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History |
The Rhodesian Study Circle was formed in 1948 following advertisements in the philatelic press in England and South Africa by Wilfrid Nodder, inviting "collectors of the stamps of Southern and Northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland" to join in forming a study circle. The aims were to encourage interest in the stamp issues, circulate information about varieties, flaws and postmarks and to write a handbook.
A detailed history by A Drysdall and C M Hoffman to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the RSC is available free to members.
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Membership |
Membership of the RSC is 384 worldwide with 234 UK and 150 overseas members at the latest count. |
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Annual Subscription |
Members pay the annual subscription of £13 (2006), Juniors (under 18) £4, due on 1st
January. Overseas members who wish to receive their Journal by airmail pay a supplement of £6. Please note the 2005 subscription covered the period 1st June to 31st December 2005 and an increased annual subscription from 1 January 2006
was agreed at the AGM in April 2005. |
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Meetings and Events |
Regular meetings are held in:
- London, Manchester and Scotland.
- U.S.A. and Canada.
- South Africa.
- Zimbabwe.
- Australia and New Zealand.
If you would like to attend as a visitor then please contact us via
email. For
details of the programme please register on the
forum where details are provided. |
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2009 Events |
January 31
London
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Royal Philatelic Society London, 41 Devonshire Place, London W1G
6JY - Tel: 020 74861044 (Note NEW venue)
Meeting: 1.00pm for Programme Details see
Forum |
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April 4
London |
See
Forum |
April 24 – 26
Leamington Spa |
Annual Conference
AGM 25th April at 4pm |
June
Manchester |
See
Forum |
June 20
London |
Royal Philatelic Society London, 41 Devonshire Place, London
W1G 6JY - Tel: 020 74861044 (Note NEW venue)
Meeting: Full Day 10am until 5pm: Joint Meeting with Revenue Society
For programme see
Forum |
September 12
London
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Royal Philatelic Society London, 41 Devonshire Place, London W1G
6JY
For programme see
Forum |
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2010 Events |
January 30
London
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Royal Philatelic
Society London, 41 Devonshire Place, London W1G 6JY
For programme see
Forum |
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June 19
London |
For programme see
Forum |
October 16
London |
For programme see
Forum |
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Members can obtain more details from the
Forum.
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Journal |
The award winning Journal, price £4 but free to members, is published four times a year - March, June, September and December - and averages 40 pages per issue. In addition to regular features such as Circle News, Postmarks, Members Ask, etc. each issue has a number of Articles, typically the December 2004 issue included the following:
- The Colours of the Double Heads 5/- - RSC Double Heads Committee
- Postal Stationery Queries - Cliff Wheatley
- Zimbabwe Miniature Sheet Perforations - Geoff Brakspear
- An 1892 Cover from Tuli - Alan Drysdall
An application form is available on request from the
Membership Secretary.
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Auctions |
Members postal bid auctions take place once or twice a year with a good selection of lots covering all territories and periods. Auction catalogues are sent direct to members. Members not wishing to receive these should advise the Secretary. |
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Exchange Packets |
Exchange Packets are only available to members resident in the UK. For further details please contact the Packet Officer, Cliff Wheatley. |
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Publications |
As well as the award winning Journal the RSC Handbook comprising a comprehensive guide to published literature, Journal Cumulative Index 1970-1994 and the History of the RSC
is free to members. A number of publications are available for purchase and a
full list of these is available in the Forum |
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Library |
Some 200 books and magazines are available for loan to members for up to 3 months. Members pay the full cost of postage and packing and arrangements can be made for collection and return of loan items at London Meetings and the Annual Conference. The Library list can be downloaded
by members from the RSC Members section of the
Forum. |
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