Philatelic Specialists Society of Canada
Membership in the PSSC is by invitation, but the content in this section is accessible to all. It is meant to make available the displays, talks, and writings of our members for the benefit of the philatelic community.
What's New as of February 2025
About Us
- We are a forum for serious philatelic study founded in 1954.
- Although based in Canada, the members have a worldwide interest.
- Membership is by invitation of advanced collectors, authors, exhibitors, and philatelic judges.
- You can explore the diverse specialties of our members ranging from the Ionian Islands to Underpaid mail, there's a wealth of knowledge waiting for you.
- We are publishers of free specialized studies compiled by our members.
- Medals are awarded at national philatelic exhibitions.
Meetings and Events
2025
Apr 2
In-person meeting at the VGG 19:30 EST. Paul Sarjeant: Precut Usage of Great Britain's Line Engrave Imperforate Stamps.
Apr 16
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Members presents: Show and Tell.
May 7
In-person meeting at the VGG 19:30 EST. Lawrence Pinkney: Unauthorized Precancels (Canada).
May 21
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Bob Stock presents: Southern RhodesianWorld War 2 Internment Camp Mail.
Jun 4
In-person meeting at the VGG 19:30 EST. Blair Ashford: Newfoundland More-to-Pay Markings and Usages.
Jun 18
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Chris Hargreaves presents: The Philatelic History of Kingston, Ontario, from 1673 to The Present Day.
Jul 2
In-person meeting at the VGG 19:30 EST. Derwin Mak: TBA:. Disney-related theme.
Jul 16
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Mike Street: Doug Sayles' “BNAPS Catalogue of Canadian Military Mail Markings, Volumes 2 and 3”.
Aug 20
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Members: Show & Tell.
Sep 17
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Chip Gliedman presents: Canadian Cross-Border Covers and Accountancy Markings, 1819-1857.
Oct 1
In-person meeting at the VGG 19:30 EST. David Hobden: Tentative: Laid Paper? An Examination of the “Laid” Papers in Canada’s Classic Stamps.
Oct 15
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Host Gregg Redner: Considering Auxiliary Markings (Part 1).
Nov 19
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Host Gregg Redner: Considering Auxiliary Markings (Part 2).
Dec 10
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Members presents: One Frame Competition.