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Death of Arnault de La Mettrie
Our colleague Arnault de La Mettrie passed away on 7th October. He had been a titular member n°33. He wes a honorary member since 10th January 2026.
Public meeting on 13th June 2026, during Paris-Philex 2026
The session took place in the area specially set up for lectures in the exhibition hall at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre. Six lectures (some of which are summarized on the website) were delivered to an audience of over fifty people. [more infos]
Conference by Gerard Gomez in May 2026
Les principales évolutions du format des carnets modernes, commentées [more infos]
Conference in April 2026 by Jean Daniel Ayache
L’acheminement par avion des correspondances bateau-avion de la ligne maritime d’Extrême-Orient (1934-1940) [more infos]
Conference in March 2026 by Laurent Bonnefoy
Indications en marge inférieure en typographie à plat [more infos]
Death of Hervé Barbelin
Our colleague Hervé Barbelin passed away in his 61st year. He had been a titular member from March 3rd 2018.
What is this remarkable piece on the background?
1937 Radio Broadcasting Stamp Sheet, green. [more infos]
Incoming Events
Monthly meeting in November
Highlight of the month by Jean Goanvic,; « L’acte final de la Conférence d’Helsinki »
Conference by Jérôme Castanet : « Les échanges avec les pays restés hors Union Postale, avant 1892 »
Monthly meeting in December
Highlight of the month : Gérard Gomez, « Intrigue à démêler sur l'affranchissement d'une carte postale ».
Conference : Jérôme Castanet « Les relations avec les pays hors Union Postale ayant une convention postale ».