British Library Philatelic Collections, Stamp collection at British Library in Camden, England
The British Library Philatelic Collections contains over eight million postal items, including stamps, proofs, covers, and postal stationery from countries worldwide.
The collection originated in 1891 with Thomas Tapling's donation, which had an estimated value of £50,000 and formed the foundation of the current holdings.
Research materials within the collection document postal communication methods and design elements across different nations through their stamps and postal artifacts.
Visitors need to obtain a Reader Pass to access the collection, which displays 80,000 items across 6,000 sheets organized in 1,000 display frames.
The collection holds a proof sheet of one-penny revenue stamps from 1765, which connects to events leading to the American War of Independence.
Location: London Borough of Camden
Inception: 1891
Part of: British Library
Website: https://bl.uk/subjects/philately
GPS coordinates: 51.52944,-0.12694
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:07
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