12 Feb 26 – The Society of Postal Historians

75th Anniversary Display

The Society of Postal Historians was formed in 1951 and is an association of active postal historians engaging in original study and the exchange of information with like-minded collectors. Its ethos is ‘sociable philately’ with all members expected to provide regular displays at face-to-face and online meetings.

Associate membership is by invitation only. Elevation to Member and Fellow status may be anticipated following regular displays of material and research, along with active involvement in running of the society as part of the its Executive Committee. Today the Society continues to thrive with a maximum membership of 60 associates, 60 members and 60 fellows. Regular daytime meetings are held across the country together with two weekend conferences held in the Spring and Autumn and online meetings in Winter months.

This display will showcase the breadth of SPH members’ interests and the quality of their research and collections by providing one frame displays by 54 fellows, members and associates.  Topics will range geographically from Britain to Australia, via Europe, the Caribbean, India, Brunei, Sarawak, the Falkland Islands and Africa and will range historically from the 15^th to the 20^th centuries.