Christos Gikas of the Balkanfila Working Group released the latest 51-page newsletter yesterday. This issue features a detailed section on the recent FEPA initiative to hold a series of Zoom discussions with national federations, focusing on revitalising philately through social media. It also contains a range of articles covering the latest philatelic news and reports Read more…
Thanks to the initiative of Alfonso Molina and Henry Márquez, who had already organised meetings among philatelists, it was on 15 April 2020 that the first recorded conference was published on YouTube within the virtual space of Mi Oficina Philatelic Society. Five years later, the following achievements were recorded: 752 video conferences available. 1,152 hours Read more…
LIBEREC 2025 is a national stamp exhibition with international participation. It will be held at the MCU Koloseum in Liberec, Czech Republic, from 19 to 22 June 2025. There will be 480 frames of exhibits in the 1st (national) and 2nd (premier) levels, across almost all philatelic classes, with participants from 10 countries. The exhibition Read more…
BERNABA ’25 is a National and Multilateral Philatelic Exhibition of Level I. It will be held in the exhibition halls of BernExpo from 14 to 17 May. The last stamp exhibition in Bern took place in 1965 with NABRA. Over the past two and a half years, the Organising Committee has worked with great dedication Read more…
The Finnish Philatelic Federation (Suomen Filatelistiliitto r.y.) announced significant changes to its publication strategy. Filatelisti magazine will be published in print four times a year, accompanied by at least ten Filatelisti newsletters, distributed via email. The magazine will focus on philatelic studies, presentations, and educational content, while the newsletter will concentrate on faster-paced communication of Read more…
The International Philatelic Federation (FIP) has uploaded on its website the latest issue of Flash, its biannual official house organ. Contents: Highlights of the FIP Board Meetings Comparison of FIP Patronage and FIP Recognition Exhibitions Highlights of the 77th Congress Qualifying Seminars in Uruguay 2025 FIP Medals for Exceptional Jury Service Past and Future Exhibitions Collecting and Exhibiting First Read more…
We have received this invitation from Peter Lang, President of Motivgruppe Musik e.V. Motivgruppe Musik, the International Philatelic Music Study Group, is again inviting all collectors around the world to vote for the most popular music stamp of the past year. Members of the Motivgruppe Musik have selected 66 stamps from more than 400 stamps Read more…
“phila”-Toscana ’25 is a regional and national competitive exhibition with international participation, organised by OK-Gmunden in cooperation with BMSV-Gmunden and the Austrian Philatelic Federation (VÖPh). The exhibition will be held at the Toscana Congress Centre, 4810 Gmunden. Exhibitors from all FEPA members are welcome to participate. This year, under the new regulations, it is possible Read more…
Wolfgang Maassen’s 21st volume in the author’s book series on the history of German philately is dedicated to the German stamp trade from 1885 onwards. The book title is Zur Geschichte des deutschen Briefmarkenhandels, and its subtitle is 75 Jahre Allgemeiner Postwertzeichen-Händler-Verband – APHV. We read from the publisher’s website: The topic was long overdue, as Read more…
The Academy of Turkish Philately is a working group affiliated with the Federation of Turkish Philatelic Associations (TFDF). It is dedicated to studying the richness of Turkish philately and postal history, while sharing available information and promoting it internationally. The Academy emerged as a project of the TFDF administration following a proposal by Mehmet Akan, Read more…
We have recently received Maximaphily Commission Newsletter No. 9, written by Pascal Bandry, Commission Chairman. It includes: A Welcome Word by the President The Who is Who is Maximaphily News from around the World FIP Regulations and Guidelines Best Maximum Card 2023 Download the 60-page Newsletter from here: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Max_NSL_FIP-9.pdf …
A few weeks away from the opening day of EuroPhilex 2025, the organisers have shared a video with all you need to know and much more about the exhibition. See and listen to Jon Aitchison’s presentation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCNQBHCDzno The exhibition poster: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/europhilex_poster.pdf …
PHIL LEMAN 2025, Evian, les 18 et 19 octobre 2025, Palais des Festivités Co-organisation : Phil’Chablais (Evian) et Entente Philatélique Valais/ Haut-Léman (Suisse) Partenaire média : Rhône Philatélie UNIQUE : 3 événements au même endroit : PHIL LEMAN 2025 Exposition-bourse multi-collections franco-suisse 6e Journée Philatélique Romande (Entente Philatélique Valais/Haut-Léman, Suisse) EXPOPHIL 2025 Exposition de collections Read more…
A new book titled Iconografía Postal De La Cruz Roja Española 1864-1939, written by Gabriel Camacho Rosales, was published by the Royal Hispanic Academy of Philately and Postal History (RAHFeHP). The 185-page book is classified as Vol. LV of the series Discurso Académicos. Following the famous Battle of Solferino in 1859, Henry Dunant’s intervention, and the establishment of Read more…
Marius Muntean, President of Asociatia Filatelica Timișoara, shared the following information: In November, the Philatelic Association of Timișoara intends to organise a National Philatelic Exhibition, TimFilEx 2025, under the patronage of the Romanian Federation, to mark 150 years since the birth of Queen Maria. The finest Romanian exhibits, alongside those from neighbouring countries — Hungary, Read more…
The Federation of European Philatelic Associations (FEPA) has released a new report offering concrete strategies to help philatelic federations and societies across Europe strengthen their digital presence and help reverse the declining membership trends. Based on six interactive Zoom sessions held in March 2025 with representatives from 26 FEPA member countries, the report—Effective Social Media Read more…
The Italian philatelic community mourns the passing of Franco Rigo, a passionate and esteemed collector, exhibitor and writer, well-known internationally for his near-constant participation in exhibitions with his books and collections. Franco was born on 2 October 1934 and took part in the International Sport Stamps Exhibition in Rome in 1952 as a young Olympic Read more…
The Serbian Embassy in Slovenia organised an international philatelic exhibition in Škofja Loka, Slovenia, to commemorate the collaboration of Jernej Kopitar (1780–1844) and Vuk Stefanović Karadžić (1787–1864) in Vienna. Between 1813 and 1844, these two renowned linguists laid the foundations of the Slovenian and Serbian languages at the Austrian Imperial Library and the tavern Zum Read more…
Helmut Kogler writes in honour of the late Horst Horin (30.10.1940–15.03.2025). We knew it and we had a premonition of it, we all hoped and did not want it to be true, although the odds were against him. Nevertheless, it has happened: After long sufferings he has left us forever. For decades, Horst was an Read more…
We have received the latest ABRIA 2025 newsletter, recently distributed by Norbert Sehler. The appointed jurors, accepted exhibits, participating dealers and study groups are on the exhibition website. A few rooms are still available at the ‘Am Bahnhof’ hotel, where the festive evening will also be held. Please book quickly under ‘Briefmarkenausstellung’. Several rooms are Read more…
URUGUAY 2025 organisers have shared the exhibition catalogue on Federación Uruguaya de Filatelia Facebook account. In addition to detailed information about the exhibition, the attractive 115-page, A4 format publication contains seven comprehensive articles on Uruguayan philately, written by renowned scholars. The catalogue: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Uruguay2025-catalogue.pdf
Rafael Acuña Castillo, Secretary General FESOFI and Commissioner General EXFILNA 2025, reports: The 63rd National Philatelic Exhibition EXFILNA 2025 Spanish Philatelic Championship will be held in Cádiz, at El Baluarte de la Candelaria, from 5 to 9 November 2025. It will be organised by the Spanish Federation of Philatelic Societies (FESOFI) in collaboration with the Read more…
Vaccari News reports on their Facebook account: On 29 March, the exhibition “Guglielmo Marconi e le onde della comunicazione” [Guglielmo Marconi and the Waves of Communication] opened its doors in Segrate, Milan. The exhibition is curated by Giancarlo Morolli and Giuliano Nanni and is dedicated to the scientific and entrepreneurial achievements of Guglielmo Marconi. The Read more…
On Saturday, 22 March 2025, delegates from the stamp collecting clubs organised within the Fédération des Sociétés Philatéliques du Grand-Duché du Luxembourg gathered at Mamer Schlass. The President of the Cercle Philatélique Mamer, Mr. Ralph Letsch, the President of the FSPL, Mr. Jos Wolff, RDP, and the General Director of Post Luxembourg, Mr. Claude Strasser, Read more…
