Announcments
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November 19, 2024
Journal, Volume 48, Number 6, December 2024, Whole Number 283 is available to members (password required).
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October 13, 2024
Members Auction 79 is available.
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October 6, 2024
Journal, Volume 48, Number 5, October 2024, Whole Number 282 is available to members (password required).
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August 19, 2024
Members Auction 78 is available.
Journal, Volume 48, Number 4, August 2024, Whole Number 281 is available to members (password required).
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May 27, 2024
Members Auction 77 is available.
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May 21, 2024
Journal, Volume 48, Number 3, June 2024, Whole Number 280 is available to members (password required).
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April 5, 2024
Members should Vote in the election. (Now closed)
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March 24, 2024
Members Auction 76 is available.
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March 12, 2024
Journal, Volume 48, Number 2, April 2024, Whole Number 279 is available to members (password required).
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February 8, 2024
Members Auction 75 is available.
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February 8, 2024
Journal, Volume 48, Number 1, February 2024, Whole Number 278 is available to members (password required).
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November 22, 2023
Journal, Volume 47, Number 6, December 2023, Whole Number 277 is available to members (password required).
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October 26, 2023
Public Auction 4 is available.
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October 24, 2023
Public UNEXPO2023 Palmaes are available.
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October 10, 2023
Volume 43 (2019) and 44 (2020) are open to the public (no password required) on the Journal Archive page.
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September 17, 2023
Journal, Volume 47, Number 5, October 2023, Whole Number 275 is available to the public
(special edition for UNEXPO 2023).
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July 31, 2023
Members Auction 74 is available.
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July 4, 2023
Journal, Volume 47, Number 4, August 2023, Whole Number 275 is available to members (password required).
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June 5, 2023
Members Auction 73 is available.
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May 26, 2023
Journal, Volume 47, Number 3, June 2023, Whole Number 274 is available to members (password required).
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March 20, 2023
Members Auction 72 is available.
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March 15, 2023
Journal, Volume 47, Number 2, April 2023, Whole Number 273 is available to members (password required).
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February 2, 2023
Members Auction 71 is available.
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January 9, 2023
Journal, Volume 47, Number 1, February 2023, Whole Number 272 is available to members (password required).
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November 12, 2022
Journal, Volume 46, Number 6, December 2022, Whole Number 271 is available to members (password required).
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September 27, 2022
Members Auction 70 is available.
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September 12, 2022
Journal, Volume 46, Number 5, October 2022, Whole Number 270 is available to members (password required).
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July 20, 2022
Journal, Volume 46, Number 4, August 2022, Whole Number 269 is available to members (password required).
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June 15, 2022
Members Auction 69 is available.
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May 9, 2022
Journal, Volume 46, Number 3, June 2022, Whole Number 268 is available to members (password required).
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April 2, 2022
2022 General Election Ballot is available, closes May 20.
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April 2, 2022
Members Auction 68 is available.
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March 30, 2022
Journal, Volume 46, Number 2, April 2022, Whole Number 267 is available to members (password required).
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February 9, 2022
Members Auction 67 is available.
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January 21, 2022
Journal, Volume 46, Number 1, February 2022, Whole Number 266 is available to members (password required).
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November 23, 2021
Journal, Volume 45, Number 6, December 2021, Whole Number 265 is available to members (password required).
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October 19, 2021
Public Auction 3 is available.
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September 18, 2021
Journal, Volume 45, Number 5, October 2021, Whole Number 264 is available and open to the public. Special issue for UNEXP2021.
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August 23, 2021
Members Auction 66 is available.
Journal, Volume 45, Number 4, August 2021, Whole Number 263 is available to members (password required).
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June 14, 2021
Members Auction 65 is available.
Journal, Volume 45, Number 3, June 2021, Whole Number 262 is available to members (password required).
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May 24, 2021
UN Collection Sale : Photos of Over 7500 items in 200 lots. Please see the Member's For Sale Ads
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April 15, 2021
Members Auction 64 is available.
Journal, Volume 45, Number 2, April 2021, Whole Number 261 is available to members (password required).
