(wm-pcp) On 15 March 2025, the well-known Austrian philatelist Horst Horin (* 30 October 1940) passed away after a long illness. He was a well-known figure in Austrian philately, having served as treasurer on the board of the Association of Austrian Philatelists for...
(p*c/pcp) It will be available at EuroPhilex in Birmingham in May 2025: a new book by renowned philatelic historian and author Wolfgang Maassen, dedicated to the family and company history of Erivan Haub and his ancestors and descendants, but also reflecting on his...
(wm-pcp) The former long-standing president of the Bundes Philatelistischer Prüfer e.V. (BPP) died on 1 March 2025 after a long illness. As the funeral took place in the presence of his closest family, this was only recently announced. Penning was a significant figure...
Dear AIJP members, There is a good reason why I am contacting you again by email today. Especially as I look forward to welcoming you to the EUROPHILEX in Birmingham or the BERNABA in Bern in a few weeks’ time. So here is some information: 1. EUROPHILEX...
(os/pcp) Since ‘V-E Day’ on 2 April, many collectors have been wondering what the latest measures mean for their favourite hobby, especially when buying and selling their beloved collectibles. Tariffs on goods entering the US are now back to 1909 levels (source:...
(DHL-Bonn/pcp) With yellow gondolas in the narrow canals of Venice (Italy), by cable car up Germany’s highest mountain or by boat in the wide Niger Delta – delivering parcels in different regions of the world often requires creative and tailored solutions....
(hr-bdb/pcp) The German Association of German Stamp Auctioneers mourns the death of its long-standing member Ekkehard Lambrecht, who passed away on 27 March 2025 at the age of 90. Ekkehard Lambrecht had been a member of the Federal Association of German Stamp...
The Federation of European Philatelic Associations (FEPA) has released a new repot 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...
(wm-pcp) The URUGUAY 2025 World Stamp Exhibition, held in Punta del Este from 17 to 22 February, was the ideal opportunity to present a book on a collection that has already been awarded a Large Gold Medal at the HELVETIA 2022 and THAILAND 2023 exhibitions. The...
(FEPA/AIJP) Instead of an annual lecture, this year the Stuart Rossiter Trust is hosting a Seminar on “What is Postal History?”. An all-day event, it will feature presentations and discussions from a team of six well-known specialist speakers with divergent views on a...
(FEPA/AIJP) Hotel reservations have opened for Boston 2026 World Expo, taking place in fourteen months. Eight official show hotels have been selected from throughout the Boston Seaport district representing Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, Omni and Yotel chains. All are three...
(FEPA/AIJP) The Finnish Philatelic Society (Suomen Filatelistiseura) and the Philatelic Society of Helsinki (Helsingfors Frimärkssamlare Förening) will organise the Nordic Philatelic Exhibition NORDIA 2026, in cooperation with the Philatelic Federation of Finland...
