ABPS

The Association of British Philatelic Societies Ltd

South African Collectors’ Society

From its foundation in 1947, the South African Collectors' Society has aimed to promote the collecting and study of the stamps, postal stationery and all other aspects of the philately of South Africa. This area includes the Union and Republic, the former "Homelands", South West Africa / Namibia and The Cape of Good Hope.

Regular meetings are held in London, Carlisle and elsewhere in the U.K.


PROGRAMME OF MEETINGS IN 2010
20th February LONDON - Maritime Mail
24th - 27th February S.A.C.S. at Stampex
27th March CARLISLE - Victorian & Edwardian S.A. - 1860-1910
29th May LONDON - Hyphenated Pictorial high values [6d+].
5th June LEICESTER - An open meeting.
7th August SALISBURY - An all day open meeting.
September CARLISLE - To be advised. Also Abell Trophy Comp.
25th September LONDON - S.A. in World War II.
13th/15th November LONDON - An open meeting.


Regular meetings are held at:

THE COUNTY HOTEL, CARLISLE

AND

The Calthorpe Arms,

Greys Inn Road, London WC1X 8JR.

London Meetings commence at 2.00pm. Carlisle Meetings commence at 10.00am.



Information is published through the Society's journal, The Springbok.

Membership is world-wide and is open to all collectors, from beginners to advanced specialists. The annual subscription includes:

Application Form (PDF 184KB)

  • Receipt of the quarterly journal The Springbok.
  • Access to the Society's extensive Library.
  • Participation as buyers and sellers in the frequent postal auctions of the Society.
  • Participation as buyers and sellers in the Society's exchange packets. (U.K. members only, due to insurance requirements.)
  • Membership benefits of The Association of British Philatelic Societies and the Philatelic Federation of Southern Africa.
COMMITTEE

President: Vacant

Hon. Chairman: Sqn Ldr J. L. Shaw FRPSL

Hon. Secretary: Christopher Oliver, Tel: 020 8940 9833

Hon. Treasurer: D. J. Osborn

Hon. Editor: E. J. Bridges

Hon. Assistant Editor and Cover Packet Secretary: M. Whitlock

Hon Librarian: P. M. Ridsdale

Hon. Auctioneer: N. Arrow

Hon. Packet Superintendant: A Johnson

WEBSITE

www.thespringbok.africastamps.co.uk


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