| Aerophilatelic Society, Canadian (APS# AF0189) Journal: The Canadian Aerophilatelist: quarterly. Dues: Canada $CAN20; U.S. $CAN22; others $CAN25. Services: local chapter, expertizing, speakers bureau, cover service, handbook, exhibition awards. Purpose: To promote the study and collection of Canadian aerophilately around the world, and of worldwide aerophilately within Canada . Contact Person: Chris Hargreaves, 4060 Bath Road , Kingston , ON K7M 4Y4 Canada E-mail: hargreavescp@sympatico.ca Website: www.aerophilately.com |
| Air Mail Society, American (APS# AF0077) Journal: The Airpost Journal: monthly. Dues: U.S. $28; outside U.S. $58. Services: local chapters, study groups, auctions, slide programs, handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: To foster, develop, protect, and further the collecting of aerophilatelic material. Contact Person: Mr. Stephen Reinhard, P. O. Box 110 , Mineola , NY 11501 E-mail: sreinhard1@optonline.net Website: www.AmericanAirMailSociety.org |
| Air Post Society, Metropolitan (APS# AF0192) Journal: MAPS Bulletin: quarterly. Dues: $10. Services: exhibition award, special award, annual meeting. Purpose: To promote th education of Aero and Astrophilately. Contact Person: Frederick C. Dietz, Ret., 14834 S. Hadcock Dr. , Sterling , NY 13156-4196 E-mail: bugsmashers@frontiernet.net Website: www.metroairpost.com |
| Alaska Collectors Club (APS# AF0218) Journal: The Alaskan Philatelist: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $15; outside U.S. $20. Services: directory, auctions Purpose: To promote interest in and to encourage research and study on all subjects pertaining to Alaskan Postal History. Contact Person: Mr. Eric R. Knapp, 4201 Folker St., #C102 , Anchorage , AK 99508 E-mail: eknapp@gci.net Website: www.alaskaphilatelic.org |
| American First Day Cover Society (APS# UN0033) Journal: First Days: 8 per year. Dues: U.S. $30; outside U.S. $40. Services: local chapters, study groups, auctions, expertizing, slide/video programs, handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: Organized solely to promote interest in and knowledge of first day covers. Contact Person: Mr. Douglas A. Kelsey, P. O. Box 16277 , Tucson , AZ 85732-6277 E-mail: afdcs@aol.com Website: www.afdcs.org |
| American Philatelic Congress (APS# AF0139) Journal: American Congress Book: annually. Dues: U.S. $40; outside U.S. $45. Services: handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards, annual convention. Purpose: To engage in all forms of philatelic research activity. Contact Person: Mr. Ross A. Towle, 400 Clayton St. , San Francisco , CA 94117 E-mail: rosstowle@yahoo.com Website: www.americanphilateliccongress.org |
| American Stamp Club of Great Britain (APS# AF0265) Journal: The Mayflower; quartley. Dues: 8.00 L Services: library, circulating packets, auctions, new issues service, annual conventions. Purpose: The drawing together of collectors interested in all aspects of USA, USA Possessions, or UNO philatelic matters or postal history. Contact Person: Mr. William E. Trower, 192 Ferry Road , Hockley, Essex , SS5 6JZ England E-mail: ponte38@msn.com Website: www.virtualstampclub.com/apsascgb.html |
| American Topical Association (APS# AF0177) Journal: Topical Time: bimonthly. Dues: U.S. $25; outside U.S. $33. Services: local chapters, study groups, directory, slide/video programs, handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: Promote Topical collecting, encourage Topical research, provide exchange of ideas among members. Contact Person: Mrs. Vera Felts, P. O. Box 8 , Carterville , IL 62918-0008 E-mail: americantopical@msn.com Website: www.americantopicalassn.org |
| Americana Unit (APS# UN0040) Journal: Americana Philatelic News: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $6. Services: Purpose: To promote the study of any aspect of philately concerning the history, culture or ideals of the United States. Contact Person: Mr. David A. Kent, P. O. Box 127 , New Britain , CT 06050 E-mail: info@americanaunit.org Website: www.americanaunit.org |
| Arizona-New Mexico Postal History Society (APS# AF0188) Journal: The Roadrunner: quarterly. Dues: $10; 2 yrs. $18; 3 yrs. $24. Services: directory, auctions, slide/video programs, speakers bureau. Purpose: To encourage, create, sponsor and guide research in the postal history of Ariz- ona and New Mexico. Contact Person: Jewell L. Meyer, 20112 Westpoint Dr. , Riverside , CA 92507-6608 E-mail: jlmeyer_2000@yahoo.com Website: |
| Armenian Philatelic Association (APS# AF0250) Journal: ARPA: quarterly. Dues: U.S $25; Outside U.S. $30. Services: expertizing services (Local only), new issue service, cover service, special awards. Purpose: To provide a forum for the exchange and the dissemination to the broader public of information and materials concerning Armenian philately. Contact Person: Mr. Jack Kifedjian, P. O. Box 4803 , Glendale , CA 91222-0803 E-mail: Website: www.armenianphilatelic.org |
| Art Cover Exchange Society (APS# AF0243) Journal: From Cover-to-Cover: monthly Dues: U.S. $12; outside U.S. $20; Family-1 newsletter $15. Services: directory, auctions. Purpose: The exchange of philatelic covers of an artistic nature, and to promote friendly correspondence among members with a similar interest. Contact Person: Mr. Joseph Doles, 105 Lawson Road , Rochester , NY 14616 E-mail: artcoverexchange@aol.com Website: www.artcoverexchange.org |
| Asociacion Mexicana de Filatelia (APS# AF0194) Journal: Revista AMEXFIL: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $50. Services: Purpose: Study of Mexican Phlately. Contact Person: Mr. Alejandro F. Grossmann, Jose Mario Rico 129 Col. Del Valle, 03100 Mexico City , Mexico E-mail: age@pag.com.mx Website: www.amexfil.org |
| Australasian Specialists/Oceania, Society of (APS# UN0022) Journal: The Informer: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $17; outside U.S. $24. Services: sales book circuits, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: Specializing in the Pacific Islands mainly south of the Tropic of Cancer including Australia and New Zealand. Contact Person: Mr. Stuart Leven, P. O. Box 24764 , San Jose , CA 95154-4764 E-mail: stulev@ix.netcom.com Website: www.sasoceania.org |
| Austria Philatelic Society (APS# AF0246) Journal: The Austrian Philatelic Society Journal; quarterly Dues: U.S. $15; outside U.S. $22. Services: auctions. Purpose: To promote Austrian Philately. Contact Person: Mr. Louis W. Ricker, 1735 Market St., 51st Fl. , Philadelphia , PA 19103-7599 E-mail: lwros@comcast.net Website: www.AustriaPhilatelicSociety.com |
| Auxiliary Markings Club (APS# AF0252) Journal: Auxiliary Markings Newsletter; quarterly. Dues: $15. Services: directory, exhibition awards. Purpose: To study auxiliary markigns on worldwide mail and to develop resources and organizational basis to study evidence of movement of mail, epecially mail that had problems in passage. Contact Person: Mrs. Ada Prill, 130 Trafalger St. , Rochester , NY 14619 E-mail: Website: www.postal-markings.org |
| Belgian Philatelic Society, American (APS# AF0138) Journal: The Belgiophile: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $16; Canada $18; others $25. Services: directory, auctions. Purpose: To promote all philatelic aspects of Belgium and former colonies. Contact Person: Mr. Edward O. de Bary, 11 Wakefield Dr., #2105 , Asheville , NC 28803 E-mail: belgam@charter.net Website: |
| Bermuda Collectors Society (APS# AF0186) Journal: Bermuda Post: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $25; outside U.S. $27-32. Services: directory, auctions(mail sales). Purpose: To promote all aspects of Bermuda philately. Contact Person: Mr. Bill C. Gompel, P. O. Box 547183 , Orlando , FL 32854-7183 E-mail: bgompel@cfl.rr.com Website: www.bermudacollectorssociety.com |
| Biology Unit* (APS# AF0172) Journal: Biophilately: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $20. Services: exhibition awards. Purpose: To form an international cooperative study of biological postage stamps and related material. Contact Person: Fran Hammond, 1511 E. Ceronado Ave. , Cortez , CO 81321 E-mail: chris-dahle@biophilately.org Website: www.biophilately.org |
| Brazil Philatelic Association (APS# UN0032) Journal: Bull's Eyes: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $15; outside U.S. $20. Services: expertizing, exhibition awards. Purpose: To promote Brazilian philately. Contact Person: Mr. William V. Kriebel, 1923 Manning St. , Philadelphia , PA 19103-5728 E-mail: kriebewv@drexel.edu Website: |
| British Caribbean Philatelic Study Group (APS# UN0027) Journal: Brit Caribbean Phil Journal: quarterly. Dues: U.S./Canada $22; outside U.S. $28. Services: study group, directory, auctions, slide programs, speakers bureau, handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: To study, report, and create new interest in the philately of the present and past Brit. Caribbean area. Contact Person: Dr. Reuben Ramkissoon, 3011 White Oak Lane , Oak Brook , IL 60523-2513 E-mail: rramkissoon@juno.com Website: www.bcpsg.com |
| British North American Philatelic Society (APS# AF0144) Journal: BNA TOPICS: quarterly. Dues: $25 CDN Services: local chapters, study groups, sales book circuits, handbooks, exhibition awards. Purpose: The collecting/study of the stamps and postal history of Canada, Newfoundland, and the pre-Confederation colonies of Bristish North America. Contact Person: Mr. P. Charles Livermore, 10008 Ascan Ave. , Flushing , NY 11375-6812 E-mail: charleslivermore@hotmail.com Website: bnaps.org |
| British West Indies Study Circle (APS# AF0254) Journal: BWI Study Circle Bulletin; quarterly. Dues: North American/Asia $25; England/Europe L10 Services: auctions, handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: Promote interest in and the study of stamps and postal history of the islands taht comprise the British West Indies. Contact Person: Mr. John Seidl, 4324 Granby Way , Marietta , GA 30062 E-mail: jseidl@mindspring.com Website: www.bwisc.org |
| Bullseye Cancel Collector's Club (APS# AF0108) Journal: The BCCC Bulletin: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $15; outside U.S. $20. Services: directory, auctions. Purpose: Promote Bullseye collecting with bulletins & annual membership list of coll. preferences for trading purposes. Contact Person: Mr. Stan Vernon, 2749 Pine Knoll Dr., #4 , Walnut Creek , CA 94595-2044 E-mail: stanleyvernon@sbcglobal.net Website: www.jeffhayward.com/bull/mem.htm |
| Canada, Postal History Society of (APS# AF0067) Journal: PHSC Journal: quarterly. Dues: $25. Services: study groups. Purpose: To promote the study of the postal history of Canada and its Provinces. Contact Person: F. Narbonne, P. O. Box 102 , McDonalds Corners , ON K0G 1M0 Canada E-mail: Website: |
| Canadiana Study Unit (APS# AF0213) Journal: The Canadian Connection: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $18; Canada $15; others $25. Services: auctions, new issue service. Purpose: The Canadiana Study Unit is an organiation for collectors of Canadaiana philately, that is worldwide stamps and other philatelic materials which have connections with Canada. Contact Person: Mr. Robert A. Haslewood, 5140 Cumberland Ave. , Montreal , QC H4V 2N8 Canada E-mail: robert.haslewood058@sympatico.ca Website: |
| Canal Zone Study Group (APS# UN0042) Journal: Canal Zone Philatelist: quarterly. Dues: $8. Services: local chapters, auctions, handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: To promote the collecting and study of philately and postal history of the Canal Zone and the Isthmus of Panama. Contact Person: Mr. Richard H. Salz, 60 27th Ave. , San Francisco , CA 94121-1026 E-mail: Website: www.czsg.org |
| Carriers and Locals Society (APS# AF0211) Journal: The Penny Post: quarterly. Dues: $35. Services: auction. Purpose: To encourage the collecting and study of US carriers and locals. Contact Person: Mr. John D. Bowman, 14409 Pentridge Dr. , Corpus Christi , TX 78410 E-mail: martinR362@aol.com Website: www.pennypost.org |
| CartoPhilatelic Society (APS# AF0158) Journal: The New CartoPhilatelist: quarterly. Dues: $15. Services: directory. Purpose: To explore and document the field of postage stamps issued by all nations which show maps, globes, and related materials. Contact Person: Dr. Alf Jordan, 156 W. Elm St. , Yarmouth , ME 04096 E-mail: ajordan1@maine.rr.com Website: www.mapsonstamps.com |
| Cats on Stamps Study Unit* (APS# AF0179) Journal: Cat Mews: quarterly. Dues: U.S./CAN/MEX $15; others $20. Services: Purpose: The collection and study of philatelic material portraying various breeds, and the history of the cats. Contact Person: Ms. Susan Minniear, 610 E. Russell Road , Sidney , OH 45365 E-mail: catmews1@yahoo.com Website: www.catsonstamps.org |
| Censorship Civil, Study Group (APS# AF0086) Journal: Civil Censorship Study Gp Bul: quarterly Dues: $20. Services: auctions, handbooks. Purpose: To study censorship of civilian mail, all countries, all time periods. Contact Person: COL Charles J. LaBlonde, 15091 Ridgefield Lane , Colorado Springs , CO 80921 E-mail: clablonde@aol.com Website: ccsg.postalcensorship.com |
| Ceremony Program Society, The American (APS# AF0217) Journal: The Ceremonial: quarterly. Dues: $10. Services: directory, auctions, special award. Purpose: To unite all collector of Ceremony Programs and related philatelic organization of knowledge and experience. ation of knowledge and experience. Contact Person: Mr. John E. Peterson, 6987 Coleshill Dr. , San Diego , CA 92119-1953 E-mail: jkpete@cox.net Website: www.webacps.org |
| Chemistry and Physics on Stamps Study Unit* (APS# AF0123) Journal: Philatelia Chimica et Physica: quarterly Dues: U.S. $20; Canada $26; others $30. Services: auctions, special awards. Purpose: Collecting and study of stamps pertaining to chemistry, chemists, chemical industries, as well as physics and physicists. Contact Person: Dr. John B. Sharkey, 1559 Grouse Lane , Mountainside , NJ 07092-1340 E-mail: mmorgan@lausd.net Website: www.cpossu.org |
| Chess on Stamps Study Unit* (APS# AF0180) Journal: Chesstamp Review: quarterly. Dues: U.S./Canada/Mexico $17; others $24. Services: directory, auctions, new issue service. Purpose: To promote the collecting and knowledge of chess on stamps. Contact Person: Mr. James E. McDevitt, 3561 Country Ct., N. , Mobile , AL 36619-5335 E-mail: cwouscg@aol.com Website: |
| China Stamp Society (APS# AF0010) Journal: The China Clipper: bimonthly. Dues: North America $21;others $27. Services: local chapters, expertizing, handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: To create a spirit of fraternity, to encourage research, and to promote Chinese and related areas philately. Contact Person: Mr. Paul Gault, P. O. Box 20711 , Columbus , OH 43220 E-mail: secretary@chinastampsociety.org Website: www.chinastampsociety.org |
| Christmas Philatelic Club* (APS# AF0074) Journal: Yule Log: bimonthly. Dues: U.S./Canada $15; outside U.S. $22. Services: auctions, handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards, library, annual meeting. Purpose: To promote Christmas topicalists in the common growth in knowledge and enjoyment of Christmas philately. Contact Person: Mr. Walton U. Beauvais, 1068 Medhurst Road , Columbus , OH 43220 E-mail: walton@beauvais1.com Website: www.hwcn.org/link/cpc/ |
| Christmas Seal & Charity Stamp Society (APS# AF0101) Journal: Seal News: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $15; Mex/Canada $17.50; others $27.50 Services: auctions, handbooks. Purpose: Organized for collectors of local, national, and foreign TB seals, as well as other charity seals. Contact Person: Mrs. Betsy Berry, 3606 S. Atherton St. , State College , PA 16801 E-mail: betsychuck@att.net Website: www.xmassealsociety.noadsfree.com |
| Churchill Society, International* (APS# AF0049) Journal: Finest Hour: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $50. Services: local chapters, special awards, annual convention. Purpose: To preserve the memory and legacy of Sir Winston S. Churchill, to study Churchill books, stamps & memorabilia. Contact Person: Ms. Sue M. Hefner, 1837 Latham Ave. , Lima , OH 45805-1635 E-mail: info@winstonchurchill.org Website: www.winstonchurchill.org |
| Cinderella Stamp Club (APS# AF0091) Journal: The Cinderella Philatelist: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $25($34 Airmail); outside U.S. *L16 Plus *L6 airmail postage. Services: study groups, sales book circuits (UK only), auctions,handbooks, special awards. Purpose: Association of philatelists with interests in local, telegraph, fiscal, and bogus stamps, phantom issues, etc. Contact Person: Mr. Francis Kiddle, Punch Tree House Reading Road North, Fleet, Hants , GU51 4HS England E-mail: franciskiddle@talk21.com Website: www.cinderellastampclub.org.uk |
| Club De Monte-Carlo (APS# AF0264) Journal: Dues: 500 EURO Services: Publish Books Purpose: Promote philately Contact Person: Mr. Patrick Maselis, Kaaistraat 19 , B-8800 Roeselare , Belgium E-mail: info@maselis.be Website: |
| Colorado Postal History Society (APS# AF0200) Journal: Colorado Postal Historian: quarterly. Dues: $25. Services: local chapter, expertizing, handbooks. Purpose: To promote the collecting and study of the postal hisotry of the Territory and State of Colorado. Contact Person: Mr. Roger Rydberg, 354 S. Nile St. , Aurora , CO 80012 E-mail: rrydberg5@comcast.net Website: www.ColoradoPostalHistorySociety.com |
| Columbus, Christopher, Philatelic Society* (APS# AF0124) Journal: Discovery!: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $20: outside U.S. $24. Services: directory, handbooks, annual convention. Purpose: To study philatelic and allied material related to the life and voyages of Christopher Columbus. Contact Person: Mr. Greg Ciesielski, 333 Miller Blvd. , Havelock , NC 28532-2645 E-mail: lilski@ec.rr.com Website: ccps.maphist.nl/ |
| Confederate Stamp Alliance (APS# AF0073) Journal: Confederate Philatelist: quarterly. Dues: U.S./Canada/Mexico $28. Services: directory, expertizing, slide programs, handbooks. Purpose: To promote the collecting and encourage the study of the stamps and postal history of the CSA. Contact Person: Ms. Patricia A. Kaufmann, 10194 N. Old State Road , Lincoln , DE 19960-3644 E-mail: trishkauf@comcast.net Website: www.csalliance.org/ |
| Connecticut Postal History Society (APS# AF0195) Journal: The Journal;CPHS: quarterly. Dues: $12. Services: auctions, handbooks. Purpose: Investigation, preservation, and study of all phases of the postal history of the Colony and State of Connecticut. Contact Person: Mr. Robert Chipkin, P. O. Box 27 , Tolland , CT 06084 E-mail: rchipkin@comcast.net Website: www.ct-postalhistory.org |
| COPAPHIL (Colombia-Panama Philatelic Study Group) (APS# AF0142) Journal: COPACARTA: quarterly. Dues: U.S.$13; Canada $15; others $18. Services: auctions, handbooks. Purpose: To promote the philately of Colombia and Panama and to research and publish their philatelic history. Contact Person: Mr. Thomas P. Myers, P.O. Box 522 , Gordonsville , VA 22942 E-mail: tpmphil@hotmail.com Website: copaphil.org |
| Costa Rica Collectors, Society of (APS# AF0096) Journal: Oxcart: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $12; outside U.S. $18. Services: directory, auctions, expertizing, slide programs, handbooks, exhibition awards. Purpose: Promotion of Costa Rica Philately. Contact Person: Mr. Raul Hernandez, 4204 Haring Road , Metairie , LA 70006 E-mail: rherna3870@aol.com Website: www.socorico.org |
| Cover Collectors Circuit Club (APS# AF0215) Journal: CCCC News: 12 per year. Dues: U.S. $10; outside U.S. $5. Services: Purpose: To promote peace and understanding through the exchange of covers and stamps. Contact Person: Ms. Renate Thompson, 241 Beachers Brook Lane , Cary , NC 27511 E-mail: bandart@bellsouth.net Website: www.geocities.com/coverccc/index.html |
| Croatian Philatelic Society (APS# AF0053) Journal: The Trumpeter: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $24; outside U.S. $25. CURRENTLY INACTIVE Services: study groups, directory, auctions, expertizing, slide programs, speakers bureau, handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards, library, annual convention. Purpose: Devoted to the study and exchange of information regarding Croatian, Balkan, Bosnian, and Central European philately. Contact Person: , , , E-mail: Website: www.croatianstamps.com |
| Cuban Philatelic Society of America (APS# AF0173) Journal: The Cuban Philatelist: 3 times per year. Dues: U.S. $30: outside U.S. $50. Services: local chapters, sales book circuits, auctions, handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards, library, annual convention. Purpose: To promote philately and philatelic friendship and knowledge among its members. Contact Person: Mr. Carlos San Martin, P. O. Box 141656 , Coral Gables , FL 33114-1656 E-mail: cpsa.usa@gmail.com Website: www.cubapsa.com |
| Czechoslovak Philately, Society for (APS# UN0018) Journal: The Czechoslovak Specialist: 6 yearly. Dues: U.S. $25; outside U.S. $50. Services: sales book circuits, expertizing, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: Devoted to the philately of Czechoslovakia and related areas. Contact Person: Mr. Philip Rhoade, 905 E. Oakside St. , South Bend , IN 46614 E-mail: philip.rhoade@mnsu.edu Website: www.csphilately.org |
