Chairman: Javaid Muhammad FRPSL

Secretary: Pang Chui Shaw

FEPA: Wolfgang Maassen RDP
FIAF: Miguel Jose Casielles
FIAP: Alan Chong
Appointed: Cristian Mouat
Appointed: Norman Banfield
FIP Liaison: Aldo Samame
Newsletter December 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN Javaid Muhammad FRPSL

Welcome to the Newsletter of the Literature Commission.

I am delighted to share with you the success of the FIP qualifying seminar, "The Judging
Criteria for Literature Exhibits," held on December 1, 2023, in Bangkok during the
Thailand 2023 World Stamp Championship. The seminar was successful and exceeded
expectations in terms of attendance, a total of 56 participants attended the session.

During the question-and-answer session of the seminar, we engaged in an open

discussion. Our esteemed delegates actively responded to several questions from the
attendees, showcasing the robust and positive strength of the FIP Literature Commission.
This interaction contributed to the overall success and value of the seminar.

This success has generated interest in organizing similar FIP qualifying seminars in the
future to further promote the FIP Literature class. Also, the seminar generated
significant interest among attendees, and many requested to access the seminar
softcopy online for further reference.

The seminar copy is available at our website: https://literature.f-i-p.ch/seminars/

At the Thailand 2023 World Stamp Championship, a total of 90 philatelic literature

exhibits were judged. The results were good, with 1 exhibit receiving a large gold medal,
14 exhibits securing gold medals, and 32 exhibits earning large vermeil medals. This
outcome reflects the high standard and quality of the literature exhibits presented.

The facility designated for the literature display and reading area was very well arranged
with all the facilities required to encourage visitors to read those exhibits.

For the year 2024, we are excited to announce EIFRO 2024, a FIP Specialised World
Stamp Exhibition scheduled to take place from 16 to 19 April 2024, in Bucharest,
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Romania. Please support the show by submitting more entries in the Literature class
from your respective countries.

I extend a warm welcome to all new members of the commission and express my sincere
thanks to all delegates for their continuous support.

COUNTRY REPORTS compiled by Cristian Mouat Croxatto and P.C. Shaw

The delegates of the FIP Literature Commission were asked to send their country reports.
We are glad to compile the following reports as received.

AUSTRALIA by David Collyer

Philately in Australia remains active in literature through monographs, journals and

electronic media. Since mid 2023 Australian philatelic Literature has been represented
at

Thailand 2023 -FIP

Postal Stationary Society of Australia – Postal Stationary collector (journal)
85 Large Vermeil
Perth 2023- Australian National
Brusden-White Publishing- Australian Commonwealth Specialist Catalogue – Australian
States Federal period 1901-1912 82 Large Vermeil
Sean Burke- The Postal history of the Paris Missionary Society in Barotseland 1884-
1924 92 Large Gold
Dulshan Ellawela- Philatelic study of the British Colonial period in Ceylon
83 Large Vermeil
Gregory Laidler- The printing and production of the 1927 Opening of Parliament House
stamp 79 Vermeil
Ben Palmer- The pre UPU of Queensland. 80 Large Vermeil
Philatelic Society of Canberra- Canberra Stampshow 2022 Catalogue
65 Silver
Philatelic Society of Canberra- Capital Philately (Journal) 71 Large Silver

Bangladesh 2023 National

Pater Allan- The Courier: Journal of the Tasmanian Philatelic Society 70 Large Silver

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CHILE by Cristian Mouat Croxatto

PHILATELIC LITERATURE ACTIVITIES II SEMESTER 2023

October
Chile Filatélico, issue number 304, period may 2023 to october 2023.
64 pages, full color, printed in paper of 130 gr. and hard cover of 180 gr.
Main Articles:
-Varities not catalogued of the 20 cents of the ‘’Cabezones’’ Serie, by
Rodrigo Bravo.
-Jorg Maier, an appasionate of the Chilean Philately, by Cristian Mouat
and H. Junge.
-The scarce revenue stamp of 90 cents of 1921, by Heinz Junge.
-That stamp is of 2 reales!, the great jewellery of the Spanish
Philately, the 2 reales blue of 1851, by José Antonio Herráiz.
-Chile, Post over rates surcharges for the modernization in the Post
Service during 1965 to 1974, V part, by Milenko Obilinovic.
-An update of the Center Inverted of 20 cents Bulnes, by Cristian
Mouat.
-The Benefic stamp ‘’Chile ayuda a Chile’’, by Jorge Rojas.

