philatelic Links and resources
Societies
This is only a few of the numerous philatelic societies. Visit the APS Specialties Societies webpage for a more complete listing.
American Philatelic Society – APS
With members in more than 110 countries, the APS is the largest, non-profit for stamp collectors in the world. Founded in 1886, the APS serves collectors, educators, postal historians, and the general public by providing a wide variety of programs and services.
American Topical Association – ATA
The American Topical Association was founded in 1949 to bring together people who enjoy collecting postage stamps by topics.
American Air Mail Society – AAMS
The American Air Mail Society (AAMS) is the second oldest aerophilatelic society in the world.
www.americanairmailsociety.org
American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors – AAPE
Founded in 1986, the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors is a worldwide organization of stamp collectors who exhibit their collections competitively and work together for the betterment of philatelic exhibiting and judging standards and practices.
American First Day Cover Society – AFDCS
Founded in 1955, the society has a membership of over 1000 active first day cover collectors, including hundreds of collectors who design and manufacture their own cacheted FDCs.
Welcome to our collection of philatelic links and resources! Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a beginner looking to explore the fascinating world of stamp collecting, or a researcher seeking specialized information, these links will guide you to a variety of valuable philatelic resources.
Here, you will find connections to official postal organizations, educational materials, collector communities, and other essential philatelic references. We strive to provide a selection of resources to help enthusiasts of all levels expand their knowledge, discover new collectibles, and engage with the global philatelic community.
Simply click on the links to explore a wealth of information and enhance your philatelic journey.
Happy collecting!
Michigan Stamp Clubs
(compiled by Linn’s Stamp News)
Links
This is only a sampling of resources available for philatelists.
United States Postal Service – USPS
National Postal Museum – Smithsonian
Midwest Stamp Dealers Association – MSDA
The WSSC does not endorse the company that hosts this page. It is provided for educational purposes only.
The Second Continental Congress and the U.S. Postal System
Ernies Michigan
A searchable database of Michigan’s letters from the past… Bringing history to life