About Us
We are a philatelic group specialising in all forms of Polar Philately. Our club was formed in 1974 to promote and develop Polar Philately. It is affiliated with the Philatelic Association of NSW (PHILAS) and has a long-held association with the American Society of Polar Philatelists.
This is a club for all collectors of all ages who are interested in stamps, covers and postal history of the Antarctic or Arctic polar regions. Based in Sydney, the Society represents Polar Philately throughout Australia and Overseas. Our interests cover all the countries with active programs at either Pole.
Our club produces a well-regarded journal called ‘Penguin Views’. Membership of the ASFPP gives you exlusive access to 3 issues each year - each one packed with interesting articles, news and views. It alone is worth the cost of membership!
Our polar auction is also keenly anticipated each year - take a look at past year's auctions here. Last years auction is here (members only).
We also have an active Facebook group where we swap news, stamps and other information.
We welcome everyone interested in Antarctic and Arctic postal covers, stamps and history. You can join the Society for only $20 per year here. In return you get:
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Access to all of the website including our ever-expanding Research Library
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Penguin Views, our club journal published 3 times a year
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Participation in our annual auction
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Monthly Zoom meetings.
Not to mention the opportunity to join a group of people who share your passion for polar history and philately!
2022 Polar Salon Exhibits!
This once every 3 years was held in the Czech Republic and one of our members was there and has made available many pictures of the exhibits. View them here.
"The postage stamp is a flimsy thing
No thicker than a beetle's wing
And yet it will roam the world for you Exactly where you tell it to"
EV Lucas
Let's talk
Society members meet regularly at:
Ryde Ex- Services Memorial & Community Club
724-730 Victoria Road, Ryde, NSW, Australia (Map)
All are welcome to attend. Our meetings in 2021 are all on a Wednesday in the McKinnon room:
24th February, 2019, 8.00 pm
5th May, 2021, 8.00 pm
11th August, 2021, 8.00 pm
10th November, 2021, 8.00 pm FINAL MEETING for 2021!
At these meetings fellow collectors discuss the latest happenings in our hobby from around the world, and members display parts of their collection or ask for help on a wide range of issues. In this way we happily spend a few hours sharing knowledge, experience and everything Polar!
No matter where you live, all members can participate in ‘Show and Tell’ by emailing their scanned display material to Penviews@hotmail.com It will also be published in ‘Penguin Views’. We encourage you to participate sharing your hobby interests with other members.
We also have an active Facebook page with hundreds of members. Check us out there!
Alternatively, you can contact us using this form: