Federation of European Philatelic Associations

FEPA News No. 47

News,
Exhibitions,
Developments,
The World of Research,
Events Calendar, and more.

The Future
of Stamp Exhibitions

During five FEPA-hosted Zoom meetings in October 2025, representatives from 31 European philatelic federations shared their experiences and innovations on how to secure the future of exhibitions.
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Promoting Philately through imagination and creativity

“Trouble with Tariffs” is Chris King’s one-frame exhibit relating to British history, using picture postcards in an A3 format setup — a fine example of promoting philately through imagination and creativity.
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A very warm welcome
from President Bill Hedley

Bill Hedley

Latest News from FEPA

NEWS ARCHIVE

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British Mail in the Levant: The Beirut Postal Hub (1836–1914)

The new book by Semaan Bassil, British Mail in the Levant: The Beirut Postal Hub (1836–1914), dives into intensive research on British postal history in the region. Using primary and secondary sources extensively, it contextualises and analyses…
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BOSTON 2026: Importation Tariff Ruling

Latest Press Release from Thomas Fortunato, Public Relations Chair at BOSTON 2026: The Boston 2026 web site has a new webpage dealing exclusively with the tariff issues around stamps and philatelic material, including a copy of the new ruling…
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EXFILNA and JUVENIA 2025 Successfully Held in Cádiz

EXFILNA and JUVENIA 2025 were held at the Baluarte de la Candelaria in Cádiz from 5 to 9 November, standing out as a highly successful national philatelic event. During those days, various activities took place, including presentations of postal…
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Postal Museum’s Donation to the Finnish Philatelic Federation

The Postimuseo has donated its extensive collection of foreign postage stamps to the Finnish Philatelic Federation. The collection consists of stamp material accumulated through exchanges with the postal administrations of various countries…
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The echo of the first Lebanese Philatelic Exhibition

Claudio Ernesto Mario Manzati has sent us the following report from Beirut. Three years ago, when Billy Karam submitted the application for the Lebanese Association of Philately (LAP) to join FEPA, he could not have imagined such public success,…
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Federation of Turkish Philatelic Societies 2025–2027 New Board

The Federation of Turkish Philatelic Societies' current Board of Directors was unanimously re-elected for the 2025–2027 term during the election held on 22 November 2025. Serving on the new Board are Ziya Ağaoğulları, President; Arman…
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40 Years of the Romanian Postal History 1830–1869

Călin Marinescu, Romania’s most prolific philatelic researcher, has published over 400 articles and 16 volumes since 1984, establishing himself as a central figure in the study of Romanian postal history. A dedicated seeker of truth, he grounds…
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SIRACUSA 2025 National and Qualifying Philatelic Exhibition

The Urban Centre of Syracuse hosted the SIRACUSA 2025 National and Qualifying Philatelic Exhibition on 7–8 November 2025, organised by the Federation of Italian Philatelic Societies with the Sicilian Collectors’ Union and the Italian Philatelic…
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Ari Muhonen Succeeds Wolfgang Maassen as AIJP President

On 14 November in Wiesbaden, the Association Internationale des Journalistes Philatéliques (AIJP) held its annual General Meeting. The occasion marked both a heartfelt farewell to Wolfgang Maassen, who has chaired the AIJP for twenty years,…
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SLOVPHILEX 2027: Bratislava calling!

Received from the organisers of SLOVPHILEX 2027. Hello philatelic world, hello exhibitors and collectors, Bratislava calling! A small country in the heart of Europe—Slovakia—has taken on a grand task: to host its very first world stamp…
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CURSORES is now Totally Bilingual (Italian-English)

The Italian Association of Postal History (AISP) is delighted to announce the release of the new issue of its biannual journal, Cursores No. 36 (November 2025), marking a significant editorial and strategic turning point: the journal is now…
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Civilian Postal Censorship in Romanian History, 1914-1928

For over four decades, Dan-Simion Grecu has dedicated himself to the systematic study of Romanian postal history, with a particular focus on the most turbulent periods of the 20th century. His extensive 560-page A4 colour monograph, Civilian…
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Danish Virtual Philatelic Exhibition

Denmark has opened its doors to everyone for this year’s virtual exhibition, which combines both a local (club) exhibition and a national exhibition. A total of 20 exhibits across Traditional Philately, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Open…
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An exhibition at the PTT Museum, Belgrade, Serbia

A philatelic exhibition titled “Aviation of Serbia 1910–1919 and Airmail of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia 1923–1941” was formally opened at the PTT Museum in Belgrade on Monday, 10 November 2025, dedicated to the pioneers of Serbian aviation…
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AUSVIPEX 2025 exhibits are now live!