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March 25, 2021
The UNPI will holding a Regional meeting at Philatelic Show 2021 which will be happening September 24-26, 2021 in Boxboro, MA. The UNPI will be at the show with exhibits and will host a United Nations Philatelists Membership Meeting on Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 in the Ivy Room. Non members are welcome.
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January 27, 2021
Members Auction 63 is available.
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January 16, 2021
Journal, Volume 45, Number 1, February 2021, Whole Number 260 is available to members (password required).
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December 3, 2020
Journal, Volume 44, Number 6, December 2020, Whole Number 259 is available to members (password required).
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Septmeber 30, 2020
Members Auction 62 is available.
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Septmeber 25, 2020
Journal, Volume 44, Number 5, October 2020, Whole Number 258 is available to members (password required).
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August 23, 2020
The 2020 Annual UNPI Meeting Zoom meeting was recorded and saved online. Password is Y2wn%k5?
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August 13, 2020
UNPI will be hosting its annual membership meeting on Saturday August 22, 2020, from 2:00PM - 4:00PM virtually. We will have a selection of presentations on UN and UN-related topics as well as a special ceremony to welcome two members to sign the Roll of Distinguished United Nations Philatelists, commonly referred to as the Richard "Dick" Powers award.
Members, check on page 1 of August Journal for zoom link.
It would be a good idea to try logging in earlier, say between 1:30PM and 1:45PM. If you are logging into zoom for the first time, it may require you to install zoom on your computer. (By the way, you need to use a computer which has video and audio available.) If you are logged in earlier, between 1:30PM to 2:00PM, you will be able to see and chat with other members who are already logged in.
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July 17, 2020
Members Auction 61 is available.
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July 2, 2020
Journal, Volume 44, Number 4, June 2020, Whole Number 257 is available to members (password required).
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May 23, 2020
Members Auction 60 is available.
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May 9, 2020
The Editor apologizes for an error in the listing of Auction #60 in the June 2020 Journal. Page 22 contains some errors, which have been corrected in the on-line Journal and in the on-line Auction #60 listing. The corrected page is also available for you to print out at UNPI_Journal_44_3_UpdatedPage22.pdf. If you want to bid on Lots 33 through 39, DO NOT USE THE LISTINGS IN THE PRINTED JOURNAL.
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May 1, 2020
Journal, Volume 44, Number 3, June 2020, Whole Number 256 is available to members (password required).
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April 20, 2020
Added a "Member Want Ad" for Ken Miller. Please see the full ad on the Member Want Ads page.
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March 18, 2020
Members Auction 59 is available.
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March 7, 2020
Vote Online in the 2020 Election.
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March 6, 2020
Journal, Volume 44, Number 2, April 2020, Whole Number 255 is available to members (password required).
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February 8, 2020
Members Auction 58 is available.
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January 8, 2020
Added exhibit "The French United Nations 'General Assembly' Issues of 1951" by Greg Galletti to the Exhibits page.
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January 4, 2020
Journal, Volume 44, Number 1, February 2020, Whole Number 254 is available to members (password required).
2015-2018 Journals are now "unlocked" and do not require a password and are now open to the public (no password required) on the Journal Archive page.
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November 13, 2019
Journal, Volume 43, Number 6, October 2019, Whole Number 253 is available to members (password required).
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October 12, 2019
Members Auction 57 is available.
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September 11, 2019
Added Show Photos from BALPEX 2019
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September 10, 2019
Journal, Volume 43, Number 5, October 2019, Whole Number 252 is available to members (password required).
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July 25, 2019
Members Auction 56 is available.
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July 23, 2019
Journal, Volume 43, Number 4, August 2019, Whole Number 251 is available to members (password required).
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June 6, 2019
Members Auction 55 is available.
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June 4, 2019
Journal, Volume 43, Number 3, June 2019, Whole Number 250 is available to members (password required).
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March 20, 2019
Members Auction 54 is available.
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March 15, 2019
Journal, Volume 43, Number 2, April 2019, Whole Number 249 is available to members (password required).
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January 27, 2019
Members Auction 53 is available.
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January 3, 2019
Journal, Volume 43, Number 1, February 2019, Whole Number 248 is available to members (password required).
