A new book titled Iconografía Postal De La Cruz Roja Española 1864-1939, written by Gabriel Camacho Rosales, was published by the Royal Hispanic Academy of Philately and Postal History (RAHFeHP). The 185-page book is classified as Vol. LV of the series Discurso Académicos.
Following the famous Battle of Solferino in 1859, Henry Dunant’s intervention, and the establishment of the International Red Cross in 1864 in Switzerland, national Red Cross societies began to emerge across the globe. One of the first to be established was in Spain, where the creation of iconography—and specifically, of postcards—began from the moment the remarkable institution came into being, continuing until 1939, the end of the Spanish Civil War.
The book offers a brief overview of iconography and the different levels within this fascinating discipline. Then, it presents a multitude of postal images, first created in the 19th century. All of them depict the distinctive symbol of the red cross with equal arms, set against a white background, established precisely at the foundation of this humanitarian movement.
The book also references the intervention of the Spanish Red Cross in various Spanish conflicts throughout the 19th century. In a second section devoted to the 20th century, it showcases images from the peacetime of King Alfonso XIII’s reign to the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939), all of which saw the active involvement of the Spanish Red Cross.
In total, 360 full-colour images have been compiled, all different and possessing great visual appeal.
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Marius Muntean, President of Asociatia Filatelica Timișoara, shared the following information:
In November, the Philatelic Association of Timișoara intends to organise a National Philatelic Exhibition, TimFilEx 2025, under the patronage of the Romanian Federation, to mark 150 years since the birth of Queen Maria. The finest Romanian exhibits, alongside those from neighbouring countries — Hungary, Serbia, and Bulgaria — are expected to be on display in Timișoara across 400 frames.
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The Federation of European Philatelic Associations (FEPA) has released a new report offering concrete strategies to help philatelic federations and societies across Europe strengthen their digital presence and help reverse the declining membership trends.
Based on six interactive Zoom sessions held in March 2025 with representatives from 26 FEPA member countries, the report—Effective Social Media Strategies for Philatelic Federations and Societies—highlights Facebook as the single most effective platform for engaging the key target audience.
“Philately is alive and well—but the way collectors connect has changed,” says Lars Engelbrecht, FEPA Director and author of the report. “With this report, we want to show federations and societies how to meet collectors where they already are: online.”
Key Recommendations for Philatelic Societies:
Establish an active Facebook presence with regular posts, events, and visual stamp content.
Engage with Facebook Groups to foster community and answer collector questions.
Simplify membership processes with free trials, online sign-up, and easier payment options.
Start a YouTube channel to share exhibitions, collector tips, and engaging short videos.
Key Recommendations for Philatelic Federations:
Support local societies by producing professional content they can share.
Coordinate efforts with a shared content calendar and ready-to-use templates.
Partner with influencers to bring philately to new digital audiences.
Offer training on social media tools and strategy.
Maintain a central Facebook presence to unify national activities and resources.
The report encourages federations and societies to rethink what “membership” means in a digital age, exploring new models such as online memberships and sponsor-supported communities.
“This is not just about Facebook or TikTok,” Engelbrecht adds. “It’s about helping philately thrive by speaking the language of today’s collectors—whether they’re in local clubs or online groups.”
https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/social-media-800.jpg800800Costas Chazapishttps://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/fepanews_logo-107x138-1.pngCostas Chazapis2025-04-07 12:06:072026-02-14 11:48:30New FEPA Report Unveils Roadmap for Revitalizing Philately Through Social Media
Iconografía Postal De La Cruz Roja Española 1864–1939
A new book titled Iconografía Postal De La Cruz Roja Española 1864-1939, written by Gabriel Camacho Rosales, was published by the Royal Hispanic Academy of Philately and Postal History (RAHFeHP). The 185-page book is classified as Vol. LV of the series Discurso Académicos.
Following the famous Battle of Solferino in 1859, Henry Dunant’s intervention, and the establishment of the International Red Cross in 1864 in Switzerland, national Red Cross societies began to emerge across the globe. One of the first to be established was in Spain, where the creation of iconography—and specifically, of postcards—began from the moment the remarkable institution came into being, continuing until 1939, the end of the Spanish Civil War.
The book offers a brief overview of iconography and the different levels within this fascinating discipline. Then, it presents a multitude of postal images, first created in the 19th century. All of them depict the distinctive symbol of the red cross with equal arms, set against a white background, established precisely at the foundation of this humanitarian movement.
The book also references the intervention of the Spanish Red Cross in various Spanish conflicts throughout the 19th century. In a second section devoted to the 20th century, it showcases images from the peacetime of King Alfonso XIII’s reign to the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939), all of which saw the active involvement of the Spanish Red Cross.
In total, 360 full-colour images have been compiled, all different and possessing great visual appeal.
More details: https://www.rahf.es/nueva-publicacion-de-la-real-academia-hispanica-de-filatelia-e-historia-postal-discurso-de-ingreso-de-gabriel-camacho-rosales
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TimFilEx 2025 in Timișoara, Romania
Marius Muntean, President of Asociatia Filatelica Timișoara, shared the following information:
In November, the Philatelic Association of Timișoara intends to organise a National Philatelic Exhibition, TimFilEx 2025, under the patronage of the Romanian Federation, to mark 150 years since the birth of Queen Maria. The finest Romanian exhibits, alongside those from neighbouring countries — Hungary, Serbia, and Bulgaria — are expected to be on display in Timișoara across 400 frames.
TimFilEx 2025 has been granted FEPA Recognition.
TimFilEx 2025 IREX: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TimFilEx2025_IREX.pdf
New FEPA Report Unveils Roadmap for Revitalizing Philately Through Social Media
The Federation of European Philatelic Associations (FEPA) has released a new report offering concrete strategies to help philatelic federations and societies across Europe strengthen their digital presence and help reverse the declining membership trends.
Based on six interactive Zoom sessions held in March 2025 with representatives from 26 FEPA member countries, the report—Effective Social Media Strategies for Philatelic Federations and Societies—highlights Facebook as the single most effective platform for engaging the key target audience.
“Philately is alive and well—but the way collectors connect has changed,” says Lars Engelbrecht, FEPA Director and author of the report. “With this report, we want to show federations and societies how to meet collectors where they already are: online.”
Key Recommendations for Philatelic Societies:
Key Recommendations for Philatelic Federations:
The report encourages federations and societies to rethink what “membership” means in a digital age, exploring new models such as online memberships and sponsor-supported communities.
“This is not just about Facebook or TikTok,” Engelbrecht adds. “It’s about helping philately thrive by speaking the language of today’s collectors—whether they’re in local clubs or online groups.”
The full report is available at:
https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/FEPA-Social-Media-Strategies.pdf
(Need a translation? https://fepanews.com/easy-to-use-online-translators/)
For press inquiries, please contact:
Lars Engelbrecht
FEPA Director
lars.engelbrecht@helsager.dk
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