The AUSVIPEX 2025 website at https://ausvipex2025.com/visit-the-show invites us to view exhibits from over 25 countries. This online exhibition is a major undertaking by the Australian Philatelic Federation and is the result of months of hard…
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BOSTON 2026 Progress Report- Six Months to Go

A progress report from BOSTON 2026 sent on 10 November: With under 200 days before the opening of Boston 2026 World Expo, preparations continue on all aspects of the largest philatelic show anywhere in the world next year. A major milestone…

International Postal History Library & James Van der Linden Postal History Research Centre

The International Postal History Library Foundation and James Van der Linden Postal History Research Centre are happy to announce that they are online: https://iphlpostalhistory.com The library and research centre currently contains approximately…
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75th Anniversary of the Macedonian Philatelists’ Union

A postage stamp was presented in Skopje on 31 October to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Macedonian Philatelists' Union (SFM). The event was organised by AD Post of the Republic of North Macedonia and the Macedonian Philatelists'…
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BEPHILA 2026 Newsletter #10

The latest from BEPHILA 2026: Study groups, dealers and auctioneers already overbooked! There are still nine months to go before the exhibition opens, and 45 applications have already been received from study groups, dealers and auctioneers.…
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EXPHIMO 2026 for Ambitious Thematic Collectors

EXPHIMO 2026 is looking for ambitious thematic collectors across Europe. According to the organisers, the long-established EXPHIMO 2026 aims to regain importance and depth in the coming years. A strong signal for thematic philately! The…
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Balkanfila Newsletter No. 11

The Balkanfila Working Group has circulated another substantial newsletter. In his Editorial, titled "Inspiration Across the Borders", Christos Gikas reflects on the motivation drawn from the recent series of Zoom meetings between FEPA and its…
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The Future of Stamp Exhibitions

During five FEPA-hosted Zoom meetings in October 2025, representatives from 31 European philatelic federations shared their experiences and innovations on how to secure the future of exhibitions. Lars Engelbrecht, FEPA Vice President, has…
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Exhibits at the Museum Bauernhof

The exhibit "Postal History of Milan 1393-1848" has been on display at the Museum Bauernhof since October 2025, making it accessible to the public for the first time. The exhibition is complemented by exhibits on the postal history of Bergamo,…
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Wolfgang Sander awarded the Richard Renner Medal

DPhJ-ÖA has announced that during Philatelists' Day, Wolfgang Sander (head of the Herford Young Stamp Collectors) was awarded the Richard Renner Medal for his commitment to youth philately. In the laudatory speech given by Dieter Stephan,…
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1st Beirut International Philatelic Exhibition

The 1st Beirut International Philatelic Exhibition is happening soon! Join the Lebanese Association of Collectors of Stamps and Postal History (LAP) for two days, celebrating the world of stamps and postal history. ​​A commemorative postage…
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A Stampcast by Royal Mail: Episode 1

The Stampcast uncovers stories behind Royal Mail’s stamps, first day covers, and souvenirs. Artists, authors, experts and collectors explore how tiny perforated pieces of paper are transformed into miniature, collectable works of art celebrating…
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BOSTON 2026 Importation Tariff Issues Resolved

Thomas M. Fortunato, BOSTON 2026 Public Relations Chair, reports from BOSTON 2026. Until this year, stamps and covers could be imported into the United States under Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) 9704 free of duty. However, several…
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SIRACUSA 2025

The Federation of Italian Philatelic Societies, in collaboration with the Sicilian Collectors’ Union, Via Padova 26, 96100 Syracuse (SR), and the Italian Philatelic Lions Club, is organising SIRACUSA 2025, a national and qualifying exhibition…
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Korea — The Unforgotten War

A one-day celebration of the history and philately of the Korean peninsula from Liberation in 1945 to the Armistice in 1953, with a special focus on the Korean War. 11 November 2025, Royal Philatelic Society, 15 Abchurch Lane, London EC4N…

Brian Warren

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the sudden death of Brian Warren on 22nd October. Brian was President of the Irish Philatelic Federation and was chief organiser of the highly successful STAMPA exhibition in Dublin that took…
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