The New Saxony Book – Lexicon of the Historical Municipalities and Authorities, Part 3: Southwest Saxony is the third of a series written by Steffen Eckert and published by Winterwork. The 864-page book documents Saxon municipalities between 1875 and 2024. Covering South and West Saxony, including the city of Chemnitz and the districts of Erzgebirgskreis, Vogtlandkreis and Zwickau, it provides a systematic record of all communities that were, at any point during this period, administratively independent.
Each entry supplies detailed information on population statistics, incorporation dates, administrative jurisdictions, registry offices, railway connections, postal facilities and historic breweries. In addition, the volume includes heraldic descriptions and illustrations of municipal coats of arms, as well as reproductions of official seals and fiscal marks for approximately eighty per cent of localities.
Introductory sections offer broader contextual studies, including currency changes, police and judicial authorities, postal and railway history, and Saxon brewing. Drawing upon two decades of meticulous research, this work constitutes a valuable resource for historians, archivists and philatelists alike.
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The British Thematic Association (BTA) is pleased to announce that its annual one-frame competition will be held on Saturday, 11th October 2025, at the Ardingly Showground, Ardingly, RH17 6TL, as part of the Association of Sussex Philatelic Societies’ annual Stamp and Postcard Fair. The competition is open to all collectors and exhibitors, not just members of the BTA.
These one-frame competitions will be marked by qualified judges to National standards, and feedback given. There is also the option to display non-competitively. Entrants who do not wish to have their entry judged may send one frame of their choice for display only, for a reduced fee.
Entrants are not required to provide original entries: they may choose to submit originals or good quality scans. Both can be sent in advance to the Competitions Organiser, so there is no requirement to attend the event.
Enquiries and applications should be sent to Andrew Millington, BTA Competitions Organiser, at competitions@britishthematic.org.uk. Closing date for notification of entry is 24th September.
Further information plus rules and marking schedules will be found on the BTA website, www.britishthematic.org.uk.
We can’t wait to see many of you at Stampex in just over 8 weeks time! 22nd to 25th October. Free Entry on all four days with no need to pre-register or book tickets, just walk in! See opening times and attending stand holders at stampexinternational.com and get ready to explore: Rarities Experience, Court of Honour, in-person Society Meetings, Youth Activities, Display Your Way displays, exhibits, and stories, Free Postcards, hard copy Catalogues and Price Lists to take away.
And thanks to Royal Mail, we will be offering a new daily Stampex postmarking service. Collect them all by attending on all four days!
We also have a Postcrossing Meetup, our fun Stampex Bug Hunt, and our popular “Guess how many stamps are in the jar” competition to enjoy.
Whilst in London, why not enjoy some other philatelic attractions including Mail Rail, The Postal Museum, The British Library’s Philatelic Collections, and a visit to the Royal Philatelic Society London’s beautiful building just 3 tube stops down from Stampex. The RPSL’s President’s Dinner is also taking place on the 22nd October. There will be so many philatelic friends to meet in London!
More information coming soon on special Stampex partner tours and offers taking place during Stampex Week!
https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stampex_october25-800.jpg800800Costas Chazapishttps://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/fepanews_logo-107x138-1.pngCostas Chazapis2025-08-25 14:58:182025-08-26 23:08:55The Countdown to Stampex in London is on!
Das Neue Sachsenbuch – Teil 3
The New Saxony Book – Lexicon of the Historical Municipalities and Authorities, Part 3: Southwest Saxony is the third of a series written by Steffen Eckert and published by Winterwork. The 864-page book documents Saxon municipalities between 1875 and 2024. Covering South and West Saxony, including the city of Chemnitz and the districts of Erzgebirgskreis, Vogtlandkreis and Zwickau, it provides a systematic record of all communities that were, at any point during this period, administratively independent.
Each entry supplies detailed information on population statistics, incorporation dates, administrative jurisdictions, registry offices, railway connections, postal facilities and historic breweries. In addition, the volume includes heraldic descriptions and illustrations of municipal coats of arms, as well as reproductions of official seals and fiscal marks for approximately eighty per cent of localities.
Introductory sections offer broader contextual studies, including currency changes, police and judicial authorities, postal and railway history, and Saxon brewing. Drawing upon two decades of meticulous research, this work constitutes a valuable resource for historians, archivists and philatelists alike.
[story credit: https://www.kritikatur.de]
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British Thematic Association’s One-Frame Competition
The British Thematic Association (BTA) is pleased to announce that its annual one-frame competition will be held on Saturday, 11th October 2025, at the Ardingly Showground, Ardingly, RH17 6TL, as part of the Association of Sussex Philatelic Societies’ annual Stamp and Postcard Fair. The competition is open to all collectors and exhibitors, not just members of the BTA.
These one-frame competitions will be marked by qualified judges to National standards, and feedback given. There is also the option to display non-competitively. Entrants who do not wish to have their entry judged may send one frame of their choice for display only, for a reduced fee.
Entrants are not required to provide original entries: they may choose to submit originals or good quality scans. Both can be sent in advance to the Competitions Organiser, so there is no requirement to attend the event.
Enquiries and applications should be sent to Andrew Millington, BTA Competitions Organiser, at competitions@britishthematic.org.uk. Closing date for notification of entry is 24th September.
Further information plus rules and marking schedules will be found on the BTA website, www.britishthematic.org.uk.
Details: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/BTA_Press_Release-2025-competitions.pdf
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The Countdown to Stampex in London is on!
Latest from PTS and Stampex:
We can’t wait to see many of you at Stampex in just over 8 weeks time! 22nd to 25th October. Free Entry on all four days with no need to pre-register or book tickets, just walk in! See opening times and attending stand holders at stampexinternational.com and get ready to explore: Rarities Experience, Court of Honour, in-person Society Meetings, Youth Activities, Display Your Way displays, exhibits, and stories, Free Postcards, hard copy Catalogues and Price Lists to take away.
And thanks to Royal Mail, we will be offering a new daily Stampex postmarking service. Collect them all by attending on all four days!
We also have a Postcrossing Meetup, our fun Stampex Bug Hunt, and our popular “Guess how many stamps are in the jar” competition to enjoy.
Whilst in London, why not enjoy some other philatelic attractions including Mail Rail, The Postal Museum, The British Library’s Philatelic Collections, and a visit to the Royal Philatelic Society London’s beautiful building just 3 tube stops down from Stampex. The RPSL’s President’s Dinner is also taking place on the 22nd October. There will be so many philatelic friends to meet in London!
More information coming soon on special Stampex partner tours and offers taking place during Stampex Week!
The complete Press Release: The Countdown to Stampex in London is on!
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