The
National Philatelic Society Library (NPSL) is a world-class philatelic library
with around 1750 linear feet of shelving covering all aspects of stamp
collecting.
The first date that there is any reference to book or periodical holdings, or,
indeed, mention of a librarian in the list of society officers, is 1903. It has
developed greatly since then following various bequests and generous donors are
still among the biggest contributors to our holdings.
For many, the library is the prime reason for belonging to the National. It is
a superb research facility, whether you just want to skim through the latest
stamp magazine or catalogue, or wish to undertake a lifetime of researching.
New material is being added daily from around the world and it caters for
collectors at every level of the hobby and for those with all types of
philatelic interest, however obscure these may be.
There are an increasing number of multimedia titles, as electronic publishing
takes hold, together with more traditional books, monographs, newspapers,
catalogues, exhibition items and periodicals. These go back as far as the 1860s
when the hobby, whilst still in its infancy, was first becoming organised and
written about.
A project is nearing completion that has involved putting onto a database all
NPSL holdings - no small task when you consider the extent of what we have.
These records will then be released onto this Internet web site for anyone to
access from any on-line computer, enabling you to plan your visit to us in
advance.
NPSL is open most weekdays and many Saturdays throughout every month - in fact
over 200 days per annum.
- Tuesday - Thursday 11am to 4.15 pm*
- Most Saturdays - but please enquire beforehand by
telephoning 020 7490 9610
*except between Christmas and New Year
Library Day Membership is also available at £2
per visit for non-NPS members.
The Honorary Librarian hopes that you will visit us soon to see what we can do
to enhance your philatelic knowledge.
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One of the largest general
philatelic societies in Great Britain