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CHINA by Liu Jin

ACPF Organizes Gaoyou2023 National Philatelic Literature Exhibition

All-China Philatelic Federation organized Gaoyou2023 National Philatelic Literature

Exhibition, aiming to show the philatelic books, periodicals, e-books and new media
platform developed in China in recent years, demonstrate the fruitful results of
development in philately and academic research, and further enhance the capacity of
study and research.

137 literature exhibits were judged by jury in accordance with ACPF Exhibition General
Regulations, and FIP SREVs & Guidelines for philatelic literature. Altogether, there were
7 Large Vermeil, 18 Vermeil, 33 Large Silver, 47 Silver, 22 Silver Bronze and4 Bronze
medals awarded.

Entries were exhibited in the form of physical books and digital publications, presenting
China's latest achievements in literature compiling and publishing. Exhibits ranges from
in-depth research on postal history and stamps, philatelic catalogues as important tools
for collectors, to newly-developed digital entries such as e-books, websites, apps and
official Wechat accounts on philately, which have become an essential part of philatelic
literatures.

Since the introduction of the new FIP SREVs & Guidelines for philatelic literature in
August 2022, ACPF has made great efforts in their implementation in China by arranging
the translation and promotion, and organizing literature exhibitions as a means to assess
the development of both traditional and digital publications in China. The efforts prove
to be rewarding as we can see a promising future of digital media from the success of
the exhibition.

Besides, a distinctive way of collecting and studying literatures has emerged among
collectors in China over the years. Literatures are shown in sheets in a logical way along
with documents, archives, manuscripts, photos and other philatelic materials with
significance. Those sheets are arranged in frames and judged in accordance with specific
rules. 84 entries of this kind were exhibited in 236 frames in the exhibition. There were
9 First Prize, 23 First Prize, 42 Third Prize awarded. 5 exhibits got certificates and another
5 were out of competition.

During the exhibition, Mr. David Lu, accredit FIP juror from ACPF, gave a lecture on the
publishing, collecting and award record of philatelic literatures around the world. Mr. Liu
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Jin, vice president of Gaoyou2023 jury, spoke on how to understand the adjustments in
the revised FIP SREVs & Guidelines for philatelic literature.

There are 50 literature entries exhibited in Kunming2023, 19th All-China Philatelic

Exhibition from April 27 to May 1, including 38 books and 12 periodicals, among which
2 Large Vermeil, 6 Vermeil, 18 Large Silver, 21 Silver and 2 Silver Bronze were awarded.
Since Kunming2023 was postponed from 2020, most of the work regarding literature
class was carried out based on the IREX released in 2020 and the then applied version
of SREV and Guidelines. As a result, the publishing time of literatures were calculated
from year 2020 and there was no sub-class for digital media literature.

From June, ACPF has organized workshops on philatelic literature in a number of

provinces, helping collectors to better understand the revised and added items and
encouraging them to focus more on digital media, so as to prepare them for the new
SREVs & Guidelines.

DENMARK by Lars Engelbrecht

The second half of 2023 Denmark had two local exhibitions and one national. The
exhibition catalogue for the National Exhibition “Den Muntre 2023” in November was a
compendium of articles (in Danish) written for this catalogue with advice on exhibiting
in seven different classes: Traditional Philately, Postal History, Postal Stationery,
Thematic Philately, Picture Postcards, Open Philately and Philatelic Literature.

The articles answered questions like: What should I do, if I

would like to exhibit in this class? What material is
appropriate in the class? How is the class judged? Etc. All in
a language that is easily accessible for all collectors and
exhibitors.

The articles were written by both exhibitors and jurors of

each class, and the catalogue was edited by Otto Kjærgaard.

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GREECE by Dimitrios Papitsis

Hellenic Philatelic Society (HPS)

Magazine: Philotelia, 64 pages,
Vol. 100 (2023), issue 742 (September-October 2023)
Vol. 100 (2023), issue 741 (July-August 2023)
Vol. 100 (2023), issue 740 (May-June 2023)
This year, HPS's magazine Philotelia celebrates 100 years of uninterrupted publication.
Next year, HPS itself will be celebrating its 100th year.

Philatelic Society of Athens

Magazine: Grammatosimo, in Greek.
Period C, 12th year, issue 33: May-August 2023.

