The Great Britain Philatelic Society (GBPS) is the premier specialist organization dedicated to the study of Great Britain’s stamps and postal history.
The GBPS has a network of specialized consultants who draw upon world leading expertise in GB postal history, Postal stationery, Queen Victoria, Edward VII, George V, Edward VIII, George VI, Elizabeth II and back-of-book stamps to help solve complex queries regarding specific issues, plates, cancellations, shades and more. Alan Vaughan, a GBPS consultant, commented “During the last year I have answered questions covering a wide variety of aspects of Edward VII philately. These included enquiries relating to three half penny shades, 2d De La Rue scarlet vermillion stamps, 3d printings and shades plus variations on the 6d plate proofs”.
For GB stamp collectors, researchers, and dealers alike, membership of the GBPS provides free access to this expert consultancy service. For more information about GBPS membership, please go to http://gbps.org.uk/join
The GBPS is the leading society for anyone interested in GB philately including stamps, postal history, booklets, postcards and more. The Great Britain Philatelic Society was founded in 1955 to promote, encourage, and contribute to the advancement of the philately of Great Britain. Since then, it has grown steadily and now has more than 850 members in the UK and abroad.
The GBPS produces a colour Journal, accompanied by a Newsletter, six times each year. Additionally, several philatelic publications are sponsored by the Society. The extensive GBPS website provides the latest news and information and resources for collectors such as historical information on postal rates, copies of award-winning exhibits and much more. In addition, consultants are available to help collectors with any queries they might have.
For further information, to opt-out from receiving future GBPS announcements, or to change the relevant contact at your organisation please contact Dr Bill Bradbury on +44-(0)7712-735378 or wbprimetek@aol.com.
