Research And Further Information: Useful Links
Here are some useful links to other online resources. Please note the BTA is not responsible for any content on these websites.
Undertaking Research. Full-text guidance on philatelic research, courtesy of the Royal Philatelic Society, London. (Please note these are general guides applicable to all classes of philately).
David R Beech MBE FRPSL Philatelic Research - A Basic Guide
Charles Oppenheim FRPSL What Philatelists Need to Know About Copyright
Philatelic Libraries
British Library Philatelic Collections. Click here to apply for a free Reader Pass.
Royal Philatelic Society, London. Open to non-members for reference purposes. Click here for the Library Catalogue. You do not have to be logged in to consult the catalogue.
Please note: these libraries are both closed during the coronavirus restrictions. Once reopened please check their websites for arrangements to visit.
Full Text Resources
Collecting Slogan Postmarks. 5 volumes covering 1917 - 1999. Courtesy of the Great Britain Philatelic Society
History of the Postcard Courtesy of Royal Mail
Special Event Postmarks of the United Kingdom. 5 volumes covering 1851 - 2013. Courtesy of the Great Britain Philatelic Society
Specialist Societies with themed interest
Study Units of the American Topical Association
FIP Thematic Philately Commission
Sites of General Interest
Association of British Philatelic Societies
National and Specialist Societies affiliated to ABPS
