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Major changes to the Philatelic Literature Review coming up
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 our subscriber base has fallen, as has our advertiser base. We have several very dedicated authors, but otherwise, engagement in the PLR remains low.
These are the major difficulties that motivated us to take a hard look at potential solutions. However, there were positive motivations as well.
We know that the PLR has an important role in the hobby as a vehicle to share knowledge and resources that would not necessarily have a place in many other publications. We know that our core base of subscribers is highly committed to the success of the PLR and of the American Philatelic Research Library. And we know that, given the right circumstances, we could revitalize the PLR in terms of design, color, and further curated content.
Our motivations thus laid out, we reached out to printers for quotes. Reducing the frequency to twice a year naturally allowed us to cut a significant portion of the usual costs – enough that we are able to subsequently dramatically increase the quality of the journal itself – 8.5 by 11 inches size; a sturdy cover; high quality paper with glossy pages; and an increased page count per issue. The quality of the journal will be that of a keepsake.
Read the full article here.
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EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025 Press Release No. 3
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 fill those gaps in the collection – perhaps even gaps you did not know existed. In addition there will be stands for the Royal Philatelic Society London together with the Global Philatelic Network, a youth zone organised by the Stamp Active Network, a seating area sponsored by the Great Britain Philatelic Society, and a reading area sponsored by AIJP (International Association of Philatelic Journalists).
Special events
Several events will be taking place during EuroPhilEx 2025. These will include on Friday, 9 May, the signing ceremony of the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists. On display throughout the exhibition will be the original five parchment rolls of the ‘Roll’. The Annual Congress of the Association of British Philatelic Societies (ABPS) will take place on Saturday, 10 May. The Congress of FEPA (the Federation of European Philatelic Associations) will be on Sunday, 11 May, and on the same day, an auction will be held by Cavendish Philatelic Auctions. Thursday, 8 May will be Society Showcase Day, with societies having tables, while several societies will be holding meetings during the exhibition.
Official hotel
The official hotel for the exhibition is The Arden Hotel, to be found at Coventry Road, Bickenhall, Solihull, West Midlands B92 0EH (www.ardenhotel.co.uk). The hotel is a short walk from the entrance to the National Exhibition Centre. Special rates have been negotiated for those attending the exhibition, available up to six weeks before the exhibition opens (subject to rooms still being available). To obtain the discounted rate, it is essential to telephone + 44 (0) 1675 445605 between 8am and 4.30pm (UK time) Monday to Friday, and quoting the code GA003006.
Further information about EuroPhilEx 2025 can be obtained by visiting www.europhilex2025.co.uk.
The complete Press Release:
https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/EuroPhilEx2025_pr3.pdf
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Simon Richards takes over as RPSL President
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]
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