On April 28th members of the United States Philatelic Classics Society presented U.S. Stamps Issued Prior to the First Federal Issue of 1847. The talk was jointly presented by Cliff Alexander, Larry Lyons, Scott Trepel and Sonny Hagendorf. This panel of experts discussed the stamps of U.S. Carriers and Locals, Independent Mails, and Postmasters’ Provisionals, providing an interesting look into early U.S. postal history.
The presentation was a huge success. To quote one attendee: “Of all the programs presented by the CCNY, this has to be ranked as one of the best. Simply wonderful.”
The recording of this presentation is now available HERE on the USPCS website for all members who missed it, or who wish to review the material.
The USPCS’s talks are only the start of The Collectors Club’s Society Program Series. These presentations are not only an excellent source of philatelic knowledge, but they are also an opportunity to connect with fellow stamp societies. Everyone is welcome to register to attend the programs at collectorsclub.org/special-events. Membership to the Collectors Club is not required. Interested members should mark calendars and look forward to the following free specialty society presentations:
On May 12th members of The Indian Study Circle will present three talks on Indian philately. The Introduction of Stamps in India by Deepak Jaiswal; Skullduggery at the Jammu and Kashmir Post Office – circa 1870s to 1900 by Danforth Walker; and The Introduction and Subsequent Failure of Stamps in Kotah by Sandeep Jaiswal. You won’t want to miss these talks on the rich postal history of India!
On June 9th, the American Topical Association will join the CCNY for a presentation on topical collecting. The American Topical Association is the worlds largest organization for stamp collectors who focus on specific topics depicted on stamps. From airplanes to zebras, topical collecting has become one of the most popular areas of philately.
On July 14th the United States Stamp Society presents a special talk dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of the Fourth Bureau Issue (1922-1932). The Fourth Bureau issue consisted of 27 different designs, each including a prominent American portrait, landmark, or icon. They represent a period of postal innovation, with different styles of perforation and printing used throughout their run; and philatelic interest as the start of modern First Day Cover collecting.
On October 13th the CCNY will be joined by the Great Britain Philatelic Society. The GBPS deals with all aspects of Great Britain philately. They work to promote and encourage the advancement of British philately.