| Dakota Postal History Society (APS# AF0216) Journal: Dakota Collector: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $15; outside U.S. $25. Services: Purpose: Promote knowledge of postal history and related subjects for Dakota Territory and North & South Dakota. Contact Person: Mr. Gary Anderson, P. O. Box 600039 , Saint Paul , MN 55106 E-mail: garyndak@comcast.net Website: www.dakotapostalhistorysociety.org |
| Disinfected Mail Study Circle, The (APS# AF0219) Journal: Pratique: 100 pp. of research per year. Dues: U.S. $45; UK*L15; others*L18. Services: auctions, speakers bureau (UK only). Purpose: Researching and publishing accounts of the treatment of mail in way thought to prevent the spread of infectious disease. Also the postal history of quarantines and of vaccinations. Contact Person: Mr. William A. Sandrik, P. O. Box 3122 , Arlington , VA 22203 E-mail: sandrik42@verizon.net Website: |
| Duck Stamp Collectors Society, National (APS# AF0210) Journal: Duck Tracks: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $20. Services: Purpose: To promote and encourage the collecting and study of migratory waterfowl, hunting, and conservation stamps. Contact Person: Mr. Tony Monico, Secy., P. O. Box 43 , Harleysville , PA 19438 E-mail: ndscs@hwcn.org Website: www.ndscs.org |
| Ebony Society of Philatelic Events and Reflections (APS# AF0239) Journal: Reflections: quarterly. Dues: $25. Services: local chapters, auctions, speakers bureau, special awards. Purpose: To promote and foster an interest in the study and collection of African-Americans on United States and foreign philatelic material. Contact Person: Mr. Manuel Gilyard, 800 Riverside Dr., #4H , New York , NY 10032-7412 E-mail: esperstamps@esperstamps.org Website: esperstamps.org |
| Egypt Study Circle (APS# AF0253) Journal: The Quarterly Circular; quarterly. Dues: L20 ($36) Services: directory, auctions. Purpose: To further and encourage the study, research and enjoyment of the philately and postal history of Egypt in all their forms. Contact Person: Mr. Richard S. Wilson, 53 Middle Patent Road , Bedford , NY 10506 E-mail: egyptstudycircle@hotmail.com Website: egyptstudycircle.org.uk |
| Eire Philatelic Association (APS# AF0021) Journal: Revealer: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $15 Canada/Mexico $20; others $25. Services: local chapters, auctions, handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: To facilitate the sharing of an interest in the stamps and postal history of Ireland. Contact Person: Mr. David J. Brennan, P. O. Box 704 , Bernardsville , NJ 07924 E-mail: brennan704@aol.com Website: www.EirePhilatelicAssoc.org |
| El Salvador, Associated Collectors of (APS# AF0089) Journal: El Salvador Filatelico-El Faro: quarterly. Dues: $16. Services: auctions, new issue services. Purpose: An international organization devoted to all phases of the philately of El Salvador. Contact Person: Mr. Joseph D. Hahn, Apt. G5 1015 Old Boalsburg Road, State College , PA 16801-6149 E-mail: joehahn2@yahoo.com Website: www.elsalvadorphilately.org |
| Empire State Postal History Society (APS# UN0028) Journal: Excelsior! (semi-annual); also quarterly Bulletin. Dues: $15. Services: study groups, directory, auctions, handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: Founded in 1967 to advance the knowledge of the postal history of New York State. Contact Person: Mr. William J. Hart, P. O. Box 167 , Shrub Oak , NY 10588 E-mail: bill.nysph@verizon.net Website: www.esphs.org |
| Ephemera Society of America (APS# AF0256) Journal: Ephemera News; quarterly. Dues: $50. Services: directory, special awards. Purpose: To cultivate and encourage interest in ephemera and the history identified with it. Contact Person: Dr. Arthur H. Groten, P. O. Box 30 , Fishkill , NY 12524 E-mail: info@ephemerasociety.org Website: www.ephemerasociety.org |
| Errors, Freaks & Oddities Collectors Club* (APS# AF0103) Journal: EFO Collector: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $17; outside U.S. $34. Services: auctions, exhibition awards. Purpose: To promote the study of and interest in EFO material, domestic and foreign. Contact Person: Mr. Stan Raugh, 4217 8th Ave. , Temple , PA 19560-1805 E-mail: trex@bigplanet.com Website: www.efocc.org |
| Ethiopian Philatelic Society (APS# AF0145) Journal: MENELIK'S Journal: quarterly. Dues: U.S./Canada $10; others $15. Services: Purpose: The promotion of research and study of all aspects of Ethiopian philately. Contact Person: Mr. Ulf J. Lindahl, 21 Westview Pl. , Riverside , CT 06878 E-mail: fbheiser@comcast.net Website: home.comcast.net/~fbheiser/ethiopia5.htm |
| Europa Study Unit* (APS# AF0017) Journal: Europa News: bimonthly. Dues: U.S. $10; Canada $11; others $16. Services: auctions, handbooks, exhibition awards. Purpose: To further the study and collecting of stamps and philatelic material and to foster interest in Europa philately. Contact Person: Mr. Donald W. Smith, P. O. Box 576 , Johnstown , PA 15907-0576 E-mail: eunity@aol.com Website: |
| Exhibitors, Philatelic, American Association of (APS# AF0157) Journal: The Philatelic Exhibitor: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $20; outside U.S. $25. Services: exhibition awards,special awards. Purpose: To desseminate information, techniques, and methods to educate and inform philatelists involved in exhibiting. Contact Person: Ms. Elizabeth Hisey, 7227 Sparta Road , Sebring , FL 33875 E-mail: lizhisey@comcast.net Website: www.aape.org |
| Falkland Islands Philatelic Study Group (APS# AF0083) Journal: The Upland Goose: quarterly. Dues: U.S./Canada $40; Europe*L15; others*L20. Services: chapter, study groups, directory, sales book circuits (Great Britain only), auctions, handbooks, exhibition awards,special awards. Purpose: To research all aspects of philately connected with the Falkland Islands and their dependencies. Contact Person: Mr. Carl J. Faulkner, Williams Inn, On The Green , Williamstown , MA 01267 E-mail: cfaulkner@williamsinn.com Website: www.fipsg.org.uk |
| Federation Quebecquoise de Philatelie (APS# AF0169) Journal: Philatelie Quebec: 6 per year. Dues: U.S. $43; Canada $65; others 42 Euro. Services: local chapters, study groups, expertizing, speakers bureau, exhibition awards, special awards, library, annual convention. Purpose: To unite philatelic clubs of Quebec so they can benefit from related materials and a revue of standard in French. Contact Person: Mr. Jean-Guy Cote, 4545 Av. Pierre de Coubertin C.P. 1000, Succ. M, Montreal , QC H1V 3R2 Canada E-mail: fqp@philatelie.qc.ca Website: www.philatelie.qc.ca |
| Fine Arts Philatelists* (APS# AF0160) Journal: Jrl Fine/Performing Arts Phil: quarterly Dues: U.S./CANADA/MEXICO $22; others $30. Services: directory, handbooks. Purpose: For a wider understanding and enjoyment of all aspects of fine arts through philately. Contact Person: Ms. Deborah L. Washington, 6922 S. Jeffrey Blvd., #7N , Chicago , IL 60649 E-mail: Website: |
| Fire Service in Philately (APS# AF0080) Journal: Fire Stamp News: quarterly. Dues: $15. Services: auctions, new issues service. Purpose: To promote the study and collecting of philatelic items related to fire service. Contact Person: Mr. Brian R. Engler, Sr., 726 1/2 W. Tilghman St. , Allentown , PA 18102-2234 E-mail: Website: www.firestamps.com |
| First Issues Collector Club (APS# AF0232) Journal: First Issues; quarterly. Dues: U.S. $10; Can/Mex $11; others $14. Services: directory, auctions. Purpose: Promotes the collection of the first postage stamps issued by any nation, province, city, army or other entity and facilitates the exchange of information among stamp collectors. Contact Person: Mr. Robert K. Sylvester, 13 Idlewood Pl. , New Orleans , LA 70123 E-mail: president@firstissues.org Website: www.firstissues.org |
| Florida Postal History Society (APS# AF0227) Journal: FL Postal History Journal: 3 issues annually Dues: $10. Services: directory, handbooks, exhibition awards. Purpose: To cultivate and promote the study of Florida Postal History. Contact Person: Dr. Deane R. Briggs, 160 E. Lake Howard Dr. , Winter Haven , FL 33881 E-mail: drb@gte.net Website: www.FPHSonline.com |
| France & Colonies Philatelic Society (APS# AF0045) Journal: France & Colonies Philatelist: quarterly Dues: U.S. $20; outside U.S. $25. Services: handbooks, special awards. Purpose: Study of the stamps and postal history of France and the French community. Contact Person: Dr. Edward J. J. Grabowski, 741 Marcellus Dr. , Westfield , NJ 07090 E-mail: edjjg@alum.mit.edu Website: www.drunkenboat.net/FrandCol/FCPSHome.html |
| G.B. Overprints Society (APS# AF0072) Journal: The Overprinter: quarterly. Dues: U.S. *L21; outside U.S.*L17. Services: study groups, sales book circuits, auctions, handbooks, library, annual convention. Purpose: Organized for collectors who specialize in the overprinted stamps of Great Britain.. Contact Person: Mr. Tony Stanford, P. O. Box 2675 , Maidenhead , SL6 9ZN England E-mail: gbos@talk21.com Website: www.gbos.org.uk |
| Gay & Lesbian History on Stamps Club* (APS# AF0205) Journal: Lambda Philatelic Journal: quarterly. Dues: U.S./Mex/Canada $10; others $15. Services: directory, handbooks. Purpose: To promote study & dissemination of knowledge of philatelic material depicting homosexual or bisexual behavior. Contact Person: Mr. Joe Petronie, P. O. Box 190842 , Dallas , TX 75219-0842 E-mail: glhsc@aol.com Website: www.glhsc.org |
| Georgia Postal History, Society (APS# AF0224) Journal: Georgia Post Roads; quarterly. Dues: $15. Services: exhibition awards. Purpose: To bring together collectors of and further the study of the postal history of the state of Georgia. Contact Person: Mrs. Nancy B. Clark, P. O. Box 427 , Marstons Mills , MA 02648-0427 E-mail: nbc@cape.com Website: www.stampclubs.com/gphs/index.htm |
| German Colonies Collectors (APS# AF0236) Journal: VORLAUFER: quarterly Dues: U.S. $16; outside U.S. $30. Services: exhibition awards. Purpose: To encourage the philately of the German Colonies and Post Offices abroad and related areas. Contact Person: Mr. Kevin Doyle, 5815 Lenox Road , Lisle , IL 60532-3138 E-mail: doyle-stamps@att.net Website: www.gps.nu/studygroup/colonies/info.html |
| Germany Philatelic Society (APS# AF0048) Journal: The German Postal Specialist: monthly. Dues: U.S. $30; Canada/Mexico $40; others $65. Services: local chapters, study groups, auctions, slide programs, speakers bureau, handbooks, exhibition awards. Purpose: To promote German philately. Contact Person: Mr. Michael Peter, P. O. Box 6547 , Town & Country , MO 63006-6547 E-mail: mpeter@tritechcoatings.com Website: www.gps.nu/ |
