(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...
(Sabine Schwanke/pcp) Under this motto, the Philatelistic Library Hamburg e.V. collected donations from its friends and supporters to avert an impending financial collapse, amid dwindling funding from the BDPH and the Foundation for the Promotion of Philately and...
(Germering/pcp) This sixth volume of the sixteen-volume Europe series contains catalogues of the popular areas of Yugoslavia, its successor states Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia, as well as the issues from...
(Germering/pcp) This new volume covers the popular areas of Italy, San Marino and the Vatican, as well as the Zone A issues from Trieste. Despite the internet, obtaining information and stamps is proving increasingly difficult. This means that new questions keep...
(FEPA / AIJP/ pcp) The Finnish Philatelic Federation (Suomen Filatelistiliitto r.y.) announced significant changes to its publication strategy. Filatelisti magazine will be published in print four times a year, accompanied by at least ten Filatelisti newsletters,...
(Thomas M. Fortunato, May 12, 2025/pcp) The Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP) has upgraded its Boston 2026 World Expo participation status from “Recognition” to its highest level, “Patronage,” now classifying the event as a General World Exhibition. The...
(pcp/14.5.2025) Dear Valued Customers, It is with regret that we need to inform you that we have decided to stop our philatelic operations based in the Netherlands. Corinphila Veilingen will close its office from 1 June 2025 on. Twelve years after the purchase of...
(wm-pcp) Unlike in February 2022 in London, when a storm literally rained on the parade for many philatelists, the weather was kind to the British this time. The unusually warm temperatures in May were perfect for the event, which took place from 7 to 11 May and was...
