Europa stamps are special stamps issued by European postal administrations/enterprises and bear the official EUROPA logo, a registered trademark under the aegis of PostEurop in which Europe is the central theme. The theme for the 2020 Europa issues is “Ancient Postal Routes” and from the issues released thus far, will prove to be very exciting for cartophilatelists. From 9 May till 9 September 2020, PostEurop is sponsoring a contest where visitors can vote for the most beautiful 2020 EUROPA stamps entries for the 2020 theme. While the PostEurop site is the official issue listing, Jurgen Haepers’ long running and well known “europa, cept, norden & sepac stamps information blog” is the go-to destination for large issue images and up-to-date information. Here you will also find a continuously revised post, Europa 2020 “Ancient postal routes” showcasing the this year’s new issues. This year’s issues are shaping up to have some wonderful and diverse cartophilatelic designs. A few samples are shown below. We will continue to monitor the forth-coming new issues.
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| Russia, 2020-01-15 |
Poland, 2020-04-29 |
Switzerland, 2020-05-07 |
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| Turkey, 2020-05-09 |
Belarus, 2020-05-05 |
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| Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2020-05-08 |
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| Germany, 2020-05-07 |
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| France, 2020-05-11 |
Andorra (French Post) 2020-05-12 |
Checklist Editor David Wolfersberger has finalized the first 2020 update of the MoS Checklist (December 2019 through February 2020). These new updates, along with previous updates, are available as Microsoft Excel files to download from “Checklist Updates” section on our MoS Checklist page.
Checklist Editor David Wolfersberger has finalized the fourth 2019 update of the MoS Checklist (September 2019 through November 2019). These new updates, along with previous updates, are available as Microsoft Excel files to download from “Checklist Updates” section on our MoS Checklist page.
Checklist Editor David Wolfersberger has finalized the third 2019 update of the MoS Checklist (June 2019 through August 2019). These new updates, along with previous updates, are available as Microsoft Excel files to download from “Checklist Updates” section on our MoS Checklist page.
The Cumulative Table of Contents (CTC) listings, compiled by our European Representative Volker Woesner, which first were made available on the CPS web site in early 2017, have been updated. The listing for TNCP is now current through 2019/07. In addition to the PDF format, Excel files for both TNCP and original the CartoPhilatelist listings are now freely available for download.
Checklist Editor David Wolfersberger has finalized the second 2019 update of the MoS Checklist (March 2019 to May. 2019). These new updates, along with previous updates, are available as Microsoft Excel files to download from “Checklist Updates” section on our MoS Checklist page.
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Welcome to the CartoPhilatelic Society Celebrating our 71st Year as a Society. Come and Join Us!
The CartoPhilatelic Society has entered our 71st 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.
Come and join us as we look forward to the future!
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April 25, 2026
A one year term of membership for the CartoPhilatelic Society runs April 1 through
March 31. Unless you have pre-paid for multiple years, or already renewed you dues, your membership has expired at the end of March 2026
If you have not yet renewed, please continue to support the Society and renew your dues for the April 2026 through March 2027 term as soon as possible.
A big "Thank You!" to all those members who have recently renewed their membership! The CPS appreciates your continued support and donations.
Visit our Membership page for information.
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CPS Resource Centre
First 2020 MoS Checklist Update Ready for Download