| Golf Society, International Philatelic * (APS# AF0183) Journal: Tee Time: quarterly. Dues: $12. Services: directory. Purpose: To further the knowledge of collectors and students of golf philately. Contact Person: Mr. Ron Spiers, 8025 Saddle Run , Powell , OH 43065 E-mail: rwspiers@aol.com Website: www.ipgsonline.org |
| Graphics Philately Association* (APS# AF0133) Journal: Philateli-Graphics: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $15 ($25 Patron); outside U.S $25 ($35 Patron). Services: handbook. Purpose: To promote and encourage the collection and study of all aspects of graphics communication and the book as an artifact. Contact Person: Dr. Bruce L. Johnson, 115 Raintree Dr. , Zionsville , IN 46077-2012 E-mail: indybruce1@yahoo.com Website: graphics-stamps.org |
| Great Britain Collectors Club (APS# AF0191) Journal: GBCC Chronicle: quarterly. Dues: U.S./Canada $25; others $35. Services: handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: To expand knowledge and interest in all aspects of Great Britain philately. Contact Person: Mr. Thomas Slemons, 1410 Timber Trail , Greenwood , IN 46142-1143 E-mail: internlassoc@sbcglobal.net Website: www.gbstamps.com/gbcc |
| Guatemala Collectors, International Society of (APS# UN0036) Journal: El Quetzal: quarterly. Dues: U.S./CAN/MEX $20; Guatemala $20; others $25. Services: directory, auctions, expertizing, slide programs, speakers bureau, new issue service, handbooks. Purpose: To promote the study and collection of the postal history and materials from Guatemala. Contact Person: Mr. Jaime Marckwordt, 449 St. Francis Blvd. , Daly City , CA 94015-2136 E-mail: info@guatemalastamps.com Website: www.guatemalastamps.com |
| Haiti Philatelic Society (APS# AF0081) Journal: Haiti Philately: quarterly. Dues: $20. Services: auctions, expertizing. Purpose: To promote the study of the philately and postal history of Haiti. Contact Person: Mr. Ubaldo Del Toro, 5709 Marble Archway , Alexandria , VA 22315 E-mail: Website: www.haitiphilately.org |
| Hawaiian Philatelic Society (APS# AF0136) Journal: Po'Oleka O Hawaii: quarterly. Dues: $16. Services: expertizing. Purpose: To stimulate, encourage, create, sponsor advance and guide the collection and study stamps and postal history. Contact Person: Mr. Harry A. Foglietta, 1122 Elm St., #702 , Honolulu , HI 96814 E-mail: Website: www.stampshows.com/hps.html |
| Hellenic Philatelic Society of America (APS# AF0120) Journal: HPSA News Bulletin: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $20; Canada $20; others $25. Services: Purpose: The advancement of knowledge of Greece and related areas. To unite Greek collectors and share collective information. Contact Person: Dr. Nicholas Asimakopulos, 541 Cedar Hill Ave. , Wyckoff , NJ 07481 E-mail: nick1821@optonline.net Website: |
| Helvetia Philatelic Society, American (APS# AF0052) Journal: Tell: bimonthly. Dues: U.S. $23; Canada/Mexico $26; Overseas Air Delivery $31. Services: study group, sales book circuits, auctions, slide programs, handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards,annual convention. Purpose: The oldest Swiss philatelic society outside Switzerland devoted to all facets of Swiss area philately. Contact Person: Mr. Ernest L. Bergman, 1940 Cliffside Dr., #110 , State College , PA 16801 E-mail: secretary2@swiss-stamps.org Website: www.swiss-stamps.org |
| Hong Kong Stamp Society (APS# AF0209) Journal: Hong Kong Philatelist: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $10; Canada/Mexico $15; others $20. Services: auctions, expertizing, handbooks. Purpose: Promoting the collection and study of Hong Kong stamps and postal history. Contact Person: Ming W. Tsang, P. O. Box 206 , Glenside , PA 19038 E-mail: hkstampsoc@yahoo.com Website: www.hkss.org |
| Hungarian Philately, Society for (APS# UN0034) Journal: News of Hungarian Philately: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $18; outside U.S. $25. Services: auctions, handbooks, exhibition awards. Purpose: An international society serving all collectors of philatelic material relating to Hungary. Contact Person: Mr. Jim Gaul, 1920 Fawn Lane , Hellertown , PA 18055-2117 E-mail: info@hungarianphilately.org Website: www.hungarianphilately.org |
| Illinois Postal History Society (APS# AF0112) Journal: Illinois Postal Historian: quarterly. Dues: $15. Services: Purpose: To encourage the distribution of materials for understanding and collecting Illinois Postal History. Contact Person: Mr. Timothy G. Wait, P. O. Box 16131 , Rockford , IL 61131 E-mail: t.wait@comcast.net Website: home.earthlink.net/~mailart/iphs/ |
| India Study Circle (APS# AF0111) Journal: India Post: 3 times per annum. Dues: U.S. $36; outside U.S.*L18. Services: auctions, exhibition awards. Purpose: To study the stamps, postal history and postal stationery of all portions of the Indian Sub-continent. Contact Person: Mr. John Warren, P.O. Box 7326 , Washington , DC 20044 E-mail: warren.john@epa.gov Website: www.indiastudycircle.org/ |
| Indiana Postal History Society (APS# AF0241) Journal: Indiana Postal History Society Newsletter: quarterly. Dues: $10. Services: directory, auctions, handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: To obtain, preserve information, books, document and tangibles pertinent of post office operations in state and territory of Indiana. Contact Person: Ms. Marge Faber, P. O. Box 1875 , Bloomington , IN 47402 E-mail: faber@bluemarble.net Website: indianapostalhistorysociety.org |
| Indo-China Philatelists, Society of (APS# AF0038) Journal: Indo-China Philatelist: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $15; Canada/Mexico $20; others $25. Services: study groups. Purpose: Study of postal issues and postal history of Indo-China, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Contact Person: Mr. Ron Bentley, 2600 N. 24th St. , Arlington , VA 22207 E-mail: ron.bentley@verizon.net Website: sicp-online.org |
| Internet Philatelic Dealers Assoc. (APS# AF0261) Journal: IPDA Newsletter: monthly (Internet Only) Dues: $20. Services: directory. Purpose: To encourage the hobby of stamp collecting. Contact Person: Mr. Anthony R. Kassel, P. O. Box 588 , Hilo , HI 96721 E-mail: tonykassel@aol.com Website: ipdaonline.org/html/members.html |
| Iowa Postal History Society (APS# AF0168) Journal: IPHS Bulletin: quarterly. Dues: $15. Services: auctions. Purpose: To collect and preserve postal history information of Iowa, and to share the knowledge of individual research. Contact Person: Ms. Barb Good, 2804 E. 40th St. , Des Moines , IA 50317-3942 E-mail: barbaragood@mchsi.com Website: www.virtualstampclub.com/apsaffi_iphs.html |
| Iran Philatelic Study Circle--No. American Chapter (APS# AF0208) Journal: I.P.S.C. Bulletin; 5 per year. Dues: U.S. $20; outside U.S.*L8. Services: directory, sales book circuits (UK Only), auctions. Purpose: To study the philately of Iran. Contact Person: Mr. Behruz Nassre, PMB 173 1819 Polk St., San Francisco , CA 94109 E-mail: bnassre@pacbell.net Website: www.iranphilatelic.org |
| Israel Philatelists, Society of (APS# AF0105) Journal: The Israel Philatelist: bimonthly. Dues: U.S. $30; Can/Mex $34; others $43. Services: local chapters, study groups, slide programs, speakers bureau, new issue service,cover service,handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: Devoted to the philately of the Holy Land, Israel and Judaica. Contact Person: Mr. Howard S. Chapman, 25250 Rockside Road , Bedford Heights , OH 44146-1900 E-mail: intrepid09@cox.net Website: www.israelstamps.com |
| Italy and Colonies Study Circle (GB) (APS# AF0132) Journal: Fil-Italia: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $35; others $45:*L22. Services: sales books circuits (UK only), auctions, handbooks, special awards. Purpose: To promote and encourage the study of all aspects of Italian philately and postal history. Contact Person: Mr. Richard Harlow, 7 Duncombe House 8 Manor Road, Teddington, Middx. , TW11 8BG England E-mail: harlowlr @gmail.com Website: www.icsc.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk |
| Japanese Philately, International Society for (APS# AF0058) Journal: Japanese Philately: 6 times per year. Dues: $16. Services: local chapters, directory, expertizing, new issue service for postal stationery only. Purpose: To promote an intelligent interest in the philately and postal history of Japan. Contact Person: Dr. Kenneth Kamholz, P. O. Box 1283 , Haddonfield , NJ 08033-0760 E-mail: isjp@isjp.org Website: www.isjp.org/ |
| JAPOS (Journalists, Authors and Poets on Stamps) Study Group * (APS# AF0068) Journal: JAPOS Bulletin: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $7.50; outside U.S. $10. Services: newsletter. Purpose: To unite collectors of stamps featuring journalists, authors, and poets. Contact Person: Mr. Cletus Delvaux, 800 E. River Dr., Unit B , De Pere , WI 54115 E-mail: cdelvaux@msn.com Website: |
| Korea Stamp Society (APS# AF0113) Journal: Korean Philately: quarterly. Dues: $20. Services: directory, handbooks. Purpose: To further the study of and publication of information concerning the postal history and stamps of Korea. Contact Person: Mr. John E. Talmage, Jr., P. O. Box 6889 , Oak Ridge , TN 37831 E-mail: jtalmage@usit.net Website: www.pennfamily.org/KSS-USA/ |
| Latin American Philatelic Society (APS# AF0104) Journal: Latin American Post: quarterly. Dues: U.S./Canada $15; others $17.50. Services: Currently undergoing reorganization. Purpose: To study Latin American philately and to disburse information. Contact Person: Dr. Jules Beck, 2377 Juneway Terr. , Fayetteville , AR 72703-2916 E-mail: jkbeck@uark.edu Website: |
| Liberian Philatelic Society (APS# AF0176) Journal: Journal of the Liberia Philatelic Society: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $15; outside U.S. $18. Services: Purpose: To enhance the avocation of stamp collecting, particularly Liberian Stamps for the benefit of its members. Contact Person: Mr. Henry Chlanda, P. O. Box 41280 , Brecksville , OH 44141 E-mail: Website: |
| Lighthouse Stamp Society (APS# AF0221) Journal: The Philatelic Beacon: bimonthly. Dues: U.S. $12; Canada $15; others $20,electonic PPF $10. Services: auctions, exhibition awards. Purpose: To study philatelic material showing lighthouses and to share this information. Contact Person: Mrs. Dalene T. Thomas, 8612 W. Warren Lane , Lakewood , CO 80227-2352 E-mail: dalene@LighthouseStampSociety.org Website: www.LighthouseStampSociety.org/ |
| Lions International Stamp Club * (APS# AF0153) Journal: Lions Intl. Philatelist: quarterly. Dues: U.S./Canada $20; others 15.00 Euro. Services: local chapters, directory, cover service. Purpose: To encourage stamp collecting among Lion members. Contact Person: Mr. Douglas C. Schembs, Jr., 321 Lamberts Mill Road , Westfield , NJ 07090-4738 E-mail: dslion@juno.com Website: www.lisc.nl |