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January 1, 2019
The following Journals are now "unlocked" and do not require a password:
February 2013 (Volume 37-1)
April 2013 (Volume 37-2)
June 2013 (Volume 37-3)
August 2013 (Volume 37-4)
October 2013 (Volume 37-5)
December 2013 (Volume 37-6)
February 2014 (Volume 38-1)
April 2014 (Volume 38-2)
June 2014 (Volume 38-3)
August 2014 (Volume 38-4)
October 2014 (Volume 38-5)
December 2014 (Volume 38-6)
are now open to the public: no password required.
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November 4, 2018
Journal, Volume 42, Number 6, December 2018, Whole Number 247 is available to members (password required).
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October 4, 2018
Members Auction 52 is available.
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September 18, 2018
Journal, Volume 42, Number 5, October 2018, Whole Number 246 is available to members (password required).
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July 19, 2018
Members Auction 51 is available.
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July 19, 2018
Journal, Volume 42, Number 4, August 2018, Whole Number 245 is available to members (password required).
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May 31, 2018
Members Auction 50 is available.
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May 24, 2018
Journal, Volume 42, Number 3, June 2018, Whole Number 244 is available to members (password required).
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April 9, 2018
Members Auction 49 is available.
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March 3, 2018
Vote Online in the 2018 Election.
Journal, Volume 42, Number 2, April 2018, Whole Number 243 is available to members (password required).
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February 18, 2018
Added new exhibit: United Nations Conference on International Organization, San Francisco, California, April 25 to June 26, 1945 by Blanton Clement, Jr.
Added new exhibit: United Nations Conferences and Meetings, 1945-1995 by Blanton Clement, Jr.
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January 22, 2018
Journal, Volume 42, Number 1, February 2018, Whole Number 242 is available to members (password required).
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January 22, 2018
Members Auction 48 is available.
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November 16, 2017
Journal, Volume 41, Number 6, December 2017, Whole Number 241 is available to members (password required).
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October 11, 2017
Public Auction #2 is available.
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September 22, 2017
Journal, Volume 41, Number 5, October 2017, Whole Number 240 is available to members (password required).
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September 9, 2017
The August Printed Journal has been delayed by Printing problems and should be out soon.
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August 8, 2017
Members Auction #47 is available.
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May 7, 2017
Journal, Volume 41, Number 4, August 2017, Whole Number 239 is available to members (password required).
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June 17, 2017
Added Greg Galletti's exhibit: The United Nations General Assembly Issues of France - 1948.
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June 11, 2017
Added a "Member Want Ad" for Dennis Smith. Please see the full ad on the Member Want Ads page.
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May 30, 2017
Members Auction #46 is available.
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May 7, 2017
Journal, Volume 41, Number 3, June 2017, Whole Number 238 is available to members (password required).
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April 19, 2017
Members Auction #45 is available.
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March 23, 2017
Journal, Volume 41, Number 2, April 2017, Whole Number 237 is available to members (password required).
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February 19, 2017
Added a "Member Want Ad" for Ron Klimley looking for Caravan and United Nations at World's Fairs. Please see the full ad on the Member Want Ads page.
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February 3, 2017
Scanned and added Journals 35-4, 35-5, 35-6, 36-3, 36-4, 36-5, 36-6 to the Journals Archive page.
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January 22, 2017
Journal, Volume 41, Number 1, February 2017, Whole Number 236 is available to members (password required).
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January 19, 2017
Members Auction #44 is available.
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November 21, 2016
Updated the Index to be the Journal Index for Volumes 1-40 .
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Ocotber 31, 2016
Journal, Volume 40, Number 6, December 2016, Whole Number 235 is available to members (password required).
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September 29, 2016
Members Auction #43 is available.
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September 26, 2016
Journal, Volume 40, Number 5, October 2016, Whole Number 234 is available to members (password required).
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July 13, 2016
Members Auction #42 is available.
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July 5, 2016
Journal, Volume 40, Number 4, August 2016, Whole Number 233 is available to members (password required).
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June 13, 2016
Added new exhibits from Greg Galletti to the Exhibits page.
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May 17, 2016
Public Auction #1 is available.
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May 17, 2016
Journal, Volume 40, Number 3, June 2016, Whole Number 232 is available to members (password required).
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April 5, 2016
Members Auction #41 is available.
