About the APS

The American Philatelic Society (APS) is the world's largest, nonprofit society for stamp collectors. Founded in 1886, APS is supported entirely by membership dues, gifts, and the sale of its publications and services. No matter what you collect - worldwide, the stamps or postal history of a particular country, or by topic - APS membership will help you gain more enjoyment from your hobby and places you among a well-organized and long-established group of collectors associated for mutual benefit.

APS Statement of Purpose:

• to promote stamp collecting for people of all ages
• to offer services to its membership and to philately in general, including knowledge and education, which enhance the pleasure and friendliness of stamp collecting
• to initiate and coordinate new programs for the benefit of stamp collecting and of all collectors
• to represent the United States of America in the world body of philately
• to assist its members in acquiring and disposing of philatelic materials

For more information, please visit the official APS website: https://www.stamps.org