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In 1949, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the first French postage stamp, a group of British philatelists set up a pioneering  specialist  philatelic society devoted to the study of the stamps of France and the then French Empire. From small beginnings, the France and Colonies Philatelic Society now unites nearly 400 collectors in Britain and overseas in the many and varied delights of the stamps and postal history of la Francophonie.

The Society provides an extensive programme of meetings in several locations, holds an annual Philatelic Weekend, publishes a well regarded and authoritative Journal and series of monographs, and operates two thriving exchange packets and an Auction. It is a friendly and informal group to which new members are always made most welcome.

 

 

 

Information Board

  • London Group

    The London Group will meet at the Calthorpe Arms, Grays Inn Road, London WC1 at 6.30pm on Wednesday 17 April 2013 when John Hammonds will display Aviation MK III.

     

  • Northern Group

    The Northern Group will meet [time to be confirmed] on Saturday 13 July 2013 at Heaton Royds, Bradford, courtesy of Stephen & Judith Holder. This will be a "reduced format Bastille Day meeting, ... possibly a longer meeting than usual but not a full day as has been the case in the last 21 years."

     

  • Wessex Group

    The Wessex Group will meet at 10.00 for 10.30am on Saturday 9 June 2013 at the Scout Hall, Lower Street, Harnham, Salisbury, when Colin Spong will display Rail and mail in Madagascar.

    Members' displays are invited for the afternoon.

     

  • Southern Group

    The Southern Group has regularly met at the East Worthing Community Centre, Pages Lane, East Worthing, for the past 33 years, but has now ceased to exist.

    Colin Spong, the Organiser, had previously announced his intention to hand over the reins, but it appears that nobody so far has offered to take on the task.

    If any member in the Southern area feels willing and able to revive this group, please contact Colin Spong or the General Secretary Peter Kelly.

  • Auction

    A few lots from the May 2013 auction are now available to view in the Auction Gallery. The images can be enlarged to full screen size by clicking on the appropriate button under the image.


    Results from the February 2013 auction can also be viewed by clicking on the link on the Auction page.

  • Charlecote Weekend 2014

    We are delighted to announce that the Annual Philatelic Weekend will take place next year at the Charlecote Pheasant Hotel from Friday 14 March to Sunday 16 March, with the same prices and terms as this year.

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Contact Information

General Secretary: P R A Kelly, Malmsy House, Church Road, Leigh Woods, Bristol BS8 3PG - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Membership Secretary: P S Watkins, Wardgate Cottage, Hulland Ward, Ashbourne DE6 3EE - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
President: J C West - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Treasurer: C J Hitchen - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Journal Editor: M S Tyler - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Auction Secretary: S R Ellis - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.