Following the annual General Assembly and elections on 16 March, the Hellenic Philatelic Federation (HPF) has announced its new Board of Directors for the next two years: President: Christos Gikas Vice President: Nikos Andriotis General Secretary: Evaggelos Karras Director of Communications: Georgia Baltsou Members: Thomas Arvanitis, Michalis Vaitis, Ioannis Skarmoutsos, Kostas Dimisianos, and Evaggelos Kotsis Read more…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Davit Franco on 23 March. Giussepe Davit Franco was born in Istanbul. His journey as an exhibitor began in 1980, when he presented his collection, French Levant Post offices between 1840 and 1876, at the Istanbul National Stamp Exhibition, where he was awarded a Read more…
The following is a summary of a short story published today on the BBC website by David Wallace Lockhart, BBC Scotland correspondent. Dr Alan Borthwick has spent 30 years uncovering how thousands of historical documents from Scotland’s National Records (NRS) ended up in Canada. The person responsible was Prof. David Stirling Macmillan, a historian and archivist Read more…
Two additional properties have signed on to become official show hotels for Boston 2026 World Expo. “Details took a bit longer than expected to work out,” said Boston 2026 Executive Director Mark Butterline, “But the addition of these hotels helps round out our eight hotel offerings to attendees with discounted prices ranging from $129 to Read more…
A new book by Jesús Sitjà Prats was recently published by the Real Academia Hispanica de Filatelia e Historica Postal (Royal Spanish Academy of Philately and Postal History). The bilingual 236-page book carries the title The Mail Of The Spanish Ship Register Envelopes (1778-1853) in English, and El Correo De Los Sobres De Registro De Read more…
Instead of an annual lecture, this year the Stuart Rossiter Trust is hosting a Seminar on “What is Postal History?”. An all-day event, it will feature presentations and discussions from a team of six well-known specialist speakers with divergent views on a variety of aspects. It will take place on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, at Read more…
Hotel reservations have opened for Boston 2026 World Expo, taking place in fourteen months. Eight official show hotels have been selected from throughout the Boston Seaport district representing Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, Omni and Yotel chains. All are three or four-star rated, fully wheelchair-accessible and within walking distance of the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. The Read more…
Written by Stuart Aitken and posted on the Postal Museum website. The author gracefully sums up the artist’s life in the article’s subheader: “With 103 issued stamps and countless additional designs to his name, David Gentleman’s work masterfully blends contrasting techniques, unified by his distinctive and unmistakable style.” Read how David Gentleman started designing British Read more…
The Finnish Philatelic Society (Suomen Filatelistiseura) and the Philatelic Society of Helsinki (Helsingfors Frimärkssamlare Förening) will organise the Nordic Philatelic Exhibition NORDIA 2026, in cooperation with the Philatelic Federation of Finland (Suomen Filatelistiliitto) and the Foundation for Promoting Finnish Philately (Suomalaisen filatelian edistämissäätiö). The NORDIA 2026 Exhibition will include approximately 700-800 frames and will be Read more…
A virtual exhibition is organised under the patronage of the Società Filateliche Italiane (FSFI), aiming to promote philately and stamp collecting in all its forms. The initiative is attributed to the Unione Siciliana Collezionisti di Siracusa and the Lions Club Filatelico Italiano. There is no registration fee for participation, and each collector may submit no Read more…
The DUBAI 2026 Specialised World Stamp Exhibition will be held at the Sheikh Maktoum Hall, World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 4 to 8 February 2026. The exhibition will commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Emirates Philatelic Association and the 100th anniversary of the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP). Exhibitors must submit their Read more…
EuroPhilEx 2025 – the key facts The international stamp exhibition, EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025, hosted by the United Kingdom, will be held in Hall 9 of the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham from Wednesday, 7 May, until Sunday, 11 May 2025. The National Exhibition Centre is easy to reach with Birmingham International Station part of the Read more…
Exhibits to interest everyone With nearly 2,000 frames of displays provided by collectors from forty countries, there will be something to draw the attention of every visitor to EuroPhilEx 2025, the international stamp exhibition being held at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, from Wednesday, 7 May, until Sunday, 11 May. Foremost among the competitive exhibits Read more…
Christos Gikas of the Balkanfila Working Group sent out their latest newsletter yesterday. In its 33 pages, we read about recent philatelic exhibitions, an interview with Ion Chirescu, the FEPA Awards 2024, the Turkish Philatelic Academy, recently issued philatelic literature, new issues from the Balkans, and much more. The newsletter: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/balkanfila_nsl_07.pdf Follow FEPA on Facebook
Received from Thomas M. Fortunato, BOSTON 2026 Public Relations Chair, on 6 March: The issuance of postage stamps honoring Boston 2026 World Expo has been announced by the United States Postal Service, the major sponsor of the event. The March 6 USPS press release detailed the background of the se-tenant pair of stamps: “To build Read more…
The latest from PTS and Stampex: Last year, we brought you 1,050 reasons to attend Virtual Stampex. With more Talks, Displays, Specially Selected Shop Items, Giveaways, and new features, there are even more reasons to attend the show this year. Here’s your guide to making the most of Virtual Stampex 2025, which opens its virtual doors Read more…
Royal Mail at EuroPhilEx 2025 Royal Mail will have a stand at EuroPhilEx 2025, the international stamp exhibition being held at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, from Wednesday, 7 May, until Sunday, 11 May. On sale will be a new series of stamps marking Valour and Victory: Stories of the Second World War being issued Read more…
On 1 March we received the latest Press Release from Axel Brockmann, the editorial office of Junge Sammler: The new JUNGE SAMMLER is on its way to its readers with the special topic of religion. The magazine is intended to help find exhibits for this year’s foundation competition, which will take place in Hamburg. Of Read more…
Two FEPA Seminars will be held at EuroPhilEx in the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, between 11.00am and 3.00pm on 9th May 2025, Meeting Room 3. 11.00am: Paul Leonard – Assisting Expert Committees through the use of forensic philately Genuine or fraudulently manipulated? If an item is likely to have a high value, what reassurance can Read more…
AUSVIPEX 2025 has been announced on Social Media. We read from the exhibition website: In today’s digitally connected world, the Australian Virtual Multi-frame Philatelic Exhibition (AUSVIPEX 2025) highlights how traditional hobbies can flourish in a technology-driven era. This innovative event unites stamp enthusiasts, collectors, and exhibitors from Australia and around the globe. Leveraging the power Read more…
ABPS Public Relations Officer, John Davies, sent us today the following Press Release: IDEAS FOR MEMBERSHIP GROWTH Whilst some Societies are reporting declining membership, others are thriving. So, what makes the difference? The answer can be summed up in one word “ACTION!”. Those societies that get involved in organising local Fairs, promote their website, put Read more…
URUGUAY 2025 FIP World Stamp Exhibition concluded last night following the Palmares Dinner and Awards Ceremony at the Enjoy Hotel in Punta del Este. Grand Prix International Winner: Pablo Alejandro Reim (Argentina), Republica Argentina – Classic Issues – Escuditos and Rivadavias. Candidate: Kai Nieminen (Finland), Grand Duchy of Finland 1856-1875. Candidate: Lars Jorgensen (Belgium), Zuid Read more…
Here is the latest from VIRTUAL STAMPEX, 6–8 March 2025: There is still time to be part of this fun way to Display and exhibit, to share your passion, to get feedback, and to inspire others. It is free to Display! There are no rules! You can display what you like, how you like (provided Read more…
The Philatelic Federation of South Africa invites philatelists from around the world to participate in the 10th SAVPEX, the annual South African Virtual Philatelic Exhibition. Entries and payment are to be received by 30th April 2025 and scans of exhibits are to be sent for evaluation by the 25th May 2025. Judging will take place Read more…
Back in 2008, at the EFIRO 2008 World Stamp Exhibition in Bucharest, the UPU and FIP developed a competition between postal operators, which presented their contemporary postage stamps in one-frame, 16-page exhibits. The competition has continued ever since, at least once every year, at a major exhibition. From 2024 onwards, the UPU and FIP have Read more…