Philatelic Society of Lesvos:

Magazine: Philatelic Lesvos, in Greek.
Issue 289 (April-June 2023)
Issue 290 (July-September 2023).

Philatelic Society of Patras:

Magazines: Pharos (lighthouse) of the philatelist, in Greek.

Books:
Stavros Andreadis: Large Hermes Heads, printings and shades. Large (26x36cm) format,
hardbound, 157 pages, large format, in Greek and English.
Nikos Antypas: Hellenic steamship companies and their headstamps. Α4 page format,
hardbound, 500 pages, in English.
John Daes: Notebook, currency exchange rates in the postal exchange bureaus (1-1-1800
to 1-7-1875), horizontal A4 format, spiral bound, in Greek and English.

HONG KONG by P.C. Shaw

Hong Kong Philatelic Society continues to publish the monthly newsletter in the second
half of 2023. The Society has revamped its website (www.hkpsociety.com). It contains a
wealth of philatelic information and members are able to carry out keyword search for
contents in the past newsletters and journal.

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We are pleased to report that the 2021 Hong Kong Philatelic Society Journal
commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Society has obtained a Gold Award in the
18th New Zealand National Philatelic Literature Exhibition this November.

Hong Kong Study Circle informed that newsletters containing specialist information on
Hong Kong philately are available in the website (https://www.hongkongstudycircle.com/)
and searchable by members.

NEW ZEALAND by Norman Banfield

18th New Zealand National Philatelic Literature Exhibitions have been held every two
years since 1989. They are at National level but overseas entries are invited. The 2023
exhibition was organised by Christchurch Philatelic Society with viewing of exhibits being
on 18 November 2023 at the New Zealand Interclub One Frame Competition and
Christchurch One Frame Stamp & Postcard Exhibition. It attracted 58 competitive entries
from 15 different countries.

Exhibits came from:

New Zealand Australia Canada Germany

Hong Kong India Japan Kuwait

Lithuania Norway Singapore Sri Lanka

Switzerland United Kingdom United States

Jury was Jeff Long (Chairman), Mark Benvie and Ross Marshall – all accredited National
Philatelic Literature judges.

Classes: Books/Monographs, Periodicals, Catalogues, Digital, Websites and Social Media.

‘Best in Class’ entries were:

Books/Monographs: Ronald M Lee, “Airmail, the Story of Australia’s Overseas Airmail,

Books 1,2,3”. Large Gold 93 + Felicitations.

Periodicals: Takashi Yoshida, “Stampedia Philatelic Journal”. Large Gold 92+Felicitations.

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Electronic Entries: Charles Schafstall, “Scout & Guide Meter Stamp Catalogue”. Gold 85+F

Websites: Gavin James, https://thedigitalphilatelist.com/about-us/Bahamas-philately

Large Gold 92+F.

In addition to those noted above, Felicitations for Research were awarded to:

Cheryl Ganz, “US Zeppelin and Airship Mail Flights” Gold 89 + F.

Henry Ong, “Malayan Meter marks 1927-1945” Gold 88 + F.

S A Hansen & F Aune, “Priced Catalogue of Norwegian Air Mail 1870-2020” Large Gold
93 + F.

Michael Kogan, www.paleophilatelie.eu Large Gold 91 + F.

Richard Bloxham (Editor), “The New Zealand Stamp Collector 2022 issues” Gold 89 + F.

Full results can be found at: nzpf.org.nz/exhibitions/exhibition-results

Entries are now in the Christchurch (NZ) Philatelic Society library and available for
anyone to view.

A comment on the procedure used for judging:

Rather than only meet just before the actual exhibition to judge the entries, in New
Zealand during the month before the exhibition we send the entries to the judges who
are scattered round the country, so there is ample time to evaluate each entry. After this,
the judges have a weekend meeting to finalise marks and comments - this enables
written comments to be provided which we hope entrants will find helpful, especially to
improve periodicals and web sites.

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ROMANIA by Grecu Dan-Simion

Here is my report on Romanian philatelic literature activity during 2022-2023,

developed on four directions:

1. Edited books, monographs and catalogues in Romania.

2. Romanian magazines, newsletters and blogs;
3. Romanian National exhibitions with literature section (highlighting the main
distinctions, those with gold awards);
4. Presence of Romanian literature in major international exhibitions (highlighting
the main distinctions, from vermeil upwards)

A. Romanian Literature 2022-2023. Books & Monographs.

 BARTOC Alexandru Dan, BARTOC Cristian Dan, CHIRESCU Ion – Federation

Internationale de Philatelie Exhibitions, Bucharest 2022, 278 pages A4, in
English. Contact: fundatiabartoc@gmail.com

 DRAGOTEANU Mircea – Întruparea Muntelui în suflet. Istoria Păltinișului.

