The new year marks the centenary of the International Federation of Philately (Fédération Internationale de Philatélie, FIP).
To commemorate this milestone, the FIP has produced a centenary website, which brings together two valuable archives: the Minutes of the FIP Congresses and the Flash journal. The website also includes a digital version of F.I.P. Origin and Evolution, by Léon Pütz. Although first published in 1984, this work remains an invaluable account of the early history of the FIP.
President Chirakiti acknowledges the contributions of all involved, with special mention of Christopher King RDP, Scott Tiffney, Ms Marian Mills, Ms Nicola Davies, Charles Verge RDP, Bernard Jimenez RDP, Aldo Samamé y Samamé, Ms Marie-Louise Heiri, Ms Andrée Trommer-Schiltz and Ms Kelly Ong.
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On Saturday, 13 December 2025, the annual meeting of the Italian Association of Postal History (AISP) was held in Milan, organised with the Lombard Philatelic Union. The Royal Hispanic Academy of Philately and Postal History attended under its cooperation agreements with AISP, in place since 2023.
The conference programme included presentations by Fabrizio Delmastro, Giorgio Khouzam and Eduardo Consejo on topics of Italian, European and Spanish postal history. The Academy was also represented by Carlos Malpica, José Antonio Herráiz and Giancarlo Morolli in his capacity as a member of the Royal Academy and the AISP.
The event concluded with a traditional fellowship lunch, noted for its excellent atmosphere, organisation and hospitality, with particular thanks to Marco Panza for coordination.
Top photo: Eduardo Consejo, RAHFHP President (left), and Luca Lavagnino, AISP President
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The opening of the documentary exhibition and round table took place on 12 January 2026 at the Chisinau City History Museum, Moldova. The project was initiated by the Union of Philatelists of the Republic of Moldova (UFRM), together with collector Francisc Ambruș, a member of UFRM.
The Round Table participants were Dr Silviu Andrieș-Tabac, historian and State Heraldist of the Republic of Moldova; Ioan-Luca Vlad, attorney to the Royal House of Romania; Francisc Ambruș, philatelist; Victoria Tănase, staff member of Poșta Moldovei; Dr Ana Boldureanu, historian and staff member of the National Museum of History of Moldova. The event was moderated by Andrei Adam, museographer at the Chisinau City History Museum and president of UFRM.
The event marked an important moment in the history of state administration: the introduction of the fiscal stamp in the Principality of Moldavia on 12 January 1856. The reform was initiated by Prince Grigore Alexandru Ghica. The new law ended the abuses of the previous system, in which taxes were collected arbitrarily by boyars and tax collectors, and introduced fiscal fairness, requiring both wealthy citizens and ordinary people to contribute according to clear rules. Through this reform, Moldavia aligned itself with contemporary European practices, and the fiscal stamp became an instrument of social justice, as well as an object of outstanding historical, documentary, and philatelic value.
The exhibition will remain open until 31 January.
Photo: Ioan-Luca Vlad (left), Francisc Ambruș, Ana Boldureanu, Silviu Andrieș-Tabac, Victoria Tănase, and Andrei Adam. [photo credit: Chisinau City History Museum]
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The FIP Unveils its Centenary Website
The new year marks the centenary of the International Federation of Philately (Fédération Internationale de Philatélie, FIP).
To commemorate this milestone, the FIP has produced a centenary website, which brings together two valuable archives: the Minutes of the FIP Congresses and the Flash journal. The website also includes a digital version of F.I.P. Origin and Evolution, by Léon Pütz. Although first published in 1984, this work remains an invaluable account of the early history of the FIP.
President Chirakiti acknowledges the contributions of all involved, with special mention of Christopher King RDP, Scott Tiffney, Ms Marian Mills, Ms Nicola Davies, Charles Verge RDP, Bernard Jimenez RDP, Aldo Samamé y Samamé, Ms Marie-Louise Heiri, Ms Andrée Trommer-Schiltz and Ms Kelly Ong.
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The 2025 Meeting of Italian and Spanish Postal Historians
On Saturday, 13 December 2025, the annual meeting of the Italian Association of Postal History (AISP) was held in Milan, organised with the Lombard Philatelic Union. The Royal Hispanic Academy of Philately and Postal History attended under its cooperation agreements with AISP, in place since 2023.
The conference programme included presentations by Fabrizio Delmastro, Giorgio Khouzam and Eduardo Consejo on topics of Italian, European and Spanish postal history. The Academy was also represented by Carlos Malpica, José Antonio Herráiz and Giancarlo Morolli in his capacity as a member of the Royal Academy and the AISP.
The event concluded with a traditional fellowship lunch, noted for its excellent atmosphere, organisation and hospitality, with particular thanks to Marco Panza for coordination.
Top photo: Eduardo Consejo, RAHFHP President (left), and Luca Lavagnino, AISP President
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170 Years Since the Introduction of Fiscal Stamps in the Principality of Moldavia
The opening of the documentary exhibition and round table took place on 12 January 2026 at the Chisinau City History Museum, Moldova. The project was initiated by the Union of Philatelists of the Republic of Moldova (UFRM), together with collector Francisc Ambruș, a member of UFRM.
The Round Table participants were Dr Silviu Andrieș-Tabac, historian and State Heraldist of the Republic of Moldova; Ioan-Luca Vlad, attorney to the Royal House of Romania; Francisc Ambruș, philatelist; Victoria Tănase, staff member of Poșta Moldovei; Dr Ana Boldureanu, historian and staff member of the National Museum of History of Moldova. The event was moderated by Andrei Adam, museographer at the Chisinau City History Museum and president of UFRM.
The event marked an important moment in the history of state administration: the introduction of the fiscal stamp in the Principality of Moldavia on 12 January 1856. The reform was initiated by Prince Grigore Alexandru Ghica. The new law ended the abuses of the previous system, in which taxes were collected arbitrarily by boyars and tax collectors, and introduced fiscal fairness, requiring both wealthy citizens and ordinary people to contribute according to clear rules. Through this reform, Moldavia aligned itself with contemporary European practices, and the fiscal stamp became an instrument of social justice, as well as an object of outstanding historical, documentary, and philatelic value.
The exhibition will remain open until 31 January.
Photo: Ioan-Luca Vlad (left), Francisc Ambruș, Ana Boldureanu, Silviu Andrieș-Tabac, Victoria Tănase, and Andrei Adam.
[photo credit: Chisinau City History Museum]
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