New publication by the Royal Hispanic Academy of Philately and Postal History (RAHFeHP): The book titled Distribución y entrega de la correspondencia en España / Desde épocas prefilatélicas a nuestros días / Apartados, Carteros y Lista de Correos is written by Raimundo Almeda Candil. The author focuses on the Lista de Correos (General Delivery list), P.O. Read more…
Events linked to EuroPhilEx 2025 Several events will be taking place during EuroPhilEx 2025, being held at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham from Wednesday. 7 May until Sunday, 11 May. On Thursday, 8 May there will be a reception by the Royal Philatelic Society London from 7pm at the Arden Hotel. Admission is free and Read more…
From the French Federation (FFAP) website: La Fête du Timbre 2025: the Stamp is performing acrobatics in 2025; the first stage of a new four-year cycle dedicated to Street Arts. “Jugglers and acrobats” will be in the spotlight in 84 towns on 8 and 9 March. The list of organising towns is available here. The Read more…
From Jon Aitchison, Keeper of the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists: At the meeting of the Board of Election of the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists on 6 February 2025, it was unanimously agreed that the following philatelists be invited to be the new signatories to the Roll: Adriano Bergamini, RDP, Switzerland Birthe King, RDP, United Kingdom Read more…
Societies strongly support EuroPhilEx Many philatelic societies based in the United Kingdom will be supporting EuroPhilEx 2025, the stamp exhibition being held at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham from Wednesday, 7 May to Sunday, 11 May. Some will be having their own meetings during the exhibition as follows. Wednesday, 7 May Pitcairn and Norfolk Islands Read more…
MIDPEX 2025 Warwickshire Event Centre, Leamington Spa, CV31 1XN 5th July 2025, 10:00am – 4pm There are only a few spaces remaining for dealers and societies to sign up for MIDPEX, sponsored by Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd. This is a great opportunity to both dealers and collectors to enjoy a quality philatelic event. Organiser, Steve Read more…
The Federation of European Philatelic Associations (FEPA) released this morning the February 2025 issue of FEPA News magazine featuring: News from FEPA Exhibition News Forthcoming Exhibitions FEPA Exhibiting Developments in Philately The World of Research FEPA Family and FEPA Board Events Calendar You can read or download the 84-page FEPA News from here: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FN46.pdf Earlier Read more…
The FEPA Board is delighted to announce that the following medals have been awarded for 2024: THE FEPA MEDAL FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE TO ORGANISED PHILATELY, 2024 Awarded to: BRUNO CREVATO-SELVAGGI RDP (Italy) Dr Bruno Crevato-Selvaggi’s philatelic activities have been expressed through various leadership roles within the Italian federation where he is currently President but has Read more…
Six speakers will participate in a five-hour, nonstop webinar organised by AMSIPEX-25 in celebration of 18th February, World Air Mail Day. 12:00-12:30 CET: Inauguration 12:30-13:10 CET: Terry Hare Walker, “Imperial Airways Route to India 1927-29” 13:00-13:50 CET: Markand Dave FRPSL, “Indian Rocket Mails during WWII Period” 13:50-14:10 CET: short break 14:10-14:50 CET: Pradip Jain RDP Read more…
The Slovenian Philatelic Association has notified us that, from 5 to 28 February, an exhibition titled Navigation will take place in the lobby of Post Office 1101, Ljubljana, Slovenia. The exhibit is part of the Maritime Museum of Crete’s permanent philatelic collection, Navigation, which is displayed in the central hall of the museum and at Read more…
We’ve picked this up from Dr Gregg Redner’s FB account: The Auxiliary Markings Club and the Philatelic Specialists Society of Canada announce the publication of a major, joint, open source publishing project – ‘Considering Auxiliary Markings’, an anthology of articles on the subject of auxiliary marking and labels. The book, edited by The Auxiliary Markings Read more…
BERNABA and MUTILATERALE 2025 organisers have sent us the following newsletter: Experience BERNABA 2025, a major national and multilateral Rank I exhibition that brings together collectors and enthusiasts. The multilateral association consists of the seven countries: Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland and Slovenia. From 14 to 16 May 2025, Bern will become the Read more…
The latest press release from the PTS highlights the provisional talks and roundtable schedule: In just 5 weeks, we will open the doors to Virtual Stampex 2025! We are jam packing this show with incredible dealer booths for you to interact with, displays and exhibits, Talks, Roundtables, and competitions and offers. We’ll be live from the Read more…
Received from BOSTON 2026 on 29 January: Three regional U.S. commissioners have been announced by Boston 2026 World Expo to handle the transport and care of exhibits before, during and after the show. Representing the East is Chris Lazaroff, a well-established first day cover creator and enthusiast since the 1980s. He has been instrumental in Read more…
We have recently received the following information from the International Postal History Library: Please find attached the new list of fascinating postal history studies and books currently available from IPHL vzw. Prices listed include shipping costs within Europe. For those interested outside Europe, please contact IPHL by email so we can let you know the Read more…
Number 28 of Academus, the annual publication of the Royal Hispanic Academy of Philately and Postal History (RAHFeHP), is now available. The volume features articles contributed by the following members of the Academy: Messrs Rafael Acuña Castillo, Manuel Arango Echeverri, Jaime Benavides Villareal, Eduardo Consejo Prieto, José Antonio Herráiz Gracia, Yamil H. Kouri Jr., and Read more…
We have received the latest ABRIA 2025 newsletter recently distributed by Norbert Sehler. The registration deadline for ABRIA 2025 is approaching. Prospective exhibitors can register until 31 January 2025. The Palmares will take place on 14 June at 7:30 pm in the Am Bahnhof hotel. Details in Newsletter #4: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/abria2025_nsl4.pdf Follow FEPA on Facebook
This is the latest Press Release from Thomas M. Fortunato, BOSTON 2026 Public Relations Chair, received on 22 January: The Boston 2026 World Expo web site has been redesigned as the show nears the sixteenth month before it opens its doors. Boston 2026 Executive Director Mark Butterline explained, “We’ve been working behind the scenes planning Read more…
The latest publication by the Royal Hispanic Academy of Philately and Postal History (RAHFeHP) is Volume IV of the Enciclopedia Histórico Descriptiva ‘Correo Aéreo Y Aerofilatelia’ – España (1870-1970), written by members Fernando Aranaz del Río and Eduardo Consejo Prieto. The volume consists of 428 pages. In December 2024, the Royal Academy published Volume IV Read more…
Through a collection of nearly 200 stamp booklets, posters, and original drawings, visitors are invited to wander among the different formats and messages of this object, reflecting the transformations of French society. The exhibition Stamp Booklets in the Spirit of the Times traces the evolution of this everyday object through three main themes: advertising, usage, and Read more…
Susanna Mills, Editor-in-Chief of the American Philatelic Society, is guiding us through the major changes to the Philatelic Literature Review in 2025: The PLR has been struggling to remain self-sustaining for years at its current publication schedule, and has cost more to produce than it makes in subscriber or advertiser dollars. Not only that, but Read more…
Here are the highlights of EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025 Press Release No. 3: Standholders to meet all needs Visitors to the international stamp exhibition, EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025, being held at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham from Wednesday, 7 May until Sunday, 11 May 2025, will find an array of standholders only too willing to help Read more…
Following the passing of President Mike Roberts in December, the Royal Philatelic Society London has appointed Senior Vice President Simon Richards FRPSL as the new President. The announcement was made on 9 January at the Royal by the immediate past President, Peter Cockburn FRPSL. [photo credit: RPSL Facebook account] Follow FEPA on Facebook
Federación Uruguaya de Filatelia is offering the opportunity to visit Uruguay and its World Stamp Exhibition next month: Explore an unforgettable journey into the world of philately! Collectors and enthusiasts from across the globe will gather in Punta del Este for a truly unique exhibition. Dive into a showcase of postal wonders, fascinating stories, and Read more…
New publication by the Royal Hispanic Academy of Philately and Postal History (RAHFeHP): A monograph by Juan Antonio Llácer Gracia titled Nuevas Aportaciones sobre el Franqueo en las Demarcaciones Postales de Valencia y Alicante Durante los Siglos XVIII y XIX. The monograph presents an in-depth investigation of prepaid mail in the Valencia and Alicante postal Read more…
