 Switzerland (WebStamp) 2016 As part of promotional activities for the International Map Year (IMY) the Swiss Cartographic Society has issued a personalized “WebStamp” through Swiss Post. The Swiss Post’s personalized “WebStamps” enable online design of adhesive stamps. The horizontal formatted label depicts a perforated “stamp” area on the left containing the International Cartographic Society (ICA) logo in the upper left corner, with the IMY logo along the lower section of the stamp. The Swiss Cartographic Society Logo is in the upper right corner of the stamp. The remainder of the label consists of a 2d-barcode, denomination and postal permit markings. The label also contains the “pro clima” logo, signifying that delivery of the letter will be carbon-neutral, thanks to a “high-value” climate protection contribution from Swiss Post. There are a total of 4 denominations, all in Swiss Francs (CHF) of 0.85, 1.00 (standard denomination), 1.30, 1.80. The Swiss Cartographic Society will be using the stamps on all Society mail and hopes that the stamps will raise awareness of the IMY and other cartographic related activities. [ Note: If you are interested in purchasing one or more of the labels, please email CPS member Thomas Schulz. There are two offers: OFFER 1: Two (2) mint stamps at 1.00 CHF plus a nicely postmarked “WebStamp” on the envelope for 10 USD/EUR/CHF or OFFER 2: The whole set of four (4) stamps at 0.85 / 1.00 / 1.30 / 1.80 CHF plus a nicely postmarked “WebStamp” on the envelope for 15 USD/EUR/CHF ]
 CPS Meeting
The 6th meeting of the CartoPhilatelic Society took place on May 29, 2016 in New York City, during the 2016 World Stamp Show. Close to a dozen members and interested visitors attended the meeting held at the Javits Convention Center, venue of the 2016 World Stamp Show. Four presentations were given during the two hour meeting. CPS President Mark Honig delivered “Maps on Stamps” a colorful and comprehensive presentation by CPS President Emeritus and meeting organizer Miklos Pinther who, unfortunately, was unable to be present that day. This was followed by TNCP Journal Editor Martin Oakes’ presentation of “Don’t Lick the Stamp” an illustrative lecture on organizing and writing up a collection. In addition Martin presented “CPS Web Status Report” prepared by CPS web administrator Reese Plews, detailing status of some of the web site related updates and projects. Discussion time was available after the presentations.
CPS Booth
In addition to the meeting on May 29th, the Society occupied a booth in the “Society and Study Groups” area of the conference center. It was the first time that the CPS had a booth during a show and we want to thank NYC member Richard Ropiak and all the other volunteers who helped staff the booth during the show. Attendance at the booth was steady and many CPS membership brochures were distributed. Displays of a large binder containing the printed version of the Maps on Stamps Rev. 7 Checklist along with the Society’s OP#1 “America on the Map” were also the focus of much interest from the visitors. A couple of new members were recruited during the eight day event.
CPS Members Win Awards
Two members of the Society exhibited during the show and both won awards. Mr. Takao Nishiumi from Japan won a Gold Medal for his exhibit entitled “The History of Cartography-Mapping the World and Regions,” and Mr. Roger Van Laere from Belgium won a Large Silver Medal for his exhibit entitled “Peruvian Prehistory.” Congratulations to both Takao and Roger! [ if we have missed any other members who exhibited, please let us know! ] On Friday June 3rd, the American Topical Association held their meeting and one of the highlights was the awarding of the Distinguished Topical Philatelist for 2016 to CPS member Mr. Bob Lamb.
