Berliner Philatelisten-Klub
Encyclopedia
Berliner Philatelisten-Klub von 1888 eV – also known as the Berlin Philatelic Club -- is one of the oldest and most respected philatelic societies in the world, founded in 1888.
s and postal history
, review of philatelic products and literature, and protection of the interests of members of the club. Officers of the club, currently, are offices of president, vice president, two secretaries, treasurer, editor and archivist.
, such as philatelic research studies on a particular issue, on its website. It also offers on-line assistance in identifying, or providing more information on, specific philatelic items.
in honor of Judge Carl Lindenberg to be issued to those who demonstrate “conspicuous service to philately.”
Location
Berliner Philatelisten-Klub holds its meetings on Mondays at 20.00 clock (8 p.m.) at the Hotel Sylter Hof Berlin, Kurfürstenstr. 114-116, 10787 Berlin. Application for membership may be obtained on the club’s website.History
Although attempts were made in Berlin as early as 1877 at the Berliner Briefmarken-Börse to form a club, it was not until January 1888 that the club was formed and Carl Lindenberg was named its first chairman.Philatelic goals
The club stated as its purpose the presentation of scientific lectures, exhibits of postage stampPostage stamp
A postage stamp is a small piece of paper that is purchased and displayed on an item of mail as evidence of payment of postage. Typically, stamps are made from special paper, with a national designation and denomination on the face, and a gum adhesive on the reverse side...
s and postal history
Postal history
Postal history is the study of postal systems and how they operate and, or, the study of postage stamps and covers and associated material illustrating historical episodes of postal systems...
, review of philatelic products and literature, and protection of the interests of members of the club. Officers of the club, currently, are offices of president, vice president, two secretaries, treasurer, editor and archivist.
Philatelic literature
The club maintains an archive of meetings (by year) and displays philatelic literaturePhilatelic literature
Philatelic literature is written material relating to philately, primarily information about postage stamps and postal history- Background to philatelic literature :...
, such as philatelic research studies on a particular issue, on its website. It also offers on-line assistance in identifying, or providing more information on, specific philatelic items.
Lindenberg Medal
In 1905 the club authorized the Lindenberg MedalLindenberg Medal
The Lindenberg Medal is an award given to those who provide “conspicuous service to philately” because of their investigations and contributions to philatelic literature.It is considered by some as the Nobel Prize of Philately.- Origin :...
in honor of Judge Carl Lindenberg to be issued to those who demonstrate “conspicuous service to philately.”