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Philately Museum in Chinese written by Mr. Shaoying Sun who is the 1st director of China National Post and Postage Stamp Museum, fellow of ACPF, famour Chinese Calligrapher and philatelist.

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  • On 26th November 2019, Her Majesty The Queen officially opened the new headquarters of RPSL at 15 Abchurch Lane. For details, please click here.
  • Frank Walton RDP FRPSL and Jack Zhang FRPSL at 2019 World Stamp Exhibition in Wuhan, China.

APS List Our Webiste in Theirs

www.philatelymuseum.com are very pleased and honoured to be mentioned by American Philatelic Society (APS）together with other big names. Thank you very much for your support and help. APS have done a great work to promote Philately over the past difficult year! For details, please click here.
New FIP President: Prakob Chirakiti,RDP FRPSL
Many congratulations to our philatelymuseum.com 's adviser, Dr. Prakob Chirakiti RDP FRPSL, for becoming new FIP President! Well-done! Prakob. 🌹🌹🌹 Mr.Chirakiti was elected the New FIP President at 76th FIP Congress in Indonesia today(8 Sept.,2022). For details in Chinese, please click here. Photo(left): Jack and Prakob at the Royal.
Indonesia 2022
Indonesia 2022 World Stamp Championship opened today (4 Aug., 2022). Many congratulations! (photos from Facebook friends with thanks!)
Indonesia2022 is a world-class philatelic exhibition held in Indonesia by the Indonesia Philatelic Associations (IPA) under the patronage of the Federation Internationale de Philatelie (FIP). The exhibition is held in Jakarta between 4-9 Aug.,2022. For details, please click here.
The Winners of 2022 Crawford Medal of RPSL are Guillermo F Gallegos and Mr.Hahn for their book "The 19th Century Issues of E1 Salvador 1867-1900" and Mr. Lars Engelbrecht is the Runner-up for his book "Postal Stationery of Denmark". Please click the above photo or here for a short video.
2022 AGM of the Royal Philatelic Society London held in London on 30 June 2022

Jack Zhang FRPSL & Mark Bailey FRPSL were successfully re-elected as Council members of RPSL at 2022 AGM

Jack (founder of philatelymuseum.com) and Mark (our adviser) were successfully re-elected as the council members of the Royal Philatelic Society London at the Royal's 2022 AGM held on 30 June 2022. Many congratulations to both of them!

CAPEX 22 has opened its doors in Toronto today

Capex 22, the First International One Frame Stamp Championship Exhibition, opened today(9 June). For details, please click here.
Capex 22, June 9-12,2022

The 1st Annual Crawford Festival: 28th-29th June 2022

The first Crawford Medal,awarded in 1920 toHugo Griebert for “The Stamps of Spain 1850-1854” now held at RPSL in theSpear Museum of Philatelic History The theme of the Festival is “How to write a book – A practical guide to producing a work of philatelic literature”. For details, please click here.

HELVETIA 2022 in Lugano Opened Today

HELVETIA 2022 was opened in Switzerland today (18 May) and is the first world exhibition in their country after 50 years. For details, please click here.

York Stamp & Coin Fair 2022

The Fair will start on 15th July 2022 and for details, please click here. You can also visit Small Red Book or tiktok for the photos and video. The Show organizer would like to welcome every one to visit this wonderful two-day's fair.
A Lecture by Jack Zhang FRPSL to Chinese Collectors about the Valter astolfi collection related to china
Please click here for details in Chinese and if you are interested in this collection, please visit David Feldman's website and the auction will start on 14th June 2022
If you would like to bid online, you can also click David Feldman Auction's website here to bid. Good Luck to You!
Frank Walton RDP FRPSL (1955-2022)
Frank Walton RDP FRPSL Passed Away on 1 April 2022
It is with great sadness that we report that Frank Walton passed away on 1 April 2022. He was suffering from stomach cancer. Frank will be sorely missed. We send our heartfelt and deepest condolences to his family. Please click here to leave your thoughts in the Condolence Book.