| Lithuania Philatelic Society (APS# AF0223) Journal: Lithuania Phil. Soc. Journal; semiannual. Dues: U.S./Canada $20; Overseas $50. Services: directory, auctions, exhibition awards. Purpose: To promote the study of the stamps and philatelic history of Lithuania. Contact Person: Mr. John Variakojis, 3715 W. 68th St. , Chicago , IL 60629 E-mail: variakojis@sbcglobal.net Website: www.withgusto.org/lps/ |
| Local Post Collectors Society (APS# AF0126) Journal: The Poster: bimonthly Dues: U.S. $10; others $15. Services: directory, auctions. Purpose: To promote interest in modern day local posts. Contact Person: Mr. Bob Fritz, Secy/Treas., P. O. Box 1548 , Sun City , AZ 85372-1848 E-mail: rikid@cox.net Website: www.localcollectorspost.org |
| Machine Cancel Society (APS# UN0024) Journal: Machine Cancel Forum: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $15; outside U.S. $24. Services: study groups, auctions, handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: Organized for collectors of machine cancellations and to expand the body of knowledge about them. Contact Person: Mr. Gary M. Carlson, 3097 Frobisher Ave. , Dublin , OH 43017 E-mail: gcarlson@columbus.rr.com Website: www.machinecancel.org |
| Mailer's Postmark Permit Club (APS# AF0100) Journal: Permit Patter: bimonthly. Dues: U.S. $7; outside U.S $9. Services: directory, auctions, expertizing, special awards. Purpose: To promote interest in the collecting and use of mailer's postmarks. Contact Person: Dr. Kennth M. Davis, 2731 S. Parkway Dr. , Muncie , IN 47304-5128 E-mail: Website: www.mppclub.org |
| Malaria Philatelists International (APS# AF0266) Journal: MIASMA Philatelist Dues: Services: newletter, auction Purpose: Organization of philatelists devoted to collecting stamps, essays, proofs, FDC's, errors, etc. relating to Malaria Contact Person: Mr. Larry D. Fillion, 18 Arlington St. , Acton , MA 01720 E-mail: malariastamps@yahoo.com Website: www.malariastamps.com/mpi/index.asp |
| Maritime Postmark Society (APS# UN0037) Journal: Seaposter: bimonthly. Dues: U.S. $10; outside U.S. $15. Services: auctions. Purpose: To encourage the study and collecting of all merchant marine mail marking and postmarks and Paquebot marks/postmarks and seaposts. Contact Person: Mr. Tom Hirschinger, P. O. Box 497 , Wadsworth , OH 44282 E-mail: Website: www.judnick.com/Judnick/MaritimePostmarkSociety.htm |
| Masonic Study Unit * (APS# AF0094) Journal: The Philatelic Freemason: bimonthly. Dues: U.S. $10; Canada $12; others $16. Services: Purpose: The collecting and study of philatelic material protraying various aspects of Masonic personages. Contact Person: Mr. E. E. 'Gene' Fricks, 25 Murray Way , Blackwood , NJ 08012-4400 E-mail: radpm@comcast.net Website: |
| Massachusetts Postal Research Society (APS# AF0093) Journal: The Massachusetts Spy: quarterly. Dues: $10. Services: handbooks. Purpose: To encourage research in Mass. postal history and faciliate publication of the same. Contact Person: Mr. H. J. W. Daugherty, P. O. Box 1146 , Eastham , MA 02642 E-mail: hjwd@hjwdonline.com Website: |
| Mathematical Study Unit * (APS# AF0130) Journal: PHILAMATH: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $12; outside U.S. $15. Services: Purpose: To further the collection and study of stamps and philatelic materials that pertain to mathematics and mathematicians. Contact Person: Ms. Estelle Buccino, 5615 Glenwood Road , Bethesda , MD 20817-6727 E-mail: Website: www.math.ttu.edu/msu/ |
| Maximum Card Study Unit (APS# AF0106) Journal: North American Maximaphily: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $15; outside U.S. $20. Services: exhibition awards. Purpose: Organized to promote the study and collecting of maximum cards. Contact Person: Mr. Sebastian Safiano, 11461 S.W. 93rd St. , Miami , FL 33176 E-mail: Website: |
| Meter Stamp Society (APS# AF0193) Journal: Meter Stamp Society Bulletin: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $20; outside U.S. $36. Services: auctions, handbooks, exhibition awards. Purpose: To support the study of that segment of philately and postal history that deals with the use of postage meters. Contact Person: Mr. Alexander J. Savakis, P. O. Box 609 , Warren , OH 44482-0609 E-mail: joel5215@aol.com Website: www.meterstampsociety.com |
| Methodist Philatelic Society (APS# AF0262) Journal: Methodist Philatelic Society Newsletter; quarter. Dues: $20. Services: newsletter, cover service Purpose: The study and encouragement of philately associated with Methodism and the Methodist contribution to united churches and ecumenical activities. Contact Person: Mr. David N. Grayson, 226 Cambridge Road , Cherry Hill , NJ 08034-1819 E-mail: davidngrayson@aol.com Website: methodistphilately.blogspot.com |
| Mexico-Elmhurst Philatelic Society International (APS# UN0043) Journal: Mexicana: quarterly. Dues: $30. Services: local chapters, study groups, directory, sales book circuits, auctions, expertizing, handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: Dedicated to the advancement of the philately of Mexico. Contact Person: Dr. Mark Banchik, P. O. Box 222125 , Great Neck , NY 11022 E-mail: mebanchik@aol.com Website: www.mepsi.org |
| Military Postal History Society (APS# UN0019) Journal: M.P.H.S. Bulletin: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $20; Canada $23; others $25.00. Services: auctions, handbooks, exhibition awards. Purpose: Collecting and analyzing world wide military postal history. Contact Person: COL Charles LaBlonde, 15091 Ridgefield Lane , Colorado Springs , CO 80921-3554 E-mail: dubine@comcast.net Website: www.MilitaryPHS.org |
| Minnesota, Postal History Society of (APS# AF0084) Journal: Newsletter; monthly. Dues: $5. Services: auctions, exhibition awards. Purpose: To encourage the study of postal history in general and that of the state of Minnesota in particular. Contact Person: Mr. John T. Grabowski, P.O. Box 536 , Willernie , MN 55090-0536 E-mail: minnjohn@alum.mit.edu Website: |
| Mobile Post Office Society (APS# AF0064) Journal: Transit Postmark Collector: bimonthly. Dues: U.S./Canada $23; others $38. Services: directory, auctions, slide/video programs, handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: To study postal history of mail transit, transfer, and distribution by rail, water, highway, and street car. Contact Person: Mr. Douglas N. Clark, P. O. Box 427 , Marstons Mills , MA 02648-0427 E-mail: dnc@math.uga.edu Website: www.eskimo.com/~rkunz/mposhome.html |
| Mourning Stamps & Covers Club (APS# AF0263) Journal: Mourning Notes; quarterly. Dues: $15. Services: Purpose: To study and do census work on mourning covers, identify and catalog mourning stamps, inform the membershio and facilitate exchange of mourning stamps & covers. Contact Person: Mr. John M. Hotchner, P. O. Box 1125 , Falls Church , VA 22041-0125 E-mail: Website: |
| Napoleonic Age Philatelists (APS# AF0245) Journal: Campaign: quarterly. Dues: U.S./Canada/Mexico: $15; Others $20. Services: exhibition awards. Purpose: Dedicated to philatelic items concerning Napoleon and the Napoleonic Era (1789-1815). Contact Person: Mr. Donald W. Smith, P. O. Box 576 , Johnstown , PA 15907-0576 E-mail: donsmith65@msn.com Website: www.nap-stamps.org |
| Nepal and Tibet Philatelic Study Circle (APS# AF0122) Journal: Postal Himal: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $25; U.K.*L12, Europe E19. Services: directory, auctions, exhibition awards. Purpose: To promote the study of the philately of Nepal and Tibet in all its aspects. Contact Person: Mr. Roger D. Skinner, 1020 Covington Road , Los Altos , CA 94024 E-mail: Website: www.fuchs-online.com/ntpsc/ |
| Netherlands Philately, American Society of (APS# AF0060) Journal: Netherlands Philately: 6 per year. Dues: U.S. $20; Canada $25; others $30. Services: special awards. Purpose: To promote and support the collecting of philatelic material related to the Netherlands and its former colonies. Contact Person: Mr. Hans D. Kremer, 50 Rockport Ct. , Danville , CA 94526 E-mail: hkremer@usa.net Website: www.angelfire.com/ca2/asnp |
| New Jersey Postal History Society (APS# AF0095) Journal: NJPH: 4 per year. Dues: U.S. $15; outside U.S. $20. Services: auctions, slide programs, speakers bureau, handbooks, exhibition awards, annual convention. Purpose: Research and dissemination of the postal history of the colony and state of New Jersey. Contact Person: Mr. Robert G. Rose, P. O. Box 1945 , Morristown , NJ 07962 E-mail: Secretary@njpostalhistory.org Website: www.njpostalhistory.org |
| Nicaragua Study Group (APS# AF0234) Journal: Nicarao: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $20; outside U.S. $25. Services: auctions, exhibition award, special awards, annual convention. Purpose: To study the postal and fiscal emissions of Nicaragua and its postal history. Contact Person: Mr. William Byerley, 2118 N. DeMerse Ave. , Prescott , AZ 86301-1060 E-mail: billinaz@cableone.net Website: |
| North Carolina Postal History Society (APS# AF0155) Journal: North Carolina Postal Historian: quarterly. Dues: $15. Services: auctions, speakers bureau, handbooks, exhibition awards. Purpose: Promote the study and publication of North Carolina postal history. Contact Person: Mr. Tony L. Crumbley, P. O. Box 681447 , Charlotte , NC 28216 E-mail: tcrumbley2@bellsouth.net Website: |
| Ohio Postal History Society (APS# AF0066) Journal: Ohio Postal History Journal: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $15; outside U.S. By Arrangement. Services: study groups, handbooks. Purpose: To cultivate and promote the study of the postal history of the state of Ohio. Contact Person: Mr. Scott Pendleton, 8500 Bell Hill Road , Cadiz , OH 43907 E-mail: tallyp2001@yahoo.com Website: www.ohiopostalhistory.org |
| Old World Archaeological Study Unit (APS# AF0092) Journal: Old World Archaeologist: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $15; others $23. Services: exhibition awards. Purpose: To promote the collection and study of material related to the archaeology of the old world. Contact Person: Mr. Merle Farrington, 10 Clark St. , Medway , MA 02053 E-mail: bfcat@aol.com Website: www.owasu.org |
| Orange Free State Study Circle (APS# AF0196) Journal: Orange Free State Bulletin: quarterly. Dues: US $23 surface/$29 airmail; outside US*L15 surface/*L19 airmail. Services: handbooks, special awards. Purpose: The study of stamps and postal history of the Orange Free State and the Orange River Colony. Contact Person: Mr. Richard Stroud, 28 Oxford St. , Burnham-on-the Sea, Somerset , TA8 1LQ England E-mail: richardstroudph@gofast.co.uk Website: www.orangefreestatephilately.org.uk |