Latest announcement from The Collectors Club, New York: The Collectors Club is pleased to announce that Dr. Yamil H. Kouri, Jr. of Sarasota, Fla. is this year’s winner of the Alfred F. Lichtenstein Memorial Award for Distinguished Service to Philately. The award was announced at the club’s annual meeting in New York on January 8, Read more…
BOSTON 2026 World Stamp Show will be held on 23-30 May 2026 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) under FIP recognition, FIAF patronage, and FEPA recognition. Several important parallel exhibitions will run simultaneously, including the 2026 APS Champion of Champions competition, a 200-frame Polar Salon, a 50-frame non-competitive German American Salon, and a Read more…
NORDIA 2025 will take place from 12 to 14 September at the MalmöMässan Convention Centre in Malmö, Sweden, located just 300 meters from Hyllie railway station in Malmö. The exhibition is organised by the SFF (Swedish Philatelic Federation) and SFU (Philatelic Youth of Sweden) with volunteers from the local clubs. NORDIA 2025 has received Recognition Read more…
Stamp Active have produced their latest publication to assist young collectors who may be interested in producing a stamp exhibit. There is now a new guide to stamp competitions, called “STAMP FUN – Showing Your Stamps”, which can be downloaded from the Stamp Active website Competitions page at www.stampactive.co.uk Please have a look. This might Read more…
We have received the latest press release from BOSTON 2026 Public Relations Chairman Thomas Fortunato. Boston 2026 World Expo calls on all collectors to donate off-paper stamps to build its inventory for use in welcome packets and the youth and beginners’ areas during America’s next international philatelic exhibition. Coordinating the collection process is Michael Lawson, Read more…
The Royal Philatelic Society London announced the loss of their President in a short message from Honorary Secretary Steven Harrison FRPSL on the society’s home page: It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of our President, Mike Roberts. He died on Wednesday, 25 December 2024. Mike, as we all know, had Read more…
The Istituto di studi storici postali ‘Aldo Cecchi’ odv is moving to a larger and more convenient facility, also in Prato. Work is now in progress to adapt the rooms and equip them with the security measures required by the law. Meanwhile, work is in progress on the move. That is why we are promoting Read more…
Latest from the PTS: With over 3,500 votes cast, there was fierce competition in this year’s PTS People’s Choice Awards! 49 Nominees had been shortlisted across five categories – Best Website, Best Publication, Best Social Media, Best Physical Space, and Contributor of the Year. You can still view all nominees on the PTS Awards website. Read more…
On 15 November, during Balkanfila XX in Thessaloniki, an open discussion titled ‘Investing for the Future’ took place with the participation of eight prominent philatelists. A list of topics was suggested in advance, from which the speakers were asked to select theirs on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, with the option to address a Read more…
Alan C. Mellaart FRPSL has recently published his first book on Ottoman Postal History and has promised that more are to come. We quote from the book’s Preface: The Ottoman Empire Postal History of Greece attempts to visually explore the rich and complex postal history of the Ottoman Empire, in this case focusing on the Read more…
Balkanfila Newsletter No. 6 celebrates its first birthday! The current 63-page newsletter is packed with reports featuring a wide range of philatelic news from the member countries of the Balkanfila Working Group. It includes updates on international and national exhibitions, various events, meetings, and presentations; an interview with the President of the Serbian Federation; an Read more…
The Italian Philatelic Federation (FSFI) has announced the national exhibitions in 2025. Italia colleziona 2025 (Virtual), in March-April, not competitive and qualification, all classes except for Philatelic Literature, organised by Unione siciliana collezionisti. Vastophil 2025, in Vasto, on 13-15 June, championship and national Aerophilately, Astrophilately, Open philately, and Maximaphily, organised by Circolo filatelico Vastophil ‘Rino Read more…
On 17 December, we received the following news from the Museum of Philately: In honor of our Museum President, we are delighted to announce the publication of a book presenting the Simon Martin-Redman’s acclaimed Grand Prix Collection of Sarawak. Sponsored by the David Feldman Company, this exceptional publication—an extraordinary exception for us as a primarily Read more…
Latest Press Release by the Italian Association of Postal History (AISP). On Saturday, 14 December 2024, the scheduled joint event organised by the Italian Association of Postal History (AISP) and the Lombard Philatelic Union took place, with the participation of members from the Real Academia Hispánica de Filatelia y Historia Postal (RAHFHP). The video recording Read more…
The following presentation of Dr Hans-Joachim Soll’s book was copied from the BDPh website. This book was originally based on a purely postal-history collection of German East Africa. Later, the author of the book became inspired by social philately and began examining the collection in terms of senders and recipients. Before long, letters from historically Read more…
The depicted letter from Edinburgh to neighbouring Leith was handstamped ‘TOO LATE’ indicating that it had been posted late and held back until the next collection. As a result, the sender’s wishes on that Christmas evening did not reach the recipient in time. We are grateful to Alexios Papadopoulos for providing us with an extraordinary Read more…
In celebration of its centenary, the Hellenic Philatelic Society (HPS) has released a publication showcasing its longstanding contributions to philately and culture. The publication highlights the richness of philately and its profound connections to history, sociology, the arts, and communication, as reflected in philatelic items. The Society aims to provide both the philatelic community and Read more…
The following news has been recently uploaded on the French Philatelic Federation (FFAP) website: Our Federation is pleased to announce that the next French Philatelic Championship (Championnat de France) will take place from 6 to 9 June 2025 at the Parc des Expositions in Colmar. As part of this event, our 98th National Federal Congress Read more…
Italia e Iberia: La posta fra gli Stati delle due penisole 1814–1876, translated into English as Italy and Iberia: Postal Relations Between the States of the Two Peninsulas 1814–1876, published by UNIFICATO in collaboration with AIFSP, is a book written by Lorenzo Carra. This bilingual publication (Italian and English) examines the postal connections of Spain, Portugal, Read more…
We have received the following news from Bulgaria. At ‘Christmas Plovdiv 2024’ the Christmas stamp was officially validated. In fact, it was validated by Santa Claus himself, accompanied by Snow White, the Christmas Elf, the artist Kapka Kaneva and, of course, the head of the Regional Department of the Bulgarian Post, Mrs. Ivanova. Santa Claus Read more…
Dittmar Wöhlert from the Deutsche Philatelisten-Jugend e.V. sent us yesterday the following report: On Saturday, 7 December, a television crew from the MDR programme ‘Sachsen-Anhalt heute’ visited the group lesson of the Pretzier Young Stamp Friends. They explored the ‘In the Christmas bakery’ stamp with the Tiptoi pen. The many details of this special stamp Read more…
Milan Radovanović’s latest book was published in 2023 in Belgrade. It is written in Serbian with the original title Повлачење: Од Ниша До Крфа (1915-1916) – Неми Сведоци translated into English as Retreat: from Niš to Corfu (1915‐1916) – Silent Witnesses. The part of the material relating to the retreat of the Serbian army and Read more…
The book features Joseph Hackmey’s collection of the Triangular Stamps of the Cape of Good Hope, and is published by the Museum of Philately. On the reverse side of its dust cover, we read: This book marks the inaugural publication of the Museum of Philately, an online platform showcasing some of the greatest philatelic collections Read more…
Latest announcement by the PTS: Virtual Stampex 2025 is open for registration! Since 2020, Virtual Stampex has pushed the boundaries of what is possible in the online philatelic events space. We seek to encourage community, learning, and friendship; to inspire, to share, to celebrate. We are inviting you to join us for even bigger, bolder Read more…
The latest BEPHILA 2026 newsletter announced that FEPA had agreed to grant Recognition to BEPHILA and will help promote the exhibition. It also announced that an individual postage stamp priced at 0,85 € (standard letter up to 20g) with the exhibition logo is already available. Readers will find details on how to order in the Read more…
