The IBRA 2028 is on its way
(BDPh-AS/pcp) Following the success of IBRA 2023 in Essen, the Federation of German Philatelists will be organizing another World Exhibition five years later. The exhibition will move from Essen to Ulm in southern Germany.
IBRA 2028 will take place from 26 to 29 October 2028 at the Ulm Exhibition Centre. It will be a full FIP World Exhibition featuring all classes, including the Championship Class. Around 2,000 exhibition frames are planned for the Donau Halle and the Donau Saal.
New Book: Letter Mail from Portugal to USA, 1853–75 by Luís Rocha
Letter Mail from Portugal to USA: Study on Postal Agreements, Rates and Routes, 1853–75 by Luís Rocha The Royal Philatelic Society London (RPSL) has introduced their first publication in a new series of Study Paper. This scholarly work analyses the complex postal...
New Book: “Masterpieces of the Mail, 1775 to 1875” by Richard Frajola and James Myerson
Masterpieces of the Mail: Art, Rarity, and History in Letters and Covers 1775 to 1875 by Richard Frajola and James Myerson. From the author: A new book will be published in May 2026 which presents outstanding postal history from the classic era, selected for their...
Marco Occhipinti’s new book is now available
Marco Occhipinti’s new book is now available: La posta dei confinati, Controllo e censura postale al confino politico fascista 1926-1943 Cosmo Iannone Editore released today, 31 March 2026, the new editorial work by Marco Occhipinti. Preface by Giorgio Benvenuto....
Benefit Auction for the Hamburg Philatelic Library – Update
A few days back we reported that on 5 May 2026, Aix Phila GmBH will hold an auction for the benefit of the Philatelic Library of Hamburg. The latest news is that the auction will start at 1.30 PM CET. There are 160 lots up for sale covering a lot of topics. Online...
April 2026 issue of The American Philatelist
Issue No. 1,503 of The American Philatelist (AP), journal of the American Philatelic Society (APS), has just been released. The AP is the oldest continuously published philatelic journal in the world, the first issue having appeared in January 1887. Get 12 issues of...
Support for the Philatelic Library in Frankfurt
The “Bund Deutscher Philatelisten e.V.” reports that the shelves at the Heinrich Köhler Philatelic Library in Frankfurt have been severely damaged. The library needs help securing the collection by purchasing used shelves. If you are able to help the library, please...
The Crawford Medal Shortlist Announcement 2026
The Royal Philatelic Society London received more than twenty nominations for the Crawford Medal for books published during the years 2024 and 2025. The Society is pleased to announce the short list of six from which the Crawford Medal Committee will select the 2026...
Electronic Literature at Australian Virtual Philatelic Exhibition 2026
AUSVIPEX (Australian Virtual Philatelic Exhibition) 2026 is an online National Philatelic Exhibition organised by the Australian Philatelic Federation (APF). It will be held in November 2026. Entries are open from 30 March to 30 September 2026. There will be 20...
