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Rhodesia and Nyasaland Mails: Colonial Rule to beyond Majority Rule – Postage Dues & Other Charges

The Royal Philatelic Society London has published yet another book on Rhodesia and Nyasaland mails, once again written by the same distinguished team of experts: Brian Trotter RDP, RDPSA, Hon. FRPSL, Patrick Flanagan RDPSA, FRPSL, and Keith…
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Balkanfila Newsletter No. 10

Another issue of the Balkanfila newsletter has recently been published, once again offering content as rich and engaging as in its preceding editions. In his editorial, Christos Gikas reminds readers of the 60th anniversary of the Balkanfila…
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“What is Postal History?” at the Royal

The Stuart Rossiter Trust is hosting a seminar on “What is Postal History?” on Wednesday, 24 September, at the Royal Philatelic Society. The following topics will be covered: James Grimwood-Taylor, “Was the most important event…
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NORDIA 2025 Awards

In a festive and joyous atmosphere, on Saturday evening, 13 September, approximately 200 guests took their seats in the spacious dining hall on the first floor of MalmöMässan for the traditional Palmares dinner. The highest honours were…

ArGe Österreich in support of the next generation

Latest press release from the Deutsche Philatelisten-Jugend e. V. Arbeitsgemeinschaft Österreich e.V.: Amendment to the Articles of Association A strong signal for young people! In the event of the possible dissolution of the Arbeitsgemeinschaft…
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BEPHILA 2026 Newsletter #8

BEPHILA 2026 organisers report: We have now been able to reserve the "Comfort-Hotel-Bernau" as a further hotel for exhibitors and visitors at Bephila 2026. The rooms can be booked under the code word "Fukarek". Please make reservations ONLY…
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SRBIJAFILA XVI in Belgrade in October 2026

Received from the Union of Philatelists of Serbia: The Union of Philatelists of Serbia is organising SRBIJAFILA XVI, a national stamp exhibition to be held in Belgrade from 7 to 11 October 2026. The exhibition will celebrate two important…
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NORDIA 2025 Exhibition Catalogue

NORDIA 2025 is just around the corner: 12–14 September. The exhibition will be held at the MalmöMässan Convention Centre in Malmö, Sweden. It is organised by the SFF (Swedish Philatelic Federation) and SFU (Philatelic Youth of Sweden). NORDIA…
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HISTRIA PHILA Alpe Adria 2026 next April

HISTRIA PHILA Alpe Adria 2026 has been officially announced by the Croatian Philatelic Federation (Hrvatski savez filatelista), co-organiser of the exhibition together with the Philatelic Numismatic Society "Poreč" (Filatelističko numizmatičko…
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Das Neue Sachsenbuch – Teil 3

The New Saxony Book – Lexicon of the Historical Municipalities and Authorities, Part 3: Southwest Saxony is the third of a series written by Steffen Eckert and published by Winterwork. The 864-page book documents Saxon municipalities between…
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British Thematic Association’s One-Frame Competition

The British Thematic Association (BTA) is pleased to announce that its annual one-frame competition will be held on Saturday, 11th October 2025, at the Ardingly Showground, Ardingly, RH17 6TL, as part of the Association of Sussex Philatelic…
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The Countdown to Stampex in London is on!

Latest from PTS and Stampex: We can't wait to see many of you at Stampex in just over 8 weeks time! 22nd to 25th October. Free Entry on all four days with no need to pre-register or book tickets, just walk in! See opening times and attending…
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Autumn Sberatel Fair: 5 and 6 September

The largest collectors' gathering in Central and Eastern Europe will take place this year on 5–6 September 2025 at the PVA Expo Prague - Letňany, Beranových 667, 199 00 Prague, Czech Republic. More than 240 exhibitors from across the globe…
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Censorship in World War 1 by the Armée française d’Orient

This is a new monograph by Peter Gassmann, which identifies, lists and illustrates the various types of censorship cachets and labels used by the French Army in the Aegean during World War 1. The scope includes military and civilian mail, as…
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TimFilEx 2025 in Timișoara in November

The National Philatelic Exhibition with International Participation – TimFilEx 2025 will be held in Timișoara, under FEPA recognition, from 14 to 16 November 2025. The exhibition is dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the birth of Queen…
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BOSTON 2026 stamps and promotional label

