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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.
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2007 Events |
January 27
London
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Charterhouse Street: Workshop 10.30 for 11.00 - Definitive stamps
of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland 1)1954 -1956 and 2) 1959 - 1962
Meeting: 1.30pm: Commemorative stamps of the Federation period
To be followed by the Single Sheet Competition. |
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February
Manchester |
To be announced |
April 21 – 22
Leamington Spa |
Annual Conference
Admirals and Airmails
AGM 21st April at 4pm |
June
Manchester |
To be announced |
June 16
London |
Royal Philatelic Society London, 41 Devonshire Place, London
W1G 6JY - Tel: 020 74861044 (Note NEW venue)
Meeting: 1.00pm (until 5.00pm) Postage Dues and Perfins - all three
territories - No workshop |
October 13
London
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Royal Philatelic Society London, 41 Devonshire Place, London W1G
6JY
(Note CHANGE TO PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED DATE)Meeting: 1.00pm (until 5.00pm): Field Marshall definitive stamps of Southern
Rhodesia - No workshop |
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2008 Events |
January 27
London
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Royal Philatelic
Society London, 41 Devonshire Place, London W1G 6JY Meeting: Mining,
geology and farming (including postmarks) - all territories |
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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 and sample copy of the Journal 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 will be available soon on this site. |
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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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