(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...
(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...
(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...
(tf-Boston/AIJP/pcp) The second Boston 2026 bulletin detailing information about the show with emphasis on exhibit rules and registration has just been released and is available in electronic format on the show’s web site at www.boston2026.org. The 44-page document...
(wm-pcp) Under a similar title, Christian Wapler published his study with the Research Community Postage and Sender Freeposts as early as the 1990s. These were first used by the IPOSTA in Berlin in 1930. Volker Köppel, who will be the chairman of the History Study...
(FEPA/AIJP/pcp) On 17 December, we received the following news from the Museum of Philately: In honor of our Museum President, we are delighted to announce the publication of a book presenting the Simon Martin-Redman’s acclaimed Grand Prix Collection of Sarawak....