Thomas M. Fortunato, BOSTON 2026 Public Relations Chair, reports from BOSTON 2026. A setenant pair of stamps and a collectible promotional label were released today in two ceremonies honoring the Boston 2026 World Expo during the Great American…
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Stamp Magazine Closes

As reported by the ABPS: The September 2025 issue of Stamp Magazine is the last to be published. They write, "After many decades of serving the philatelic community, Stamp Magazine is closing. It has been a difficult decision and we thank…
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ISTANBUL ’25 National Stamp Exhibition

The ISTANBUL ’25 National Stamp Exhibition will take place from 27 September to 5 October as part of the Türkiye Culture Route Festival. It will be held in the Exhibition Hall of the Rami Library, under the Ministry of Culture of the Republic…
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BEPHILA 2026 Newsletter #7

Latest news from Bephila 2026: Exhibitors and visitors to Bephila 2026 can now book rooms at the H24 Stadthotel Bernau using the code word BEPHILA. Please make reservations ONLY by telephone or email (DO NOT use a booking platform). The H24…
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Yehudi Menuhin Trophy for 2025

The Motivgruppe Musik, the international Philatelic Music Study Group, has organised the Most Popular Music Stamp of the Year Award since 1980. By awarding the Yehudi Menuhin Trophy to the designer of the year's most popular music stamp, the…
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STAMPA 2025 – The Irish National Stamp Exhibition

The Éire Philatelic Association will mark its 75th anniversary with STAMPA 2025, a national exhibition to be held at the Griffith College Conference Centre, South Circular Road, Dublin 8, from 10 to 12 October 2025. According to the organisers,…
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Heinrich Köhler & AIJP Summit on Philatelic Literature

The International Association of Philatelic Journalists (AIJP) has released an eight-page brochure outlining the Heinrich Köhler & AIJP Summit on Philatelic Literature and the Auction of Tomas Bjäringer's PARIS Library of Philatelic Literature.…
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Postal Intelligence

Postal Intelligence connects and situates histories of the post and government intelligence alongside print technology and state power in the wider context of the early modern communications revolution. In the sixteenth century, postal services…
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Letterlocking: The Hidden History of the Letter

For as long as people have been communicating through writing, they have found ways to keep their messages private. Before the invention of the gummed envelope in 1830, securing correspondence involved letterlocking, an ingenious process of…
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STAMPEX: Display Your Way is back!

Received from the PTS and Stampex: Display Your Way at Stampex in London is back this October. And once again the PTS has invested in developing this exciting feature further to be able to include more displays in an even more user friendly…
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BOSTON 2026 Exhibit Deadline Nears

Thomas M. Fortunato, BOSTON 2026 Public Relations Chair, reports from BOSTON 2026. Prospective philatelic exhibitors to the Boston 2026 World Expo are reminded that the deadline for entries is September 30. Unlike FIP international exhibitions…
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Gwynne Harries was Elected Chairman of ABPS

At its recent AGM, the Association of British Philatelic Societies (ABPS) elected Dr D. Gwynne Harries as its new Chairman. A long-standing member of several specialist philatelic societies, Dr Harries has contributed to their operation,…
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APATIN 2025 Virtual Exhibition is coming up

For the fifth consecutive year, Željko Popović is inviting fellow philatelists to participate in the Apatin online philatelic exhibition. APATIN 2025 will be held from 15 December 2025 to 15 January 2026 on the website of the Apatin Philatelists…
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Postcards still going strong in the digital age!

As reported by the UPU FB account: A recent survey by Deutsche Post and DHL shows that two-thirds of Germans still love receiving postcards. They prefer them even over messages via social media, email or phone calls. Why? Because postcards…

Alberto Bolaffi (1936–2025)

Bolaffi S.p.A. Announces the Death of its Honorary President Alberto Bolaffi Turin, July 16, 2025 – It is with deep sadness that Bolaffi company announces that its Honorary President, Italian Cavaliere del Lavoro (Order of Merit for Labor),…
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Promoting Philately through Imagination and Creativity

"Trouble with Tariffs" is Chris King's one-frame exhibit relating to British history, using picture postcards in an A3 format setup — a fine example of promoting philately through imagination and creativity. It focuses on the campaign in…
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BEPHILA 2026 Newsletter #6

