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Polonus Philatelic Society

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Polonus Philatelic Society
Founded1939
FounderChester Mikucki
Type501(c)(3)not-for-profit organization
Focuspostage stamps and postal history of Poland
Location
OriginsChicago, IL, USA
Area served
Worldwide
Methodmeetings, study groups, journal, exhibits, expertization
Revenue
membership fees, contributions, and sales of memorabilia
WebsitePolonus Philatelic Society

The Polonus Philatelic Society is a society of stamp collectors who specialize in the postage stamps and postal history of Poland.

Location

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The members of the Polonus Philatelic Society are located throughout the USA and in several foreign countries. The society may be contacted via mail sent to: Polonus Philatelic Society, P.O. Box 60438, Rossford, Ohio, 43460-0438.

Charter

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The Polonus Philatelic Society is a 501 (c)(3)not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1939 in the state of Illinois. The Society is organized exclusively for educational purposes with the objective of promoting Polish philately through the dissemination of information in the English language.

Polish philately

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The society’s interests cover all aspects of Polish postage stamps and stamped covers.

Study groups

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Current study groups within the society center on:

  • POW Camps
  • DP/Intern Camps
  • Aero-Philately
  • Cinderellas and Labels
  • World War I

Quarterly bulletin

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The society issues a quarterly “Bulletin of the Polonus Philatelic Society” in the English language.

See also

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