The Siegburger Briefmarkenfreunde e.V. (SBF) or Siegburg Stamp Collectors Association of Germany will celebrate its 80th anniversary on September 12-13, 2026, at the Siegburg City Museum. They will celebrate together with the Consilium Philatelicum (CPh), which is marking its 40th anniversary this year; the Consilium Philatelicum is the highest advisory body of the Federation of German Philatelists (BDPh).
During the celebrations at the City Museum, you will find an exhibition on the postal history of Siegburg and beyond, as well as several dealer booths featuring stamps and postal items from around the world, plus booths from three regional auction houses offering their prized items.
On both days of the celebration, philatelic lectures will also take place in the City Museum’s forum.
CPh Lecture Program
Saturday, September 12, 2026
- 11:00-11:45 AM: Rainer von Scharpen, Mainz – “Company Punches on Postwar German Currency”
- 12:00-12:45 PM: Wolfgang Maassen, Schwalmtal – The IBRA 2028 in Ulm / The IPHLA 2028 in Frankfurt am Main Report on the planning status, highlights, and special projects
- 2:00-2:45 PM: Dieter Michelson, Wiesbaden – How does an auction work? Exciting recommendations with insights and outlooks
- 3:00-3:45 PM: Book reviews
- 4:00-4:45 PM: Hansmichael Krug, Frankfurt am Main – The Fascination of Breast Shields
Sunday, September 13, 2026
- 10:15-11:00 AM: Wolfgang Maassen, Schwalmtal – “In Memory of a Pioneer of German Association Philately and Philatelic Appraisal: A.E. Glasewald”
- 11:15 Am-12:00 PM: Franz-Karl Lindner, Soest – “Mail for the Blind—a (mostly) forgotten use
To mark the 80th anniversary of the SBF, a commemorative publication is being released, as well as an expanded new edition of the monograph “The Postmarks of Siegburg” which describes Siegburg’s postal history over more than 100 pages. Both publications cost €15 each. They are available at the event or can be ordered by mail.
