On the 13th and 14th November 2025, ahead of the Sale of The 'PARIS' Library of Philatelic Literature auction, Heinrich Köhler & the AIJP hosted a Summit on Philatelic Literature in Wiesbaden, Germany. The PTS's Suzanne Rae was in attendance and shares her report here on this unique, inspiring, and informative event. Bidders in the room, The 'PARIS' Library of Philatelic Literature Sale held by PTS Member, Heinrich Köhler. Welcome to Wiesbaden I arrived at Köhler's offices ar

The PTS is 97 years old and is continuously evolving to meet the needs of our membership and the philatelic environment we operate in. The PTS Council steers the society, represents our global community, and is a voice for the trade and the hobby. Joining our highly experienced Council this term are Dieter Michelson and Michael Cortese. Together with Council Members who continue to serve, we are proud to have such a passionate, diverse group of professionals working together

Twice in a row! Each year, a member of the PTS wins the title of Best Dressed Stand at Stampex. This year, our independent judge, Paul Sobon awarded Bill Barrell with the trophy for Best Dressed Stand, making Bill the first PTS Member to win the award two years running! Congratulations Bill! Here is Bill Barrell on his Stand (A4) receiving the Stephen Walter Trophy from our independent judge, Paul Sobon . Paul is Co-Chair of the Collaboration Crew , Board Secretary of the Ame

Celebrating World Postcard Day and The Power of Connection Through Philately October 1st marks  World Postcard Day , a celebration of the...

Congratulations to Fran Searle for winning the Stampex 2025 Postcard design competition! Fran's design will be printed as the official...

The Corinphila Gazette from Gold PTS Member, The Global Philatelic Network is published four times a year and we are delighted to share the latest copy with you in digital form.

From Bob Tebbit – winner of “Display Your Way” October 2024 Stampex Bob with his Display Your Way Winner's prize When I received the...

We all love browsing a catalogue, reading philatelic journals like the London Philatelist or the American Philatelist, having a cuppa...

Join us at https://stampex.vfairs.com 5th March 2025 Last year, we brought you 1,050 Reasons to Attend Virtual Stampex. With even more...

Stampex Bug wishes you a Merry Christmas! T’was the season of cheer, both merry and bright, When stamp dealers’ treasures took flight...

Please join me in welcoming your PTS Council for 2024/25. Council Members volunteer their time to shape, drive and support our society....

Halloween is here and for philatelists, the spooky season can bring about some unique fears. Ready for us to send shivers down your...

Enjoy this handpicked selection of videos about Stampex in London 8th October 2024 What can you expect from Stampex at the BDC in London?...

The story of this unique concept, launched in 2024 by the Philatelic Traders' Society. 3rd October 2024 We first started discussing the...

From PTS Member, Brian Austin of Brian Austin Covers, a new dealer and PTS member in his own right, but has been in the trade since 1985....

Scan your stamps to check they are genuine. 25th July 2024 PTS Member, Royal Mail have introduced a new 'Counterfeit Stamp Scanner"...

From Gold PTS Member, Stephen T. Taylor First published August, 2022. We asked Stephen T. Taylor about the best items that have crossed...

Guest Blog by PTS Member, Dauwalders First published July, 2022, revised 26th June 2024. If you are looking for a sophisticated means to...

An insight into Jean de Sperati ahead of "Sperati’s Art of Philately: New Discoveries" auction, June 21, 2024 at 18:00 CET brought to you...

Guest blog from Naomi Court at PTS Member, Wardrop & Co 13th June, 2024 Are you thinking of insuring your collection for the first time,...