Collection and display of special editions for the first day of release
In December 2024, the Asian Philatelic Federation (FIAP) hosted a highly successful competitive pilot category for First Day of Issue (FDC) Envelopes at the Asian Stamp Exhibition in Shanghai. This event highlighted both the potential and the challenges associated with the FDC category of exhibits. Exhibits from Australia, Bangladesh, China, India, Malaysia, Nepal, and New Zealand were featured. The enthusiasm…
May 11, 2025Post MarksKhedivial post office steamers
Maritime mail represented a central aspect of the development of communication networks in Egypt during the second half of the nineteenth century, and the Khedivial postal steamers were among the most prominent instruments of this transformation, playing a pivotal role in connecting Egyptian ports with regional and international trade centers. This research sheds light on the organizational and functional dimensions of these vessels, and on the services they provided…
May 8, 2025