Media
Ceremonies & Honors
June 12, 2026 · 7:28
John Hotchner RDP introduces Alex at the 2026 signing ceremony for the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in Boston, the first held in the United States.
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No. 01Video library
Ceremonies, exhibition films, interviews and talks. Press play to watch here.
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Exhibitions
August 4, 2026 · 6:02
The American Philatelic Society visits From Empire to Commonwealth, the Boston 2026 special exhibit co-curated by Alex.
American Philatelic Society
Ceremonies & Honors
June 12, 2026 · 7:28
John Hotchner RDP introduces Alex at the 2026 signing ceremony for the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in Boston, the first held in the United States.
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Exhibitions
September 2, 2023 · 20:39
The official film of Clash of Empires, the 2023 exhibition on the Anglo-Zulu War at the Royal Philatelic Society London.
Clash of Empires Anglo-Zulu War
Talks & Webinars
August 12, 2023
Alex presents Clash of Empires live from London to the British Empire Study Group on July 27, 2023.
British Empire Study Group
Exhibitions
August 2023
The final part of the Clash of Empires gallery walk-through. Part three of three.
C&T Auctioneers
Exhibitions
July 26, 2023
The walk through the Clash of Empires gallery continues. Part two of three.
C&T Auctioneers
Exhibitions
July 21, 2023
A walk through the Clash of Empires gallery, filmed by C&T Auctioneers. Part one of three.
C&T Auctioneers
Interviews
June 19, 2023
Redcoat History on Clash of Empires, released ahead of the exhibition's July 2023 opening in London.
Redcoat History
Interviews
February 9, 2023
A conversation with Alex about Clash of Empires, recorded months before the exhibition opened in London.
Clash of Empires Anglo-Zulu War
No. 02Coverage
WBUR
Feature · May 28, 2026
“[Stamp collecting] is a way to connect people with history, heritage and culture.”
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Association of British Philatelic Societies
Announcement · March 2026
The ABPS announces the four philatelists invited to sign the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 2026, Alex among them.
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Omaha Philatelic Society
Feature · August 15, 2025
The Omaha Philatelic Society hosts Alex and David Beech MBE on his APS 50-State Challenge, with talks on Extreme, 3D and Context Philately.
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World Stamp News
Announcement · January 21, 2025
World Stamp News reports Alex's appointment at Cherrystone Philatelic Auctions, focused on consignor relations, marketing and the firm's presence at stamp shows.
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Linn's Stamp News
Feature · August 24, 2020
“His article could almost be used as a guidebook on how future shows could potentially be held for the safety of all.”
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St. Louis Jewish Light
Profile · October 3, 2019
“It's that sense of holding history and touching something real from another place and time in your hand.”
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The Stamp Collecting Round-Up
Feature · August 24, 2011
“Alex is a great advocate for the hobby and one of philately's rising stars.”
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No. 03Listen
The Digital Philatelist
Podcast · August 21, 2020
A bonus episode on the 2020 St. Louis Stamp Expo, the first large stamp show held after the pandemic began.
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Virtual Stamp Club
Radio · February 29, 2008
“Let's find them now and encourage them with the leaders today so that we don't have to think 'Will it happen?' but just know that it will happen.”
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No. 04By Alex
St. Louis Jewish Light
By Alex · September 18, 2022
“A remarkable experience I will remember and cherish for the rest of my life.”
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Linn's Stamp News
By Alex · December 6, 2019
Alex's firsthand account of Queen Elizabeth II opening the Royal Philatelic Society London's new headquarters on November 26, 2019.
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
By Alex · September 16, 2009
Alex introduces the museum's online mini-exhibit marking the Mayflower's departure on September 16, 1620.
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