The TIMES, the most wellkown English newspaper published in 1841 a funny advert concerned with stamp collecting:
"A young lady being desirous of covering her dressing room with cancelled postage-stamps invites the assistance of strangers in her project."
That is how it started: Stamps and papers. Some time later stamp collecting became a serious hobby and from the sixties of the 19th century on more and more specialist literature like catalogues, stamp papers and stamp albums were produced. Till this day authors and journalists are involved. Without them there would be no spreading and promotion of this enchanting hobby.
More than 80 years ago the first world association for philatelic journalists was founded and in 1962 named Association Internationale des Journalistes Philatélique.
Got curious? Just browse through this site and learn more about the AIJP, how it originated, when it was founded and what are it's aims. Or simply have a look at the news (see right column or the news archive).
13.05.2013 - Berliner Sammler-Verband under a new name
The Berliner Sammler-Verband(Association of Berlin Philatelic Societies) has changed its name on 20 April 2013.
10.05.2013 - Dr. Albert Louis dies aged 88
Only a few weeks ago, Dr. Albert Louis was honoured in the German town of Wiesbaden, where he received the SAVO Plaquette.
08.05.2013 - AIJP remains on the right track!
On 4 May 2013 members of the AIJP, the World Association for Philatelic Journalists and Authors, attended at this year's annual congress in Essen (Germany).