Court of Honour not to be missed Highlight of the international stamp exhibition, EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025, being held at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham from Wednesday, 7 May, until Sunday, 11 May 2025, will be the Court of Honour. This will feature material from some of the world’s finest collections. Star attraction will be Read more…
The Global Philatelic Network has recently released five more volumes in the renowned Edition d’Or and Edition Spéciale series: Edition d’Or, Vol. 76: Postal History of the Southern Coast of Norway from 1719 to GPU – The Terje Heskestad Collection Edition d’Or, Vol. 75: Brazil Classic Issues 1843–1861 – The Pablo Reim Collection Edition d’Or, Vol. Read more…
The FEPA Newsletter journey began on 4 May 2020 with the release of our very first issue. Since 21 February 2022, it has been consistently distributed on a fortnightly basis, arriving in your inbox every other Monday at 11:00 am CET. Each newsletter features news posts from the FEPA website, covering the preceding 14 days. Read more…
At its 2024 Congress in Copenhagen last October, the International Association of Philatelic Experts (AIEP) celebrated its 70th anniversary by presenting Thomas Mathà’s 2024 Platinum Jubilee Book, titled A World of Philatelic Fakes and Forgeries. The bulk of the 136-page book is devoted to the Rome Collection of Philatelic Fakes and Forgeries, which was donated Read more…
Three experts in stamp show organising—Scott English (Great American Stamp Show), Behruz Nassre (Westpex), and Liz Hisey (Sarasota)—are discussing the present and future of stamp shows. They were invited to speak on 27 November by The Collectors Club of New York, which produced the video. The video will be available for approximately two weeks here. Read more…
LIBEREC 2025 is a competitive exhibition of the 1st and 2nd levels, which includes Traditional Philately, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Thematic Philately, Philatelic Literature, Open Philately, Youth Classes, Picture Postcards, and Single-Frame Exhibits. The event will take place from 19 to 22 June at the MCU Coloseum, in Liberec, under FEPA Recognition. 400 exhibition frames Read more…
Τhe international stamp exhibition, EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025, will be hosted by the United Kingdom, and will be held at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham from Wednesday, 7 May until Sunday, 11 May 2025. The National Exhibition Centre is easy to reach with Birmingham International Station and Birmingham International Airport both close by. There are Read more…
A few weeks ago, a new book on the first Greek issue was released. It is titled A Different Classification of the Large Hermes Heads Stamps of Greece. The author, Athanasios D. Spanos, is a collector with over 60 years of experience and expertise in early Greek stamps. To present the Large Hermes Heads in Read more…
We have recently received BEPHILA 2026 Newsletter #2 from Norbert Sehler. The Berin auction house ‘Schlegel’ is strengthening its commitment to competitive philately as the main sponsor of BEPHILA 2026. ‘BEPHILA 2026 is an extremely important event for philately,’ says Managing Director Andreas Schlegel. ‘We are delighted to have the opportunity to support this event Read more…
The Polish Philatelists Union (PZF) website reports that two very valuable monographs have been published regarding POWs’ correspondence from the Murnau and Hadamar officers’ camps. Jacek Kubczyk, Oflag VII A Murnau. Korespondencja polskich jeńców 1939–1945 r., Częstochowa 2024, A4 format, 130 pages. Contact the author at jacekkubczyk@op.pl Edward Kubica, Obóz jeniecki Oflag XII A Hadamar, Read more…
Norbert Sehler has recently distributed ABRIA 2025 Newsletter #3. The newsletter’s main features are the call for limited space availability for dealers and Study Groups, and the latest information on the postage stamp marking the 500th anniversary of the Stendal Roland. The 7th Altmark Philatelic Exhibition (ABRIA) will take place in Stendal from 14 to Read more…
We’ve received this from the Real Academia Hispánica de Filatelia e Historia Postal. On 15 November, the inauguration ceremony of the new Library of the Spanish Post (Correos) took place at Correos Headquarters, located at Calle Conde de Peñalver 19, Madrid. Previously based in Aravaca until January, the library has now relocated to this new site Read more…
We’ve picked it up from the American Philatelic Society (APS) webpage: Literally, a single page, either 8.5” x 11” or 11” x 17” in size, or A4 and A3 in international sizes, the exhibit represents an accessible way for philatelic exhibiting newcomers to engage in this aspect of the hobby. For experienced one- and multi-frame Read more…
The International Philatelic Federation (FIP) has uploaded on its website the latest issue of Flash, its biannual official house organ. Contents: Highlights of the FIP Board Meetings The new FIP Grand Prix Club website Updates to the Jury Guidelines How the International Jury Team is formed for FIP Patronage Exhibitions 77th FIP Congress to be held on 3 December Read more…
On Friday, 15 November, Marco Occhipinti was invited to speak about mail and communication to the students of Claudia Villani’s Cultural History and History Teaching course at the University of Bari. Villani is a researcher in Contemporary History at the Department of Humanistic Research and Innovation. Marco, runner-up at the latest FEPA Kiddle Medal competition, Read more…
Three new publications have been introduced by MONACOPHIL 2024. MonacoPhil 2024 – Luxury Catalogue of 100 World Philatelic Rarities Exhibition A deluxe catalogue of the 100 World Philatelic Rarities exhibition held for MonacoPhil 2024 at the Museum of Stamps and Coins in Fontvieille, showcasing some of the most prized rarities in international philately. MonacoPhil 2024: Read more…
Gold, Large Gold Medals and Grand Prizes for BALKANFILA XX (13-16 November) were announced during the Palmares Dinner at the Mediterranean Palace Hotel, Thessaloniki, on Friday evening. The big winners were: Grand Prix International BALKANFILA: Chirescu Andrei Alexandru (Romania), The fluvial and maritime postal routes in the Romanian territories, 1840-1920. Grand Prix National BALKANFILA: Bauer Read more…
Over the past few years, BDPh online seminars have become a well-established feature during the winter season. This winter, BDPh is once again offering a series of seminars on exciting topics. Participation is free of charge and open to all interested individuals. As in previous years, the seminars will continue to use the ZOOM software, Read more…
On Friday 18 October, during HAFNIA 24 in Copenhagen, two enlightening seminars were presented to a packed audience by two prominent speakers: “Open Philately” by Birthe King A longtime expert and international juror in the Open Philately and Picture Postcards Classes, Ms King delivered her presentation by engaging collectors, exhibitors, and jurors, sharing the magic Read more…
The 344-page book focuses on the postal and philatelic effects that followed France’s 1860 annexation of the County of Nice and the Duchy of Savoy. It is based on an inventory of mail sent from post offices between the entrance of the French postal administration on 14 June 1860 and the adoption of French cancellations Read more…
Dr Alan K. Huggins MBE RDP Hon FRPSL, Honorary and first President of FEPA, Past President of the RPSL and the GBPS, and a specialist in Postal Stationery has published the results of his latest research in a book titled Great Britain Postal Stationery with Security / Advertising Collars. British postal stationery envelopes and newspaper Read more…
BALKANFILA XX is set to welcome exhibitors and visitors to Thessaloniki. The FEPA recognised exhibition will take place from 13 to 16 November at Pavillion 6 (Pavillion of the Nations) on the Thessaloniki International Fairgrounds, featuring: A convenient venue within walking distance of the White Tower, the seafront, and the official hotel. Exhibits from regional Read more…
The international competition Postgeschichte Live (24–26 October 2024) was organised by the Southwest Regional Association and the German Old Letter Collectors Association, at Ulm IBB (the Trade Fair), featuring 59 Postal History and Literature exhibits. The international jury comprised Alfred Schmidt (Germany, Chairman), Adriano Bergamini (Switzerland), Lars Böttger (Luxembourg), Dénes Czirók RDP (Hungary), Gerald Heschl Read more…
The “Postal Rates of the Republic of Türkiye 1920-1950” is a project by the Postal Rates Research Group of the Turkish Philatelic Academy. This 350-page, full-colour, and fully bilingual book documents Turkey’s postal rates from 1920 to 1950, covering all postage services defined in UPU Congress publications, as well as airmail rates. It also includes Read more…
We received the following report from Sinisha Pavleski, President of the Union of Philatelists of Macedonia. On 25th October, an online presentation titled “Errors on Macedonian stamps” was held for Chinese philatelists in Northeast China. The presentation began with a brief introduction to the stamps of North Macedonia and some facts about the country. It Read more…
Yoram Lubinaiker sent us the sorrowful news regarding the loss of Yacov Tsachor. It is my sad duty to report that Yacov Tsachor passed away on Thursday, October 24th. He was 78 years old. Yacov Tsachor was active in the philatelic world as a collector, exhibitor, researcher, expert, and dealer. His major field of expertise Read more…
