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The Royal Philatelic Society London

Established 1869, Royal Patronage Since 1906

For over 150 years, the Royal Philatelic Society London has been at the forefront of philatelic research, education, and fellowship. Join the world’s most prestigious community of stamp collectors and postal historians.

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For over 150 years, The Royal Philatelic Society London has been at the forefront of philatelic research, education, and fellowship. Join the world’s most prestigious community of stamp collectors and postal historians.

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2,000+

Members Worldwide

400K+

Library Items

155

Years of Heritage

  • Our home in Abchurch Lane
  • Members enjoying a meeting day display
  • A cover from our Mann Collection
The Society Members, Staff, Volunteers News, Events, Meetings
Library & Research Museum Philatelic Collections

Our Next Events:

  • 26 Feb 26 – India Postal Stationery

    26 Feb 26 – India Postal Stationery

    by Sandeep Jaiswal

    Read More 26 Feb 26 – India Postal StationeryContinue

  • 28 Feb 26 – Wales and Herefordshire Regional Meeting

    28 Feb 26 – Wales and Herefordshire Regional Meeting

    with the Society of Postal Historians, at Macclesfield

    Read More 28 Feb 26 – Wales and Herefordshire Regional MeetingContinue

  • 3 Mar 26 – Zoom – De La Rue Limited – From Playing Cards to Postage

    3 Mar 26 – Zoom – De La Rue Limited – From Playing Cards to Postage

    by Malcolm Gascoyne FRPSL
    Part 1 of the display explores the development of De La Rue’s printing business, and the technologies which they evolved to meet their customer’s needs.

    Read More 3 Mar 26 – Zoom – De La Rue Limited – From Playing Cards to PostageContinue

Society News and Reports:

  • 17 Feb 26 – Society of Postal Historians
    Meeting Report

    17 Feb 26 – Society of Postal Historians

  • 10 Feb 26 – Zoom – Philatelic Database Digitisation
    Meeting Report

    10 Feb 26 – Zoom – Philatelic Database Digitisation

  • 29 Jan 26 – Denmark, the United Kingdom, and Mail across the North Sea
    Meeting Report

    29 Jan 26 – Denmark, the United Kingdom, and Mail across the North Sea

  • 13 Jan 2026 – President’s Newsletter
    President's Newsletter

    13 Jan 2026 – President’s Newsletter

What We Offer

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2025/26 Programme

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President’s Programme

See the highlights of the 25/26 season here.

25/26 Programme

Online Zoom Meetings

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Eventbrite

Zoom Meetings

Open to the public – tickets on Eventbrite

  • 3 Mar 26 – Zoom – De La Rue Limited – From Playing Cards to Postage

    3 Mar 26 – Zoom – De La Rue Limited – From Playing Cards to Postage

  • 7 Apr 26 – Zoom – The Six Australian States

    7 Apr 26 – Zoom – The Six Australian States

Society Events

Members and guests

  • 26 Feb 26 – India Postal Stationery

    26 Feb 26 – India Postal Stationery

  • 26 Mar 26 – Newspapers and the Austrian Post

    26 Mar 26 – Newspapers and the Austrian Post

  • 9 Apr 26 – German Exchange Control 1918-1925

    9 Apr 26 – German Exchange Control 1918-1925

  • 9 Jul 26 – The Devonshire Bowl

    9 Jul 26 – The Devonshire Bowl

Other Events

Members and guests

  • 28 Feb 26 – Wales and Herefordshire Regional Meeting

    28 Feb 26 – Wales and Herefordshire Regional Meeting

  • 8 Mar 26 – Northwest Regional Meeting

    8 Mar 26 – Northwest Regional Meeting

  • 26 Apr 26 – South West Fellows and Members

    26 Apr 26 – South West Fellows and Members

  • 27 May 26 – Boston 2026 Dinner

    27 May 26 – Boston 2026 Dinner

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The Royal Philatelic
Society London
Founded 1869

The world's premier philatelic society, advancing the study and appreciation of stamps and postal history for over 150 years

Registered charity no. 286840
Registered in England no. 92352

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  • Library: Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00
    Meetings: Thursdays 1pm / 4pm

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