Cartea a III-a 1930-1941 (History of Păltiniș - old Hohe Rinne Tourist Resort, Third
volume, 1930-1941), Cluj-Napoca 2022, 420 pages A4, ISBN 978-606-085-084-7,
in Romanian. Contact: dragoteanu@yahoo.co.uk

 GĂBUREAC Sergiu - România. Erori filatelice. Catalog specializat ilustrat

(Romania. Philatelic Errors. Specialised Catalogue) Vol. 1 (Period 1903-1963) + Vol.
2 (Period 1964-2018), Piatra-Neamț, 2022. Vol. 1: XXXIV+322 p., ISBN 978-606-
643-609-0; Vol. 2: 402 p., ISBN 978-606-643-610-6, Format A5, colour, in
Romanian. Contact: gsm_as@yahoo.com.

 GRECU Dan-Simion – Repression in Romania, 1921-1964, vol. 2, Deva 2022, 606

pages A4 full colour, in Romanian, ISBN 978-973-0-36375-3. Postal history
monograph with main sections: Polish and Romanian Refugees, Jewish
Deportation to Transnistria 1941-1944, German Deportees in USSR 1945-1949,
DP-Camps, Jews in Hungarian Northern Transylvania, etc. The first volume of 568
pages (ISBN 978-973-0-33444-9) was issued in 2021 with the main sections:
Penitenciaries, Internment Camps, Work Colonies 1949-1964, Compulsory Work for

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 Jews 1941-1944, German Umsiedlung 1940, Jewish Illegal Migration and Cyprus
Camps 1938-1948, etc. In Romanian. Contact: damirro@yahoo.com

 MARINESCU Călin – Poșta Auto în România / The Auto Post in Romania 1905-
2005, Bucharest 2022, 312 pages A4, Bilingual Romanian-English. ISBN 978-973-
668-573-6. Contact: calinghmarinescu1955@gmail.com

 PINTICAN Liviu – Hermann Oberth in Filatelie, Mediaș 2022, 144 pages A5, ISBN
978-606-9699-89-8. A collection of topical philately articles from various
publications, dedicated to the German–Romanian space pioneer Hermann Oberth;
in Romanian. Contact for a free copy: l_pintican@yahoo.com

 SĂVOIU Emanoil Alexandru – Romanian Postal Stationery 1870-1927, 3rd

edition, Bucharest 2022, 304 pages A4, postal stationery specialised catalogue in
English, ISBN 978-973-660-521-5. Contact: savoiuemanoil@icloud.com

B. Romanian Periodicals 2022-2023

 Philatelica.ro, revistă de filatelie, cartofilie și numismatică / Magazine of

Philately, Cartophily and Numismatics (printed), founder Dan Dobrescu (April
2009), the new series (from 2018) is edited by the Philatelic Associations of
Botoșani and of Republic Moldova (Chișinău), A4 full colour, in Romanian but with
the main research studies bi-lingual, translated into English. Contacts: Coriolan
Chiricheș coriolan2006@yahoo.com, or Dan Dobrescu
computerstamps@yahoo.com.

 Brasovian Philatelic Studies / Studii Filatelice Brașovene (printed), edited since

2006 by the Philatelic Association Brașov, editor and redactor: Vasile Florkievitz,
contact: flaszlo2010@gmail.com. 4-times in a year, 67 issues until now. Traditional
philately and postal history research studies, entirely bilingual (Romanian /
English), A4, full colour.

 Magazin de Filatelie, Cartofilie și Numismatică / Magasine of Philately,

Cartopihily and Numismatics (printed) edited by the Philatelic Association „Tomis”
Constanța, new edition, 138 issues until now, A5 colour, mostly postcards,
philately, numismatics and some postal history studies, in Romanian. Contact:
asociatiafilatelistilortomis@gmail.com.