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March 28, 2016
UNPI members (and others) going to the Buffet Lunch at Delegates Dining Hall and Guided Tour of UN Headquarters ($50 per person (excludes drink and gratuity)). Lunch at 11:30, tour 1:00 PM-2:00 PM. Tuesday, May 31st. Please see the United Nations Tour Options. Email Blanton Clement, Jr. at bclemjunior@gmail.com and let him know that you want to go. We will let them know we are a large group.
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March 17, 2016
Vote Online in the 2016 Election.
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March 17, 2016
Journal, Volume 40, Number 2, April 2016, Whole Number 231 is available to members (password required).
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March 15, 2016
Members Auction #40 is closed and results posted.
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February 3, 2016
Added new exhibit from Kenneth Grant to the Exhibits page.
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February 2, 2016
Added exhibits from Larry Fillion, Fran Adams, Greg Galletti, and Blanton Clement Jr. to the Exhibits page.
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January 22, 2016
United Nations Postal Administration will be holding a First Day of Issue Ceremony for the new "International Dance" stamps at 1:00 pm on Friday, April 29, at WESTPEX 2016. In addition, the United Nations Postal Administration will be having a booth at WESTPEX 2016 hosted by Mr. Michael H. Cohene, Official United Nations Postal Administration Representative.
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January 21, 2016
Members Auction #40 is available.
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January 18, 2016
Journal, Volume 40, Number 1, February 2016, Whole Number 230 is available to members (password required).
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November 5, 2015
Journal, Volume 39, Number 6, December 2015, Whole Number 229 is available to members (password required).
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September 29, 2015
Members Auction #39 is available.
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September 29, 2015
Journal, Volume 39, Number 5, October 2015, Whole Number 228 is available to members (password required).
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August 10, 2015
Members Auction #38 is available.
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July 31, 2015
Journal, Volume 39, Number 4, August 2015, Whole Number 227 is available to members (password required).
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June 2, 2015
Members Auction #37 is available.
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May 31, 2015
Pictures from Riverside 2015 uploaded.
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May 21, 2015
The Arleigh Gaines Collection will be sold through a German auction house: Auktionshaus Christoph Gaertner the sale is scheduled for Monday, June 15 at 2:00pm!
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May 17, 2015
Journal, Volume 39, Number 3, June 2015, Whole Number 226 is available to members (password required).
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April 14, 2015
Gaines Reference Collection to be Auctioned.
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March 20, 2015
Members Auction #36 is available.
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March 17, 2015
Journal, Volume 39, Number 2, April 2015, Whole Number 225 is available to members (password required).
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February 10, 2015
Members Auction #35 is available.
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January 19, 2015
Added Tony Dewey's exhibit: The United Nations First Issue 1¢ Stamp and Its First Day - Solo Use .
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December 31, 2014
Journal, Volume 39, Number 1, February 2015, Whole Number 224 is available to members (password required).
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December 15, 2014
Members Auction #34 is closed.
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December 1, 2014
Members Auction #34 is available.
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October 28, 2014
Journal, Volume 38, Number 6, December 2014, Whole Number 223 is available to members (password required).
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October 17, 2014
Added Fran Adams' exhibit: Toward United Nations.
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October 16, 2014
Added Fran Adams' exhibit: The Charter of the United Nations.
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October 16, 2014
Howard Wunderlich named UNPI Secretary. We welcome Howard as part of the UNPI team.
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October 15, 2014
Added Fran Adams' exhibit: The Atlantic Charter - Roosevelt and Churchill at Placentia Bay, 1941.
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October 06, 2014
Journal, Volume 38, Number 5, October 2014, Whole Number 222 is available to members (password required).
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October 3, 2014
Members Auction #33 is available.
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August 15, 2014
Added Dick Powers' exhibit: United Nations First Issue.
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August 12, 2014
Members Auction #32 is available.
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August 30, 2014
Journal, Volume 38, Number 4, August 2014, Whole Number 221 is available to members (password required).
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July 10, 2014
We are sorry to give you the sad news that Dick Powers, our Editor for much of the past quarter century, passed away in mid June. Dick never really recovered from a heart attack he suffered last fall, and had another, fatal, attack. Remembrances of Dick will appear in the August Journal, which might be a little late. The club officers are coping with the situation as best we can. Clem Clement will assume the Editorship. We are seeking a volunteer to take over the Secretary position from Clem. If you might be interested, contact Clem at bclemjunior@gmail.com for a description of the Secretary's duties.