BEPHILA 2026 is more than a Bilateral Competitive Exhibition! The organising team has already been asked several times by collectors who are not members of the BDPh or the Swedish Federation SFF whether they too can take part in the exhibition.…
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Postcard Design Competition for Stampex

We've received the following announcement from the PTS and Stampex: Every year, we print thousands of postcards to give out FREE to visitors at Stampex in London. This year, we are giving you the chance to design the front of our postcard!…
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NORDIA 2025 Bulletin 2

In his greetings in Bulletin 2, Ulf Nilsson, President of the Organizing Committee, welcomes us to NORDIA 2025 assuring us that "preparations are proceeding very well thanks to our well-established team." He goes on to say that the highlights…
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Balkanfila Newsletter No. 9

The June edition of the Balkanfila Working Group Newsletter was released last Wednesday. Readers will be delighted to browse through its 74 pages packed with philatelic news from all corners of Southeastern Europe. The newsletter: htt…
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One-Page Virtual Competition by the British Thematic Association

The British Thematic Association (BTA) is delighted to report a record level of interest from young people entering the biennial One-Page Virtual Competition. The 2025 One-Page Virtual Competition attracted 76 entries—24 of which were from…
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Retrospective Video of Phila-France 2025 in Colmar

Phila-France 2025 welcomed philatelists in Colmar for four days in June. The programme featured the annual French championship, youth collections, numerous lectures, stage entertainment including the popular battles timbrées (stamp battles),…
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The Devonshire Bowl and Plate of 2025

Chris King RDP won the Bowl and Jiří Kraus won the Plate at the 5th Devonshire One Frame Competition held at the Royal Philatelic Society London (RPSL) on 3 July. The first such event was held in 2018, and it was repeated in 2022, 2023,…
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National Exhibitions in Luxembourg

The Fédération des Sociétés Philatéliques du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg (FSPL) has recently announced two national exhibitions. This year, the FSPL celebrates the 36th Journée Maximaphile & 3rd Picture Postcard salon on 27 &…
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BOSTON 2026 New IREX

Thomas M. Fortunato, BOSTON 2026 Public Relations Chair, reports from BOSTON 2026. Boston 2026 exhibitors should be aware that an update has taken place to the Boston 2026 IREX, the exhibition’s rules and regulations, which is now posted…
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Bill Hedley is interviewed by Philacast


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LIBEREC 2025 Results

LIBEREC 2025, a national exhibition with additional participation from Armenia, Germany, Moldova, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, and the United States concluded on Sunday, 22 June. A total of 116 exhibits across 480 frames,…
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Tomas Bjäringer & Mårten Sundberg win the 2025 Crawford Medal

The winners of the Crawford Medal at the 4th Annual Crawford Festival were Tomas Bjäringer and Mårten Sundberg, co-authors of Tête Bêche: Rarities from the Oval-Issue of Finland. The shortlisted books included: Dominica: Philately to…
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Alan Huggins RDP (1936-2025)

With deep regret we announce the passing of Dr Alan K Huggins RDP (1936-2025) who had been unwell for some time. Alan made many contributions to philately in the UK and the world over many years, especially through his ground-breaking work on…
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BOSTON 2026 Polar Salon Jury Named

The latest from BOSTON 2026: A special separate exhibition is being featured at BOSTON 2026 World Expo known as a Polar Salon, five times having formerly been held in Europe but not so in the western hemisphere. It will have up to 250 frames…
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Postal History Live 2025 in Ulm

As announced by the German Philatelic Federation (BDPh): Postal History Live 2025 in Ulm: The hunt for the post horns is on! From 23 to 25 October 2025, Ulm will once again become the centre of the international postal history scene, with…
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La fabrique du Temps

Visitors to the Musée de La Poste will discover remarkable items along the way: a late 18th-century travel clock, a 1850 mail coach watch, historical photographs (from 1887 to the present), postal history and philately artefacts (including…
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New APS President: Mark Banchik

Mark Banchik was elected president of the American Philatelic Society (APS). The APS has announced that all newly elected APS and APRL Board members will take the oath of office following the annual membership meeting on Saturday, 16 August,…
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AI meets philately: UPU launches global stamp identification app

The Universal Postal Union (UPU) has launched the new WNS app, making stamp identification easier, faster and more accessible than ever before. With a user-friendly interface and AI-supported image recognition, the application allows users to…
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BOSTON 2026 Exhibition Selection Appointees

