stamp collecting
Beethoven on postage stamps: A global journey through the memory of music (1922 - 1959)
To commemorate the anniversary of the death of the world-renowned composer Ludwig van Beethoven, this study offers a philatelic analysis that seeks to document the enduring presence of this immortal musical figure in the global postal memory. It traces his appearances on postage stamps over nearly a century, from the early 20th century to recent decades. This study does not merely list…
April 6, 2026Slavery 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, 2026The red horse between New Year's and the Lunar New Year
A philatelic and documentary reading of the "Happy New Year! Red Horse" issue (12-12-2025) The Happy New Year! Red Horse issue, dated 12-12-2025, represents a precise model of how the festive framework intertwines with the temporal significance of a postage stamp, thus requiring a deeper reading that goes beyond the issue's apparent title. Although officially included among the New Year and Christmas issues, …
January 17, 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, 2025