Links to Web Resources
Whether you are a stamp or autograph collector, there a lots of helpful site on the web. Here is an ever-expanding list of links to Internet websites that we believe are not only interesting, but full of resources that can help you. Many of the sites are specifically for collectors while others, though not collecting-related, will prove of serious value to all philatelists and autograph collectors on the web.
For the Stamp Collector
- The Museum of U.S. Essays and Proofs: All U.S. specialists should visit this important website which is a major resource for learning about the origins of U.S. postage and revenue stamps in the 19th century.
- American Philatelic Society. This large website is literally the "Gateway to Stamp Collecting On The Internet." If you're not yet an APS member you can join while you're visiting their site.
- Stamps.Net. This is the constantly-updated Internet Magazine for Stamp Collectors. A colorful and entertaining resource for all philatelists...beginners to advanced.
- Junior Philatelists of America. A wonderful site for not only the youthful stamp collector, but all beginners. Check this site often because it is constantly changing.
- Joseph Luft's Philatelic Resources On the Internet. The original directory of hundreds of philatelic websites.
- Eric Jackson Revenues. For the revenue specialist who seeks every kind of information on this specialty, this is the site.
- The American Philatelic Research Library. This great institution, headquartered with the American Philatelic Society in State College, makes its entire card catalog available online.
- Essay-Proof.Net. A wonderful informational resource and image archives for philatelists interested in the early designs of United States postage stamps.
- Philatelic Usenet Newsgroups:
- Stamp Trader List. Phil Guptil's wonderful philatelic resource site.
- PostBeeld.Com. From the Netherlands a fine site full of myriad philatelic resources, helpful hints, links, and price lists.
- Stamp Collecting By Peter Aitken. Great philatelic resource site...but best of all, THE site if you want to learn how to SCAN stamps for use on the Internet. Just click "Tips for Scanning" on this important site.
- Joe Frasketi's Space Covers - Space and other Topical Covers
- JJF's Philatelic Links- Philatelic links of all kinds
For the Autograph and Collectibles Collector
- NTIG.Com. A wonderful directory of Antiques and Collectibles sites on the Internet!
- GreatCollectible.com. A large directory of collectible sites.
- Celebrity Addresses Online. Have you ever wanted to write a letter to your favorite star or celebrity, but didn't know where to send it? Here is a great site that'll help put you in touch with countless celebrities from around the world.
- The Autograph Report
- Universal Autograph Collectors Club The national organization for autograph collectors and dealers.
- The Usenet Newsgroups for Autograph Collectors
- The Internet Movie Database An incredible information resource for collectors interested in motion picture celebrities and historic figures.
- AutographCentral A central clearing house kind of website for the autograph collector.
- Ancestry.Com One of the key genealogy sites on the Internet.
- Ask The Experts A special service provided by Autograph Collector Magazine.
- Autograph Chat A place where autograph collectors hold discussions and share their interests.
- The National Archives "…to ensure ready access to essential evidence…that documents the rights of American citizens, the actions of federal officials, and the national experience…"
- The President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection
Other Sites of Interest To Internet-Using Collectors
- The New York Public Library Though these folks aren't too up to snuff on displaying to the public their incredible philatelic holdings—including the fabulous Miller collection of early U.S.—their resources come close to matching, and even bettering, the Library of Congress.
- Libweb Stamp collectors often need to access libraries...but how about a place where you can be led to every important library in the world? We predict that this site will become one of the most-used sites by all stamp collectors.
- The Smithsonian Institution and from there, The National Postal Museum. Take an armchair tour of America's greatest historical repositories. And find out what the latest happenings are at the NPM.
- Find E-Mail Addresses Quickly locate the e-mail addresses of fellow philatelists who have are on the Internet. More than eight million addresses.
- Learn About The Web If you're a newcomer to the World Wide Web on the Internet, here's the place to get up to speed on everything you need to know to access this amazing wonder for every possible use you can imagine.
- FOUR11 Ever become frustrated trying to find the address of a stamp collector you met at a show...or long ago at your local club? How about trying to locate anyone who's not been around for a while? This is the place to do it.
- AMAZON.COM BOOKS More than 1 million book titles are offered here, including stamp collecting publications. This site is the model for all Online sales operations. We've ordered from them...and delivery took only 48 hours! By far, the biggest bookstore in the world!
- CatalogSite Most stamp collectors are catalog shoppers. We love to buy things through the mail. Well, now you can go to a site and order—mostly free of charge—the latest editions of practically every catalog imaginable. Try Surplus Direct, the largest cut-rate computer soft/hardware sales outlet on the Web.