New editor for the Norsk Filatelistisk Tidskrift
The Philatelic Federation of Norway has appointed Kjell Åge Johansen as the new editor of its magazine, Norsk Filatelistisk Tidskrift (NFT). Mr Johansen has an impressive background in philately and has been a prominent figure in the Norwegian philatelic community for...
New Books: Le Soprastampe Provvisorie di Milano (Vol. 1) and di Rome (Vol. 2) (=The Temporary Overprints of Milan and Rome)
With the armistice of September 8, 1943, Italy found itself divided in two: in the south, the Badoglio government and the Allies; in the center-north, under the leadership of Mussolini, allied with the Germans, the Italian Social Republic was born. The new state,...
Crawford Medal Winners – The Last Two Short Videos
In our report a month ago, we mentioned two short videos about the Crawford Medal winners, which were released by the philatelic literature dealer HH Sales. The last two short videos (Part 3 and Part 4) are now available for viewing. Be sure to check them out! ...
New Book: Postage Rates of Burma (Myanmar) 1937–2024 by Toe Kyaw Kyar
Postage Rates of Burma (Myanmar) 1937–2024 is a comprehensive reference documenting postage rates from the colonial period through to the present day. These rates have been meticulously gathered from a wide range of sources—including Acts, research articles, postal...
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...
April 2026 issue of The American Philatelist
Issue No. 1,503 of The American Philatelist (AP), journal of the American Philatelic Society (APS), has just been released. The AP is the oldest continuously published philatelic journal in the world, the first issue having appeared in January 1887. Get 12 issues of...
Support for the Philatelic Library in Frankfurt
The “Bund Deutscher Philatelisten e.V.” reports that the shelves at the Heinrich Köhler Philatelic Library in Frankfurt have been severely damaged. The library needs help securing the collection by purchasing used shelves. If you are able to help the library, please...