| Ottoman and Near East Philatelic Society (APS# AF0247) Journal: The Levant; 3 issue per year. Dues: North America $20; other $25. Services: exhibition awards. Purpose: Promote the collection and study of the postage stamps, postal stationery, revenues and postal history of the Ottoman Empire, Republic of Turkey, and Ottoman successor states. Contact Person: Mr. Robert W. Stuchell, 193 Valley Stream Lane , Wayne , PA 19087 E-mail: rstuchell@msn.com Website: www.oneps.org |
| Pacific Islands Study Circle (APS# AF0226) Journal: Pacifica: quarterly. Dues: US/Others $20; UK/Europe*L7.50. Services: auctions, handbooks, special awards. Purpose: To foster the study of philately and postal history of the Pacific Island Area. Contact Person: Mr. John D. Ray, 24 Woodvale Ave. , London , SE25 4AE England E-mail: info@pisc.org.uk Website: www.pisc.org.uk |
| Pacific Northwest Postal History Society (APS# AF0147) Journal: The Oregon Country: quarterly Dues: $15. Services: auctions. Purpose: The study of the postal history of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Contact Person: Mr. William R. Beith, P. O. Box 301263 , Portland , OR 97294-9263 E-mail: wrbeith@comcast.net Website: www.PNWPHS.org |
| Papuan Philatelic Society (APS# AF0228) Journal: Papua New Guinea Calling: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $22; outside U.S.*L10. Services: Purpose: Promotion of all aspects of philately of Papua New Guinea and its forerunner. Contact Person: Mr. Steven G. Zirinsky, P. O. Box 230049 , New York , NY 10023-0001 E-mail: szirinsky@cs.com Website: |
| Peninsular State Philatelic Society, Michigan's Postal History Society (APS# AF0251) Journal: The Peninsular Philatelist; quarterly. Dues: $10. Services: exhibition awards. Purpose: The purpose of the PSPS is to aid in spreading philatelic knowledge, to promote fraternal feeling and personal contacts, and to provide a common basis for the advancement of philately among collectors in the state. Contact Person: Mr. Ed Fisher, 1033 Putney , Birmingham , MI 48009 E-mail: efisherco@earthlink.net Website: www.pspsociety.org |
| Pennsylvania Postal History Society (APS# AF0050) Journal: Pennsylvania Postal Historian: quarterly Dues: $22.50 Services: handbooks, exhibition awards. Purpose: To research and promote knowledge of Pa. postal history through publication, exhibition and covention. Contact Person: Dr. Norman Shachat, 382 Tall Meadow Lane , Yardley , PA 19067 E-mail: nshachat@msn.com Website: www.PaPHS.org |
| Perfins Club, The (APS# AF0057) Journal: The Perfins Bulletin: 5 per year. Dues: U.S. $15; outside U.S. $20. Services: directory, sales book circuits, auctions, expertizing, cover service, handbooks, exhibition awards. Purpose: An organization devoted to the collection and study of Perforated Initials and Insignia in postage and revenue stamps. Contact Person: Mr. Jerry Hejduk, P. O. Box 490450 , Leesburg , FL 34749-0450 E-mail: flprepers@comcast.net Website: www.perfins.org |
| Peru Philatelic Study Circle (APS# AF0258) Journal: Dues: Free Services: Internet based information services; articles, exhibits and exchange of information, slide program on website Purpose: To promote Peruvian philately Contact Person: Mr. Charles C. Wooster, 5209 Chevy Chase Ct. , Columbus , OH 43220 E-mail: Website: www.peru-philatelic-study-circle.com |
| Petroleum Philatelic Society International * (APS# AF0170) Journal: The Petro-Philatelist: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $20; outside U.S. $25. Services: directory, auctions, expertizing, slide programs. Purpose: To promote the study and collection of petroleum postal stamps and related materials. Contact Person: Mr. Anthony Curiale, 251 Dartmouth Ave. , Fair Haven , NJ 07704-3120 E-mail: feitzeq8@yahoo.com Website: |
| Philatelic Pages and Panels, American Society for (APS# AF0165) Journal: Page & Panel Journal: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $15; outside U.S. $21. Services: directory, auctions, expertizing, speakers bureau, handbooks. Purpose: to promulgate interest in US Souvenir Pages and Commemorative Panels. Contact Person: Mr. Gerald L. Blankenship, P. O. Box 475 , Crosby , TX 77532 E-mail: membership@asppp.org Website: www.asppp.org |
| Philaticians, Society of (APS# AF0143) Journal: The Philatelic Journalist: infrequently. Dues: $15. Services: Purpose: To unite philatelic writers and to support activities which create interest in philately and philatelic Literature. Contact Person: Mr. Israel I. Bick, P. O. Box 854 , Van Nuys , CA 91408 E-mail: iibick@sbcglobal.net Website: |
| Philippine Philatelic Society, International (APS# AF0054) Journal: Philippine Philatelic Journal: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $30; outside U.S. $50. Services: local chapter, directory, auctions, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: To promote Philippine philately. Contact Person: Mr. Don Peterson, 7408 Alaska Ave. N.W. , Washington , DC 20012 E-mail: dpeterson4526@comcast.net Website: www.theipps.info |
| Pitcairn Islands Study Group (APS# AF0046) Journal: Pitcairn Log: quarterly Dues: U.S. $22; outside U.S. $27. Services: auctions, handbooks. Purpose: To study the stamps, postal history and people of the Pitcairn Islands. Contact Person: Mr. Vernon Kisling, P. O. Box 1511 , High Springs , FL 32655-1511 E-mail: vkisling@ufl.edu Website: www.pisg.net |
| Plate Number Coil Collectors Club (APS# AF0185) Journal: Coil Line: monthly. Dues: U.S. $12; Canada/Mexico $19; others $24. Services: directory, auctions, slide/video programs, exhibiton awards, special awards. Purpose: To seek and gain information and pursue a variety of collecting interests concerning plate number coil stamps. Contact Person: Mr. Gene C. Trinks, 16415 W. Desert Wren Ct. , Surprise , AZ 85374 E-mail: gctrinks@cox.net Website: www.pnc3.org |
| Plate Number Single Society, American (APS# AF0178) Journal: Plate Numbers: bi-monthly. Dues: U.S. $10, outside U.S. $12. Services: study groups, sales book circuits, auctions,handbook. Purpose: To study the plate numbers that were used to print US issues. To exchange and share knowledge with other members. Contact Person: Mr. Richard E. Burdsall, P. O. Box 1023 , Palatine , IL 60078-1023 E-mail: secretary@apnss.org Website: www.apnss.org |
| Polar Philatelists, American Society of (APS# UN0031) Journal: Ice Cap News: quarterly. Dues: $22. Services: study groups, auctions, handbooks, exhibition awards. Purpose: To encourage and support the study of philately and postal history of the polar regions. Contact Person: Mr. Alan Warren, P. O. Box 39 , Exton , PA 19341-0039 E-mail: alanwar@att.net Website: www.polarphilatelists.org |
| Polonus Philatelic Society (APS# AF0119) Journal: Polonus Bulletin: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $25; outside U.S. $30. Services: local chapters, study groups, expertizing service, handbooks, exhibition awards. Purpose: To promote and encourage philately of Poland. Contact Person: Mr. Hank Bieniecki, P. O. Box 489 , Maryville , IL 62062 E-mail: info@polonus.org Website: www.polonus.org |
| Portuguese Philately, International Society for (APS# AF0035) Journal: Portu-Info: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $25; outside U.S. $35. Services: auctions, expertizing, slide/video programs, handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: To encourage and promote the study and collection of philatelic material of Portugal and past/present territories. Contact Person: Mr. Clyde J. Homen, 1491 Bonnie View Road , Hollister , CA 95023-5117 E-mail: cjh1491@sbcglobal.net Website: www.portugalstamps.com |
| Post Mark Collectors Club (APS# AF0062) Journal: PMCC Bulletin: 11 per year. Dues: U.S. $20; outside U.S. various. Services: local chapters, study group. Purpose: To facilitate and encourage the exchange of postmarks, postal markings, covers and related items. Contact Person: Mr. Terry W. Meier, 1828 A St. S.E. , Washington , DC 20003-1705 E-mail: TeAmo@mindspring.com Website: www.postmarks.org |
| Postal History Foundation (APS# AF0148) Journal: Stamp Tracks; quarterly. Dues: U.S. $35. Services: auctions, expertizing, slides/video programs, handbooks Purpose: To create fun and enjoyable educational experiences that promote stamp collecting to people of all ages. Contact Person: Mr. Robert B. Bechtel, 920 N. First Ave. , Tucson , AZ 85719 E-mail: phf3@mindspring.com Website: www.postalhistoryfoundation.org |
| Postal History Society (APS# AF0044) Journal: Postal History Journal: 3 per year. Dues: U.S. $35; Canada & Mexico $40; others $50. Services: exhibition awards. Purpose: To foster interest in writing about, studying, collecting and exhibiting postal history. Contact Person: Mr. Douglas Clark, P. O. Box 427 , Marstons Mills , MA 02648 E-mail: dnc@math.uga.edu Website: www.stampclubs.com/phs/index.htm |
| Postal Label Study Group (APS# AF0207) Journal: The Bulletin; quarterly. Dues: U.S./Canada $25; others $35. Services: directory, auctions, exhibition awards. Purpose: To bring together collectors of postal labels for the exchange of information and material of mutual interest. Contact Person: Dr. Arthur H. Groten, P. O. Box 30 , Fishkill , NY 12524 E-mail: artgroten@optonline.net Website: |
| Postal Order Society, The (APS# AF0167) Journal: Postal Order News: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $10; outside U.S.*L5. Services: directory, sales book circuits, auctions, new issue service, special awards. Purpose: To study, promote and encourage the collecting of Postal Orders and their history. Contact Person: Mr. Jack Harwood, 3241 Ringwood Meadows , Sarasota , FL 34235-7005 E-mail: jharwood2@comcast.net Website: postalordersociety.jottit.com |
| Postal Stationery Society, United (APS# AF0020) Journal: Postal Stationery: bimonthly. Dues: U.S. $18; outside U.S. $25. Services: local chapers, sales book circuits, auctions, handbooks, exhibition awards. Purpose: A society of philatelists devoted to the collection, research, and promotion of Worldwide Postal Stationery Contact Person: Mr. Stuart H. Leven, 1445-50 Foxworthy Ave., #187 , San Jose , CA 95118-1119 E-mail: poststat@gmail.com Website: www.upss.org |
| Postcard Dealers, International Federation of (APS# AF0174) Journal: IFPD Newsletter: quarterly. Dues: $25. Services: directory, exhibition awards. Purpose: To bring recognition and integrity to postcard dealers and coridal relations between dealers and collectors. Contact Person: Mr. Richard Novick, 17 Abbey Lane , Marlboro , NJ 07746 E-mail: rgnpcs@optonline.net Website: web.mac.com/rgnpcs |