Frank Walton RDP FRPSL was a specialist in Sierra Leone philately, an international juror, former Editor of the London Philatelist (2001-2014), and a signatory of the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists (2015). He was greatly involved with the latest International Philatelic Exhibitions in London as General Commissioner in 2015 and as Chairman of the Organising Committee in 2022. For details in Chinese, please click here and in English, please click here.
New RPSL's Exhibition Medal Awarded to Frank Walton RDP
The President of RPSL, Peter Cockburn FRPSL, awarded the New Medal to Frank Walton RDP FRPSL for his great achievement in organizing London 2022 World Stamp Exhibition.
New RPSL Medal
The design and die production was donated by Mr Zhouyu Qian, of Beijing, and the production costs donated by Anna Lee FRPSL of Hong Kong. The coordinator was Jack Zhang FRPSL
New RPSL Medal
Front: Wyon's City Medal's Queen's Head. Back: HMQ's Royal Arms.
London 2022 International Stamp Exhibition Opened in London
London 2022 International Stamp Exhibition opened in BDC ,London on 19 Feb.,2022 and will last 8 days. please click here for articles and here for video.
Gems of Asia Auction by Spink on 9 March 2022.
For details and bidding, please click here and for Chinese version lecture, pls click here.
Peter Cockburn FRPSL, President of RPSL, sends his best wishes to our Chinese friends for the chinese new year of tiger!
China Philately News posted a short article about RPSL's President video wishing all Chinese friends around the world a happy CNY of Tiger! For details, please click here and for video recorded by Jack Zhang FRPSL, please click here.
Chris Harman RDP, past President of RPSL, won2022 lichtenstein award
For details, please click the above image to visit Linn's Stamp News. The image from Linn's Stamp News with thanks!

A Lecture on the Shambhala Collection of Tibet by Danny Wong FRPSL

Many thanks to Danny Wong FRPSL to give a detailed introduction on the Shambhala Collection of Tibet today (9 Jan.,2022) which wl be auctioned by Spink Auctions on 14 Jan.2022. Learned a lot! For Mr.Wong's lecture details, please click here. For Spink Live Auction, please click here.

London 2022 Grand Prix Prizes

London 2022 website posted our Philately Museum's Twitter about London 2022 Grand Prix Prizes. For details, please click here.

A Very Merry Christmas and A Very Happy New Year to All Our Friends! Thank You Very Much for Your Support in 2021! Wishing Everyone A Nice & Healthy 2022!

BANGABANDHU 2021 (Virtual)

FIAP 1st Virtual International Stamp Exhibition------BANGABANDHU 2021 (10-30,DEC.,2021). For exhibits news, please click here.
Linn's Stamp News said: "Earliest dated Penny Black fails to sell at Dec. 7 Sotheby’s auction"
For details, you can visit Linn's Stamp News.
Jack Zhang, one of three judges for 2021 PTS Awards
Three judges are Sandie Robb, James Cavin and Jack Zhang, for details, please click here.
The Philatelic Traders' Society (PTS) ​Awards 2021 ​
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
For details, please click here and click here for video.
Jack Gave a Zoom Lecture on Sir Henry Cole--- Stamp Father's Assistant & 1st Director of V&A Museum
On 27 Oct.,2021,Jack Zhang FRPSL gave a Zoom Lecture on Sir Henry Cole in Chinese, for video, please click here and for article, click here.
Jack Zhang FRPSL Won a gold at 2021 autumn stampex (29 Sept. - 2 Oct. 2021)
For the moment of his receiving the medal, please click here and for the article, click here.
12th RPSL China Annual Meeting Held in Putian,China
Over 100 people attended this year's RPSL China Annual Meeting online and offline. President Peter Cockburn FRPSL made a speech. Please click here for video.
The China's famous stamp designer couple passed away
P.R.of China's 1st female stamp designer, Mrs. Tianjiao Lu passed away on 1st Aug., and her husband, Mr. Shuoren Liu, another famous stamp designer,died on 11 Aug. They designed many great stamps and will be remembered by the collectors forever. For details in Chinese, please click here.
Dr.Richard Morel FRPSL, our adviser,received his Tapling medal
At RPSL's AGM on 29th Aug., our adviser,Dr.Richard Morel FRPSL, received his Tapling Medal from President Richard Stock FRPSL. Many congratulations to Richard!
Peter Cockburn FRPSL Became RPSL's new president
At RPSL's AGM on 29th July,2021, Richard Stock FRPSL stepped down and Peter Cockburn FRPSL became new president. Our adviser,Mark Bailey FRPSL, and our founder,Jack Zhang FRPSL ,were re-elected as council members of RPSL. On the same day, A display by Mr.Stock was held on his last day as the President. For details, please visit RPSL website here.

London Philatelist & China Philately News Published the Article by Jack and Maurice

London Philatelist published the article "An Historic Penny Black Wrapper to Rowland Hill by Jack Zhang FRPSL and Maurice Buxton FRPSL in June 2021. China Philately News published the Chinese version in May and Aug..

Dr. Cheryl Ganz RDP FRPSl's talk about the National Postal Museum and Philately

According to UPU's podcast, Dr.Ganz, former Smithsonian Curator of Philately Emerita and the author of numerous philatelic books, articles and publications, reveals the story behind the reboot of the National Postal Museum, and reflects on the role and the physical and digital future of postal museums and philately, please clicke here for this exciting episode.
The Chinese covid-19 Stamp won the best stamp in China
Mr.Wang Huming and Liu Xiangping designed the Stamp of fighting against Covid-19 last year and it won the best stamp award in China. please click here for details (28/04/2021)
2021 Shanghai Stamp Exhibition 28-30 April
2021 shanghai Stamp Exhibition was closed today. For details in Chinese, please click here.
APS Website Published Jack's Article About 2021 Stampex
For details, please visit APS website by clicking here.