The latest from BOSTON 2026: The Boston 2026 World Expo Organizing Committee has chosen four prominent philatelists to form the exhibition’s Selection Advisory Committee. All are experienced gold medal exhibitors as well as APS national…
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Predrag Cuki Antić’s “The Principality and Kingdom of Serbia” at the PTT Museum

One of Serbia’s most prominent philatelists, Predrag Cuki Antić, has opened the exhibition “The Principality and Kingdom of Serbia” at the PTT Museum, showcasing his two most valuable collections. Antić emphasised the importance of…
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Phila-France Colmar 2025

This year's French Championship (Championnat de France de philatélie 2025 - Phila-France Colmar 2025) concluded on Sunday, 8 June. The big winner was Jean-Marie Vuillemard, with his exhibit in Postal History, "The Flight of the Eagles", originally…
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Stamps as Witnesses of History

Stamps as Witnesses of History is not a book about the history of stamps as such. It is a book about how stamp issues since Rowland Hill invented the first adhesive postage stamp in 1840 have "witnessed" the seismic global political developments…
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20th UPU Competition Class 2025

Following the success of last year's 19th UPU Competition Class, this year's 20th edition is already making its mark. It has been showcased at URUGUAY 2025, and BERNABA 2025 in Bern, Switzerland, and is scheduled to appear at GASS 2025 in Chicago,…
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ABRIA 2025: Newsletter #7

Received yesterday from Norbert Sehler: The ABRIA on the home straight Only a few weeks to go until the opening of the 7th Altmärkische stamp exhibition. It's well worth a visit, because the exhibition has a lot to offer. 500 years of…
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Proofs, Essays and Reprints of the 2nd and 3rd Issues of the Kingdom of Sardinia

The following report, titled "Paolo Cardillo's Encore", was copied from Vaccari News: In a way, a book being out of print is good news, especially if it ends up being republished. This is what has happened with Paolo Cardillo’s study and…
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Opus XXV

"Italy, its colonies and territories" is this year's theme of Opus XXV, featuring eighteen articles by different authors in 236 pages. "The fact that the current Opus bears the number 25 means that the annual book of our European Academy…
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EXPHIMO 2025 on 7 and 8 June

EXPHIMO 2025 is the 67th International Thematic Philatelic Exhibition to be held at the Sports Centre "Roll Delles", Avenue des Villes Jumelées, L-5612 Mondorf-les-Bains in Luxembourg, over the weekend of 7-8 June. The exhibition is organised…
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BEPHILA 2026 Newsletter #5

This is the latest news from BEPHILA 2026: In a letter dated 19 May 2025, the Chairman of the Bernauer Briefmarkenfreunde, Michael Fukarek, asked the AIJP to award its patronage and for the active support of AIJP members (authors and specialist…
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FIP Postal History Commission update

Malcolm Groom RDP has retired as chairman of the FIP Postal History Commission and been replaced by Henrik Mouritsen RDP (Germany), the Commission's secretary. This is in accordance with the FIP rule that, when the chairman of a commission retires…
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Balkanfila Yearbook 2025

The Balkanfila Workgroup presents its first yearbook! Editor Christos Gikas writes in his foreword: "This inaugural volume features seventeen articles that present readers with diverse philatelic materials, enriching their understanding of…
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Multilaterale exhibition in BERNABA 2025 successfully completed

The BERNABA 2025 exhibition, which served as both the Swiss National Exhibition (NABA) and the exhibition of the regional group Multilaterale, was held in Bern, Switzerland, from 14 to 17 May 2025. The exhibition enjoyed a satisfactory level…
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German Camps for Prisoners of War 1939–1945: Belgians and Frenchmen in Captivity

The website of the Polish Philatelists Union has recently announced the release of a new publication by Edward Kubica, focusing on prisoners of war in German camps during the Second World War. The original title is Niemieckie obozy dla jeńców…
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Marke und Münze in Seiersberg-Pirka, Austria

From 23 to 25 May, the OC Marke + Münze, with the support of the Verband Österreichischer Philatelistenvereine (Austrian Philatelic Federation), Austrian Post, and many other sponsors, successfully organised the 21st competitive exhibition…
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FEPA News receives the AEP Prix européenne de la Presse philatélique

