American Helvetia Philatelic Society
Encyclopedia
The American Helvetia Philatelic Society (AHPS) is a philatelic organization dedicated to being the “source of information and material on the stamps, postal history and philatelic literature of Helvetia.” It is an affiliate of the American Philatelic Society
and the Union of Swiss Philatelic Societies.
. In 1975 it took on its current form and was renamed the American Helvetia Philatelic Society.
, but has members in various countries. It provides for philatelic exhibition
s, slide slows, auctions, sales books, research groups, and other activities.
American Philatelic Society
The American Philatelic Society is the largest nonprofit stamp collecting and organization of philately in the world, with almost 44,000 members from 110 countries...
and the Union of Swiss Philatelic Societies.
History
The society was founded in 1938 when it was founded by six Swiss and three Americans. It was then called Society for Collectors of Switzerland and was located in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Philadelphia County, with which it is coterminous. The city is located in the Northeastern United States along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. It is the fifth-most-populous city in the United States,...
. In 1975 it took on its current form and was renamed the American Helvetia Philatelic Society.
Services
The AHPS is based in the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, but has members in various countries. It provides for philatelic exhibition
Philatelic exhibition
A Philatelic Exhibition is an exhibition of stamps and postal history where stamp collectors compete for medals. The displays are shown in glass frames, and the exhibition is normally accompanied by stamp dealer and post office stands where stamps may be purchased.Many philatelic exhibitions are...
s, slide slows, auctions, sales books, research groups, and other activities.