Newsletter #16 HAFNIA 24 has finished! Copenhagen, 22 October 2024 Thank you The HAFNIA 24 has been an exciting event. From the organizing committee, we would like to thank visitors, exhibitors, commissioners, the jury, sponsors, dealers, Øksnehallen and volunteers for your being there and for your assistance in making HAFNIA 24 the most wonderful event. Read more…
On behalf of the organisers, on 19 October during HAFNIA 24, Simon Richards presented the upcoming FEPA-patronised philatelic exhibition, EUROPHILEX 2025. EUROPHILEX 2025 is scheduled for next year, between 7 and 11 May, at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, England. Simon Richards’ PowerPoint presentation: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Powerpoint-EuroPhilEx-7-months-to-go.pdf Follow FEPA on Facebook
We’ve received this from the American Philatelic Society: Interested in the Postal History Symposium but can’t make it to Bellefonte November 15-16? We have good news — you can attend the talks by our presenters via Zoom. Click here to register for the Zoom webinars of the talks you’re interested in attending, and we’ll see Read more…
The Large Gold Medals and Grand Prizes for HAFNIA 24 were announced during the Palmares Dinner at the CPH Conference in Copenhagen on Saturday evening. The big winners were: Grand Prix HAFNIA 24: Nicholas Miles Kirke (Czech Republic), The Evolution of Outbound Foreign Mail cancelled in New York City 1845-1878. Grand Prix International: Kai Nieminen Read more…
BEPHILA 2026 is a Bilateral Stamp Exhibition between Germany and Sweden, taking place from 17 to 19 July 2026 in the Sparkassen-Arena Bernau, located at Ladeburger Dreieck, 16321 Bernau near Berlin. The Berlin Philatelic Exhibition (BEPHILA) was first organised in 1957 and has been held six more times until 2001. With this eighth exhibition under Read more…
President Simon Martin-Redman FRPSL has shared the latest from the Museum of Philately. More and more great philatelists from around the world have uploaded their collections to the Museum’s website. The latest additions include Gordon Eubanks and Daniel J. Ryterband’s iconic USA collections, Dinesh Kanabar’s collection of Indian Archive material and Fumio Yamazaki’s Hawaiian collection. Read more…
In their latest newsletter, ABRIA 2025 organisers made an unusual announcement regarding dealer registration: Anyone who downloads the registration form for dealers from the exhibition’s homepage will notice a particularly interesting phrasing: Dealers, auctioneers, and postal administrations admitted to the exhibition do not pay a stand fee. After the event, they contribute a recognition fee Read more…
BALKANFILA XX opening ceremony is just 35 days away. There is still time to gather your family, buy your tickets, and start packing. The organisers say there is a good chance you will experience one of the most memorable philatelic visits of your lifetime. Thessaloniki is a delight to explore. Founded in the 4th c. Read more…
Francisc Ambrus, Romania, circulated the following report: DOBRICH FILEX 2024 was a national Maximaphily exhibition with international participation, celebrating 145 years since the independence of Bulgaria and the introduction of the first postal and fiscal stamps in 1879. The exhibits were displayed in approximately 200 frames, including several dedicated to postal history and revenues. It Read more…
Information received from Zeljko Popovic, Serbia: Over the past few years, three online philatelic exhibitions have been held in Apatin. The organisers’ intention is to make a big step forward by presenting the APATIN 2024 online exhibition as a competitive event. Co-organisers of APATIN 2024 are the Udruženje Filatelista Apatin (Philatelists Association of Apatin), the Read more…
FEPA Congress 2024 at HAFNIA 24 We are looking forward to welcoming delegates from more than 30 FEPA Members at our annual Congress in Copenhagen where we will review progress and discuss plans for the next two years. FEPA-supported seminars at HAFNIA 24 Two significant seminars will take place on Friday during the HAFNIA 24 Read more…
The”Multiarea-palasettembre” exhibition centre in Chiuduno, near Bergamo, hosted “Bergamofil 2024” from September 27 to 29. This “66th Philatelic Convention and Exhibition” included the traditional trade event and one of the yearly national exhibitions of the Federation among Italian Philatelic Societies (FSFI), this time reserved for the aero-philatelic, postal history, thematic, and traditional classes. The Grand Read more…
Received from the PTS and Stampex International: Your chance to display at Stampex this month After the success of Display Your Way at Virtual Stampex, we are bringing our Display Your Way concept to our in person Stampex at the BDC event in London! We are passionate about giving collectors of all levels and areas Read more…
On 25th September, Yamil Kouri, President and General Commissioner of BOSTON 2026 WORLD EXPO, was invited by The Collectors Club in New York and spoke on camera about the latest updates regarding the upcoming exhibition. In summary, the main features of BOSTON 2026 include: Free admission 4000 exhibit frames United States Postal Service American Philatelic Read more…
Newsletter #14 Souvenirs at HAFNIA 24 Copenhagen, 28 September 2024 HAFNIA 24 mini sheet On 1 October, PostNord Denmark published a second exhibition block on the occasion of HAFNIA 24. The block is similar to the first block, which was published in January, and contains four DKK 25 postage stamps for domestic shipments. The difference Read more…
The 23nd edition of the ‘Augusto Massari’ Prize for music philately took place in Vasto on the occasion of the VASTOPHIL 2024 national exhibition (from 20 to 22 September 2024, at Palazzo d’Avalos, on the initiative of the ‘Nino Piccirilli’ Philatelic Society). The event is characterised by the “un cuadro più” format, which consists of Read more…
Dittmar Wöhlert of Landesring Süd-West e.V. has sent us the following Press Release: On September 21 at 4 p.m., the first hybrid stamp exhibition for young people will enter the next phase: smart@Ulm will open and then go online. After the opening, the exhibits will be accessible worldwide via the event website https://smart.lrsw.de. The judges Read more…
MIDPEX is the biennial exhibition first held in 1995 and attended by stamp collectors from across the UK. It brings together Specialist Societies with local, national and international dealers covering all aspects of Philately. The spacious venue is the same with extensive free parking and a free shuttle bus from Leamington Spa railway station. It Read more…
The European Academy of Philately (AEP) has revitalised, improved, and modernised its bilingual (French, English) website. Data migration is still underway and is expected to be completed soon. Most entries in the Academy, Members, Publications, and Awards sections are now online. Honorary President Jean Voruz is leading the effort, assisted by President Peter Suhadolc and Read more…
Chris King RDP Hon FRPSL has circulated a 181-page Handbook on Danish Philatelic Literature, comprising: Philatelic Literature: – The First Danish Stamp Album – Handbooks, Monographs, and Catalogues – Philatelic Periodicals and Journals Official and Commercial literature relating to postal services Philatelic History: – Some Early Illustrations of Danish Stamps – Philatelic Literature and Authors, Read more…
John Davies RDP has sent us the details about the forthcoming Great Britain Philatelic Society (GBPS) meetings. On Saturday, 14 December, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm (London time), Darin P. Cherniwhan will give a presentation on Digital Philately via Zoom. According to the GBPS, “The presentation promises to be an enlightening journey into the Read more…
With just a few weeks remaining until the opening of the 20th edition of the Balkanfila exhibition in Thessaloniki, the current newsletter presents a comprehensive narrative covering its history from the first edition in Varna in 1965 to last year’s 19th edition in Belgrade. In other contents: The establishment of the Balkanfila Working Group Exhibitions, Read more…
The Spanish Philatelic Federation (FESOFI) website reports: The 62nd National Philatelic Exhibition, EXFILNA 2024, organized by FESOFI, CORREOS, and the Vallisoletano Philatelic Group (EXFILNA 92, EXFILNA 04, and EXFILNA 2011), with the collaboration of the Hon. City Council of Valladolid, the Royal Mint-FNMT, the Federation of Philatelic Societies of Castilla y León, ANFIL, and EDIFIL, Read more…
AMSIPEX-25 is a virtual exhibition organised by the Air Mail Society of India Foundation (AMSI) to celebrate World Air Mail Day (18th February). It will run from 15 to 23 February 2025. Exhibitors from all over the world are invited to participate in Aerophilately, Astrophilately, Philatelic Literature, and Youth Classes. IREX and entry forms are Read more…
In a few weeks, Timbres Passion 2024 will open its doors! Under the patronage of the French Federation of Philatelic Associations (FFAP) and with the support of ADPhile, the Champagne-Ardenne Philatelic Group, and the City of Châlons-en-Champagne, the event, organised by the Champenoise Philatelic Association, will take place at the Capitole in Châlons-en-Champagne from 25 Read more…
