day of the stamp - Germany / Federal Republic of Germany 1982 - 80 Pfennig

»Stamp Day«, organized by the Bund Deutscher Philatelisten e.V. and advertising campaign »Write again« of the Deutsche Bundespost Since 1975, the Deutsche Bundespost has been devoting a special stamp to the »Stamp Day« in uninterrupted annual succession. This day is proclaimed every year by the Bund Deutscher Philatelisten e.V. For this year it is set for the 24th of October. A large number of the approximately 1,500 clubs and youth groups organized by the Bund Deutscher Philatelisten e.V. advertise in particular on this day with central events and stamp exhibitions, but also with local special shows and exchange days for philately. A hobby that always finds new friends, because it represents a meaningful pastime and offers many opportunities to meet others. Increasing numbers of members of the Bund Deutscher Philatelisten eV (currently more than 80,000) and the steady increase in standing orders at the stamp despatch offices of the Deutsche Bundespost in Frankfurt am Main, Berlin (West) and Weiden (Upper Palatinate) (currently more than 800,000 in total) clearly confirm this , With its collection-oriented service facilities - the federal agencies for research, literature, collectors protection and anti-counterfeiting - serves the Association of German Philatelists e. V. the protection of the collector and the good of philately. Regular information in the journals and in the association's organization PHILATELIE titled "Wrong password" provide all collectors with valuable tips and suggestions for their collection areas and protects them against hazards and damage. Stamp collectors have exchange partners all over the world! They are therefore among the most joyful partners and customers of the Deutsche Bundespost. (Text: Bund Deutscher Philatelisten e.V.) "Write again!" With this motto, the Deutsche Bundespost launched an advertising campaign for private letter writing for the first time in March 1980. Indeed, market surveys showed that in 1975 already 48% and in 1979 already 54% of all Germans wrote less than one letter or one postcard per month. Opinion polls show that everyone is happy when they receive a letter or a postcard, only one in ten think the letter is outdated. The Swiss Post advertising campaign therefore presents the letter as a modern, up-to-date means of communication that can be individually designed and used in a variety of ways like no other. It's so easy to be happy with a letter. Suggestions in advertisements, on large areas, posters in the post offices show what a letter can look like. It should be clear that letters are not only enjoyable if they are long, well-worded, and spelled correctly-still widespread notions that may be responsible for the decline in private letter writing. With "Write again!" The Post wants to arouse the desire for letter writing. First signs of success are here. Perhaps the special stamp will also contribute to the fact that 'writing' will soon be a thing of the past.