The Board of the European Academy of Philately (AEP) has unanimously decided to award the AEP Prix européen de la Presse philatélique for 2024 to FEPA News magazine. This annual prize is awarded to a magazine that demonstrates a high philatelic…
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Voices of Resistance: Slavery and Post in the Caribbean

"Explore the powerful stories of enslaved people whose labour fuelled 19th-century postal ships," says The Postal Museum in London, inviting visitors to the exhibition, which runs until 5 January 2026. Postal ships carried mail between the…
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The King and Queen of Spain will preside over the Honorary Committee of EXFILNA 2025

As announced on the Spanish Federation website: Their Majesties King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia have graciously accepted the Honorary Presidency of the 63rd National Philatelic Exhibition (EXFILNA) and the 29th Youth Philatelic Exhibition…
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SLOVPHILEX 2027 World Stamp Exhibition

The Union of Slovak Philatelists, in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport of the Slovak Republic and Slovenská Pošta, a.s., is organising the Specialised World Stamp Exhibition  SLOVPHILEX 2027, under FIP patronage and FEPA recognition.…
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Smithsonian Philatelic Achievement Award Recipients

The Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum has announced the 2025 Smithsonian Philatelic Achievement Award recipients, Gordon Edwin Eubanks Jr., Christopher Miles Bertram King and Patrick Valère Maria Jérôme Maselis. They will be honored…
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Polish Philatelic Literature Medals for 2024

The Chapter of the Medal “For Merits in the Development of Philatelic Publications” has decided to award the following individuals with the Medal in recognition of their publishing achievements and significant contributions to the development…
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ABRIA 2025: Newsletter #6

Received today from Norbert Sehler, ABRIA 2025 webmaster: The 72-page exhibition catalogue is currently at the printers and will soon be available from the exhibition manager, Eberhard Werner, for €5.00 (postage included). The catalogue…
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MIDPEX 2025 is here

MIDPEX 2025 Warwickshire Event Centre, Leamington Spa, CV31 1XN 5th July 2025, 10am – 4pm The MIDPEX bi-annual philatelic show will take place on 5th July, sponsored by Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd. 41 Dealers and 21 Societies have…
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FEPA at EuroPhilEx 2025: Congress, Presentations, Seminars, Elections

FEPA Congress 2025: The Congress took place on Sunday, 11 May, at the NEC in Birmingham, the venue for Europhilex 2025, with 36 of the 45 National Federations represented. Honoured by the FEPA Board: The late Franco Rigo, for 73 years…
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Boston 2026 Now a General World Exhibition

The latest from BOSTON 2026: The Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP) has upgraded its Boston 2026 World Expo participation status from “Recognition” to its highest level, “Patronage,” now classifying the event as a General…
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EuroPhilEx 2025 Awards

The Palmares reception, dinner, and award ceremony took place on Saturday evening, 10 May, at the Grand Ballroom of the Grand Hotel, Birmingham. Grand Prix FEPA: Tom Komnaes (Norway), Norwegian Skilling Covers Domestic and Abroad Grand…
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Roll of Distinguished Philatelists Ceremony

The 104th RDP ceremony was held on Friday, 9 May, at 5:00 pm, at the Council House, Victoria Square, Birmingham. Of the four signatories, Adriano Bergamini RDP, Birthe King RDP, and Simon Richards RDP signed the Roll, while Eddie Leibu RDP…

UPU Celebrates 185th Anniversary of Penny Black

From the UPU social media: 185 years ago today, the world’s first postage stamp – the “Penny Black” – came into use in the United Kingdom. Bearing the profile of Queen Victoria, this revolutionary stamp was part of Rowland Hill’s…
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BOSTON 2026: Boston 2026 to Overseas Visitors: Come!