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June 12, 2014
The UN Philatelic Agency issued six definitive stamps that explore abstractions of architectural and iconic details from the Secretariat Building and General Assembly in New York; the Palais des Nations in Geneva; and the UN Office in Vienna. Three pieces of postal stationery, revalued to meet the USPS postage rate increases for domestic and international mail, were also released. An autograph session with Sergio Baradat and Rorie Katz, designers of UN stamps and stationery, and UNPI's Greg Galletti followed. Please see the FDC Ceremony Pictures (photographs taken by Mark G. Taylor).
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April 30, 2014
UNPI to meet at the National Topical Stamp Show (NTSS). There will be a general meeting on June 28, from 1-2:30pm in the 'Gatwick A' room.
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March 31, 2014
Members Auction #31 is available.
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March 24, 2014
Journal, Volume 38, Number 2, April 2014, Whole Number 219 is available to members (password required).
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March 11, 2014
The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) will pre-launch the 'lnternational Jazz Day' (Date of Issue: 30 April) at the WESTPEX show. There me three mini sheetlets of 12 stamps each - onesheet in US denomination, one sheet in Swiss francs and one sheet in Euros. Mr. Edward Hynes, UNPA senior staff member, will be attending the show. Please see the complete WESTPEX 2014 schedule.
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February 8, 2014
Members Auction #30 is available.
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October 22, 2013
In Members Auction #28, the MB of Lots 55-61 and 63 have been changed to 75% of the original MB, so that the Sales Price is now 67.5% of the original MB.
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October 9, 2013
Members Auction #29 is available.
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September 9, 2013
At the UNP Board Meeting held in Milwaukee, it was decided to change the UNP Dues Schedule. Effective immediately, any member with a valid e-mail address, from the US, Canada, or International, may choose to receive the Journal in Electronic format only, for annual dues of $18. Dues for Members who choose to receive a Printed Journal, with the option of also getting an Electronic copy, will be as follows: US, $28; Canada, $35; and International, $50. The largest factor in the large increases in Canadian and International dues is a very large increase in postage costs.
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July 28, 2013 - Meetup at StampShow 2013 in Milwaukee - Saturday August 10, 2013 at 1:00 PM
The United Nations Philatelist Inc. (UNPI) General Meeting will take place on Saturday August 10, 2013 at 1:00 PM in room 202D. The presentations will be projected on the big screen from my computer. The complete list of presenations are listed below.
1:00 Welcome and Introductions 1:15 (Larry Fillion) The Two Common Emblems for the World Health Organization and Two Model Stamps for the "World United Against Malaria" Campaign 1:30 (Mike Birrer) The Malaria Philatelists International Handbook: Emphasis on the More than A Dozen PDFs Focused on United Nations Stamps and Cancellations 1:45 (Greg Galletti) FDCs of the 1962 United Nations Housing Issue 2:00 (Blanton Clement, Jr.) Origin of the World Trade Organization - Havana Conference 2:15 (Richard Powers) The League of Nations Mandates in the Levant Administered by France 2:35 Last Minute Contributions and/or Discussion of Previous Presentations
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August 1, 2013
Members Auction #28 is available.
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April 16, 2013
Members Auction #27 is available.
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February 3rd, 2013
The members of United Nations Philatelists are pleased to announce that beginning with the February 2013 (Volume 37-1) , the Journal of United Nations Philatelists (UNP) is being published in full color. The UNPI has posted the the PDF online: February 2013 (Volume 37-1) for all to view.
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January 30, 2013
UNPI Members send exhibits to ROPEX. With three exhibits at the show already, UNPI exhibit awards will be given out. If you go to the page above, there are links to the title pages and synopsis pages. Right now, the following exhibits will be there. You may want to go to the show to see these:- Larry Fillion, Single Frame, FDCs With 'The Big Six Of Malaria' Art Craft Cachet
- Greg Galletti, 5 Frames, A special study of the formation of the United Nations organization before the completion of the UN Headquarters building and issuance of UN postage stamps.