Good News: Large Gold & Gold at Virtual Northern 2021

Our founder,Jack Zhang FRPSL,won Gold and our adviser,Danny Wong FRPSL, won Large Gold at Virtual Northern 2021. Many Congratulations to Danny and Jack! For details, please visit ABPS website here.

New FEPA Medal for the Best Philatelic Website

According to FEPA President, Bill Hedley FRPSL, FEPA will award a new medal for the best philatelic website in 2021. The new medal is named "THE FRANCIS KIDDLE MEDAL FOR THE BEST PHILATELIC WEBSITE 2021". For details, please click here.

London 2022 Has Got Twitter and Facebook Accounts Now

London 2022 International Stamp Exhibition has got Twitter and Facebook accounts now. You can follow them now for the updated news.

1st China Virtual Stamp Exhibition Held 15 Years Ago

The 1st All-China Internet Stamp Exhibition (ACISE) organized by the All-China Philatelic Federation (ACPF) and undertaken by Hubei Post Administration and Hubei Philatelic Association, was held on Hubei Philatelic Net from November 2006 to May 2007. Please click here for details.

What a great 2021 Stampex!

Three days' 2021 Virtual Stampex just closed. It was a amazing and great event. There were many philtalic lectures/talks and many friends met each other through the zoom-like Cam. Many thanks to PTS team and all the people involved! (Photos: left, Jack of Philately Museum taling with Graham, the founder of Exploring Stamps. Right: Constanze, Managing Director of Grosvenor Philatelic Auctions spoting some fabulous philatelic fashion! (28/03/2021)

World-famous 1¢ Magenta and Jenny Invert plate block will be auctioned on 8 June 2021

According to Linn's Stamp News, two of the most treasured philatelic objects in the world will be auctioned by Sotheby’s New York on 8 June 2021. For details, please click here.

New Logo & Website for London 2022

Frank Walton RDP, the Chairman of the London 2022 Committee has confirmed the new logo for London 2022. For details, please click here.

Happy Chinese New Year!

Mr. Richard Stock FRPSL, the President of The Royal Philatelic Society London, wishes our Chinese friends a very happy and enjoyable Chinese Spring Festival! For the article in Chinese, please click here.

Congratulations to all the winners of the Chatty Award

Yesterday (05/02/2021), our adviser, Graham, hosted APS Chatty Award ceremony together with Ms Heidi. Many congratulations to all the winners, please click here for details.

2021 Lichtenstein Winners

Many congratulations to 2021 Lichtenstein Winners, Patrick Maselis RDP and Dr. Mark Banchik！Patrick is one of our advisers. We are very proud of you, Patrick! Please Click here for details.

APS Chatty Award

Three of our advisers, Patrick Maselis RDP, Dr.Richard Morel FRPSL and Danny Wong FRPSL, are the Nominees. Please click here to vote for them. Our another advisor, Graham Beck, will cohost the live Award event streamed on the APS Facebook Page and the APS YouTube Channel together with our friend Heidi.

Virtual STAMPEX 2021 (Thursday 25 to Saturday 27 March 2021)

The Philatelic Traders’ Society has announced that the planned Spring STAMPEX 2021 will now not be taking place because of continuing restrictions due to the Corvid-19 virus. Instead, a virtual exhibition will now take place from 25 to 27 March 2021. A non-competitive exhibition will now be held, and anyone interested in entering should enter in the usual way by following the registration link on the Exhibiting drop-down menu on the ABPS website www.abps.org.uk. The closing date for entries and submitting scanned exhibits is 28 February 2021 (information from ABPS).
RPSL Council Members Presentations (2)
On 10th December, GMT heralds another episode of light-hearted, entertaining and unusual presentations by Members of Council. The presenters and subjects are set out below:Richard Berry FRPSL: Home for Christmas - by Sledge - 1914 (and other brief tales)Jon Aitchison FRPSL: The Ship that Sank TwiceJohn Davies FRPSL: The 1890 Post Office Christmas CardJack Zhang FRPSL: A Boxing day letter from our Past President King George VRichard Stock FRPSL: Humorous illustrated covers and postcards, for video, click here.
RPSL Council Members Presentations (1)
161 Fellows, Members and guests in 19 countries viewed a specialised collection of varied and fascinating presentations by five Officers and Members of Council; Mike Roberts, Simon Richards, Mark Bailey, Kim Stuckey and Chris King. The subjects covered Society Mail, Flight, Forgeries, Feeding and a Christmas Cracker. Please click here for video.
FIP's Experiment
The FIP Board members approved, during the 135th FIP Conference meeting held on 16 October 2020, that:
A Vermeil medal at national virtual exhibitions held in 2020-2022 shall be accepted for FIP World exhibitions only in 2021 and 2022, on an experimental basis. For details, please click here.