| Poster Stamp Collectors Club (APS# AF0255) Journal: The Journal of the PSCC: quarterly Dues: U.S. $25; Overseas $35. Services: directory, speakers bureau, handbook, exhibition awards. Purpose: To educate collectors and foster understanding of small format graphics, specifically the 'Poster Stamp'. Contact Person: Mr. Richard D. Warren, P. O. Box 208 , Ark , VA 23003-0208 E-mail: posterstampcc@gmail.com Website: www.posterstampcc.org |
| Precancel Stamp Society (APS# AF0065) Journal: The Precancel Forum: monthly. Dues: $22. Services: local chapters, study groups, directory, auctions, speakers bureau, handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: Promote precancel collecting. Contact Person: Mr. Arnold H. Selengut, P. O. Box 16681 , Temple Terrace , FL 33687 E-mail: arnsel@verizon.net Website: www.precancels.org |
| Ration Token Collectors, Society of (APS# AF0230) Journal: The Ration Board: quarterly. Dues: $8. Services: study groups, auctions, handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: To collect, research, verify and promote information regarding all forms of rationing materials. Contact Person: Mr. Dennis Dillman, North Residence Bldg., Apt. 506 601 Pennsylvania Ave. N. W., Washington , DC 20004 E-mail: Website: |
| Religion on Stamps, Collectors of (APS# AF0206) Journal: The COROS Chronicle: quartlerly. Dues: U.S. $22; outside U.S. $34. Services: study groups, directory, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: Dedicated to the collection & study of philatelic material whose design feature some element of religious significance. Contact Person: Ms. Verna D. Shackleton, 425 N. Linwood Ave., Apt. 110 , Appleton , WI 54914-3476 E-mail: corosec@sbcglobal.net Website: my.vbe.com/~cmfourl/coros1.htm |
| Revenue Association, American (APS# AF0051) Journal: The American Revenuer: 6 per year. Dues: $18. Services: local chapters, sales book circuits, auctions, slide programs, handbooks, exhibition award, special awards, library, annual convention. Purpose: To stimulate the collection and study of fiscal stamps of the world, to publish and publicize the results of such study. Contact Person: Mr. Ronald E. Lesher, Sr., P. O. Box 1663 , Easton , MD 21601 E-mail: revenuer@atlanticbb.net Website: www.revenuer.org |
| Rhodesian Study Circle (APS# AF0107) Journal: The Journal of the RSC: quarterly. Dues: *L19 (L 6 Airmail Supplement Optional) Services: local chapters, study groups, sales book circuits (UK only), auctions, handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: To study all aspect of philately of Rhodesia and Related Territories. Contact Person: Mr. William R. Wallace, P. O. Box 16381 , San Francisco , CA 94116 E-mail: bwall8rscr@earthlink.net Website: www.rhodesianstudycircle.org.uk |
| Rotary-on-Stamps * (APS# AF0117) Journal: Rotary on Stamps Bulletin: 6 per year. Dues: U.S. $20. Services: slide programs, handbooks, exhibition awards. Purpose: Fellowship and friendship extension throughout the Rotary world through philately. Contact Person: Mr. Gerald FitzSimmons, 105 Calle Ricardo , Victoria , TX 77904 E-mail: glfitz@suddenlink.net Website: www.rotaryonstamps.org |
| Russian Philately, Rossica Society of (APS# AF0171) Journal: Rossica Journal: 2 per year. Dues: $25 Services: local chapters, slide programs, handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: To promote the collection and study of Russian and related philately. Contact Person: Dr. Ed Laveroni, P. O. Box 320997 , Los Gatos , CA 95032-0116 E-mail: ed.laveroni@rossica.org Website: www.rossica.org |
| Ryukyu Philatelic Specialist Society (APS# AF0047) Journal: From the Dragon's Den: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $15; outside U.S. $18. Services: local chapters, directory, auctions, handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: To promote serious study of the philately and postal history of the Ryukyu Islands under US Administration. Contact Person: Mrs. Laura W. Edmonds, P. O. Box 240177 , Charlotte , NC 28224-0177 E-mail: secretary@ryukyustamps.org Website: www.ryukyustamps.org |
| Samoa Specialists, Fellowship of (APS# AF0240) Journal: The Samoa Express: quarterly. Dues: $18. Services: directory, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: To promote philatelic research and study of all aspects of Samoa. Contact Person: Mr. Martin J. Miller, 157 Warner Ave. , Roslyn Heights , NY 11577 E-mail: martymiller1947@yahoo.com Website: www.samoaexpress.org |
| Sarawak Specialists' Society (APS# AF0110) Journal: The Sarawak Journal: quarterly. Dues: 10 British Pounds or US equilvent. Services: study groups, sales book circuits (UK & Australia only), auctions, slide/video programs, speakers bureau, handbooks. Purpose: Study of stamps and postal history of Sarawak, North Borneo and Labuan. Contact Person: Mr. Stuart Leven, P. O. Box 24764 , San Jose , CA 95154 E-mail: stulev@ix.netcom.com Website: www.britborneostamps.org.uk |
| Scandinavian Collectors Club (APS# AF0079) Journal: The Posthorn: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $25; outside U.S. $32. Services: local chapters, study groups, sales book circuits, auctions, slide programs, handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: Promotion of Scandinavian-area philately. Contact Person: Mr. Donald B. Brent, P. O. Box 13196 , El Cajon , CA 92020 E-mail: dbrent47@sprynet.com Website: www.scc-online.org |
| Scandinavian Philatelic Foundation (APS# AF0137) Journal: Dues: $10 or greater donation. Services: handbooks. Purpose: To promote Scandinavian Philately through translation and publication of articles & other educational techniques. Contact Person: Mr. Alan Warren, P. O. Box 39 , Exton , PA 19341-0039 E-mail: alanwar@att.net Website: |
| Scouts on Stamps Society International * (APS# AF0202) Journal: SOSSI Journal: bi-monthly. Dues: U.S. $15; outside U.S. $18. Services: local chapters, study groups, auctions, slide programs, handbooks, special awards. Purpose: To promote the interest of international good will through Scout Philately. Contact Person: Mr. Lee F. Shedroff, P. O. Box 2245 , Sun City , AZ 85372-2245 E-mail: lshedroff@aol.com Website: www.sossi.org/ |
| Ship Cancellation Society, Universal (APS# AF0098) Journal: USCS Log: monthly. Dues: U.S. $20; Canada $39; others $45 Services: local chapters, directory, sales circuits, auctions, slide/video programs. Purpose: To promote the study of the U.S. Navy and its ships, postal markings of the Navy and other maritime organizations. Contact Person: Glenn W. Smith, 3571 Orrstown Road , Orrstown , PA 17244-9423 E-mail: Website: www.uscs.org/ |
| Ships on Stamps Unit * (APS# AF0152) Journal: Watercraft Philately: bimonthly. Dues: U.S./Canada/Mexico $15; others $22. Services: handbooks, exhibition awards. Purpose: To promote the study of ships and to support the preservation of our maritime heritage. Contact Person: Mr. Les Smith, Site 12, Comp 11 , Kaleden , BC V0H 1KO Canada E-mail: Website: www.shipsonstamps.org |
| Southern Africa, Philatelic Society for Greater (APS# AF0190) Journal: Forerunners: 3 per year. Dues: U.S.$25; others $30. Services: handbooks, exhibition awards, library. Purpose: To support/enhance appreciation, under- standing and knowledge in areas of mutual philatelic interest. Contact Person: Mr. David McNamee, 15 Woodland Dr. , Alamo , CA 94507 E-mail: dmcnamee@aol.com Website: psgsa.thestampweb.com/ |
| Souvenir Card Collectors Society (APS# AF0149) Journal: The Souvenir Card Journal: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $25; outside U.S. $35. Services: local chapters, auctions, handbooks. Purpose: An organization of collectors and dealer members for the promotion of the collection of souvenir cards and intaglio prints. Contact Person: Mr. William V. Kriebel, 1923 Manning St. , Philadelphia , PA 19103-5728 E-mail: kriebewv@drexel.edu Website: |
| Space Topics Study Group * (APS# AF0029) Journal: Astrophile: bimonthly. Dues: U.S. $15; outside U.S. $30. Services: local chapters, directory, auctions, handbooks, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: Organized for collectors of philatelic space-related material including covers, stamps and rocket mail. Contact Person: Dr. Reuben A. Ramkissoon, 3011 White Oak Lane , Oak Brook , IL 60523 E-mail: ctorrisi@nyc.rr.com Website: stargate.1usa.com/stamps/ |
| Spanish Philatelic Society (APS# AF0201) Journal: ARANA: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $25; outside U.S. $35. Services: auction. Purpose: To promote the knowledge, interest and study of Spanish Philately. Contact Person: Mr. Jerry A. Wells, 3313 Melaine , Plano , TX 75023 E-mail: jb.wells@verizon.net Website: |
| Spellman Museum of Stamps/Postal History (APS# AF0166) Journal: Spellman Museum of Stamps/Postal History Update; irregularly Dues: Individual $40 (Contact museum for other membership category prices) Services: speakers bureau,library. Purpose: A museum of stamps and postal history. Contact Person: Mr. George S. Norton, 235 Wellesley St. , Weston , MA 02493 E-mail: george.norton@spellman.org Website: www.spellman.org |
| Sports Philatelists International * (APS# UN0039) Journal: Journal of Sports Philately: quarterly. Dues: U.S./Canada $29; outside U.S. $39. Services: directory, auctions, handbooks, exhibition awards. Purpose: Serve as an independent focus for collectors of Olympic and sports stamps and related material the world over. Contact Person: Dr. Margaret Jones, 5310 Lindenwood Ave. , Saint Louis , MO 63109-1758 E-mail: docj3@doverplacecc.org Website: www.sportstamps.org |
| St. Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha Philatelic Society (APS# AF0085) Journal: South Atlantic Chronicle: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $23; outside U.S. $28. Services: study group, auctions, handbooks, special awards. Purpose: To promote the study, research, and collecting of philatelic materials of St. Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha; to disseminate information and news relating to the islands. Contact Person: Mr. Thomas Bowman, 901 Aspen Dr. , Mountaintop , PA 18707 E-mail: llbowman@epix.net Website: www.atlanticislands.org |
| St. Pierre & Miquelon Philatelic Society (APS# AF0248) Journal: SPM Philatelic Journal: quarterly. Dues: $25 every two years. Services: expertizing, new issue service, cover service, handbooks. Purpose: To promote the philately of and awareness of the islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon. Contact Person: Mr. David J. Allen, 2159 W. 47th Ave. , Vancouver , BC V6M 2M6 Canada E-mail: dallen@axionet.com Website: |
| Stamp Dealers Association, National (APS# AF0225) Journal: NSDA Update: quarterly. Dues: $75. Services: directory, exhibition awards. Purpose: To serve dealer members and promote stamp collecting. Contact Person: Mr. Dick Keiser, 9960 Silverdale Way, N.W., #11 , Silverdale , WA 98383 E-mail: dkstamps@comcast.net Website: www.NSDAinc.org |
