Philatelic Specialists Society of Canada
Membership in the PSSC is by invitation, but the content in this section is accessible to all. It is meant to make available the displays, talks, and writings of our members for the benefit of the philatelic community.
What's New as of October 2025
About Us
- We are a forum for serious philatelic study founded in 1954.
- Although based in Canada, the members have a worldwide interest.
- Membership is by invitation of advanced collectors, authors, exhibitors, and philatelic judges.
- You can explore the diverse specialties of our members ranging from the Ionian Islands to Underpaid mail, there's a wealth of knowledge waiting for you.
- We are publishers of free specialized studies compiled by our members.
- Medals are awarded at national philatelic exhibitions.
Meetings and Events
2025
Dec 10
ZOOM at 18:30 EST <-- note new time. Members presents: One Frame Competition.
2026
Jan 7
In-person meeting at the VGG 19:30 EST. Membership participation: Show and Tell
Jan 21
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Tom Gosse: The King George VI Large Key Type Revenue and Postage High Value Stamps 1937-1953 used for Postage.
Feb 4
In-person meeting at the VGG 19:30 EST.: To Be Arranged.
Feb 18
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Jean Wang: British and Canadian Tobacco Funds in WWI.
Mar 4
In-person meeting at the VGG 19:30 EST. Ken Snelson: Dendy Marshall & My collection of RLO Ambulance Covers.
Mar 18
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Neil Donen: 1935 Silver Jubilee Error of Printing.
Apr 1
In-person meeting at the VGG 19:30 EST. Mark Boyce: Crimean War, British Connections.
Apr 15
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Ken Pugh: Dr. Robert Bell of the Geological Survey of Canada.
May 6
In-person meeting at the VGG 19:30 EST. Jim André: Early Newfoundland Re-entries and Plate Flaws.
May 20
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Gregg Redner: Belgian Imprimé Mail.
Jun 3
In-person meeting at the VGG 19:30 EST.: To Be Arranged.
Jun 17
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Mike Walsh: Media as a Philatelic Tool.
Jul 1
In-person meeting at the VGG 19:30 EST.: To Be Arranged.
Jul 15
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Paul Sarjeant: Mis-Perforations in Britain's Line Engraved Stamps.
Aug 5
In-person meeting at the VGG 19:30 EST.: To Be Arranged.
Aug 19
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Members present: Show and Tell.
Sep 2
In-person meeting at the VGG 19:30 EST.: To Be Arranged.
Sep 16
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Ron Smith: A Philatelic Social History of Fredericton “Loyalists”.
Oct 7
In-person meeting at the VGG 19:30 EST. Marc Castel: Trans-Atlantic Air Mail.
Oct 21
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Anestis Karagiannidis: 1896 Olympic Games in Athens.
Nov 4
In-person meeting at the VGG 19:30 EST.: To Be Arranged.
Nov 18
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. George Constantourakis: Rep. of Venice - Mail Routes from/to the Levant.
Dec 9
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Members presents: One Frame Competition.