PHILOTELIA Vol. 85 (2008)
The bimonthly HPS journal is distributed gratis to the members of the Society


NOVEMBER – DECEMBER 2008
325 The Hellenic Philatelic Society Medal
326 New issues: Fairy tales
327 Letter mail from and to the old Italian States, by M. Mentaschi and T. Mathà (2/2)
338 Philatelic news
340 Letters to Philotelia: Architects of the Hellenic diaspora
341 New books: (a) (ed. P. Tsoktouridou, T. Galanis), Our life in… stamps, by A.V., (b) A. Vournas, Greek Revenues, by A.V.
343 Air-dropped propaganda leaflets, by S. Bosovitch (12/18)
352 HPS: New members
353 The legendary liberation of Karditsa in 1943, by N. Zafeirakopoulos
355 The temporary liberation of Karditsa from Axis forces in 1943, by (Ms) F. Lekka
358 Thematic Philatelist’s corner: The choice of thematic material, by P. Leoussis
362 Cyprus philatelic news
364 The essays “Cérès 1858”, by L. Fanchini  (2/3)
376 “ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ” overprint. The 25 D. double overprint and its varieties, by P. J. Ioannidis
378 Volume 2008 index


SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2008
260 The essays “Cérès 1858”, by L. Fanchini (1/3)
271 Letter mail from and to the old Italian States, by M. Mentaschi and T. Mathà (1/2)
280 Philatelic news
282 Thematic Philatelist’s corner: The choice of thematic material, by P. Leoussis
284 The Hellenic Post in international exhibitions, by A. Virvilis
286 New issues: (a) Traditional Greek products, (b) Historical sports clubs
288 The portrayal of Hermes on Greek stamps, by T.P.
290 New books: J. Mancini, The 1900 overprints, by N.Z.Z.
294 Letters to Philotelia: (a) Organization of a world philatelic exhibition, (b) Illustrated postmarks, (c) Corrections and supplements on the Study
298 Air-dropped propaganda leaflets, by S. Bosovitch (11/18)
307 The first postmark of the Thessaloniki Austrian p.o. annex SALONICH II, by G. Thomareis
312 European Philatelic Exhibition WIPA 2008, by G. Sparis
315 FEPA Congress in Vienna, by G. Sparis
316 World Philatelic Exhibition Praga 2008, by S. Bosovitch


JULY – AUGUST 2008
197 L’ Armée de Morée (French expeditionary Corps in Morea), by A. Galinos
210 Philatelic news
212 New issues: (a) Europa 2008, (b) Anniversaries and events
214 Thematic Philatelist’s corner: The choice of thematic material, by P. Leoussis
218 Definitions of the terms PROOF and ESSAY as they relate to the Large Herms Heads, by L. Basel
223 Air-dropped propaganda leaflets, by S. Bosovitch (10/18)
232 General Regulations for National Exhibitions
241 Kavala’s perfins, by T. Karatzas
244 A rare Greek LZ 129 Hindenburg dispatch, by A. Papadopoulos
247 Cyprus philatelic news
250 Stamps of 1971 never issued, by I. Chalvatzidopoulos


MAY – JUNE 2008
135 Why the so-called “Hulot Proofs” do not exist (The falsified Hulot signature on a large Hermes head final proof), by L. Fanchini
147 Definition of “Postal Cancellation”
148 Salon du Timbre et de l’Ecrit 2008, by P. Leoussis
150 Slovolympfila 2008, by G. Sparis
151 Revenues and expenses of the General Post in November 1829, by J. Daes
158 World Philatelic Exhibition Israel 2008, by P. Leoussis
161 Philatelic news
164 World Philatelic Exhibition Efiro 2008, by C. Chazapis
168 Letters to Philotelia: Illustrated postmarks
169 Air-dropped propaganda leaflets, by S. Bosovitch (9/18)
177 Nikolaos Minas’ donation to the Hellenic Philatelic Society
178 “ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ” overprint and its philatelic exploitation, by P. J. Ioannidis (2/2)
185 Mount Athos and its postal history, by A. Galinos


MARCH – APRIL 2008
73 “Agion Oros – Athos” stamps, by G. Delastik
75 The postal service of Naples in 18th c. Thessaloniki, by Α. Papadopoulos
79 Double control numbers on a 5 lepta large Hermes head of the 1875-80 issues, by J. G. Coundouros
80 The 1856 preadhesive cancellations, by G. Kotsis
81 The control figures and the printing of the first Greek stamp, by M. Tseriotis
85 Air-dropped propaganda leaflets, by S. Bosovitch (8/18)
94 Thematic Philatelist’s corner: The choice of thematic material, by P. Leoussis
97 “Piraeus post office superintendence”, by J. Daes
100 Philatelic news
102 New issues: (a) Beijing 2008 – Olympic Games, (b) Personal stamp
104 The 1937-41 “Social Welfare” stamps, by C. Chazapis (2/2)
108 Returned mail for affixing missing rates, by A. Kambourakis
118 An expert’s work during philatelic exhibitions
121 “ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ” overprint and its philatelic exploitation, by P. J. Ioannidis (1/2)


JANUARY – FEBRUARY 2008
8 Double control numbers on a 5 lepta large Hermes head of the 1875-80 issues, by B. Ure
11 Thematic Philatelist’s corner: The choice of thematic material, by P. Leoussis
15 New issues: Greek islands
17 HPS – The 2008 Annual General Assembly
20 HPS – Assets as of 31.12.2007
21 HPS – 2007 Balance Sheet
22 Proofs and essays, by M. Tseriotis
25 Therisson stamps, by A. Galinos
26 Philatelic news
29 “ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ” overprint. The most rare errors, by B. T. Doumas
35 Postal history seminar
40 “ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ” 1912-13. Comments, thoughts, questions, by P. J. Ioannidis
42 Regulations of Charilis Binos Philatelic Literature Award
44 New books: 30 Jahre ArGe Griechenland, Jubilaumsausgabe, by Α.V.
45 From hagiography to four-colour printing, by A. Manoloudis
54 Letters to Philotelia: (a) The Hellenic Philatelic Society Medal, (b) Three letters with comments on Editorial no. 646
56 The 1937-41 “Social Welfare” stamps, by C. Chazapis (1/2)