milestone, the FIP has produced a centenary website, which brings together two valuable archives:…

The 2025 Meeting of Italian and Spanish Postal Historians

On Saturday, 13 December 2025, the annual meeting of the Italian Association of Postal History (AISP) was held in Milan, organised with the Lombard Philatelic Union. The Royal Hispanic Academy of Philately and Postal History attended under its…
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170 Years Since the Introduction of Fiscal Stamps in the Principality of Moldavia

The opening of the documentary exhibition and round table took place on 12 January 2026 at the Chisinau City History Museum, Moldova. The project was initiated by the Union of Philatelists of the Republic of Moldova (UFRM), together with collector…

Jane Moubray

Copied from the RPSL social media: Sad News: Jane Moubray RDP, Hon. FRPSL, our Society's Past President (1996-1998), passed away at age of 93 on 29 December 2025. Jane was the first and only female President of RPSL, a Member of RPSL Expert…
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FEPA proposes new regulations for Philatelic Literature

The rapid development and dissemination of philatelic knowledge and research across a wide range of digital platforms has necessitated a reassessment of the regulations and guidelines for evaluating Philatelic Literature exhibits. As reported…
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BOSTON 2026: “The largest stamp show in the world!”

A new poster from BOSTON 2026 reminds the philatelic world that the exhibition will be staged at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center from 23 to 30 May 2026 and will feature: • Hundreds of presentations and meetings • 60,000+…
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Ottoman Postal History Research Association

Turhan Turgut RDP FRPSL has informed us that the Ottoman Postal History Research Association has recently commenced operations. The Association is a specialist organisation that aims to research the historical development, institutional structure,…
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Balkanfila Newsletter No. 12

Right at the beginning of the New Year, we received the latest news from the Balkanfila Working Group. Newsletter No. 12: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/balkanfila_nls_12.pdf ...
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PTS Awards 2025

On 2 January, the PTS Award winners for 2025 were announced, after more than 4,300 votes were cast. The PTS Awards 2025 (The Judge's Choice) Collaboration of the Year Winner: Heinrich Köhler Runner Up: Åland Post Stamps Campaign…

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