Tag Archives: ECTP

RUHRVIA 2019

Posted on September 17, 2019 by kobra

The German state North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen) is with a population of ca. 18 million the most populous state of Germany. Four of Germany’s 10 largest cities are situated in this state: Cologne (the largest), Dortmund, Düsseldorf (the state capital) and … Continue reading →

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Four in a row

Posted on May 17, 2015 by kobra

At ECTP in Essen the 4 Chairman of the FIP Thematic Philately Commission were present at the show. Giancarlo Morolli (Italy) became Chairman in 1977 after the sudden death of Frans De Troyer (Belgium). In 2004 it was Damian Läge … Continue reading →

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Seminar of thematic philately in Essen (2)

Posted on May 11, 2015 by kobra

The seminar this year was about judging rarity, importance and condition. Damian Läge gave an introduction on this and also on the role of key items in an exhibit. Judges may only have three or four minutes to judge rarity … Continue reading →

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Seminar of thematic philately in Essen

Posted on May 9, 2015 by kobra

As usual Essen and ECTP are the meeting point of thematic philatelists from all over Europe. This is also reflected in the seminar of thematic philately, also this time leaded by Damian Läge, this time also with judges from Australia, Brazil … Continue reading →

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Almost all past ECTP champions present in Essen

Posted on May 9, 2015 by kobra

Damian Läge is now the 7th Champion of the European Championship of Thematic Philately. – All of these Championships took place in Essen (except one in Paris). – 5 of the 6 past winners of the Championship are international FIP … Continue reading →

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TC Bureau members meeting in Essen

Posted on May 8, 2015 by kobra

In between all the judging of ECTP and the thematic philately seminar 3 TC bureau members spent some time to meet each other to discuss the future of the Bureau. Koenraad Bracke (acting Chairman and judge on ECTP), Luiz Paulo … Continue reading →

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Damian Läge Champion on ECTP in Essen

Posted on May 8, 2015 by kobra

After organising many ECTP exhibitions Damian Läge now participated himself for the first time and with a big success. In this 7th European Championship of Thematic Philately he was the champion of the category “Animals and Plants” with the wonderfull … Continue reading →

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FEPA Seminar thematic philately in Essen (Germany)

Posted on April 14, 2015 by kobra

Every second year the ECTP (European Championship for Thematic Philately) is organized in Essen (Germany). The 2015 edition takes place 7-9 May 2015. With 79 exhibits in 8 different classes and a Champions’ Class a nice overview of European thematic … Continue reading →

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