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.

www.stamps.org


American Topical Association – ATA

The American Topical Association was founded in 1949 to bring together people who enjoy collecting postage stamps by topics.

www.americantopicalassn.org


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. 

www.aape.org


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.

www.afdcs.org

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)

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Links

This is only a sampling of resources available for philatelists.


United States Postal Service – USPS

www.usps.com


National Postal Museum – Smithsonian

https://postalmuseum.si.edu/


Midwest Stamp Dealers Association – MSDA

www.msdastamp.com


The History of the Postcard

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The Second Continental Congress and the U.S. Postal System

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Ernies Michigan

A searchable database of Michigan’s letters from the past… Bringing history to life

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