Newsletter #13 One month to HAFNIA 24 Copenhagen, 17 September 2024 Today there is only one month until we open the doors for HAFNIA 24 in Øksnehallen, Copenhagen. We are so excited and looking forward to see you there. There are lots of special awards at HAFNIA 24 All special awards in connection with the Read more…
At its 7th September meeting in Nyborg, the Danish Philatelic Association (DFF) awarded the Denmark Medal to Søren Christian Jensen. The reasons quoted were the recipient’s work for Danish philately, his collections, articles, and books. The Denmark Medal is the highest distinction in Danish philately. The DFF website comments that “the best description of Søren Read more…
ALPEN-ADRIA 2024 multinational exhibition was held in Amberg, Germany, between 13 and 15 September. The Grand Prix was awarded to Artur Banas for his exhibit “Alpine Skiing – One of the Most Popular Winter Sports”. The six-member jury was chaired by Thomas Hoepfner (Bavaria) and included Dr. Ernesto Claudio Manzati (Italy), Werner Schindler (Austria), Julije Read more…
The Association Internationale des Experts en Philatelie (AIEP) will celebrate its 70th anniversary in Copenhagen, during HAFNIA 24. The Platinum Jubilee Congress will take place on Saturday, 19 October 2024. The programme includes: Official presentation of the Platinum Jubilee Book of the AIEP A world of philatelic fakes and forgeries. Official presentation of the new Read more…
Philately.Live has announced the first ChatBot for Philately. Droege Computing has announced the first AI-powered assistant! “Phil”, as he is known, has been trained on content derived from the 2,500 Philatelic websites that comprise the current Philately.Live ecosystem platform. You can ask it any question. The Bot is found at the lower right when you visit Read more…
A group of five organisations active in philately and postal history agreed to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Marconi’s birth with a special presentation. The Philatelic Society “Guglielmo Marconi” of Sasso Marconi, Prato’s Institute of Postal History Studies “Aldo Cecchi” onlus, the Museum of Taxis and Postal History, the Historical Museum of Communication – Ministry Read more…
In his greetings in the exhibition catalogue, Bojan Bračič, president of the Slovenian Philatelic Federation, reminds us that the regular biennial One-Frame exhibition in Slovenia was established in 2003. Twenty-one years later, the exhibition included one-, two-, and three-frame exhibits for the first time, referred to as Narrow-Theme Exhibits, in line with the new term Read more…
Here is the latest issue of Flash, the house organ of International Philatelic Federation (FIP), featuring: Highlights of the FIP Board meetings. The FIP Roundtable and the Jury Academy, both held in Bucharest. Introduction of the FIP Centenary Logo. Reports on recent and future international exhibitions. “Philatelic Conservation – A Basic Guide”, revised article by Read more…
The following excerpts are from a short story published on the Guardian website in 2017: When Kiran Sidhu rediscovered letters her aunt had written 20 years ago, she could picture her and hear her voice. The discovery transported her to a precious time in her family life in a way that a text or email Read more…
Newsletter #12 Literature at display Copenhagen, 31 August 2024 There will be two literature exhibitions at HAFNIA 24 Literature has the most important role in bringing knowledge to philatelic collectors. At HAFNIA 24 no less than 60 literature exhibits will be displayed from 50 exhibitors coming from 18 different countries. All literature objects will be Read more…
The stamp collectors’ society “Stendaler Roland e.V.” will host the 7th Altmark Philatelic Exhibition (ABRIA) in the Hanseatic city of Stendal from 14 to 15 June 2025. The exhibition will celebrate the 500th anniversary of the installation of Stendaler Roland, an eight-metre-high statue, a legendary landmark of Stendal. All exhibitors-members of the German Philatelic Federation Read more…
Linn’s Editor, Jay Bigalke, wrote on the journal’s website that the 26th August issue of Linn’s Stamp News marks the 5,000th issue of the publication, a milestone that took 97 years to achieve. A special article looking back at some of the past issues, notably the first, 1,000th, 2,000th, 3,000th, and 4,000th issues, appears in Read more…
Earlier this month, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) presented the newest number of their quarterly magazine: The latest #UnionPostale Summer 2024 edition is here! This quarter, we delve into how UPU and its members are bolstering the global postal network, both physically and digitally. Here’s what you’ll find: Cybersecurity, featuring a fascinating case study from Read more…
We picked this up from the Sky News website. It was written by Tomos Evans, Wales reporter, on 21 August. When staff at a building society in Swansea received their mail on Friday, they were surprised by what they discovered. In among their usual savings and mortgage-related deliveries was a postcard dating back more than Read more…
We have just received the following Press Release from Boston 2026: The Federation of European Philatelic Associations (FEPA) has granted Recognition status to the Boston 2026 World Expo. FEPA is the continental European organization that supports 45 members (national philatelic federations, associations and unions) in promoting philately. Its activities are principally focused on sharing information, Read more…
Last week, the editors of the digital magazine Les Belgolâtres sent us an email mentioning the following: “Here is a link for downloading our philatelic bulletin Les Belgolâtres, No. 19: https://www.philafrica.be/BELGOLATRES/bulletins/BELGOLATRES%2019%20-%20juillet%202024.pdf. It is a free bulletin, distributed every three months by email as a PDF file. You can find all previous bulletins on: http://issuu.com/congolatres. Don’t hesitate Read more…
The Slovenian word ‘EnajstoOkno’ translates to ‘Eleventh Window’ in English. EnajstoOkno Kranj 2024 is, therefore, the 11th edition of a biennial philatelic exhibition with international participation. This year the event has evolved from a One-Frame to a Narrow-Theme (1-, 2-, and 3-frames) exhibition attracting exhibits from eleven countries. The exhibition will be hosted in beautiful Read more…
At its 54th edition of the Asiago International Prize for Philatelic Art, also known as the Oscar of Philately, the Jury has bestowed the Oscar on two postage stamps. The first, was a miniature sheet from the Czech Republic, celebrating William Shakespeare and his works. This is the fourth time the Prague Post has been Read more…
The largest gathering of collectors in Central and Eastern Europe will take place again this year, on 6-7 September, at the PVA Expo Letňany fairground. More than 230 dealers from all over the world will offer stamps, coins, medals, banknotes, postcards, but also old stocks or autographs. Many of them are coming to Prague for Read more…
We have picked this up from Linn’s Stamp News: The Sarasota National Stamp Exhibition invites submissions to its seventh annual articles-only literature exhibition at the annual stamp show and exhibition scheduled for Jan. 17-19, 2025, at the Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail, in Sarasota, Fla. A complete prospectus and entry form are available from Read more…
Regional and National Competition Exhibition with International Participation in Rank I and II at the Toscana Congress House 4810 Gmunden, between 23 and 25 August 2024. Guest Country: Czech Republic. Special post offices, first days of issue, postal administrations, international dealer exchange. Organiser: OK-Gmunden with BMSV-Gmunden and VÖPh. Contact and Information: Horst Horin, h.e.horin@icloud.com Web: Read more…
Klaus Weis FRPSL, DASV President, has sent us his last call for the Posthorn competition in Postgeschichte-Live, 24-26 October, in Ulm: “Take your chance and register your exhibit by 15 August 2024 at the latest. You will find the relevant documents in the attachment — pre-qualification is not necessary.” Regulations, application forms, etc. are included Read more…
Latest press release by the Association of British Philatelic Societies (ABPS): John Davies RDP FRPSL was elected as the new Chairman of the Association of British Philatelic Societies at the recent AGM. The AGM took place during the Philatelic Congress of Great Britain in Southampton. He replaces Steven Harrison who has been Chairman for the Read more…
This is the latest news from the PTS and Stampex International: We’re gearing up for our next in-person Stampex show, at the Business Design Centre (London) from the 23rd to the 26th October. The show is free to attend on all four days, and this year, there is no need for tickets or pre-registration, or registration Read more…
A very interesting survey was published on the website of the Swedish Federation (SFF). New fees were decided at the latest SFF Congress that apply from 2025. Members were asked to choose between an annual subscription of SEK 595 (EUR 52) to receive the Philatelisten magazine in printed form and SEK 395 (EUR 34) to Read more…
