This 382-page volume, authored by Fernando Aranaz del Río and Eduardo Consejo Prieto, continues the study of airmails during the Spanish Civil War. It examines in detail the Lufthansa and Ala Littoria routes, as well as the re-establishment of Iberia. Covering the period between 1 January 1937 and 1 April 1939 in the so-called Nationalist Zone, it also sets out the domestic and international airmail rates.
Volume VI , to be published in 2026, will address the remaining subjects relating to the Nationalist Zone during the same period.
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Thomas M. Fortunato, BOSTON 2026 Public Relations Chair, reports from BOSTON 2026.
Several emails have been received by Boston 2026 personnel from prospective exhibitors having heard reports that a 20% importation tariff or bond will be required of exhibits brought into the United States for the show based on their insured value. Such reports are unsubstantiated.
U.S. financial regulations regarding matters affecting exhibitors, dealers and postal administrations continue to be monitored by Boston 2026 Government Relations Chair Mick Zais. Boston 2026 has additionally secured a customs broker and professional tariff experts to explain the unique situation of a philatelic exhibition to government officials. We await their rulings.
Understanding that the tariff situation may be dissuading exhibitors from applying, the deadline for philatelic exhibits is being extended one month from September 30 to October 31 when final mandates are expected be known. Those contemplating filling out a philatelic or literature application should not hesitate to do so. The literature application deadline of January 30 remains.
The Exhibit Selection Committee’s duties will begin as scheduled on October 1, reviewing and approving applications based on those received. Exhibit acceptance notifications will be released by mid-November. Accepted applicants may withdraw without penalty by the time frame fees are expected by national commissioners. For exhibiting questions, please contact Commissioner General Chris Lazarof (Chris.Lazaroff@Boston2026.org) or Deputy Commissioner General Dzintars Grinsfelds (Dzintars.Grinfelds@Boston2026.org).
PHILAKOREA 2025 World Stamp Exhibition was held in Seoul from 17 to 21 September. The highest awards were announced during the Palmares dinner on Saturday evening, 20 September.
World Stamp Championship: Karnasuta Charnchai (Thailand), Development of Early Post Offices in Siam 1880-1909.
Grand Prix International: Sai Touru (Japan), Postal Cards of Japan 1873-1874.
Grand Prix National: Kim Young-Kil (Korea), The Postal History of Great Joseon & Daehan Empire (1884-1905).
Volume V of Airmail and Aerophilately in Spain (1870–1970)
The Royal Hispanic Academy of Philately and Postal History (RAHFeHP) has recently published Volume V of Enciclopedia Histórico Descriptiva ‘Correo Aéreo Y Aerofilatelia’ – España (1870-1970).
This 382-page volume, authored by Fernando Aranaz del Río and Eduardo Consejo Prieto, continues the study of airmails during the Spanish Civil War. It examines in detail the Lufthansa and Ala Littoria routes, as well as the re-establishment of Iberia. Covering the period between 1 January 1937 and 1 April 1939 in the so-called Nationalist Zone, it also sets out the domestic and international airmail rates.
Volume VI , to be published in 2026, will address the remaining subjects relating to the Nationalist Zone during the same period.
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BOSTON 2026 Philatelic Exhibiting Deadline Extended
Thomas M. Fortunato, BOSTON 2026 Public Relations Chair, reports from BOSTON 2026.
Several emails have been received by Boston 2026 personnel from prospective exhibitors having heard reports that a 20% importation tariff or bond will be required of exhibits brought into the United States for the show based on their insured value. Such reports are unsubstantiated.
U.S. financial regulations regarding matters affecting exhibitors, dealers and postal administrations continue to be monitored by Boston 2026 Government Relations Chair Mick Zais. Boston 2026 has additionally secured a customs broker and professional tariff experts to explain the unique situation of a philatelic exhibition to government officials. We await their rulings.
Understanding that the tariff situation may be dissuading exhibitors from applying, the deadline for philatelic exhibits is being extended one month from September 30 to October 31 when final mandates are expected be known. Those contemplating filling out a philatelic or literature application should not hesitate to do so. The literature application deadline of January 30 remains.
The Exhibit Selection Committee’s duties will begin as scheduled on October 1, reviewing and approving applications based on those received. Exhibit acceptance notifications will be released by mid-November. Accepted applicants may withdraw without penalty by the time frame fees are expected by national commissioners. For exhibiting questions, please contact Commissioner General Chris Lazarof (Chris.Lazaroff@Boston2026.org) or Deputy Commissioner General Dzintars Grinsfelds (Dzintars.Grinfelds@Boston2026.org).
The press release:
https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PR-2025-09-22-Philatelic-Exhibit-Deadline-Extended.pdf
PHILAKOREA 2025 Results
PHILAKOREA 2025 World Stamp Exhibition was held in Seoul from 17 to 21 September. The highest awards were announced during the Palmares dinner on Saturday evening, 20 September.
The complete list of awards: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Philakorea_2025_palmares.pdf
Photo: Prakob Chirakiti, FIP president (left), and Karnasuta Charnchai.
[photo credit: FIP]
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