The Postal Rates of the Republic of Türkiye 1920-1950
The “Postal Rates of the Republic of Türkiye 1920-1950” is a project by the Postal Rates Research Group of the Turkish Philatelic Academy. This 350-page, full-colour, and fully bilingual book documents Turkey’s postal rates from 1920 to 1950, covering all postage services defined in UPU Congress publications, as well as airmail rates. It also includes comprehensive information on special rates and services, examining many categories that had not previously been catalogued or thoroughly analyzed.
This publication is a collaborative effort by Mehmet Akan, Selçuk Akar, and Emre Utku, prominent figures from the new generation of philatelists, along with respected philatelist Turhan Turgut. All authors are members of the Turkish Philatelic Academy, and the book was developed as an Academy project. It draws on significant collections and meticulously scanned official archives, ensuring all rate-related information is supported by references to archival sources.
Philatelic collections often face the risk of being divided over time, but reference publications like this help preserve the subject’s legacy. This book is set to become an essential reference, addressing a critical gap in Turkish philatelic studies in both scope and content. The preprint has been published and will be available for sale in January 2025.