- Christopher Dahle, 4 Frames, A thematic exhibit on history and development of "International Bill of Rights" showing the full text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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February 1, 2013
The UN Conference Catalog is now available on the website at UN Conference Catalog.
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January 26, 2013
Members Auction #26 is available.
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August 15, 2012
Members Auction #25 is available.
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June 9, 2012
Members Auction #24 is available.
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February 7, 2012
Members Auction #23 is available.
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October 15, 2011
Members Auction #22 is available.
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June 9, 2011
Pictures from NAPEX 2011 uploaded.
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May 31, 2011
Members Auction #21 is available.
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March 28, 2011
Members Auction #20 is available.
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February 3rd, 2011
Members Auction #19 is available.
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December 31, 2010
Members Auction #13 is now 80% of the original minimum bid.
Members Auction #12 is now 70% of the original minimum bid.
Members Auction #11 is now 70% of the original minimum bid.
Members Auction #9 is now 60% of the original minimum bid.
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October 13, 2010
Members Auction #18 is available.
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August 24, 2010
UNP Journals and Literature for Sale to Members.
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July 11, 2010
Members Auction #17 is available.
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April 30, 2010
Catalog Of United Nations Postal Service Administration Personalized Sheets is available.
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April 6, 2010
Members Auction #16 is available.
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October 8, 2009
Members Auction #15 is available.
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October 7, 2009
Members, a few copies of the Journal (Volume 33, Number 5, October 2009, Whole Number 192) had some misprinted pages. If you have a defective Journal, please contact Jim Matyasovich for a replacement copy.
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August 14, 2009
The UNPI will hold an informal meeting and presentation at Stamp Expo 400 In Albany, New York on Saturday,
September 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in meeting room #2. The meeting will be hosted by UNPI president,
Tony Dewey, who will be speaking about UNEO and WHO coil stamps. Members are invited to bring along UN and related material for "Show and Tell".
The UNPI will also be participating in the UN First Day ceremony for the "Millennium Goals" project issue on Friday at 11:00 a.m. (check program for location & to verify time). Tony Dewey (UNPI President) will be a featured speaker.
Stamp Expo 400 is the culmination of a year-long celebration of the quadricentennial observance of the exploration of New York. The stamp show will be held at the Empire State Plaza and is presented by the Federation of New York Philatelic Societies.
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May 22, 2009
Members Auction #14 is available.
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April 21, 2009
Auction #7 - fixed prices lowered from 60% to 50% of minimum bid.
Auction #8 - fixed prices lowered from 70% to 60% of minimum bid.
Auction #9 - fixed prices lowered from 80% to 70% of minimum bid.
Auction #10 - fixed prices lowered from 90% to 80% of minimum bid.
Auction #11 - fixed prices lowered from 90% to 80% of minimum bid.
Auction #12 - fixed prices lowered from 90% to 80% of minimum bid.
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February 9, 2009
Members Auction #13 is available.
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August 21, 2008
Pictures from Stampshow 2008
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May 21, 2008
UNP Election Results:
- President - Anthony Dewey
- Vice President - Brian Reiser
- Treasurer - Jim Matyasovich
- Secretary - Blanton Clement, Jr.
- Director - Larry Fillion
- Director - Michael Krejci
- Director - Richard Powers
- Director - Greg Galletti
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May 13, 2008
New Project on the bottom of the projects page: for Postal History of ICAO
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April 16, 2008
Members, please vote online by May 20, 2008 for the 2008 UNP Election.
Members Auction #11 is available.
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May 14, 2007
Greg Galletti, Vice-President of the UNPI, will be a guest speaker at the forthcoming United Nations Postal Administration first day ceremony honoring the the new commemorative issues entitled "Peaceful Visions." The Official FD Ceremony will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, June 1, 2007, in conjunction with the NAPEX exhibition at the McLean Hilton Hotel, McLean, Virginia. Mr. Galletti presentation will focus on UN stamps from a collectors perspective.
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February 24, 2007
The next convention and meeting of United Nations Philatelists will be held in conjunction with APS STAMPSHOW August 14-17, 2008 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut. APS STAMPSHOW is the annual convention of the American Philatelic Society.
