What about the Society of Collectors of Icelandic Stamps ?

 

It is well known that Iceland is one of the most popular countries för Swedish stamp collectors.
The Society, which was established 1962, has grown to be one of largest philatelatic
associations in Sweden with presently approximately 275 members. Our society

is also the largest association in the world specializing in collecting Icelandic stamps.
We like to mention that no less than 60 of our members are resident outside of Sweden. The major part of these members are residents in the other Nordic countries.
21 collectors from Iceland have decided to become members of our society to get access to our member magazine the "Rapport" and also to be informed about the objects listed for our auctions.
As quite a number of collectors of Icelandic stamps also are interested in collecting stamps from the Faroes, Greenland and the Danish West Indies, some of our activities relate to these areas. Clearly, however, our main interest is Iceland.

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What can the Society do for its members ?

 

We have one meeting every month with the exception for the period June- August.
Our meetings are held in premises centrally located in Stockholm. The main topic of our meetings is our mutual interest. In addition, shorter lectures are given and interesting collections are displayed by the members.
Our members usually bring barter objects to most meetings. A small auction is normally on the agenda. Our auctions are always preceded by of presentation of the relevant objects.

Our member magazine, the "Rapport" (Report), is issued four times every year.
The magazine deals with matters related to our Society, includes short paragraphs on both old and new stamps and reports fairly extensive on new research findings.
You will also find responses to submitted questions, some general news from Iceland and other various related matters.

Icelandic cancellations and postal docummentation are also recurring topics as the Society is presently working with the production of manuals of Icelandic cancellations.

There is usually one main auction held every year. These auctions are alternately held in Stockholm and in Göteborg. An illustrated list of objects included in theauction is published in advance. Yoy will find opportunities both to buy and to sell at collector-friendly prices with a low commission.

 

Our activities offer an environment, which enables you to increase your knowledge about Icelandic philately and also presents excellent opportunities to enlarge your collection in the most favourable way.

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How much is the charge for your membership?

The annual membership fee is SEK 80 for members of the Society of collectors of Icelandic stamps and of the Club for collectors of Icelandic stamps in Göteborg as well as for other members.

Young members pay a reduced fee amounting to SEK 20 only. The reduced fee is applicable up to and including the calendar year during which the young member reaches the age of 18 years.

Anyone joining the society after 1st November one year pays only one annual membership fee for the 13- or 14-months period ending 31st December the following year. There is no admission fee.

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Should you join our Society ?

Our Society rates among its members well-known established large-scale collectors as well as beginners, who just recently have started to collect Icelandic stamps.
Our Society is suitable for everyone, who is interested in collecting stamps from Iceland - this very exciting collection area - and who wishes to get into contact with other collectors with the same interest.
Your membership will offer you excellent opportunities to complete your collection and simultaneously to learn more about Icelandic philately.
There are also substantial side-effects to be gained from the collecting of Icelandic stamps such as an increased insight into Icelandic history, culture and mythology.

Please complete and submit your application for admission by using a specific form, which can be obtained by writing or phoning to the secretary of our Society -
Per Olov Abrahamsson, Söderberga Allé 38, SE-162 51 Vällingby- telephone
+++46 8 687 02 26.
You will be entitled to all membership benefits as soon as you have received a confirmation of your admission and paid your first annual membership fee.