Bolaffi S.p.A. Announces the Death of its Honorary President Alberto Bolaffi
Turin, July 16, 2025 – It is with deep sadness that Bolaffi company announces that its Honorary President, Italian Cavaliere del Lavoro (Order of Merit for Labor), Alberto Bolaffi passed away on July 16, at the age of 89. As the third-generation at the helm of the family business, he has led it since the early 1960s until 2013. Alberto Bolaffi played a key role in the growth and success of Bolaffi S.p.A., honoring the tradition started by his grandfather in 1890 and giving a significant boost to the philatelic trade both nationally and internationally.
In 1992, he signed the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists (RDP). Alberto Bolaffi was the only non-British honorary member of the Royal Philatelic Society London (RPSL), holding the title since 1994. In 1997 he was awarded the Tilleard Medal by the Royal Philatelic Society London for his collection “The Story of the Risorgimento Italiano, through its stamps”. In 2016, he was awarded the Hunziker Medal by the Association Internationale des Experts Philatéliques (AIEP) of which he has been a member since 1983.
He has been a member of the Club de Monte-Carlo since its founding in 1998. He was “associé étranger” of the Académie de Philatélie, and a member of the Académie Européenne de Philatélie (AEP). He is survived by his two sons, Giulio Filippo and Nicola, and two beloved grandchildren, Alberto Leone and Tancredi.
“Trouble with Tariffs” is Chris King’s one-frame exhibit relating to British history, using picture postcards in an A3 format setup — a fine example of promoting philately through imagination and creativity.
It focuses on the campaign in 1903 for tariff reform led by Joseph Chamberlain, a prominent Conservative politician, which split the government and triggered a political realignment that reshaped early 20th-century British politics with far-reaching consequences.
The exhibit was awarded first place in this year’s Devonshire Bowl competition, demonstrating how much it was appreciated by visitors to RPSL on the day, who had the right to vote for the winning exhibits.
https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/TWT-800.jpg800800Costas Chazapishttps://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/fepanews_logo-107x138-1.pngCostas Chazapis2025-07-16 13:13:362025-07-16 13:14:42Promoting Philately through Imagination and Creativity
BEPHILA 2026 is more than a Bilateral Competitive Exhibition!
The organising team has already been asked several times by collectors who are not members of the BDPh or the Swedish Federation SFF whether they too can take part in the exhibition. The clear answer to this question is: YES!!
In accordance with the show regulations, members of other FIP member associations can also participate in BEPHILA 2026, subject to the show management’s approval. However, only Swedish exhibitors will have a commissioner at their disposal. Interested parties from other countries are required to register in person with the German show organiser without a commissioner. The required application form can be found on the exhibition website.
Alberto Bolaffi (1936–2025)
Bolaffi S.p.A. Announces the Death of its Honorary President Alberto Bolaffi
Turin, July 16, 2025 – It is with deep sadness that Bolaffi company announces that its Honorary President, Italian Cavaliere del Lavoro (Order of Merit for Labor), Alberto Bolaffi passed away on July 16, at the age of 89. As the third-generation at the helm of the family business, he has led it since the early 1960s until 2013. Alberto Bolaffi played a key role in the growth and success of Bolaffi S.p.A., honoring the tradition started by his grandfather in 1890 and giving a significant boost to the philatelic trade both nationally and internationally.
In 1992, he signed the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists (RDP). Alberto Bolaffi was the only non-British honorary member of the Royal Philatelic Society London (RPSL), holding the title since 1994. In 1997 he was awarded the Tilleard Medal by the Royal Philatelic Society London for his collection “The Story of the Risorgimento Italiano, through its stamps”. In 2016, he was awarded the Hunziker Medal by the Association Internationale des Experts Philatéliques (AIEP) of which he has been a member since 1983.
He has been a member of the Club de Monte-Carlo since its founding in 1998. He was “associé étranger” of the Académie de Philatélie, and a member of the Académie Européenne de Philatélie (AEP). He is survived by his two sons, Giulio Filippo and Nicola, and two beloved grandchildren, Alberto Leone and Tancredi.
Promoting Philately through Imagination and Creativity
“Trouble with Tariffs” is Chris King’s one-frame exhibit relating to British history, using picture postcards in an A3 format setup — a fine example of promoting philately through imagination and creativity.
It focuses on the campaign in 1903 for tariff reform led by Joseph Chamberlain, a prominent Conservative politician, which split the government and triggered a political realignment that reshaped early 20th-century British politics with far-reaching consequences.
The exhibit was awarded first place in this year’s Devonshire Bowl competition, demonstrating how much it was appreciated by visitors to RPSL on the day, who had the right to vote for the winning exhibits.
The exhibit in low resolution (3MB): https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/TWTLR.pdf or in high resolution (50MB): https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/TWT.pdf
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BEPHILA 2026 Newsletter #6
BEPHILA 2026 is more than a Bilateral Competitive Exhibition!
The organising team has already been asked several times by collectors who are not members of the BDPh or the Swedish Federation SFF whether they too can take part in the exhibition. The clear answer to this question is: YES!!
In accordance with the show regulations, members of other FIP member associations can also participate in BEPHILA 2026, subject to the show management’s approval. However, only Swedish exhibitors will have a commissioner at their disposal. Interested parties from other countries are required to register in person with the German show organiser without a commissioner. The required application form can be found on the exhibition website.
More in Newsletter #6 here: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bephila2026_nsl06.pdf
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