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  Curierul Filatelic / The Philatelic Courier (printed), founder Aurel Anton 1990
Sibiu (first Romanian private philatelic magazine post-1989), now edited by the
Philatelic Association Sibiu, redactor Nicolae Salade, format A5. General
informations, traditional philately, philatelic life, new issues, in Romanian. Contact:
nicusalade@yahoo.com

 Filatelistul Feroviar (printed, Informative bulletin of the Railway Philately

Association Iași - AFFR), 107 issues until now, with topical philately, maximaphily
and postcards exclusively related to railways, A5 format, in Romanian.

 Din lumea colecționarilor / From the Collectors World (free PDF online), editor
Găbureac Sergiu, first issue 2014, 72 issues until now: miscellanea, general
informations, literature, philatelic life, in Romanian. Contact: gsm_as@yahoo.com.

 eFil@telia (electronic magazine), editor Valentin Golea, first issue January 2023,
address: https://e-filatelia.ro., general philatelic informations, with a literature
section, but no research studies, in Romanian.

 Jurnalul Filatelic (online blog of topical philately and literature, maintained

beginning with 2017 by Leonard Alexandru-Pop, from Baia Mare), address:
https://jurnalulfilatelic.blogspot.com/, in Romanian

C. Romanian Exhibitions with Literature Section 2022-2023

(only Gold medals noted!)

TimFilEx 2022 (6-8 May 2022, Timișoara), national exhibition with 8 Literature entries,
from which:
 Dejugan Ioan – Sibiu, Istorie Ilustrată. Colecție de cărți poștale 1896-1947, Vol.
1+2 (Hermannstadt Illustrated History, Postcards Collection 1896-1947, 2 volumes)
(2016) – Gold
 Dragoteanu Mircea – Întruparea muntelui în suflet (3rd volume of the monograph
of Hohe Rinne Tourist Resort) (2022) – Gold
 Bartoc, Bartoc, Chirescu – Federation Internationale de Philatelie, Exhibitions (2022)
- Gold

Salonul Filatelic Sibiu-Chișinău, Xth edition, 22-24 July 2022 (Sibiu), 7 entries, from
which:
 Dejugan Ioan – ditto (2016) – Gold.
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Filex Transsilvanica 2022, XXIXth Edition (national exhibition, Bistrița):
 Pațilea Constantin, Nicolau Viorel – Pecetea României Mari. Încoronarea de la Alba
Iulia (The Coronation in Alba Iulia 1922) – Gold.

Librafila 2022, VIth Edition (literature separate competition during the national
exhibition „100 years of organised philatelic activity in Cluj”, 26-31 October 2022, Cluj-
Napoca), with 29 entries from which:
 Doroș Vasile – Impresionismul, fascinație și culoare (topical philately, 2017) – Gold.
 Dragoteanu Mircea – a fost odată „Hohe Rinne! – Istoria Păltinișului 1885-1918 (it
was once Hohe Rinne” – History of Păltiniș 1885-1918) (Local Posts, Postal History,
new edition, 2020) – Gold.
 Grecu Dan-Simion – Anii 1919-1921: România Mare, un ideal devenit realitate /
Greater Romania, An Ideal Come True (Postal History, 2019) – Gold;
 Săvoiu Emanoil Alexandru – Romanian Postal stationery 1928-1956 (Postal
Stationeries, third edition, 2021) – Gold.

Aniversări Sibiene 2023 (16-18 June 2023, Sibiu), national exhibition with 10 literature
entries, from which:
 Grecu Dan Simion - Corespondența poștală a prizonierilor de război și internaților
civili, 1914-1921; vol. 1 (Mail of Prisoners of War and Civilian Internees, 1914-1921)
(2019) – Gold.

TimFilEx 2023 (21-24 September 2023, Timișoara): national exhibition with 5 literature
entries, from which:
 Dejugan Ioan – ditto (2016) – Large Gold
 Grecu Dan Simion – Anii 1919-1921; România Mare, un ideal devenit realitate
(2019) – Large Gold
 A.F. Constanța – Magazin de filatelie... 2021-2022 – Gold

D. Romanian Literature Awards in the Major International Exhibitions 2022-2023

(only Vermeil, Large Vermeil and Gold medals noted, in alphabetical order of authors)

 Bartoc Alexandru Dan – F.I.P. Exhibitions and Congresses 1930-2019: Indonesia

2022 (Vermeil), Essen 2023 (Vermeil)

 Dejugan Ioan – Sibiu, Istorie Ilustrată, 2 volume (Hermannstadt Illustrated History,

2 volumes): Liberec 2022 (Vermeil).
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  Dragoteanu Mircea – Istoria Păltinișului (History of Păltiniș / Hohe Rinne): Hunfilex
2022 (Vermeil).

