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27th October 2008:

The King George VI Large Key Type Revenue and Postage High Value Stamps 1937-1953
Eric Yendall's eagerly awaited volume was published by the RPS London at the end of August and is available from Murray Payne and Victoria Stamp Company.
It is hoped to include a review in the next edition of GEOSIX.


15th August 2008:

The Society Golden Jubilee will be held in 2010. There will be a display from the Royal Collection, and the possibility of a dinner for members and partners. More details to follow as they become available. See the Golden Jubilee page.


25th March 2008:

Members should note the Society AGM and yearly Auction will take place on Saturday 26th April. See the Auction and Events pages.


28th March 2007:

Members should note the Society AGM and yearly Auction will take place on Saturday 28th April. See the Auction and Events pages.


4th July 2006:

Members having an interest in KGVI era stamps and postal history of Canada and Newfoundland are encouraged to visit the BNAPS George VI Study Group website at www.kgvi.ca


27th June 2005:

The Wants and News Forms have been amended to use new host, "Bravenet" see the wants page and this page.
Please note that you will be redirected to the Bravenet site to confirm the details. Please scroll to the bottom of the page and press continue.


June 2004:

The Soceity webiste was favourably reviewed by Ron Negus in the June 2004 issue of the British Philatelic Bulletin (Vol. 41 No. 10).


6th May 2004:

Following the AGM on the 24th April 2004 we are pleased to announce that F.R. Lockyer O.B.E. was elected President of the Society. He stepped down from his post as Secretary, and John Shaw was elected as Secretary. Many thanks and congratulations to both elected members.





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