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BALKANFILA XX is set to welcome its exhibitors and visitors

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 countries, including Albania, Bulgaria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Cyprus, Greece, Croatia, Israel, Italy, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia and Turkey, as well as from individual exhibitors from Canada, China, Algeria, Germany, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
An international jury chaired by Peter Suhadolc (Honorary President), Eddie Leibu (President), and George Thomareis (Vice-President).
The traditional Balkanfila Working Group Meeting.
A Round Table discussion titled “Investing for the Future”, where eight experienced philatelists will address eight highly engaging topics.
Presentations of new books and stamp catalogues.
An awards dinner on the rooftop of the Mediterranean Palace Hotel, offering stunning views of Thessaloniki.

The programme: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/balkanfilaXXprogramme.pdf

Photo: Plateia Aristotelous
[photo credit: https://www.bls.com.gr]

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4.11.2024

Exhibitions, News, Stamp Fairs

Postgeschichte Live 2024 Awards

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 (Austria), Thomas Höpfner (Germany), and Angelo Teruzzi (Italy, Apprentice).

The exhibits were classified into seven different categories. The three top exhibits in each category received the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Posthorn.

Palmares booklet: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ulm_palmares_2024.pdf

[photo credit: DASV]

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1.11.2024

Books, Literature, News

The Postal Rates of the Republic of Türkiye 1920-1950

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 comprehensive information on special rates and services, examining many categories that had not previously been catalogued or thoroughly analyzed.

This publication is a collaborative effort by Mehmet Akan, Selçuk Akar, and Emre Utku, prominent figures from the new generation of philatelists, along with respected philatelist Turhan Turgut. All authors are members of the Turkish Philatelic Academy, and the book was developed as an Academy project. It draws on significant collections and meticulously scanned official archives, ensuring all rate-related information is supported by references to archival sources.

Philatelic collections often face the risk of being divided over time, but reference publications like this help preserve the subject’s legacy. This book is set to become an essential reference, addressing a critical gap in Turkish philatelic studies in both scope and content. The preprint has been published and will be available for sale in January 2025.

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31.10.2024