 Grecu Dan-Simion – Corespondența poștală a prizonierilor de război și internaților

civili, 1914-1921; vol. 1 – Vechiul regat (The Mail of War Prisoners and Civilian
Internees 1914-1921; 1st Volume – Old Romanian Kingdom)(2019): Liberec 2022
(Gold), Essen 2023 (Gold)

 Grecu Dan-Simion – Anii 1919-1921: România Mare, un ideal devenit realitate

(Years 1919-1921: Greater Romania, an Ideal Come True) (2019): Essen 2023
(Gold), Balkanphila 2023 Belgrade (Grand Vermeil)

 Grecu Dan-Simion – Represiune și mișcări de populație în România, 1921-1964, vol.

1+vol. 2 (Repression and Population Movements in Romania, 1921-1964, 2 volumes)
(2021, 2022): Essen 2023 (Gold)

 Iordache Victor – Philately - A Life Long Passion; Projects, Models and Proofs for
the Romanian Stamps (1858-1947): Hunfilex 2022 (Vermeil).

 Marinescu Călin - The Romanian Post Office Cancelling Devices, Postmarks,

Markings And Seals 1852-2017: London 2022 (Gold)

SERBIA by Vladimir Milić

In the second half of the 2023, the Union of the Philatelist of Serbia published a new
issue of the “PHILATELIST” No. 282, Serbian philatelic journal, being published since
September 1949. Expert texts about Serbian and Yugoslav philately are predominant in
the journal. At the same time, it follows actual events on domestic/worldwide philatelic
scene. Content and a brief description of the expert articles are available in English.

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 CONTENT
• PRINCIPALITY OF SERBIA - MULTIPLE FRANKING OF MILANČIĆ ON A LETTER
FROM 1873. - Dragoljub Jovanović
• REPRINTED POW CORRESPONDENCE CARD 1915 - dr Tivadar Gaudenji
• 1938 SEAPLANE FLIGHT WITH YUGOSLAV POSTAGE - Aleksandar Krstic
• SENTA HANDSTAMPS OCTOBER 20, 1944 - 1945 - Ales Marinsek
• FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE POSTCARDS OF THE F.N.R. YUGOSLAVIA - Damir
Novakovic
• YUGOSLAV AIRMAIL ENVELOPES WITH THE MOUNT TRIGLAV DESIGN - Peter
Suhadolc, FRPSL AEP

Online version: https://philaserbia.org/portfolio/casopis-filatelista-br-282/

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES by Javaid Muhammad

The Emirates Philatelic Association published its Al-Zajel Magazine Issue No. 4 in
November 2023.

The Emirates Philatelic Association and Sharjah Mega Mall organized the Sharjah 2023
Stamp Exhibition from 14-18 November 2023, following literature entries were exhibited:

Bangladesh Postage Stamps Catalogue

Md Moheuddin Bangladesh Silver
1971-2023
Siddique Mahmudur Bangalee Personalities on Bangladesh
Bangladesh Silver
Rahman Postage Stamps 1971-2023
Md. Sabbir Alam Bangladesh Five Decades of Bangladesh Philately Silver

Abdul Karim Sabry Iraq Catalogue of Iraq Stamps Bronze

Century of the Hashemite Kings through
Jalil Hanna Tannous Jordan Silver
Postage Stamps 1921-2021
Irbid Capital of Arab Culture 2022 through Silver
Jalil Hanna Tannous Jordan
Postage stamps Bronze
Jalil Hanna Tannous Jordan Jerusalem in World Stamps Large Silver
Mashael Abdulaziz
Kuwait Iraqi Occupation of Kuwait (1990-1991) Large Silver
Alhajeri
Abdulhussain Abdullah in Stamps and
Essa Yahya Dashti Kuwait Bronze
Postcards

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Kuwait Philatelic &
Kuwait Al-Posta Magazine Large Silver
Numismatic Society
Wellington Philatelic New Wellington Philatelic Society - The First 100 Large
Society Inc Zealand Years Vermeil
New
Paul Van Herpt Scouting's Mail Vermeil
Zealand
Saudi
Maha Ali Alkhashil The Saudi Revenue Stamps Large Silver
Arabia
Emirates Philatelic Large
UAE Al-Zajel Magazine
Association Vermeil

UNITED KINGDOM by Captain James Podge FRPSL

There have been no literature exhibitions in the United Kingdom over the period of this
report.

