The VÖPh is 100 years old and, in the best philatelic traditions, is marking this significant birthday in cooperation with Austria Post with personal stamps, special postmarks and special registration labels.
The first meeting of the Federation of Austrian Philatelic Societies was held in Vienna on 9 March 1921 and included such distinguished philatelists as Ludwig Hesshaimer, Karl Willer and Edwin Müller. This important event was commemorated with a personal stamp featuring the Gasthaus Deierl where the first meeting was held and a special postmark. These are available from the VÖPh office in Vienna by telephone (0043 1 587 64 69) or e-mail (voeph@voeph.at).
The Israeli Philatelic Federation’s first virtual National Stamp Exhibition (NETBUL 2021) opened on 1 March. It will be accessible to visitors until 31 March at:
The exhibition includes sections on postal history, thematic philately, maximum cards, picture postcards and modern philately.
Visitors are invited to look at the different exhibits on display. To help them make the most of it two novelties have been introduced:
Exhibitors were each given the opportunity to upload a short video about their exhibits.
There are several videos to give a guided tour of the exhibition, including some highlights from various collections.
As a visitor you are also invited to give your opinions and comments, and to voice your preferences by voting for the exhibits you like the most. Fill-in a ballot sheet and you may win an award! The most popular exhibit among visitors will also win a special award.
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The latest issue of FEPA NEWS has an article by Rainer Fuchs (FN38 PAGE 51) inviting discussion on whether Two or Three frame exhibits should be able to enter international exhibitions competitively on the same basis as One Frame exhibits.
Since the article was published the Organisers of NOTOS, which will be held in Athens from 19-22 November 2021, have decided to invite applications for Two and Three Frame exhibits. See this link:
At its meeting on 20thFebruary the FEPA Board discussed this proposal and decided to carry out a survey of opinion on it. Giancarlo Morolli will contact the FEPA Member Federations asking for their views. Readers of the FEPA Newsletter are also invited to let us know what you think about the proposal.
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Austrian Federation celebrates its centenary
The VÖPh is 100 years old and, in the best philatelic traditions, is marking this significant birthday in cooperation with Austria Post with personal stamps, special postmarks and special registration labels.
The first meeting of the Federation of Austrian Philatelic Societies was held in Vienna on 9 March 1921 and included such distinguished philatelists as Ludwig Hesshaimer, Karl Willer and Edwin Müller. This important event was commemorated with a personal stamp featuring the Gasthaus Deierl where the first meeting was held and a special postmark. These are available from the VÖPh office in Vienna by telephone (0043 1 587 64 69) or e-mail (voeph@voeph.at).
For further information visit the VÖPh website at
https://www.voeph.at/index.php?id=3
Israel’s NETBUL 2021 is open until 31 March
The Israeli Philatelic Federation’s first virtual National Stamp Exhibition (NETBUL 2021) opened on 1 March. It will be accessible to visitors until 31 March at:
https://netbul.co.il/en/exhibits/
The exhibition includes sections on postal history, thematic philately, maximum cards, picture postcards and modern philately.
TWO AND THREE FRAME EXHIBITS IN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS? FEPA WILL SURVEY OPINION
The latest issue of FEPA NEWS has an article by Rainer Fuchs (FN38 PAGE 51) inviting discussion on whether Two or Three frame exhibits should be able to enter international exhibitions competitively on the same basis as One Frame exhibits.
Since the article was published the Organisers of NOTOS, which will be held in Athens from 19-22 November 2021, have decided to invite applications for Two and Three Frame exhibits. See this link:
https://hps.gr/notos2021/index.php/2021/01/29/notos-2021-will-accept-2-frame-and-3-frame-exhibits/
At its meeting on 20thFebruary the FEPA Board discussed this proposal and decided to carry out a survey of opinion on it. Giancarlo Morolli will contact the FEPA Member Federations asking for their views. Readers of the FEPA Newsletter are also invited to let us know what you think about the proposal.
Please send your comments to info@fepanews.com.
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