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).
So’Philatélie & Co, a newcomer on the scene, presents itself as follows:
Philately as you’ve never seen it before
So’Philatélie & Co offers a 360° view of the world of philately, treating it as a fully-fledged part of culture. The magazine invites readers to take a close look at stamps and explains, step by step, term by term, the different philatelic specialities. It also connects philatelic activity with letter-writing and all objects linked to correspondence.
To give a broader perspective, So’Philatélie & Co takes small side steps to bring in outside views on stamps and letters. A fresh breeze is blowing through philatelic publishing!
Each cover of So’Philatélie & Co will be illustrated by an artist who has previously designed stamps for the French Post Office. The cover of issue No. 1 was created by Miles Hyman, an American artist and painter living in France.
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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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So’Philatélie & Co
So’Philatélie & Co, a newcomer on the scene, presents itself as follows:
Philately as you’ve never seen it before
So’Philatélie & Co offers a 360° view of the world of philately, treating it as a fully-fledged part of culture. The magazine invites readers to take a close look at stamps and explains, step by step, term by term, the different philatelic specialities. It also connects philatelic activity with letter-writing and all objects linked to correspondence.
To give a broader perspective, So’Philatélie & Co takes small side steps to bring in outside views on stamps and letters. A fresh breeze is blowing through philatelic publishing!
Each cover of So’Philatélie & Co will be illustrated by an artist who has previously designed stamps for the French Post Office. The cover of issue No. 1 was created by Miles Hyman, an American artist and painter living in France.
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