Wolfgang Maassen’s 21st volume in the author’s book series on the history of German philately is dedicated to the German stamp trade from 1885 onwards. The book title is Zur Geschichte des deutschen Briefmarkenhandels, and its subtitle is 75 Jahre Allgemeiner Postwertzeichen-Händler-Verband – APHV.
We read from the publisher’s website: The topic was long overdue, as the author had already, years ago, documented the history of the Association of Philatelic Experts, the Federal Association of German Stamp Auctioneers, and most recently, that of the Federation of German Philatelists. What had been missing was a work dedicated to the stamp trade, now available since the end of 2024. The first 100 pages cover the beginnings of the earliest dealers’ associations from 1885 up to the catastrophe of the Second World War, followed by the arduous steps taken after the war, and then go on to describe the emergence and development of the APHV over approximately 250 more pages, structured around the tenures of the association’s various presidents.
The 368-page book, written in German, in A4 format, full colour, with a hardcover and thread stitching, sells for 40 euros plus p&p. It is available from Phil*Creativ Verlag, Vogelsrather Weg 27, 41366 Schwalmtal, Germany, Tel. +49 (0) 21 63/48 66, e-mail: faktura@philcreativ.de
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The Academy emerged as a project of the TFDF administration following a proposal by Mehmet Akan, Selçuk Akar and Atadan Tunacı. Its establishment was approved in 2014, and Kayhan Akduman was elected as its first president. The current president is Mehmet Akan, who assumed the role in 2021.
Although still relatively young, the Academy’s website offers a wealth of philatelic exhibits related to the Ottoman Empire, news from Turkey and the European philatelic scene, and extensive lists of literature, including articles and publications by the Academy and its members, as well as from philatelic institutions of which the TFDF is a member (FEPA, FIP, Balknafila, etc.).
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History of the German Stamp Trade
Wolfgang Maassen’s 21st volume in the author’s book series on the history of German philately is dedicated to the German stamp trade from 1885 onwards. The book title is Zur Geschichte des deutschen Briefmarkenhandels, and its subtitle is 75 Jahre Allgemeiner Postwertzeichen-Händler-Verband – APHV.
We read from the publisher’s website: The topic was long overdue, as the author had already, years ago, documented the history of the Association of Philatelic Experts, the Federal Association of German Stamp Auctioneers, and most recently, that of the Federation of German Philatelists. What had been missing was a work dedicated to the stamp trade, now available since the end of 2024. The first 100 pages cover the beginnings of the earliest dealers’ associations from 1885 up to the catastrophe of the Second World War, followed by the arduous steps taken after the war, and then go on to describe the emergence and development of the APHV over approximately 250 more pages, structured around the tenures of the association’s various presidents.
The 368-page book, written in German, in A4 format, full colour, with a hardcover and thread stitching, sells for 40 euros plus p&p. It is available from Phil*Creativ Verlag, Vogelsrather Weg 27, 41366 Schwalmtal, Germany, Tel. +49 (0) 21 63/48 66, e-mail: faktura@philcreativ.de
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The Academy of Turkish Philately
The Academy of Turkish Philately is a working group affiliated with the Federation of Turkish Philatelic Associations (TFDF). It is dedicated to studying the richness of Turkish philately and postal history, while sharing available information and promoting it internationally.
The Academy emerged as a project of the TFDF administration following a proposal by Mehmet Akan, Selçuk Akar and Atadan Tunacı. Its establishment was approved in 2014, and Kayhan Akduman was elected as its first president. The current president is Mehmet Akan, who assumed the role in 2021.
Although still relatively young, the Academy’s website offers a wealth of philatelic exhibits related to the Ottoman Empire, news from Turkey and the European philatelic scene, and extensive lists of literature, including articles and publications by the Academy and its members, as well as from philatelic institutions of which the TFDF is a member (FEPA, FIP, Balknafila, etc.).
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FIP Maximaphily Commission Newsletter #9
We have recently received Maximaphily Commission Newsletter No. 9, written by Pascal Bandry, Commission Chairman. It includes:
Download the 60-page Newsletter from here: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Max_NSL_FIP-9.pdf
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