Introducing the GBPS ...

The GBPS was founded in 1955 by a small but enthusiastic group of collectors in order 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 800 members in the UK and abroad. The Society deals with all aspects of GB philately, and has contributed much to the field; this is certain to continue as new members with fresh ideas join.

Please note: the Society itself does not purchase or sell stamps, covers etc, nor do we provide valuations - for this you may care to consult our dealer members.

Announcements

Urgent notices, major website alterations, and GBPS changes will be announced below. The regular incremental changes to the website are now listed on the updates page.

Registration for Stampex Meeting

As Autumn Stampex 2021 will be a ticketed event, anybody coming to the GBPS meeting on the Saturday will need to register for a (free) Stampex ticket.

See this post for details.

New GBPS Vice Presidents 2021

At the 2021 Annual General Meeting on 26th June Andy Donaldson and Peter Lister were elected to the vacant GBPS Vice Presidential slots.

Congratulations to both gentlemen!

AGM 2021 - Reports and Accounts

GBPS members attending the 2021 AGM on 26th June using Zoom can download the Annual Report and Accounts and the Officers' Reports via this post on the GBPS discussion boards.

GBPS Social Media Manager 2021

Alasdair McIntosh has taken on the role of GBPS Social Media Manager, and will be looking after our Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram feeds.

So why not subscribe?

GBPS at Midpex 2021

The GBPS will have a table at Midpex 2021 on Saturday 3rd July, where members of the society will be selling books and answering questions.

Come and say hello!

GBPS at Virtual Stampex 2021

The GBPS have a booth C15 at this online show, running from Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th March 2021.

Come and say hello in the chatroom!

New QEII Decimal Consultant

Scott Kibby has agreed to take the role of QEII Decimal Consultant, with Ian Harvey remaining as consultant for QEII Pre-Decimal issues.

For details see here.

GBPS Competitions 2021

The entries for the GBPS "virtual competitions" can now be viewed in the Displays section here.

GBPS Christmas Meeting 2020

The GBPS Christmas Quiz can be downloaded here.

The video of the Zoom meeting is now available on the GBPS YouTube channel.

Cancelled Meetings

The January, February, and March meetings have had to be cancelled due to the ongoing COVID situation, but Zoom "virtual meetings" have been added (contact ).

GB Collectors' Conference Videos

The videos from the GB Collectors' Conference have been added to the GBPS YouTube site.

These talks cover a wide range of subjects within GB philately.

GB Collectors' Conference 12-14 Nov.

allaboutstamps.co.uk will be hosting a special online conference for GB collectors from 12 to 14 November, in partnership with the GBPS and the British Library.

For details see this post.

NEXT MEETING

Sat. 23rd October 2021

GB To and Through France Before 1875

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Alan says: "Having maintained a general G.B. collection all my working life, some 25 years ago I decided to concentrate a little more on an area which attracted me. Hence I looked a little more closely at mail from G.B. to France. I split the collection into subjects – for no particular reason and this has evolved into the present display. The first part looks at pre Napoleonic and some post 1815 mail. The sections that follow include Late Fee mail, Registered, Redirected, unstamped and stamped mail used prior to the General Postal Union in 1875 – a good point to draw the line.

The second part looks at the problems of crossing the Alps during the same period. This includes mail sent to Italy and beyond via the Mont Cenis road, rail and tunnel and the growing need for speedy routes to the East. I deviate slightly by illustrating the need for the construction of Aachen Bahnhof on the border between Belgium and Prussia and examine the routes and destinations following from this. I finish by returning to France and the Alps. Throughout I give information on routes and rates, but the display does not attempt to cover all the detail on what is a very wide subject."

40 Years of British Internal Airmails

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Peter says: "The display will cover the first forty years of airmail, starting with the pioneer period from 1910 to 1933 then continuing with the individual airline companies, many of which were very short lived. Proofs of the companies' labels will be displayed along with time tables and dispatch dockets plus pilot signed covers. The coverage will also include the Scottish airmails as many emergency flights took place, and a crash. A small study of the Lanark air meeting of 1910 will also be shown although no mail was carried but a Grandstand postmark was used."

Non-members are most welcome to come to a meeting or two if they are interested in joining. For details contact the Membership Secretary.

TEN GOOD REASONS ...

... why collectors of Great Britain stamps and covers should join the GBPS

You will be a member of the foremost Society for the collection of GB stamps and postal history

Ten meetings a year held in London (seven all-day), many with dealers present

Regular provincial meetings as well as those held in London

Free high quality in colour GB Journal six times a year, which presents new research findings

Free Newsletter six times a year (typically 36 pages) with a wide range of articles, reports, queries, and comments

Excellent GBPS books at special rates to members

An extensive library of GB-related material

Members' Trading Forums for GB stamps and covers

Access to a free info service provided by specialist consultants

Full access to the

members-only parts of the website including the Displays Archive, the Discussion Boards, and downloadable archives of the GB Journal and the GBPS Newsletter

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