On 27 September, during the BERGAMOFIL 2025 Palmares dinner, the Roll of Honour of Italian Philately welcomed three new members.
Claudio Ernesto Manzati: He was described as “an eclectic collector, able to explore many different areas and themes—classical, modern, and international—in which he has achieved excellent results. He also distinguished himself through his continuous and effective organisation of philatelic events. He was president of a federated society, which he led with commitment and professionalism, and through which he also undertook acts of patronage.” He is a member of prestigious organisations and has served as a delegate and international commissioner for Italy at many international exhibitions.
Giulio Perricone: “He has always been dedicated to philately and to Sicilian postal history, from the pre-philatelic period to the most modern times; on this theme, he has assembled important collections, recognised on multiple occasions at both national and international levels. President of the Sicilian Philatelic Union in his city from 2009 to 2024 and now its honorary president, he was the driving force behind many of the Union’s events, always a tireless organiser. He contributed with his valuable writings, expressing to the full his knowledge and research.” He was also responsible for establishing the first nucleus of the Postcard Museum, inaugurated in 2022.
Deborah Cecchi (honorary member): “The daughter of a member of the Roll of Honour of Italian Philately, she has carried forward his legacy in running the prestigious Institute of Postal Historical Studies, now named after her father. Though not a philatelist, she has succeeded in combining philatelic enthusiasm with the care and rigour of historical research.” She has been dedicated to establishing in Prato one of the largest philatelic centres in Europe, where passion, culture, and research will meet the optimistic and cheerful spirit that characterises her work.”
Story credit: Vaccari News, Photo credit: FEPA [photo: Bruno Crevato Selvaggi (left), Claudio Ernesto Manzati, Bill Hedley]
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This is the latest Press Release from Axel Brockmann, the editorial office of Junge Sammler:
Natural sciences inspire young people. This is a good reason to choose this diverse topic as the main theme of Junge Sammler, the magazine for young stamp collectors. From optics to quantum science, from biology to medicine, it’s all about science and encounters with science in everyday life. The article on pudding, the Rubik’s Cube, and the accompanying comic are entertaining. Or perhaps you prefer to learn something new, such as the article on perpetual motion or the number pi. One article reports on the national competition “Jugend Forscht” (Youth Research). This issue has something for every reader.
The Technology, Natural Sciences, and Zoology Working Group, which contributed to the magazine’s content, introduces itself and its special offers for young collectors. Current events, such as the German Team Championships for Young Stamp Collectors in Hamburg on Philatelists’ Day, several offers from regional associations, the trade fair rally in Ulm, and the exhibition overview invite you to visit and participate. Of course, the mini-poster and the popular Young Collectors Quiz are also back. Incidentally, long-time employee Wolfgang Sander is also looking for a successor for the quiz in this issue.
Reports from the Federal Association, such as the new Christmas stamp from the German Philatelists’ Youth Association (Deutsche Philatelisten-Jugend e.V.) or the member competition, round off the issue.
Deutsche Philatelisten-Jugend e. V.
Bundesverband der Jungen Briefmarkenfreunde
Fachstelle Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
Dittmar Wöhlert (AIJP)
In den Apfelgärten 11
67280 Ebertsheim
Telefon: 06359/840097
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During ASPOT’s 30th anniversary celebrations in San Quirico d’Orcia, the 19th Pantani Award was presented to Paolo Saletti, founding member of the association.
Created in memory of Tuscan postal history scholar Piero Pantani, the award recognises Saletti’s decades of research, landmark publications, and his key role in ASPOT’s development and community life.
Photo from left: Alberto Caroli (ASPOT President) and Paolo Saletti
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Three New Inductees into the Albo d’Oro della Filatelia Italiana
On 27 September, during the BERGAMOFIL 2025 Palmares dinner, the Roll of Honour of Italian Philately welcomed three new members.
Claudio Ernesto Manzati: He was described as “an eclectic collector, able to explore many different areas and themes—classical, modern, and international—in which he has achieved excellent results. He also distinguished himself through his continuous and effective organisation of philatelic events. He was president of a federated society, which he led with commitment and professionalism, and through which he also undertook acts of patronage.” He is a member of prestigious organisations and has served as a delegate and international commissioner for Italy at many international exhibitions.
Giulio Perricone: “He has always been dedicated to philately and to Sicilian postal history, from the pre-philatelic period to the most modern times; on this theme, he has assembled important collections, recognised on multiple occasions at both national and international levels. President of the Sicilian Philatelic Union in his city from 2009 to 2024 and now its honorary president, he was the driving force behind many of the Union’s events, always a tireless organiser. He contributed with his valuable writings, expressing to the full his knowledge and research.” He was also responsible for establishing the first nucleus of the Postcard Museum, inaugurated in 2022.
Deborah Cecchi (honorary member): “The daughter of a member of the Roll of Honour of Italian Philately, she has carried forward his legacy in running the prestigious Institute of Postal Historical Studies, now named after her father. Though not a philatelist, she has succeeded in combining philatelic enthusiasm with the care and rigour of historical research.” She has been dedicated to establishing in Prato one of the largest philatelic centres in Europe, where passion, culture, and research will meet the optimistic and cheerful spirit that characterises her work.”
Story credit: Vaccari News, Photo credit: FEPA
[photo: Bruno Crevato Selvaggi (left), Claudio Ernesto Manzati, Bill Hedley]
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Natural sciences are the main topic of the new Junge Sammler
This is the latest Press Release from Axel Brockmann, the editorial office of Junge Sammler:
Natural sciences inspire young people. This is a good reason to choose this diverse topic as the main theme of Junge Sammler, the magazine for young stamp collectors. From optics to quantum science, from biology to medicine, it’s all about science and encounters with science in everyday life. The article on pudding, the Rubik’s Cube, and the accompanying comic are entertaining. Or perhaps you prefer to learn something new, such as the article on perpetual motion or the number pi. One article reports on the national competition “Jugend Forscht” (Youth Research). This issue has something for every reader.
The Technology, Natural Sciences, and Zoology Working Group, which contributed to the magazine’s content, introduces itself and its special offers for young collectors. Current events, such as the German Team Championships for Young Stamp Collectors in Hamburg on Philatelists’ Day, several offers from regional associations, the trade fair rally in Ulm, and the exhibition overview invite you to visit and participate. Of course, the mini-poster and the popular Young Collectors Quiz are also back. Incidentally, long-time employee Wolfgang Sander is also looking for a successor for the quiz in this issue.
Reports from the Federal Association, such as the new Christmas stamp from the German Philatelists’ Youth Association (Deutsche Philatelisten-Jugend e.V.) or the member competition, round off the issue.
Deutsche Philatelisten-Jugend e. V.
Bundesverband der Jungen Briefmarkenfreunde
Fachstelle Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
Dittmar Wöhlert (AIJP)
In den Apfelgärten 11
67280 Ebertsheim
Telefon: 06359/840097
Homepage: https://www.dphj.de
DPhJ-Forum: https://forum.dphj.de
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dphj.ev
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dphj.ev
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ASPOT presents the 19th Pantani Award to Paolo Saletti
During ASPOT’s 30th anniversary celebrations in San Quirico d’Orcia, the 19th Pantani Award was presented to Paolo Saletti, founding member of the association.
Created in memory of Tuscan postal history scholar Piero Pantani, the award recognises Saletti’s decades of research, landmark publications, and his key role in ASPOT’s development and community life.
The complete press release: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/19th_Premio_Pantani.pdf
Photo from left: Alberto Caroli (ASPOT President) and Paolo Saletti
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