The catalogue for the forthcoming Germany–Sweden Bilateral Competition Exhibition is currently being printed. It is perfectly suited to the occasion—and not just because of the cover—a fact that even the Mayor of Bernau, Andrι Stahl, has recognised in his welcoming address, which he delivered in eloquent terms.
Attractive special postmarks and special stamp issues are sure to appeal, and readers can look forward to some excellent specialist articles in the catalogue. Linus Lange traces the development of the Berlin Postal Stationery Collectors’ Association over its 125-year history. In his second article, Lange looks back at the issue of Prussian postal stationery from 175 years ago, whilst Ralph Ebner presents Swedish stamped papers (Charta Sigillata) bearing the signatures of several Swedish kings. Hans-Ulrich Schulz reflects on ‘100 Years of the Radio Tower’ and ‘100 Years of Lufthansa’, whilst Gόnter Strumpf looks back on the ‘175th Anniversary of the Berlin Professional Fire Brigade’. Three specialist articles on postal history by Torsten Berndt and Jόrgen Olschimke round off the specialist section.
Including the list of exhibits and various overviews, the catalogue runs to 130 pages and is expected to be available in Bernau for 2 euros. Further information can be found on the exhibition’s website https://www.bephila.de
On 28 May 2026, during BOSTON 2026, the Philatelic Academies Summit was held in Boston. Organised by Yamil Kouri and supported by the BOSTON 2026 organising committee, the event brought together leading philatelic academic institutions for the first time in a shared forum for dialogue and cooperation. The summit aimed to strengthen collaboration among organisations dedicated to philatelic research, the dissemination of specialist knowledge, and the preservation of documentary resources related to philately.
Representatives participated from Belgium, Brazil, the European Academy, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Türkiye, presenting their institutions’ activities and priorities. Discussions highlighted both the diversity of organisational models and the common challenges faced across the sector.
Key themes included increasing the international visibility of philatelic research, improving access to academic publications, and enhancing interoperability between existing digital resources.
Participants supported the development of a shared repository of academic publications, accompanied where possible by English translations to broaden accessibility. They also encouraged reciprocal linking of digital catalogues, studies and archives.
The summit concluded that greater international cooperation and generational renewal are essential to sustaining rigorous philatelic scholarship and engagement in the future.
Special thanks were expressed to Yamil Kouri for making the meeting possible and to Carlos Malpica for representing the RAHFHP.
Photo (top): Yamil Kouri. Photo (middle): Everaldo Santos, Academy of Postal History and Philately of Brazil (left); Serge Kahn, AEP; Kees Adema, Nederlandse Academie voor Filatelie; Yamil Kouri, RAHFHP, AEP; Lars Jørgensen, Académie Royale de Philatélie of Belgium; Robert Abensur, Académie de Philatélie; Carlos Malpica, RAHFHP; Giacomo Bottachi, Accademia Italiana di Filatelia e Storia Postale. Photo (bottom): Carlos Malpica. [Photo credit: RAHFHP]
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This is the latest press release from Axel Brockmann, the editorial office of Junge Sammler:
Just in time for the 250th anniversary of the USA, the main theme of the new issue of Junge Sammler is ‘America’. The magazine takes its young and young-at-heart readers on an exciting journey of discovery through the ‘States’. The articles cover US postmarks, Independence Hall, baseball, Route 66, the national bird of the USA and the discovery of America. Brazil, the largest country in South America by area, is also featured, as is the difference between an ‘Americano’ and an ‘American’. The comic focuses on a typically American sport: baseball.
But Junge Sammler also features other fascinating stamp-related topics: Jürgen Olschimke highlights some philatelically interesting mishaps in the production of Datamatrix stamps. Another article discusses the ‘Superman’ gold stamp.
Also included is a mini poster featuring the German special-issue ‘Alps’ stamp. In addition, there is the popular ‘Find Seven’ search puzzle, a poll on the most beautiful music stamp, and a quiz. The regional association pages provide an insight into various activities organised by the Young Stamp Collectors. And anyone wishing to exhibit their own collection will find details of upcoming events on the ‘See you there’ page.
Members of the Deutsche Philatelisten-Jugend (DPhJ) will receive the booklet by post. It is also available online on the DPhJ website at https://www.dphj.de.
