Closed Album: David Wolfersberger
It is with profound sadness that we report the sudden death of Mr. David Wolfersberger on October 24, 2025.
David was responsible, together with the late Alf Jordan, Lilian Kent and Bill Critzer, in reviving the CartoPhiltelic Society from its hibernation between 1995 and 2003.
Since then, David became a pillar of the CartoPhilatelic Society (CPS), serving as President, Vice-President, and Editor of The New CartoPhilatelist, the Society’s quarterly journal.
He was instrumental in maintaining the Maps on Stamps (MoS) Checklist through the Society’s hibernation. Acting as Checklist Editor from 2003 until his death, David meticulously researched and oversaw its expansion to nearly 42,000 entries.
David was a lifelong philatelist and was honored by the American Topical Association (ATA) as its 2022 Distinguished Topical Philatelist. His philatelic interests were wide and varied, and his dedication to a number of philatelic societies and study units was tireless. In recent years David served as acting editor of Enophilatelica (Wine on Stamps) and The Philatelic Gourmet (Gastronomy Stamps), as well as The New CartoPhilatelist.
David shared an exuberance for carto-philately and our members will fondly remember their interactions with David for many years to come.
Our deepest sympathies are with David’s wife Kathleen and his family at this time of loss. A public notice has been published, and an additional notice will appear in the next issue of The New CartoPhilatelist.
Update of deliverable TNCP Journals
Issue 90 of the Society’s award winning journal — The New CartoPhilatelist (TNCP) — was dispatched in early July 2025. The Member’s Only TNCP Journal Archive has now been updated. The archive content includes all issues of the TNCP Journal. Members who are current in their dues can access the archive through the CPS Resource Centre. The access credentials are listed on the last page of TNCP #90 July 2025. [apologies for the archive updates taking so long — web admin]
2025 MoS Checklist Update 2 Ready for Download
Checklist Editor David Wolfersberger has finalized the second 2025 update of the MoS Checklist (March 2025 to May 2025). This new update, along with previous updates, are always available as Microsoft Excel files to download from the “Checklist Updates” section on the MoS Checklist page.
2025 MoS Checklist Updates 1 Ready for Download
Checklist Editor David Wolfersberger has finalized the first 2025 update of the MoS Checklist (December 2024 to February 2025). This new update, along with previous updates, are always available as Microsoft Excel files to download from the “Checklist Updates” section on the MoS Checklist page.
Membership Renewals 2025 - 2026
The renewal deadline for membership in the The CartoPhilatelic Society for 2025-2026 term is fast approaching.
Our membership term runs from April 1 to March 31 of the following year. Prompt renewal, ideally before the beginning of the term, is always greatly appreciated.
CartoPhilatelic Society 2025-2026 Dues
| Domestic hardcopy | $25 |
| International (non-USA) hardcopy | $30 |
| Digital (PDF download) | $15 |
Prices shown are USD amounts.
If you have already renewed for the 2025-2026 term or renewed for multiple years, no additional fee is required.
A BIG thank you for those members who have included a donation with your dues!
This helps keep dues low!
Details for renewing your membership may be found on the Membership page. If you have questions about renewals or using our online Membership form please reach out to our Treasurer, Mr. Phil Coop, through the Contact page.
Maps on Stamps Checklist Revision 11 Now Available
In April 2024 Checklist editor David Wolfersberger finalized Revision 11.0 of the Maps on Stamps (MoS) Checklist. Revision 11 delivers over 441 additions, plus numerous corrections to past entries. The complete MoS Checklist currently has over 41,820 entries and is a critical research tool for the CartoPhilatelist, as well as others. Read more about this important update on the Maps on Stamps Checklist page.
