(wm-pcp) Sometimes it is difficult to know whether to admire or acknowledge more: the perfection of a philatelist or the innovative approach they take to a theme or exhibit. Jonas Hällström’s introductory sentence in this book confirms this, as he writes:...
(wm-pcp) In his foreword to the lavish, deluxe, hardcover catalogue of lawyer Dr. Christoph Priebe’s collection, entitled ‘The Kingdom of Bavaria 1949 to 1875’, owner Roland Meiners writes: The catalogue contains 710 selected ‘treats’...
(Germering/pcp) The newly published volume contains details of all Chinese stamp issues, from the first issue by the Empire in 1878 to the most recent issues from the four active sub-regions: Taiwan, the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Macau. It also...
(Germering/PCP) The newly published volume covers Albania and Bulgaria, including Eastern Rumelia, as well as Greece and its many formerly autonomous regions and small states, such as the Aegean Islands, Mount Athos, Epirus, Ikaria, the Ionian Islands, Crete, Samos...
(wm-pcp) A preliminary remark is in order. Although the book was declared to have been published in 2024, it did not reach editorial offices until 2025. It was not exhibited until May 2025 at the EuroPhilex in Birmingham. It did not appear under the author’s...
(jh /wm-pcp) One of the most complex series of issues in all of philately, these consisted of three values (1d, 1.1 & 3d) printed in various shades and colours from stones laid down using several states of one die for each value, with states altered three to five...
(jh/wm-pcp) A notable feature of this book is a well-researched article by Timothy Foster (Corinphila) entitled ‘Classic Switzerland – An Introduction to the Collecting Area’, in which he provides a 15-page introduction to the field of collecting. This traditional...
(jh/wm-pcp) Joseph Hackmey is undisputedly considered one of the most important philatelists of all time. No one else has won more Grand Prix awards at FIP exhibitions than he has with his various collections. One of his so-called ‘small’ collections is documented in...
(Norbert Sehler) In a letter dated 19 May 2025, Michael Fukarek, the chairman of the Bernau Stamp Collectors’ Association, asked the AIJP to grant its patronage and to provide active support from its members, who are authors and specialist journalists. ‘We...
(wm-pcp) “BERNABA’25, which took place from 14 to 17 May at the BernExpo halls, breathed new life into the world of philately. With over 220 exhibitors from around the globe, an array of unique collections, and a diverse supporting programme, this national...
