Welcome!

Pseudo 40th Anniversary Machin
The GBCC joins Royal Mail in celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Machin definitives.
Webmaster’s note: I did not create the above image. Royal Mail did. It’s the only free souvenir of the occasion.

The Great Britain Collectors Club (GBCC) brings together collectors of Great Britain stamps and related items. It offers something for everyone, regardless of level of experience or years of collecting. We have members who are neophytes and we have very knowledgeable veterans who are willing to help any interested Great Britain collector. The emphasis is on having an educational and friendly society. Help is available to any member asking information or advice, or just for sharing of the hobby.

Our congratulations to GBCC President Tim Burgess on winning the Reserve Grand Award at Filatelic Fiesta 2006 for his exhibit “The One Penny Perforated Stars of Great Britain, 1848-1864.” See Tim’s web site here.


Articles from The Chronicle

Some articles from GBCC’s quarterly journal, The Chronicle, are reprinted on this site. Of special interest are the “In The Spotlight” interviews with key members of the philatelic community.

New or updated articles:

Interview with Karl Louis, Philatelic Expertiser and Sleuth

Postal Rates of the Machin Era


Publications

The GBCC has several publications of interest to Great Britain Collectors. The quarterly journal, The Chonicle, features many regular columnists and articles spanning a wide range of topics. The GBCC Handbook of British Philately for the Intermediate Collector is a complete guide to British philately. New members of the GBCC receive a 15% discount on Handbook purchases during their first year of membership.


Meetings

The GBCC holds meetings at major philatelic events throughout the year. Upcoming meetings are announced here. There are several show reports with photographs. Do join us for an enjoyable and educational experience.

See two stories about WESTPEX 2006.


Officers

President Tim Burgess

3547 Windmill Way
Concord CA 94518
Secretary-Treasurer and Webmaster Larry Rosenblum
Editor Tom Myers

Director #1 Tom Myers
Director #2 Jerone Hart
Director #3 Tony Walker
Director #4 Tom Slemons

Share your knowledge with us

Our members are always eager to learn something new about GB philately. If you have been collecting British stamps or postal history, or a related subject, we’d like you to share your knowledge and experience with us. Please consider writing an article for The Chronicle, even if it is only a page or two long. (Longer articles also welcome, of course.) Click here for more information about submitting an article for publication.


Sound Interesting? Want To Join In The Fun?

For your convenience, you can download the membership form in PDF format by clicking here or view and print it here. If you would like more information or have a specific question, write to Larry Rosenblum, Secretary-Treasurer, at . To receive a sample issue of The Chronicle, the journal of the GBCC, send US $2 (refundable when you join) to Larry Rosenblum, 1030 East El Camino Real, PMB 107, Sunnyvale CA 94087-3759 USA. (If you are outside the United States, you may send mint full-gum or self-adhesive U.S. stamps.)



Last update: October 2, 2007   Macintosh!
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All images of British stamps are copyright Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II or Royal Mail
This site is dedicated to the memory of Chuck Hendricksen, who originally brought the GBCC to the world wide web.