Archive Services

How to Access the RPSL Archives

We offer multiple ways to explore and use our archival collections, whether you are a researcher, scholar, or member of the public.

Search our online AtoM catalogue to discover archival records, correspondence, photographs and philatelic reference material.

Browse and search the full archival catalogue from anywhere in the world.

Request high-resolution digital reproductions of items in the collection for research, publication, or exhibition purposes.

Digital copies are available for a range of archival materials including stamps, proofs, and documents.

Visit our reading room at 15 Abchurch Lane, London EC4N 7BW to consult original archival materials by appointment.

Book a visit to examine original documents, correspondence and philatelic items in person.

Our archivists can assist with research enquiries by email or in person, helping you locate relevant material within the collection.

Contact our team with specific research questions and we will guide you to the right records.

Search our online catalogue, browse digitised collections, and discover over 150 years of philatelic history preserved in the Society’s archives.