Philapostel is clearly fond of the Atlantic coast. Seven of the meetings held over the last ten years have taken place at one of the … FRANCE. The LISA for the 2026 Philapostel Assembly in LacanauRead more
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FRANCE. The 2026 Salon Philatélique de Printemps in Calais
Calais, in northern France, was chosen as the venue for the 2026 event of the Salon Philatélique de Printemps. Its large harbour and Eurotunnel make … FRANCE. The 2026 Salon Philatélique de Printemps in CalaisRead more
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SPAIN. The variable value stamps at the 55th National Stamp Fair 2025
In a digital world, where much of human experience and social interaction has shifted from the physical to the virtual realm, we should be grateful … SPAIN. The variable value stamps at the 55th National Stamp Fair 2025Read more
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TUNISIA. 2002, the Nagler tourist series
Introduction. Frama issue In November 1992, La Poste Tunisienne installed two FE 1610 stamp vending machines manufactured by the Swiss company Frama at its main … TUNISIA. 2002, the Nagler tourist seriesRead more
Posted inEurope - Variable value stamps - ATMs / Isle of Man / Planned new ATM issues
ISLE OF MAN. 2026, the ‘Wild IOM’ series
(Information subject to change) Isle of Man Stamps & Coins has also started the year with the launching of a new collection of philatelic products, … ISLE OF MAN. 2026, the ‘Wild IOM’ seriesRead more
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POST BY ME, the international tourist postal operator
POST BY ME Post By Me is a Spanish private postal operator, specializing in providing postal services for tourists. The company was created in March … POST BY ME, the international tourist postal operatorRead more
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SPAIN. Private postal operators. Tourist mail
Background. Tourist mail in Spain before postal liberalization Since the mid 1990s and during the early part of this century, several private postal companies, taking … SPAIN. Private postal operators. Tourist mailRead more
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OPENMAIL, private postal operator in Portugal
The postal market liberalization in Portugal. Introduction. On February 20th 2008 the European Parliament approved the Third Postal Directive 2008/6/CE, setting December 31st 2010 as … OPENMAIL, private postal operator in PortugalRead more
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FRANCE. PHILA-FRANCE 2025 in Colmar
Fifty years have passed since the Fédération Française des Associations Philatéliques (FFAP) held its 47th annual congress in 1974 in Colmar, organised by the Société … FRANCE. PHILA-FRANCE 2025 in ColmarRead more
Posted inEurope - Variable value stamps - ATMs / Luxembourg
LUXEMBOURG. The ‘Larochette castle’ issue
In 2012 POST Luxembourg released the first issue for its SelfPost postal kiosks (see article, published in VARIABLE 27). Since then, and with a frequency … LUXEMBOURG. The ‘Larochette castle’ issueRead more