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...
