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Slavery in postage stamps
A Historical and Visual Reading of the Memory of Freedom as Documented by Stamps Around the World: Introduction. The issue of slavery in postage stamps is one of the most prominent examples of the role of mail as a human archive. On the occasion of the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery, we explore how these small pieces of paper became documents that chronicle the transatlantic slave trade. The study of slavery in postage stamps…
March 26, 2026Collection 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, 2025The hobby of kings and presidents
What are the hobbies of kings and presidents? And why are they called that? Most of us know that King Farouk was one of the world's greatest stamp collectors, but perhaps not all of us know that US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was also a huge fan. This may have been one of the reasons for the friendship that developed between the two men, unlike the relationship that existed between…
November 24, 2023King Farouk and the promotion of stamp collecting
There is no doubt that His Majesty King Farouk I's interest in stamp collecting directly contributed to the spread of the hobby in Egypt. He had several notable experiences, one of which I will recount, though it may not be widely known. Most of us are well aware of the events surrounding the royal visit that took place in early 1946 when King Abdulaziz, the Saudi monarch, visited Egyptian soil and the reception he received…
May 10, 2023Anwar Sadat and his hobby of stamps and coins
President or Hobbyist? Anwar Sadat, the third president of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the commander in the 1973 war, became known for his passion for collecting stamps and coins. When someone mentions stamp and coin collecting among Egyptian rulers, the names of King Farouk or King Fuad's mother immediately come to mind. However, there was another hobbyist...
May 9, 2023Kings and princes interested in stamp collecting
A charming article published in 1932 showcases some kings and princes interested in stamp collecting, including King Fuad I, the king of hobbies and the hobby of kings! Stamp collecting is considered the king of domestic hobbies, as it's the best way for kings and princes to spend their free time. His Majesty King George V has been collecting postage stamps since his adolescence and has never lost his enthusiasm for the hobby. Today…
January 29, 2018