On 3 December, the European Academy of Philately (AEP) unanimously elected Ramón Cortés de Haro as an Honorary Member.
Born in Seville in 1941, the honouree holds a degree in Chemical Sciences. He served for 40 years as Professor of Technical Chemistry in the Faculty of Sciences and in the Schools of Architecture and Building Engineering.
He has held senior leadership positions both professionally and within philately. He was elected Honorary President of the Seville Philatelic Society and of the Federation of Philatelic Societies of Andalusia, Ceuta, and Melilla (FEFIAN). He served as President of the Hispanic Academy of Philately from 2003 to 2013 and as a Board Member of the Spanish Philatelic Federation (FESOFI). He is a member of the Philatelic Foundation and the AEP, a Fellow of the Royal Philatelic Society London, and the founder and editor of Atalaya Filatélica since 1978. He is also the author of numerous publications, lectures, and articles.
His distinctions include the Pedro Monge Pineda Medal of the Hispanic Association of Philatelic and Numismatic Publishers (AHPFN), the Gold Medal for Philatelic Merit awarded by the Spanish Government, the Edifil Silver Spider, the Andalusian Philatelist of the Year Award, the FESOFI Plaque and Medal, and the Alminar Prize. An accomplished exhibitor, he has won Gold and Large Gold Medals at numerous exhibitions. He has served as an FIP juror for Traditional Philately, Postal History, and Literature, and as President of the Jury at Espamer ’96.
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The last significant monograph on Hamburg was that of Dr Ernst Meyer-Margreth (1965), devoted exclusively to postmarks. Florian Berger approached the subject in a more fundamental and broader manner, as seven postal administrations were active in Hamburg between 1859 and 1867, which resulted in numerous highly captivating frankings featuring the rare Schilling stamps, issued in 1859.
What impresses in this book is the abundance and precision of the postal-historical context: extensive tables for converting Silbergroschen into other currencies, additional tables for Danish skilling into Hamburg schilling, reproductions of regulations and announcements, etc. Stamps and postal stationery, as well as the postmarks for each postal administration/head post office, are all dealt with in detail. The same applies to the destinations for which each of these offices was responsible.
It is a foundational work, indispensable to anyone wishing to engage more deeply with the Hamburg collecting area. Clear, accessible text and the wealth of illustrative material are appealing, as is the high-quality printing on fine art paper.
We have recently received a 20-page newsletter from the Swiss Scout Philatelists Association (SPPhV). In his editorial, President Martin Bosle writes: “…two important philatelic events are scheduled for 2026: EuroScout 2026 from 3 to 6 September 2026 in Palanga, Lithuania, and the Level 2 exhibition or Stamp Day 2026 from Thursday 19 to Saturday 21 November 2026 at the Simplonhalle in Brig-Glis (Valais), which is a perfect opportunity to plan a long weekend in Kandersteg or in Valais. We would be delighted to meet as many of you as possible at these events!”
The SPPhV is a member of the Association of Swiss Philatelic Societies (VSPhV) and the International Federation of Scout & Guide Stamp Collecting Organisations (IFSCO).
Ramón Cortés De Haro Elected Honorary Member of the AEP
On 3 December, the European Academy of Philately (AEP) unanimously elected Ramón Cortés de Haro as an Honorary Member.
Born in Seville in 1941, the honouree holds a degree in Chemical Sciences. He served for 40 years as Professor of Technical Chemistry in the Faculty of Sciences and in the Schools of Architecture and Building Engineering.
He has held senior leadership positions both professionally and within philately. He was elected Honorary President of the Seville Philatelic Society and of the Federation of Philatelic Societies of Andalusia, Ceuta, and Melilla (FEFIAN). He served as President of the Hispanic Academy of Philately from 2003 to 2013 and as a Board Member of the Spanish Philatelic Federation (FESOFI). He is a member of the Philatelic Foundation and the AEP, a Fellow of the Royal Philatelic Society London, and the founder and editor of Atalaya Filatélica since 1978. He is also the author of numerous publications, lectures, and articles.
His distinctions include the Pedro Monge Pineda Medal of the Hispanic Association of Philatelic and Numismatic Publishers (AHPFN), the Gold Medal for Philatelic Merit awarded by the Spanish Government, the Edifil Silver Spider, the Andalusian Philatelist of the Year Award, the FESOFI Plaque and Medal, and the Alminar Prize. An accomplished exhibitor, he has won Gold and Large Gold Medals at numerous exhibitions. He has served as an FIP juror for Traditional Philately, Postal History, and Literature, and as President of the Jury at Espamer ’96.
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Die postalischen Verhältnisse in Hamburg. Hamburg-Philatelie 1859–1867
The last significant monograph on Hamburg was that of Dr Ernst Meyer-Margreth (1965), devoted exclusively to postmarks. Florian Berger approached the subject in a more fundamental and broader manner, as seven postal administrations were active in Hamburg between 1859 and 1867, which resulted in numerous highly captivating frankings featuring the rare Schilling stamps, issued in 1859.
What impresses in this book is the abundance and precision of the postal-historical context: extensive tables for converting Silbergroschen into other currencies, additional tables for Danish skilling into Hamburg schilling, reproductions of regulations and announcements, etc. Stamps and postal stationery, as well as the postmarks for each postal administration/head post office, are all dealt with in detail. The same applies to the destinations for which each of these offices was responsible.
It is a foundational work, indispensable to anyone wishing to engage more deeply with the Hamburg collecting area. Clear, accessible text and the wealth of illustrative material are appealing, as is the high-quality printing on fine art paper.
The 196-page book is available from the publisher at info@heinrich-koehler.de
[Summary based on text available at aphv.de]
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The Swiss Scout Philatelists Association
We have recently received a 20-page newsletter from the Swiss Scout Philatelists Association (SPPhV). In his editorial, President Martin Bosle writes: “…two important philatelic events are scheduled for 2026: EuroScout 2026 from 3 to 6 September 2026 in Palanga, Lithuania, and the Level 2 exhibition or Stamp Day 2026 from Thursday 19 to Saturday 21 November 2026 at the Simplonhalle in Brig-Glis (Valais), which is a perfect opportunity to plan a long weekend in Kandersteg or in Valais. We would be delighted to meet as many of you as possible at these events!”
The SPPhV is a member of the Association of Swiss Philatelic Societies (VSPhV) and the International Federation of Scout & Guide Stamp Collecting Organisations (IFSCO).
The complete newsletter: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025_03_SPPhV_newsletter_03_finale_Version.pdf
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