| Stamporama (APS# AF0242) Journal: Dues: Free Services: auction, on-line mentoring, discussion area. Purpose: Connecting philatelists worldwide electronically through discussion area, swaps, auctions and mentoring. Contact Person: Mr. Steve B. Davis, 20 Martin Crossing Bay, NE , Calgary , AB T3J 3Y1 Canada E-mail: stamperdad@yahoo.ca Website: www.stamporama.com |
| Stamps on Stamps Collectors Club * (APS# AF0127) Journal: SOS Signal: three times a year. Dues: U.S. $15; outside U.S. $18. Services: new issue service, handbooks. Purpose: Organized as a coming together of collectors of Stamps on Stamps, the perfect focus of a wonderful hobby. Contact Person: Mr. Michael Merritt, 73 Mountainside Road , Mendham , NJ 07945 E-mail: mischu@research.att.com Website: www.stampsonstamps.org |
| State Revenue Society (APS# AF0164) Journal: State Revenue News: 4 per year. Dues: U.S. $15; outside U.S. 22.50. Services: auctions, new issue service, handbooks, exhibition awards. Purpose: To promote the study and collection of state and local revenue stamps of the US. Contact Person: Mr. Scott M. Troutman, P. O. Box 421 , Duncansville , PA 16635-0421 E-mail: Website: staterevenue.org |
| Tannu Tuva Collectors Society (APS# AF0235) Journal: TbBA:irregular Dues: $7.50. Services: handbooks. Purpose: Study and publicize Tannu Tuva Philately/Numismatic. Contact Person: Mr. Kenneth R. Simon, 513 6th Ave., S. , Lake Worth , FL 33460-4507 E-mail: yurttuva@yahoo.com Website: www.tuva.tk |
| Texas Postal History Society (APS# AF0076) Journal: Texas Postal History Journal: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $18; outside U.S. $22. Services: directory, exhibition awards. Purpose: Dedicated to the collection, study, exhibition and writing of Texas Postal History. Contact Person: Mr. Lyle C. Boardman, 3916 Wyldwood Road , Austin , TX 78739 E-mail: lcb1941@att.net Website: www.texasphilatelic.org/texpex.html |
| Thai Philately, Society for (APS# AF0078) Journal: Thai Philately: 3 times yearly. Dues: Cyber=$10. Services: exhibition award. Purpose: To promote the study of the stamps and postal history of Thailand (Siam). Contact Person: H. R. Blakeney, P.O. Box 44142, Southwest Sta. , Oklahoma City , OK 73144-1142 E-mail: hrblake@truemail.co.th Website: www.thaiphilately.org |
| The Chile Specialist Association (APS# AF0249) Journal: The Chile Specialist: bi-annual. Dues: U.S./Canada/Mexico $15; Others $20. Services: Purpose: To study, share and publish material of interest for and by specialist and enthusiasts of Chilean Philately. Contact Person: Mr. Carlos Vergara, 1107 S. Naperville Road , Wheaton , IL 60189 E-mail: carlos@cvphoto.net Website: |
| U.S. Cancellation Club (APS# AF0075) Journal: U.S. Cancellation Club News: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $16; outside U.S. $25. Services: directory, handbooks, exhibition awards. Purpose: Devoted to the study and publication of information about cancellations found on US stamps, particularly those of the 19th century. Contact Person: Mr. Roger D. Curran, 20 University Ave. , Lewisburg , PA 17837 E-mail: rrrhoads@aol.com Website: www.geocities.com/Athens/2088/uscchome.htm |
| U.S. Philatelic Classics Society (APS# UN0011) Journal: The Chronicle of the US Classic Postal Issues: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $27.50; outside U.S. $35.50. Services: local chapters, study groups, directory, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: To study the postal issues and history of the classics period of the US, and to publish research relating to this era. Contact Person: Mr. Rob Lund, 2913 Fulton St. , Everett , WA 98201-3733 E-mail: membershipchairman@uspcs.org Website: www.uspcs.org |
| U.S. Possessions Philatelic Society (APS# AF0099) Journal: Possessions: quarterly. Dues: U.S./Canada/Mexico $25; others $30. Services: handbooks Purpose: The collection, study, and publication of information on the U.S. Possessions, Administered Areas, and Offices Abroad. Contact Person: Mr. Geoffrey Brewster, 6453 E. Stallion Road , Paradise Valley , AZ 85253 E-mail: Website: www.uspps.net |
| U.S. Specialized Yahoo Group (APS# AF0257) Journal: U.S.A. to Z; bi-monthly Dues: Services: discussions, newsletter,links Purpose: Discussion & exchange of information related to all aspects of U.S. philately Contact Person: Mr. Steve B. Davis, 20 Martin Crossing Bay, NE , Clagary , AB T3J 3Y1 Canada E-mail: stamperdad@yahoo.ca Website: groups.yahoo.com/group/us_specialized |
| Ukrainian Philatelic and Numismatic Society (APS# AF0134) Journal: Ukrainian Philatelist: semi-annual. Dues: US/Canada $28 plus a one-time $2 registration fee; others $48 for air mail delivery. Services: local chapters, directory, expertizing, handbooks, special awards. Purpose: Dedicated to the promotion and advancement of Ukrainian stamp, coin, and medal collecting. Contact Person: Mr. Don Wynnyczok, 1386 Cameron Heath , Reston , VA 20194-1452 E-mail: Website: www.upns.org |
| United Nations Philatelists * (APS# AF0071) Journal: The Journal of the UNP: bimonthly. Dues: U.S. $24; Canada $26; others $40. Services: auctions, handbooks, exhibition awards. Purpose: To join together for the collecting and/or study of U.N. philately. Contact Person: Mr. Blanton Clement, Jr., P. O. Box 146 , Morrisville , PA 19067-0146 E-mail: bclemjr@yahoo.com Website: www.unpi.com |
| United States Stamp Society (APS# AF0150) Journal: The United States Specialist: monthly. Dues: U.S. $25; outside U.S. $55. Services: handbooks, exhibition award. Purpose: To promote the study of all postage and revenue stamps and stamped paper of the U.S. and U.S. administered areas produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and other contract printers. Contact Person: Executive Secretary, P. O. Box 6634 , Katy , TX 77491-6634 E-mail: execsecretary@usstamps.org Website: www.usstamps.org/ |
| Vatican Philatelic Society (APS# AF0129) Journal: Vatican Notes: bimonthly. Dues: U.S. $9; outside U.S. $16. Services: local chapters, auctions, slide programs, exhibition awards, library. Purpose: The first and oldest philatelic society in the United States devoted exclusively to Vatican City and Roman State stamps. Contact Person: Mr. Dan Celani, 126 N. Main St. , Capac , MI 48014 E-mail: Website: www.vaticanphilately.org |
| Vermont Philatelic Society (APS# AF0156) Journal: Vermont Philatelist: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $10; outside U.S. $15. Services: local chapters, auctions. Purpose: Promote the study of Vermont Postal History and stamp collecting in VT. Contact Person: Mr. Glenn Estus, P. O. Box 451 , Westport , NY 12993 E-mail: gestus@vermontps.org Website: www.vermontps.org |
| Virginia Postal History Society (APS# UN0041) Journal: Way Markings: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $15; outside U.S. $35. Services: auctions, exhibition awards, special awards. Purpose: Advancement and dissemination of research and knowledge about Virginia's rich postal history. Contact Person: Mr. Robert L. Lisbeth, 7525 Fairwood Lane , Falls Church , VA 22046-1920 E-mail: Website: |
| West Africa Study Circle (APS# AF0231) Journal: Cameo; 3 times per yr., newsletter; 3 times per yr. Dues: U.S. $36; Canada $38; UK*L15; others*L18. Services: directory, auctions, handbooks. Purpose: To encourage the study of stamps, postal stationery, and postal history of the West African countries. Contact Person: Dr. Martin P. Bratzel, 1233 Virginia Ave. , Windsor , ON N8% 2Z1 Canada E-mail: marty_bratzel@yahoo.com Website: www.wasc.org.uk |
| Western Cover Society (APS# UN0014) Journal: Western Express: quarterly. Dues: $35. Services: handbooks, special awards. Purpose: To exchange ideas and information on covers and postmarks of the West. Contact Person: Mr. John R. Drew, 15370 Skyview Terr. , San Jose , CA 95132 E-mail: jandndrew@aol.com Website: www.westerncoversociety.com |
| Wine on Stamps Study Unit (APS# AF0233) Journal: Enophilatelica; quarterly. Dues: US $15 journal; outside US $20 journal; $12 electronic journal Services: Purpose: To encourage the collecting of stamps and other philatelic material related to wine, grapes, wine production, and associated areas. Contact Person: Mr. David Wolfersberger, 768 Chain Ridge Road , Saint Louis , MO 63122-3259 E-mail: dewolf2@swbell.net Website: www.wine-on-stamps.org |
| Wisconsin Postal History Society (APS# AF0061) Journal: Badger Postal History: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $15. Services: directory, handbooks. Purpose: To collect and disseminate information on the postal history of Wisconsin for educational and historical uses. Contact Person: Mr. William B. Robinson, P. O. Box 12492 , Green Bay , WI 54307-2492 E-mail: wbrob@hotmail.com Website: |
| Women Exhibitors (APS# AF0260) Journal: We Think; quarterly-online Dues: $5.00 Services: seminars, monthly newsletter, one-on-one mentoring, exhibition awards. Purpose: To provide a vehicle through which women exhibitors can encourage each other through sharing information, ideas, experience, advise, problems and solutions. Contact Person: Mrs. Ruth M. Caswell, 815 S. 216th St., #GC58 , Seattle , WA 98198 E-mail: ruthandlyman@earthlink.net Website: www.aape.org/Weweb.asp |
| Worldwide Stamp Collectors, International Society of (APS# AF0151) Journal: The Circuit: bimonthly. Dues: $15. Services: directory, sales book circuits, auctions, exhibition awards. Purpose: To promote the collecting of postage stamps of the world. Contact Person: Dr. Joanne Berkowitz, P. O. Box 19006 , Sacramento , CA 95819 E-mail: ExecutiveDirector@iswsc.org Website: www.iswsc.org/ |
| Wreck & Crash Mail Society (APS# AF0259) Journal: La Catastrophe; quarterly. Dues: $20 Services: study groups, auctions. Purpose: Devoted to the collecting and study of all aspects of delayed and/or damaged mail and interrupted mail services. Contact Person: Mr. Ken Sanford, 613 Championship Dr. , Oxford , CT 06478-3128 E-mail: Website: wreckandcrash.org |
| Writers Unit, APS (APS# UN0030) Journal: The Philatelic Communicator: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $20; Canada/Mexico $22.50; others $25. Services: exhibition awards. Purpose: Organization to share common interests of philatelic writers, editors, and publishers. Contact Person: Mr. George B. Griffenhagen, 2501 Drexel St. , Vienna , VA 22180 E-mail: Website: www.wu30.org |
| Zeppelin Collectors Club (APS# AF0135) Journal: The Zeppelin Collector: quarterly. Dues: U.S. $28; outside U.S. $33. Services: Purpose: Educational, charitable, literary, and scientific. Contact Person: Dr. Cheryl Ganz, P. O. Box 77196 , Washington , DC 20013 E-mail: cherylganz@yahoo.com Website: www.americanairmailsociety.org |