This is the highlight of the APS Newsletter that was received yesterday:
The APS is proud to announce our plans to launch a new (and free) digital magazine: StampEd. This quarterly publication, debuting in February 2024, will invite the digital generation to connect with stamp collecting in new and exciting ways through thoughtful articles and born-digital content. Regular columns will include Stamp Apprentice, focusing on stamp collecting basics; The Gallery, highlighting stamp artists; and Screentime, which will introduce readers to digital philatelists, creators, and communities.
“StampEd is not just a magazine, it will also become a community for the next generation of collectors,” said APS Executive Director Scott English. “If we’re serious about growing the hobby, we have to go meet these collectors where they are and stop waiting for them to come to us.”
The team behind The American Philatelist — Editor-in-Chief Susanna Mills, Senior Editor Jeff Stage, and Graphic Designer Chad Cowder — will also head up production of the new magazine.
https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/StampEd.jpg800800Costas Chazapishttps://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/fepanews_logo-107x138-1.pngCostas Chazapis2023-09-13 08:28:212023-09-13 08:28:21APS announces new free digital magazine
In late June, the German Philatelic Federation (BDPh) reported that the Essen International Stamp Fair was discontinued (see https://fepanews.com/essen-international-stamp-fair-is-discontinued). Because of the general feeling that the Essen Stamp Fair should not disappear, a marathon of discussions and consultations of the BDPh with major partners and many individuals followed during the summer.
Finally, new premises were found, and the first “PHILA-ESSEN” will take place on 3-4 May 2024. On Wednesday, in a BDPh announcement, President Alfred Schmidt quoted: “Essen has always been home for philatelists and I am pleased that we are now able to continue this tradition”. Eric Scherer, project manager on the BDPh Board explained: “We have found an ideal partner in the Grand Hall of the Zollverein Coal Mine. I hope that we can get the Essen Stamp Fair to a new start. We will continue the successful tradition but also try to set new standards”.
https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/grand_hall_zollverein.jpg800800Costas Chazapishttps://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/fepanews_logo-107x138-1.pngCostas Chazapis2023-09-09 23:13:322023-09-09 23:13:32The success formula “Essen + Philately” will be continued
Lars Jørgensen RDPSA FRPSL, Grand Prix National winner at Cape Town 2022 WSC with his “South African Republic Transvaal 1869-1885”, has recently published the results of his latest research in more than 500 pages.
This in-depth study covers all aspects of the first Transvaal one penny stamp: from the making of the printing plates to the details of the overprint settings used on the basic stamp and from different perforations to usage on cover. The study is published by the Transvaal Study Circle and is divided over two richly illustrated volumes:
Volume I – The ZAR Issues and the Overprinted Issues of the First British Occupation 1870-1879 (A4 size, 294 pages); ISBN 978-1-9997203-2-2.
Volume II – The 1883 Re-Issued One Penny of the Second ZAR (A4 size, 224 pages); ISBN 978-1-9997203-3-9.
A substantial part of the two volumes is dedicated to a complete description of all positions of the one penny printing plates. It is explained and illustrated how gradual wear and tear over time influenced the printing plates. For each position it is specified when identification features first occur and/or disappear. Additionally:
All surreptitious printings and fake stamps have been described in depth.
For each issue of the genuine stamps details of the printing/s are provided including an extensively illustrated guide on correct identification.
Information on rarity, largest known multiples and usage on cover is provided.
The overprint settings used on the one penny stamps during the British Occupation are dealt with comprehensively and identification features of all settings/positions are illustrated.
While the positions of the 1883 re-issue have previously been described the current publication breaks new ground. For each position different stages of deterioration are established and the development of new flaws mapped. As for the earlier issues, covered in volume I, it is the first time that all positions have been described. The research has led to several other discoveries including previously unknown papers, sequence of printings, which plates were used for which printings and the fact that the ‘narrow set’ one penny printing plate was a plate of 16.
APS announces new free digital magazine
This is the highlight of the APS Newsletter that was received yesterday:
The APS is proud to announce our plans to launch a new (and free) digital magazine: StampEd. This quarterly publication, debuting in February 2024, will invite the digital generation to connect with stamp collecting in new and exciting ways through thoughtful articles and born-digital content. Regular columns will include Stamp Apprentice, focusing on stamp collecting basics; The Gallery, highlighting stamp artists; and Screentime, which will introduce readers to digital philatelists, creators, and communities.
“StampEd is not just a magazine, it will also become a community for the next generation of collectors,” said APS Executive Director Scott English. “If we’re serious about growing the hobby, we have to go meet these collectors where they are and stop waiting for them to come to us.”
The team behind The American Philatelist — Editor-in-Chief Susanna Mills, Senior Editor Jeff Stage, and Graphic Designer Chad Cowder — will also head up production of the new magazine.
Want to pitch an article for a future issue? Email stamped@stamps.org.
Read more: https://stamps.org/news/c/news/cat/aps-news/post/aps-announces-new-free-digital-magazine
The success formula “Essen + Philately” will be continued
In late June, the German Philatelic Federation (BDPh) reported that the Essen International Stamp Fair was discontinued (see https://fepanews.com/essen-international-stamp-fair-is-discontinued). Because of the general feeling that the Essen Stamp Fair should not disappear, a marathon of discussions and consultations of the BDPh with major partners and many individuals followed during the summer.
Finally, new premises were found, and the first “PHILA-ESSEN” will take place on 3-4 May 2024. On Wednesday, in a BDPh announcement, President Alfred Schmidt quoted: “Essen has always been home for philatelists and I am pleased that we are now able to continue this tradition”. Eric Scherer, project manager on the BDPh Board explained: “We have found an ideal partner in the Grand Hall of the Zollverein Coal Mine. I hope that we can get the Essen Stamp Fair to a new start. We will continue the successful tradition but also try to set new standards”.
Ms. Claudia Casanova (claudia.casanova@bdph.de) is available as the contact person for prospective participants. Further details as they come in at: https://www.phila-essen.de
[photo credit: Eric Scherer]
The Transvaal One Penny Arms Stamps 1870-1885
Lars Jørgensen RDPSA FRPSL, Grand Prix National winner at Cape Town 2022 WSC with his “South African Republic Transvaal 1869-1885”, has recently published the results of his latest research in more than 500 pages.
This in-depth study covers all aspects of the first Transvaal one penny stamp: from the making of the printing plates to the details of the overprint settings used on the basic stamp and from different perforations to usage on cover. The study is published by the Transvaal Study Circle and is divided over two richly illustrated volumes:
A substantial part of the two volumes is dedicated to a complete description of all positions of the one penny printing plates. It is explained and illustrated how gradual wear and tear over time influenced the printing plates. For each position it is specified when identification features first occur and/or disappear. Additionally:
While the positions of the 1883 re-issue have previously been described the current publication breaks new ground. For each position different stages of deterioration are established and the development of new flaws mapped. As for the earlier issues, covered in volume I, it is the first time that all positions have been described. The research has led to several other discoveries including previously unknown papers, sequence of printings, which plates were used for which printings and the fact that the ‘narrow set’ one penny printing plate was a plate of 16.
The two volumes are obtainable from the author, Lars Jørgensen, at lars.jorgensen.fs@gmail.com or from the Transvaal Study Circle treasurer.transvaalstudycircle@gmail.com.
The price for the two volumes is €90 (+ €18 postage and packaging for Europe).
Sample pages: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LJ_sample_pages.pdf
Info flyer: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LJ_1d_book_info-flyer_v3.pdf