Yesterday, we received the latest press release from BOSTON 2026: There has been much hype and misinformation circulating mostly on social media warning potential visitors to the United States to reconsider their travel plans. Let’s set…
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EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025 is around the corner

From Wednesday 7 to Sunday 11 May, EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025 will welcome visitors from all corners of the world to what is expected to be the biggest philatelic event of the year. In his welcome message in the exhibition catalogue, Jon…
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Balkanfila Newsletter No. 8

Christos Gikas of the Balkanfila Working Group released the latest 51-page newsletter yesterday. This issue features a detailed section on the recent FEPA initiative to hold a series of Zoom discussions with national federations, focusing…
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Five incredible years of Mi Oficina

Thanks to the initiative of Alfonso Molina and Henry Márquez, who had already organised meetings among philatelists, it was on 15 April 2020 that the first recorded conference was published on YouTube within the virtual space of Mi Oficina…
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LIBEREC 2025 coming up in June

LIBEREC 2025 is a national stamp exhibition with international participation. It will be held at the MCU Koloseum in Liberec, Czech Republic, from 19 to 22 June 2025. There will be 480 frames of exhibits in the 1st (national) and 2nd (premier)…
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BERNABA ’25 Catalogue

BERNABA '25 is a National and Multilateral Philatelic Exhibition of Level I. It will be held in the exhibition halls of BernExpo from 14 to 17 May. The last stamp exhibition in Bern took place in 1965 with NABRA. Over the past two and a half…
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New publication strategy from the Finnish Federation

The Finnish Philatelic Federation (Suomen Filatelistiliitto r.y.) announced significant changes to its publication strategy. Filatelisti magazine will be published in print four times a year, accompanied by at least ten Filatelisti newsletters,…
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FIP has released its latest Flash magazine No. 139

The International Philatelic Federation (FIP) has uploaded on its website the latest issue of Flash, its biannual official house organ. Contents: Highlights of the FIP Board Meetings Comparison of FIP Patronage and FIP Recognition…
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Vote for the most popular music stamp 2024

We have received this invitation from Peter Lang, President of Motivgruppe Musik e.V. Motivgruppe Musik, the International Philatelic Music Study Group, is again inviting all collectors around the world to vote for the most popular music…
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“phila”-Toscana ’25 in Gmunden, Austria, in August

“phila”-Toscana '25 is a regional and national competitive exhibition with international participation, organised by OK-Gmunden in cooperation with BMSV-Gmunden and the Austrian Philatelic Federation (VÖPh). The exhibition will be held…
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History of the German Stamp Trade

Wolfgang Maassen's 21st volume in the author's book series on the history of German philately is dedicated to the German stamp trade from 1885 onwards. The book title is Zur Geschichte des deutschen Briefmarkenhandels, and its subtitle is 75 Jahre…
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The Academy of Turkish Philately

The Academy of Turkish Philately is a working group affiliated with the Federation of Turkish Philatelic Associations (TFDF). It is dedicated to studying the richness of Turkish philately and postal history, while sharing available information…
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FIP Maximaphily Commission Newsletter #9

We have recently received Maximaphily Commission Newsletter No. 9, written by Pascal Bandry, Commission Chairman. It includes: A Welcome Word by the President The Who is Who is Maximaphily News from around the World FIP Regulations…
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EuroPhilex 2025: Latest video

A few weeks away from the opening day of EuroPhilex 2025, the organisers have shared a video with all you need to know and much more about the exhibition. See and listen to Jon Aitchison's presentation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCNQBHCDzno The…
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PHIL LEMAN 2025

PHIL LEMAN 2025, Evian, les 18 et 19 octobre 2025, Palais des Festivités Co-organisation : Phil’Chablais (Evian) et Entente Philatélique Valais/ Haut-Léman (Suisse) Partenaire média : Rhône Philatélie UNIQUE : 3 événements au…
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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.…
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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…
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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…

Franco Rigo (1934–2025)

The Italian philatelic community mourns the passing of Franco Rigo, a passionate and esteemed collector, exhibitor and writer, well-known internationally for his near-constant participation in exhibitions with his books and collections. Franco…
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Together on the Way

The Serbian Embassy in Slovenia organised an international philatelic exhibition in Škofja Loka, Slovenia, to commemorate the collaboration of Jernej Kopitar (1780–1844) and Vuk Stefanović Karadžić (1787–1864) in Vienna. Between 1813…

Horst Horin (1940–2025)

Helmut Kogler writes in honour of the late Horst Horin (30.10.1940–15.03.2025). We knew it and we had a premonition of it, we all hoped and did not want it to be true, although the odds were against him. Nevertheless, it has happened: After…
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ABRIA 2025: Newsletter #5

We have received the latest ABRIA 2025 newsletter, recently distributed by Norbert Sehler. The appointed jurors, accepted exhibits, participating dealers and study groups are on the exhibition website. A few rooms are still available at…

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