Newsletter #11 Exhibition event program Copenhagen, 30 July 2024 A preliminary exhibition event program for HAFNIA 24 are ready We are happy to announce a nearly 100% ready program for the four exhibition days at HAFNIA 24. There will be a lot of meetings, presentations and congresses. We start the exhibition on Thursday 17th October Read more…
MARE BALTICUM 2024 was organised by the Estonian Philatelic Federation and held in the Estonian National Museum, Tartu, from 26 to 28 July. The exhibition has been granted FEPA recognition and FIP sponsorship. On the 27th, a jury comprising 11 international judges evaluated 153 exhibits representing all FIP and FEPA philatelic disciplines. The big winners Read more…
We have picked this up from the American Philatelic Society (APS) website. Kevin Lowther’s Americans and the Great War: A Postal History is now available to purchase through the APS Publication Store. This 255-page study of American WWI postal history features 38 articles originally published in three philatelic journals ranging in subject from: Americans who Read more…
The organisers of EUROSCOUT 2024 have sent us the Programme and the Activities’ Registration Form. The exhibition is scheduled for 19-22 September 2024. However, registration for the various activities must be submitted before 19 August. Programme and Registration Form: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Euroscout_2024_programme.pdf Follow FEPA on Facebook
We have received the latest newsletter from the Secretary of the FIP Literature Commission. The 24-page newsletter features Wolfgang Maassen’s paper on his presentation at the AIJP congress in Bucharest, entitled “General problems with exhibitions for a subgroup of philatelic literature and their evaluation criteria”. The Newsletter: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/FIP-Literature_nsl_2024.pdf Follow FEPA on Facebook
The 4th edition of the Newsletter published by the Balkanfila Working Group is a rich 44-page booklet with the latest in philately of South-East Europe, featuring: Exhibitions: EnajstoOkno Kranj 2024 (Slovenia), Balkanfila XX (Thessaloniki, Greece), Shumen 2024 and Dobrich Filex 2024 (Bulgaria). An extended report on Efiro 2024 by Francisc Ambrus An interview with Dr Read more…
The Federation of European Philatelic Associations (FEPA) released this morning the July 2024 issue of FEPA News magazine featuring: News from FEPA News from FEPA Members Exhibition News Forthcoming Exhibitions FEPA Exhibiting Developments in Philately The World of Research FEPA Family and FEPA Board Events Calendar You can read or download the 84-page FEPA News Read more…
The 3rd International Conference “Postal History: Multidisciplinary Perspectives, Diachronic Perspectives,” organised by the “Aldo Cecchi” Institute of Postal History Studies in Prato, was held between 20 and 22 June. Three intense days involved three city venues: the Roncioniana Library, the State Archives, and the “Alessandro Lazzerini” Library. Thirty-one presentations by as many specialists, either in Read more…
South Africa’s Ninth Virtual Philatelic Exhibition (SAVPEX), a one-frame exhibition, hosted by the Orange Free State Philatelic Society under the auspices of the Philatelic Federation of South Africa, attracted 91 exhibits from around the world. The best exhibit of the show was Pasquale Piccirillo’s “Trinacria – Stamps of Garibaldi’s dictatorship” representing Italy. List of results: Read more…
On Thursday, 4 July, the Royal Philatelic Society London hosted its fourth single-frame competition at its premises. This open event allowed the society’s members to compete in all subjects and classes recognised under existing ABPS categories. Ian Greig, the winner, was awarded the Devonshire Bowl, and Robert Shaw, the runner-up, received the Devonshire Plate. Photo: Read more…
OLYMPIEX 2024 is a virtual Philatelic Exhibition organised by the Postcrossing Welfare Society of India. We read on the organisers’ webpage: SIMPLE POINTS TO REMEMBER – ENTRY IS FREE. ALL CAN PARTICIPATE. a. Inviting Philately Items, Postcards, Numismatic and Memorabilia on the Theme – Olympics Games & Sports. b. Showcase a minimum of One Page Read more…
The FEPA Medal 2023 for Exceptional Study and Research has been awarded to: Colin Tabeart (Great Britain) for British Long Distance Mail Packets, Volume 2. A Certificate as Runner-up has been awarded to: Stavros Andreadis (Greece) for Large Hermes Heads – Printings and Shades. A Certificate of Appreciation has been awarded to: Eugenio de Quesada Read more…
Latest press release by Postiljonen: This year’s NORDIA exhibition was held in Langesund, Norway, from May 31 to June 2, and we are very happy to announce that the winner of the Postiljonen Challenge Trophy “SilverPostiljonen”, awarded in the Championship Class for the exhibit which according to the jury is the best, was Mr. Benny Read more…
The Royal Philatelic Society London has announced that Dr Luis Barreiros and Dr Eduardo Barreiros won the Crawford Medal at the 3rd Annual Crawford Festival (25-26 June) with their book Portuguese India — Postal History and the First Issues from the ‘natives’ to 1900. Photo: Eduardo Barreiros (left), Luis Barreiros [photo credit: RPSL] Follow FEPA Read more…
Latest press release by Stamp Active: There will be a special STAMP ACTIVE KIDS ZONE with a range of attractions for youngsters, at Stampex 2024 (23rd to 26th October 2024), including: Free Vouchers for £20 to spend at the event (limited to 50 youngsters daily. (U18 Only) Free Goodie Bags for children with stamps, activity Read more…
The American Philatelic Society (APS) announced today the recipients of the 2024 Luff Award, the most prestigious award bestowed by the APS upon living philatelists. (a) For Distinguished Philatelic Research: Kenneth H. “Ken” Trettin (b) For Exceptional Contributions to Philately: Jay Stotts (c) For Outstanding Service to the APS: Stephen Reinhard Details about the Luff Read more…
The programme for MonacoPhil 2024 has been confirmed. With the exhibition of the 100 Rarities remaining at their traditional home at the Fontvieille Museum of Stamps and Coins, MonacoPhil is celebrating its first show at the One Monte-Carlo Exhibition Centre, a prestigious new venue, minutes walk from the Hotels de Paris and Hermitage. The One Read more…
On 15 June, the Assembly of the Federation of Italian Philatelic Societies (FSFI) re-elected Bruno Crevato-Selvaggi (left in photo) as president for the next three-year term, with 156 votes; his opponent Umberto Cavallaro received 85 votes. Photo: Bruno Crevato-Selvaggi (left), Umberto Cavallaro [photo credit: FSFI] Follow FEPA on Facebook
The FEPA Board wishes to express its profound gratitude to everyone who has contributed to the recognition of exceptional achievements in the world of European philately by nominating individuals and societies for the FEPA Medals and Certificates of Appreciation for 2023. The Board has decided to make the following awards. THE FEPA MEDAL FOR EXCEPTIONAL Read more…
We have received this Newsletter from the Swedish Federation: Postiljonen is Main Sponsor of NORDIA 2025! Postiljonen AB, the leading Nordic stamp auction house, is happy to announce its partnership with NORDIA 2025, the major Nordic stamp exhibition. Led by Postiljonen’s CEO, Lars-Olow Carlsson, the company has made a deal with the Swedish Philatelic Society Read more…
The regional exhibition NORDIA 2024 took place in Langesund, Norway, from 31 May until 2 June. The big winners were: Grand Prix Nordia (Championship Class): Benny Winther (Denmark), “The Classic Stamps of Denmark 1851–1863” Grand Prix Nordic: Kai Nieminen (Finland), “Grand Duchy of Finland 1856–1875” Grand Prix International: Eivind Lund (Norway), “Ecuador — The First Read more…
DeBra2024 is only three weeks away. In Newsletter #10 sent out yesterday, there are many good reasons to visit the exhibition. Brazilian special postage stamp “200 years of German immigration in Brazil” Opening ceremony with stamp presentation and samba show 50 years Brazil Study Group A “little” surprise from Brazil Details in the trilingual (English, Read more…
This luxurious book is the result of several years of systematic study. In a concise yet understandable and structured way, it brings together much of the philatelic knowledge regarding the Large Hermes Heads—the first postage stamps of Greece, officially issued from 1861 to 1886. It is an introductory, yet highly detailed, book in English aimed Read more…
URUGUAY 2025 is a Specialised World Stamp Exhibition under FIP patronage, organised by the Federación Uruguaya de Filatelia (FUF) on the occasion of the bicentenary of Uruguay’s independence, sponsored by the Uruguayan Postal Service, and supported by the Philatelic Circle of Montevideo. The exhibition will be held at the Atchugarry Museum of Contemporary Art (MACA) Read more…
The French Philatelic Federation (Fédération Française des Associations Philatéliques, FFAP) has unveiled its revamped website, featuring a modern design, easy navigation, and a wealth of useful information; a true gem for philately enthusiasts. You wouldn’t want to miss it: https://ffap.net Follow FEPA on Facebook