What An Achievement! Well-done! Graham

Graham Beck, our adviser, won Legacy Champion of the Year Award of PTS for his great success! Many congratulations! Graham. Plese click here for the video.
RPSL Auction is drawing near!
RPSL auction Catalogue is online now. It will start at 3pm on 9th Oct.2020. For the catalogue, Please click here .
RPSL Booth At Virtual Stampex 2020
RPSL will attend the 2020 London Virtual Stampex, please click here for visiting the Booth and more information.
150 Years' History of the Royal Philatelic Society London
A talk about RPSL's 150 years' history by Jack Zhang FRPSL in Chinese. For details, please click here.

Virtual Stamp Show in U.S.A.

The American Philatelic Society, American Topical Association and the American First Day Cover Society are welcoming free registrations for the Virtual Stamp Show.
The online event begins on Monday, August 17 and runs through Saturday, August 22, 2020. For details, please click here.

Many congratulation to Mark Bailey FRPSL on being awarded the RPSL Medal

Our adviser, Mark Bailey, was awarded the Royal Philatelic Society London Medal (2020) for his outstanding service to the Society.
Mark Bailey FRPSL
We would like to announce that Mark Bailey FRPSL has become our new adviser. Mark is a Fellow of the Royal Philatelic Society London, where he is presently the Chairman of the Society’s IT Committee and a member of the Society’s Council. Thank you very much! Mark
RPSL as an Official Partner
According to RPSL and PTS websites, the Royal Philatelic Society London has become the official partner of 2020 Stampex International Virtural Exhibition. For details, please click here.

Virtual Stampex 2020

Virtual Stampex from 1st - 3rd October 2020. For details, please click here. (10/6/2020)

Many Congratulations on Gary Loew's New Job

According to APS, Mr.Loew, our adviser, is now moving into the position of editor-in-chief and will oversee the society's monthly journal, the American Philatelist, as well as Philatelic Literature Review, the quarterly journal of the American Philatelic Research Library, and other APS publications. Many congratulations! Gary. 25 Jun 2020

The Tapling Medal 2020 Winner --- Dr. Richard Morel FRPSL

One of our advisers, Dr. Richard Morel was awarded 2020 Tapling Medal of RPSL, many congratulations to you! Richard

Virtual Stamp Festival launched in UK

BEPA news: Following the cancellation of London’s Autumn Stampex, there will be a virtual ‘Summer of Stamps’ Festival in the UK. It is being organised by the team behind Stamp Collector magazine and the allaboutstamps.co.uk website.It will be launched on 9 July at www.allaboutstamps.co.uk and will offer a stamp marketplace, videos and guides, a virtual goody bag and a one-page competition supported by the ABPS. It will run until 9 August.For further information go to www.allaboutstamps.co.uk (2 June 2020)

Our New Adviser：Graham Beck

Graham has actively promoted philately with engaging online content since 2016. His ‘Exploring Stamps’ YouTube channel has received over a million views and over ten thousand subscribers. Graham is also a member of the American Philatelic Society (APS). For additional information about Graham’s social media presence please click here

FIP Vice President， FIAP President Prakob Chirakiti RDP FRPSL Became Our New Adviser, 17 April 2020

Photo: Jack,the founder of Philately Museum, with Prakob (right) at China 2019 World Stamp Exhibition. For more information on Mr.Chirakiti, please click here

Notice: Jack Zhang FRPSL,founder and owner of www.philatelymuseum.com, will give Zoom presentions on 12 April and 17 April,2020. You are warmly welcome to join us.

Please click the above image for the video.
Please click the above image for the video.

Message from the FIP Board on 26 March 2020, Bernie Beston, FIP President on behalf of FIP Board of Directors

Due to the rapid spread of the Coronavirus since it began in December 2019, almost all of our members are in lockdown of some type or another. This had severely affected your plans and our World Stamp Exhibition programmes. For details, please click here.

London 2020 Newsletter No. 16. on 18 March 2020

Frank Walton RDP FRPSL,Chairman of London 2020 Organising Committee confirms that London 2020 Stamp Exhibition will be postponed to Feb.,2022 and the exact dates will be 19 to 26 Feb.,2022 . For details, pls click here.

Good News: Mr. Patrick Maselis RDP, Mr.Richard Scott Morel FRPSL, Mr.Gary Wayne Loew, Prof.Huei-Ching Ho FRPSL and Danny Wong FRPSL (photos from left to right) agreed to be the advisers to Philatelymuseum.com

For more information on our advisers, please click here.

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