Several new philatelic books have been published including:

1. ‘Internal Mail Routes of Nigeria 1900-1960, Volume 1’ by Rob May FRPSL (Published
by the Stuart Rossiter Trust at £25 plus shipping, hardbound, 347 pages. See
https://www.rossitertrust.com/book-shop;
2. ‘The Pacific Steam Navigation Co.’ by Michael J.Y. Roberts FRPSL (Published by the
Royal Philatelic Society London at £60 retail and £54 for members plus shipping,
hardbound;
3. ‘The Rhodesia & Nyasaland’, by Brian Trotter Hon. FRPSL, Patrick Planagan
RDPSA FRPSL and Keith Harrop FRPSL (Published by the Royal Philatelic Society
London at £60 retail and £54 for members plus shipping, hardbound; and
4. ‘The Postal Stationery of Nigeria’ by Peter Hørlyck (Published by the Royal Philatelic
Society London at £54 retail and £49 for members plus shipping. See
https://www.rpsl.org.uk/Publications

The third annual Crawford Festival will be held at the Royal Philatelic Society London on
June 25th and 26th 2024, where the lectures will be on the subject of ‘Philatelic Auction
Catalogues’ and the event culminating in the award of the prestigious ‘Crawford Medal’
to the author of the best publication. There is still time to nominate philatelic books
published during 2022 and 2023 with the deadline being 31st January 2024 and if
nominating a book please check that a copy is held at the RPSL library or donate a copy
with your nomination. Contact daviesn@rpsl.org.uk for information about the festival or
with a nomination.

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THE PROBLEM OF JUDGING CATALOGS John M. Hotchner, RDP

Catalogs are now in the judging regulations as a subcategory of Monographs and

Periodicals. I can see some rationale for this, but I think some time in the near future
we need to consider changing this. Why? There are two quite differentiable types of
catalogs. As is clear from the two categories described below, the first is a periodical, but
considering the number of contributors needed to make it useful, it is not a monograph.
The second can fairly be called a monograph, but in no sense is it a periodical. The two
types should not be competing against each other. Rather they should be subcategories
of a Category titled Catalogs. Here are the two subcategories:

(1) Comprehensive catalogs of a country, a group of countries, or a specific collecting

area in one or more countries. The catalog may be a one-time issue, or a periodic issue
(e.g. every year, five years, etc.) It should contain information as to the basic postage
stamps (and/or such other categories as may be appropriate: postal stationery, revenues,
etc. It should contain information on major varieties, pricing or scarcity information,
instructions on how to use the catalog, etc.
(2) Auction Catalogues, which should be beyond the simple listing of lots with
estimated bids. Catalogs accepted for competition in this subcategory, might be name
sales that include significant depth, scholarly written-up auctions or sales that present
the history of the material to be sold, or the auction history of similar scarce material.
Each of these subcategories should have its own statement of guidance for judges.

ON PHILATELIC WRITING AND EDITING John M. Hotchner, RDP

John Hotchner has been a philatelic writer and editor for 45 years, with over 3000
columns in national and international publications to his credit. In this book he has
collected the series of articles written for the American Philatelic Society's Writer's Unit
quarterly, The Philatelic Communicator, over the last 15 years. In this series he shares
much of the practical and hard-won wisdom he has gathered over the years, in hopes of
encouraging beginning writers, editors and other philatelists to continue the important
tasks of researching and recording philatelic history for those who come after us.

The book has an introduction with a detailed interview of the author including his
background and development as an author. But much of the content applies to all writers
regardless of subject. There are no other books on the "how to" of philatelic writing and
editing, so this fills a gap, and should be useful to all of us who practice the writing and
editing crafts.

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Copies can be ordered from Amazon at $19.95 each plus shipping, or from the author at
PO Box 1125, Falls Church, VA, USA 22041.

John Hotchner has also written “Philatelic Royalty of the 20th Century: Stories behind
modern-era U.S. treasures”, Available for $29.95 +$3.50 shipping.