UNP will have a society booth where members can gather and relax. UNP publications will be available for sale at our booth, including recent issues of The Journal and various monographs. Members will be needed to staff the table throughout the show.
In addition to a meeting of the Board of Directors, there will be a General Meeting for all members and interested parties. A section of the meeting will be set aside for presentations of recent research and interesting finds.
Following a long tradition, members will gather for dinner at an area restaurant on Friday evening. On Saturday evening members are encouraged to attend the awards banquet to cheer on UNP exhibitors.
UNP members are asked to participate in the exhibition. Exhibits will vie for UNP Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. The UNP President's Award will be presented to the best UN and related area exhibit by a UNP member.
It may seem like a long way off, but the time will fly by. Start making plans to attend the convention and enjoy the company of fellow members. As the date draws nearer, look to this website and The Journal for more details.
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February 20, 2007 - President's Message
The 2007 convention of the United Nations Philatelists was a most enjoyable event. Hosted by SANDICAL, the World Series of Philately show in San Diego, the weather was warm and the venue relaxing. Those who attended were treated to a special weekend, indeed.
On Thursday night UNP members were invited to join the SANDICAL staff, exhibitors and others at a local Chinese restaurant for a kick-off dinner. The food just kept coming and coming! Friday night, the UNP crowd enjoyed dinner at a wonderful Italian restaurant.
Saturday started early as the UNP Board meeting was scheduled for 9:00 AM. It was a productive meeting and your Board passed a number of measures that will benefit the organization. I am particularly pleased to announce that we have a new webmaster, Larry Fillion, who has already started to redesign and update our website. The revised website may already be up by the time this issue arrives in your mail box. Take a few moments and check out www.unpi.com. I invite you to join me in thanking Dennis Hamilton, who served UNPI in this capacity, setting up and maintaining the website for several years. The full minutes of the Board are published elsewhere in this issue. I urge you all to read them.
The Board meeting was followed by the general meeting, where we were treated to several interesting and informative presentations. There was a meager turnout, but for those who missed it, the session was taped and will be available on our website.
There were 33 frames of UN, League and related exhibits on display. Thanks to Fran Adams, the SANDICAL committee, and Anita (page we had the opportunity to view Jack (page's stunning exhibit "The Chagall Window" one last time. Fran had expanded the exhibit to 7 frames as Jack had planned, but did not get to implement. Jack's exhibit was shown in the Court of Honor.
There were seven exhibits in competition provided by UNP members. Greg Galletti debuted his new exhibit on the History of the United Nations as shown through covers. Greg was rewarded with a Vermeil medal and a UNP Gold medal. Christopher Dahle, who was not a UNP member, showed "The Universal Declaration of Human Rights." His exhibit received a Bronze medal and a UNP Bronze medal. We also awarded Chris a 1-year membership in UNP. Welcome, Chris! See the table below to this note which lists all UNP exhibits and their awards.
The UNP received a very pleasant surprise at the awards banquet on Saturday night. The SANDICAL committee used the image of the United Nations souvenir sheet depicting the Chagall Window for its awards, honoring both Jack (page and the UNP, and in keeping with the show theme of "International Philately." One of the award plaques is shown nearby.
Our next convention will be held August 14-17, 2008 in conjunction with APS STAMPSHOW in Hartford, Connecticut. Start making plans to attend now and start getting your exhibits ready. I'll see you there!
EXHIBITOR EXHIBIT AWARDS Fran Adams Authoring World Peace 1-Frame Vermeil, UNP Gold Fran Adams Towards United Nations 1-Frame Gold, UNP Gold Blanton Clement United Nations Conferences and Meetings Silver, UNP Silver Christopher Dahle The Universal Declaration of Human Rights Bronze, UNP Bronze Anthony Dewey Service of Intellectual Aid to Prisoners of War 1-Frame Vermeil, UNP Silver Anthony Dewey The United Nations Precancel, 1952-1958 Gold, UNP Gold, UNP President's Award, APS Award of Excellence (1940-80) Greg Galletti United Nations History - The Prestige Period 1943-1957 Vermeil, UNP Gold Greg Galletti A History of the League of Nations Gold, UNP Gold, Federated Philatelic Clubs of Southern California Award Jack Mayer The Chagall Window Court of Honor Prix d'Honneur