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BEPHILA 2026 Catalogue Coming Up
The catalogue for the forthcoming Germany–Sweden Bilateral Competition Exhibition is currently being printed. It is perfectly suited to the occasion—and not just because of the cover—a fact that even the Mayor of Bernau, Andrι Stahl, has recognised in his welcoming address, which he delivered in eloquent terms.
Attractive special postmarks and special stamp issues are sure to appeal, and readers can look forward to some excellent specialist articles in the catalogue. Linus Lange traces the development of the Berlin Postal Stationery Collectors’ Association over its 125-year history. In his second article, Lange looks back at the issue of Prussian postal stationery from 175 years ago, whilst Ralph Ebner presents Swedish stamped papers (Charta Sigillata) bearing the signatures of several Swedish kings. Hans-Ulrich Schulz reflects on ‘100 Years of the Radio Tower’ and ‘100 Years of Lufthansa’, whilst Gόnter Strumpf looks back on the ‘175th Anniversary of the Berlin Professional Fire Brigade’. Three specialist articles on postal history by Torsten Berndt and Jόrgen Olschimke round off the specialist section.
Including the list of exhibits and various overviews, the catalogue runs to 130 pages and is expected to be available in Bernau for 2 euros. Further information can be found on the exhibition’s website https://www.bephila.de
The complete newsletter:
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Summit of Philatelic Academies in Boston
Published by the Real Academia Hispánica de Filatelia e Historia Postal (RAHFHP) and summarised here:
On 28 May 2026, during BOSTON 2026, the Philatelic Academies Summit was held in Boston. Organised by Yamil Kouri and supported by the BOSTON 2026 organising committee, the event brought together leading philatelic academic institutions for the first time in a shared forum for dialogue and cooperation. The summit aimed to strengthen collaboration among organisations dedicated to philatelic research, the dissemination of specialist knowledge, and the preservation of documentary resources related to philately.
Representatives participated from Belgium, Brazil, the European Academy, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Türkiye, presenting their institutions’ activities and priorities. Discussions highlighted both the diversity of organisational models and the common challenges faced across the sector.
Key themes included increasing the international visibility of philatelic research, improving access to academic publications, and enhancing interoperability between existing digital resources.
Participants supported the development of a shared repository of academic publications, accompanied where possible by English translations to broaden accessibility. They also encouraged reciprocal linking of digital catalogues, studies and archives.
The summit concluded that greater international cooperation and generational renewal are essential to sustaining rigorous philatelic scholarship and engagement in the future.
Special thanks were expressed to Yamil Kouri for making the meeting possible and to Carlos Malpica for representing the RAHFHP.
Photo (top): Yamil Kouri. Photo (middle): Everaldo Santos, Academy of Postal History and Philately of Brazil (left); Serge Kahn, AEP; Kees Adema, Nederlandse Academie voor Filatelie; Yamil Kouri, RAHFHP, AEP; Lars Jørgensen, Académie Royale de Philatélie of Belgium; Robert Abensur, Académie de Philatélie; Carlos Malpica, RAHFHP; Giacomo Bottachi, Accademia Italiana di Filatelia e Storia Postale. Photo (bottom): Carlos Malpica.
[Photo credit: RAHFHP]
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Junge Sammler: Welcome to the Land of Opportunity!
This is the latest press release from Axel Brockmann, the editorial office of Junge Sammler:
Just in time for the 250th anniversary of the USA, the main theme of the new issue of Junge Sammler is ‘America’. The magazine takes its young and young-at-heart readers on an exciting journey of discovery through the ‘States’. The articles cover US postmarks, Independence Hall, baseball, Route 66, the national bird of the USA and the discovery of America. Brazil, the largest country in South America by area, is also featured, as is the difference between an ‘Americano’ and an ‘American’. The comic focuses on a typically American sport: baseball.
But Junge Sammler also features other fascinating stamp-related topics: Jürgen Olschimke highlights some philatelically interesting mishaps in the production of Datamatrix stamps. Another article discusses the ‘Superman’ gold stamp.
Also included is a mini poster featuring the German special-issue ‘Alps’ stamp. In addition, there is the popular ‘Find Seven’ search puzzle, a poll on the most beautiful music stamp, and a quiz. The regional association pages provide an insight into various activities organised by the Young Stamp Collectors. And anyone wishing to exhibit their own collection will find details of upcoming events on the ‘See you there’ page.
Members of the Deutsche Philatelisten-Jugend (DPhJ) will receive the booklet by post. It is also available online on the DPhJ website at https://www.dphj.de.
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