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The great philatelist and great friend Lim Sa Bee has passed away

It is with great sadness that we have known that Lim Sa Bee has passed away after a brief illness, on 27 December 2017, at the age of 74. Mr Lim contributed and participated actively in philately for many years. He guided and trained many younger fellow philatelists in both exhibit judging and expert group work. He had also very high knowledge in Philatelic Literature .

We will always remember his kindness, always ready to help to philatelists from all parts of the world.

Our deepest condolences. We lost a great philatelist and a great friend. Rest in peace.

29.12.2017

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VENICE AND THE LEVANT – From XIV to XVII Century

Franco Rigo’s just printed new book on ‘Postal History of Venice’ tells of the post services available and the disinfections utilized for the correspondence between Constantinople to Venice and viceversa. All letters have their own REGESTO (translations). The false seals of the Republic of Venice and its implication are thoroughly depicted.The Constantinople of the ‘300 up to the reconstruction of the Bailo’s Palace is narrated.The great consideration the Republic of Venice had in the transport of mail is emphasized. In the galleys, as a rule, there were always two bags for the transport of mail; the courier was always given special and free accommodation.