THE STAMP CHRONICLES: A JOURNEY THROUGH PHILATELY Roshan Prasad

"The primary objective of 'The Stamp Chronicles: A Journey Through Philately' is to

provide readers with a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the world of postage
stamps, encompassing topics such as stamp collection, the history and evolution of
postage stamps, practical guidance on starting a stamp collection journey, essential
accessories, building an exhibit, philatelic material selection, and exhibition standards,
all while nurturing a deeper understanding of philatelic terminology and knowledge
through features like Stamp Recognizing, Global Renaming, and The Stamp Quiz."

Author: Roshan Prasad

ISBN: 978-93-5621-774-4
Paper Book
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TOWARDS DECIMALISATION Sushil Nehra

India adopted the decimal coinage on 1st April 1957.

There was a transition period in which both the Anna-
Paisa series of currencies and the newly adopted
“Naya Paise” currency coexisted. This was a period of
tremendous confusion as the general public and the
Government Officers were unaware of the correct
conversions.
This book is an attempt to demystify how conversions
were made and how both systems of currency co-
existed during the transition period.

Authors: Sushil Mehra & K. Chaitanya Dev

First Edition - 2023
Copyright - Sushil Mehra
Published by - Sushil Mehra
Email: gaureshmehra@gmail.com

BOOK REVIEW David R. Beech

Tête-Bêche Rarities from the Oval Issues of Finland by Tomas Bjäringer and Mårten
Sundberg. Hardbound, 8½ inches by 11 inches (21.5 centimetres by 28 centimetres),
496 pages, colour. Published in 2023 by The Royal Philatelic Society Lonon from whom
enquires about availability should be addressed by email at: secretary@rpsl.org.uk

This book is an in-depth study of the Finland 1856 and 1858 issues, the first issue of
postage stamps, being those stamps in tête-bêche pairs or blocks. Sixty-eight such items
are recorded to have existed. In ten chapters and four appendices the authors have set
out a comprehensive treatment of the subject.

Chapter 1 The Oval Issue of Finland, which is an introduction describing the context of
the issues and their relationship with Finland’s 1850 second issue of postal stationery
envelopes which are in a similar printed design.

Chapter 2 Finnish Philately in Old Journals and Catalogues. This is a through survey of
the published literature and is an excellent example of the first task of any researcher,
that is to see all the literature, so that one knows the history of the subject. This chapter
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shows the paramount importance of collections of philatelic literature of all classes and
periods, including of works that are apparently or superficially seen as superseded.

Chapter 3 Biographies of Tête bêches. This chapter is the bulk of the text on pages 19 to
389. All 68 items are illustrated, including the reverses where images are available, many
showing ownership marks; a provenance of each; followed by an extensive and
impressive listing, in date order, of references in literature (with many items illustrated),
followed by information about any expertizing.

Chapter 4 The Linder Reference Archive

Chapter 5 The Letter to A F Lichtenstein about a letter from Fabergè

Chapter 6 Reconstruction of large Tête-bêches Units, where large blocks have been split
up and how they relate to the biographies in Chapter 3.

Chapter 7 The Paul Wahl Find - Did Scheindling Divide the Sheets?

Chapter 8 Forgeries and Reprints. This chapter is an essential text describing further
productions of the stamps including biographical information of those persons involved.
The section about reprints makes the facts clear.

Chapter 9 Biographies of Owners. Here the authors have listed in alphabetical order the
various owners of the stamps together with biographical information, usually with an
image of the owner. This is a useful and informative text (pages 420 to 460) for those
interested in the history of philately and about many prominent philatelists.

Chapter 10 Unidentified Items

Appendix A List of Owners

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Appendix B Auctions of Collections
Including Tête-bêches

Appendix C Sales by Private Treaty of

Tête-bêches

Appendix D Publications of Collections

with Tête-bêches

The essential Index on twenty pages is

well constructed and through.

The time and care taken in the research

of the tête-bêche stamps is clearly
shown by the number and extent of the
references (with full bibliographic
details) and important notes. Much
trouble has been taken to identify,
unambiguously, the facts and details.
The footnotes are a model of how these
should be given, perhaps a bit like at
school where in a mathematics examination one needed to show the answer together
with the workings out of the calculation. Your reviewer was much impressed by the
richness and completeness of the text.

The work is a well-researched study that has taken many years to put together and write,
resulting in a book of scholarship set out logically and accessible in detail by means of
a first-class index. While one would expect that some new information will come to light,
it is likely that this book, which is a Catalogue Resume of provenance of the tête-bêche
postage stamps, will be the standard work on the subject for a considerable time, if not
for all time.

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