The CPS President and Officers would like to thank Mr. Miklos Pinther and Mr. Richard Ropiak for helping to organize our Society’s attendance during the show and making it a success. Also, a special thanks to so many members and people who visited the both to say hello and show your support for the Society! [ an additional report about the show and some general thoughts about the show and contents of the philatelic exhibits will be forthcoming in a future issue of TNCP. -web admin ]
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Mark Honig, CPS President
6th CPS Meeting 2016-05-29 |
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CPS Booth at the 2016 World Stamp
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 Luxembourg 2016-05-10 On May 5, 2016 Luxembourg Post issued a new mini-sheet marking the 500th anniversary of the Thurn and Taxis Postal Route’s passage through the country. As described by Luxembourg’s Philatelic web site, the first postal routes were formed from the necessity to exchange messages among the royal, imperial and pontifical courts. Since the 15th century, the Taxis family was known for its courier and message services. Following a convention signed in 1516 between the family and Charles V., the Netherlands – Germany – Italy postal route even passed through northern Luxembourg with a probable postal relay at Hoffelt, as described in a document dated 19 July 1520. On 18 June 2016, this bit of philatelic history will be commemorated through a series of joint events with Luxembourgian, German and Belgian post offices in the cities of Arzfeld and Asselborn with special post offices and philately associations. From a cartophilatelic standpoint, the mini-sheet depicts a map with red circles representing five postal stations (Flamisoulle, Bourcy/Michamp, Hoffelt, Asselborn, Arzfeld) shown in the upper section of the sheet. In addition, the sheet portrays the territorial evolution of Luxembourg. The five postal stations depicted on the sheet were part of Luxembourg 500 years ago. However, since 1839, only two postal stations, Hoffelt and Asselborn, still remain in Luxembourg. Arzfelt is now in Germany and Flamisoulle and Bourcy/Michamp are in Belgium. Historically, the north-western part of Luxembourg was integrated into Prussia, in 1815 and the western, French speaking part of Luxembourg, was integrated into Belgium as the Province of Luxembourg in 1839. Forest areas, depicted by groups of small trees along with postal riders on horses are interspersed in the background of the sheet. In the center of the sheet are two horizontal stamps. The €4.00 left stamp shows the post rider and horse with commemorative slogan. The right stamp is an non-denominated label and shows two coats of arms, the one on the right appears to be the Thurn and Taxis coat of arms, however there is no mention about the one on the left. [ if anyone has clarifications and more information about this sheet or the coat of arms, please let us know. thanks to CPS members Neil C. for telling us about this issue, and Pierre M for providing a clarification of the detailed historical background so much history shown in one small sheet! -web admin ]
 Update: Thanks to all of you who attended the meeting and visited the CPS booth during the World Stamp Show NY2016. A report and pictures form the show will be forthcoming.
For those of you attending the World Stamp Show NY 2016, be sure to join us for the sixth meeting of the CartoPhilatelic Society will take place Sunday, May 29th from 10:30 am until 12:00 pm in Room 1E11.
A tentative agenda for the meeting is shown on our Events page.
Also, don’t forget to visit the CartoPhilatelic Society booth in the Society’s area. Close to 60 other philatelic Societies will be represented during the show. We plan to staff the table during the event to promote the Society and attract new members. Be sure to stop by and say hello!
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Mr. Bob Lamb
2016 ATA Distinguished
Topical Philatelist |
Fellow CartoPhilatelic Society member Bob Lamb has been named the 2016 American Topical Association’s Distinguished Topical Philatelist! The Distinguished Topical Philatelist is a “ very special honor bestowed upon a person who has made significant contributions to topical philately and the ATA in particular.”
Bob has been active in the American Topical Association (ATA) and other philatelic endeavors including serving as the Executive Director of the American Philatelic Society (APS) and is currently a Director of the ATA. His articles are printed monthly in the APS – American Philatelist. Bob is present at almost all APS and ATA shows and is accessible and gracious in sharing his vast knowledge of philately. More information on Bob’s award is contained in the May-June 2016 (v67 #3) issue of Topical Time.
Please join us in congratulating Bob on this outstanding recognition!
Mark Honig & David Wolfersberger
 Saint Pierre and Miquelon 2016-03-21 French Post has issued a set of six stamps for the overseas collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon on March 21, 2016. The set share a common design, [not sure if they are to be considered a definitive issue] a map of the islands, which appears to be a satellite image, clipped to the shoreline of the two islands. The ocean background of the imagery has been replaced by six solid colors (light blue, light yellow, light green gray, lilac and pink) one for each denomination, €0.01, €0.02, €0.03, €0.05, €0.10, 20g (grams). The original black water pixels from the imagery are still visible in scattered small ponds, and in both the Grand Étang de Miquelon and the Étang de Mirande, two large ponds in the northern region of Grande Miquelon island. However the Grand Barachois lagoon has been filled with the respective background color. The stamp depicted here looks like a self-adhesive, but the web page states the issue is gummed. [ any additional information is welcome. some of the denominations appear to be sold out on the French Post webstore. -admin ]
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Welcome to the CartoPhilatelic Society Celebrating our 67th Year as a Society. Come and Join Us!
The CartoPhilatelic Society has entered our 68th year as a Society! In 1955 a group of philatelists with a keen interest in map stamps founded the CartoPhilatelic Society. Today we carry on their passion for map stamps in the collections we assemble and the research we conduct.
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Meet Fellow Members at the 6th CPS Meeting during the World Stamp Show NY2016
