Eagle Stamps - Philatelic Links

Philatelic-Related Links
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LINKS		INFORMATION
Study Groups/Clubs/Virtual Stamp Shows Topical Collecting Philatelic Resources Postal Organizations General Links (e-Books) e-Business		State Postal Codes

STUDY GROUPS/CLUBS/VIRTUAL STAMP SHOWS

American Philatelic Society (APS): All serious collectors should consider joining this organization.
Hawaiian Post Study: Comprehensive source of information on 19^th century Hawaiian stamps and postal history.
Precancel Stamp Society: Provides a wealth of free information for collectors including a history of pre-cancels and links to locate important catalogs and reference works.
Plate Number Coil Collectors Club (PNC3): Provides a wealth of free information for collectors about plate number coil stamps as well as further links.
Smithsonian Institute Arago Project: Study of philately and postal operations using artifacts from the National Postal Museum's collection.
United States Stamp Society (formerly the Bureau Issues Association): promotes the study of philatelic output of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (and other printers). Durland Standard Plate Number Catalog available.
US Philatelic Classics Society: An interesting study group.
Virtual Stamp Club: An interesting stop with articles and useful links.

TOPICAL COLLECTING

American Topical Association: Help for collectors of topicals or thematic collections.
USPS Mr. ZIP: A brief but informative history of the ubiquitous Mr. Zip icon.

British Postal Service: Great Britain stamp and postal information
Canada Post
Sweden Post Stamps
United Nations Postal Administration
USPS: For a look at up-coming stamp releases, looking up Zip+4 codes, or just checking the current postage rates.
U.S. Postal Bulletins: U.S. Postal Bulletins from 1880 to 1971 (in .pdf format) containing a wealth of historical information. Also a listing of all U.S. Post Offices and dates of operation.
USPS Holidays: For a look at this year's holiday closings and upcoming events.

e-BUSINESS

Universal Currency Converter	Helps you convert from one currency to another.
	eBay - The biggest online source for stamps! Whether you're buying or selling, this is the place to start!
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