Organized
October 8, 1886, continuing the Chicago Stamp Collectors Union, which
was organized December, 1884. The CPS is APS Chapter No.1,
and one of the two organizations with the longest uninterrupted service
to philately in the United States.
The
Chicago Philatelic Society holds monthly stamp meetings (on the third
Thursday of each month) in Downtown Chicago at the Harold Washington
Library (400 S State St); the meeting room is posted at the entrance.
Meetings run from 7:00 to 9:00pm, and usually include a
philatelic presentation and some society business. All are
welcome. Many of our speakers are advanced collectors, so be
prepared to see exciting stamp and postal history subjects. Many
of the members have an informal dinner before the meeting at the
Plymouth Restaurant & Bar (327 Plymouth Ct) from about 5:45 to
6:45pm.
Each
year in November we host CHICAGOPEX — one of the four largest stamp
shows in the country — that attracts dealers, exhibitors and stamp
enthusiasts from around the nation and the world. Click on CHICAGOPEX
2012 (above left) to see information about this year's stamp show.
We
invite you to visit us or attend a meeting. Our members are more than
happy to answer any questions you may have about the organization
and how you can join.
