Masonic Fraternal Regalia and Supplies:
Masonic Revival – Focuses on modern and vintage-inspired Masonic apparel, rings, accessories, and gifts rather than traditional officer regalia.
Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Co. – One of the oldest and largest Masonic suppliers, offering aprons, collars, jewels, officer regalia, lodge furniture, gavels, books, ritual supplies, and gifts. Specializes in custom Masonic regalia, officer jewels, aprons, embroidered items, and personalized gifts.
The Masters Craft – Specializes in custom Masonic regalia, officer jewels, aprons, embroidered items, and personalized gifts.
Fratline Emblematics – Offers regalia for Masonic bodies as well as other fraternal organizations, including custom embroidery and insignia. A long-established supplier known for high-quality aprons, collars, jewels, lodge furnishings, and ceremonial items. Focuses on modern and vintage-inspired Masonic apparel, rings, accessories, and gifts rather than traditional officer regalia.
JP Luther Company – A long-established supplier known for high-quality aprons, collars, jewels, lodge furnishings, and ceremonial items.
Masonic Links (non-Philatelic)
Masonic Grand Lodge List (Masonic Source book).
Philatelic Catalogs
The “best” stamp catalog depends on what you collect. These are the catalogs most respected by philatelists worldwide:
If you’re just starting a U.S. collection, I recommend Scott. If you’re an advanced collector specializing in U.S. stamps, the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps & Covers is considered the definitive reference.
Many experienced collectors also keep an older edition of these catalogs for identification and numbering, since older editions are much less expensive while remaining accurate for most classic stamps. The newest editions are most useful if you need current catalog values.
- Scott Stamp Catalogue (U.S. & Worldwide)
The standard reference used by most U.S. collectors and dealers. Covers every U.S. stamp and includes worldwide volumes. Uses the universally recognized Scott numbering system in the U.S. Also available as the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps & Covers for advanced collectors.
Catalog store: Scott Catalogues Store - Stanley Gibbons (Great Britain & Commonwealth)
The standard reference for Great Britain and the British Commonwealth. Excellent illustrations and detailed listings. Widely used by auction houses and collectors in the UK
Publications & catalogs: Stanley Gibbons Publications - Michel Stamp Catalogues (Germany & Europe)
Considered one of the most detailed catalogs in the world. Best for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and much of Europe. Includes many varieties not listed elsewhere. Published primarily in German - Yvert & Tellier (France)
The standard catalog for France and French-speaking countries. Excellent coverage of French colonies and worldwide issues. Popular throughout Europe. - H.E. Harris Stamp Catalogs (U.S.)
Ideal for beginners and intermediate U.S. collectors. Easier to use than Scott and less expensive. Includes pricing, identification, and collecting guidance.
Free Online Catalogs
For identification (rather than printed books), these are also excellent resources:
Both are widely used by collectors to identify stamps and browse by country, year, and design, while the Scott and Stanley Gibbons catalogs remain the primary references for numbering and catalog values.
Philatelic Reference Materials
PSS Precancel Catalogs
A variety of catalogs for Bureau and Town & Type precancels in book and digital forms.
Hebert’s Plate Number Single Catalogue
The Hebert’s Reference Guide of Plate Number Singles is the authoritative work on the topic. Popularly known as the Hebert’s Catalogue, it was first published by APNSS founding member Antonio Hebert in 1952 and the 2026 Hebert’s is now the 25th edition. This reference work lists and prices individual plate numbers, positions, and other marginal markings for US stamps, beginning with the 1890 Small Banknote and 1893 Columbian issues.
Scott’s Specialized Color Guide for United States Stamps
When color is essential for proper identification, this is the color guide to use. The handmade guide sets the standard for hard-to-identify colors, by combining the knowledge of leading experts with actual color chips from the Munsell Book of Color. The guide offers the specialized collector a simple and easy-to-use method of distinguishing the subtle shades of color needed to make the proper identification for Scott 10,11
Scott Identification Guide to U.S. Stamps by Charles N. Micarelli
Through the use of charts and illustrations, get the vital information you need to make confident identification of classic and early 20th-century U.S. regular issues. Each of the nine chapters features detailed illustrations and summary tables for each issue that help you recognize subtle differences that can mean thousands of dollars between stamps with similar designs.
Philatelic Societies and Clubs
American Philatelic Society
The American Philatelic Society is a non-profit organization for stamp collectors worldwide. Founded in 1886, the APS serves collectors, educators, postal historians, and the general public by providing a wide variety of programs and services.
American Topical Association
We are the world’s largest organization dedicated to topical and thematic collecting. We focus on the adventure and the fun of collecting and how it enhances the experiences of life.
U.S. Philatelic Classics Society
The U.S. Philatelic Classics Society (USPCS) is a nonprofit association of people interested in the stamps and postal history of the United States of stamps issued through December 31, 1900. Our goal is to encourage philatelic research and the exchange of information among our members and other philatelic organizations. We welcome anyone interested in the classic era of United States philately to join.
U.S. Stamp Society
The United States Stamp Society (USSS) is a “non-profit” volunteer-run association of collectors devoted to the study of postage and revenue stamped paper produced for use in the United States and U.S. administered areas. Once concerned exclusively with the production of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the USSS has expanded its coverage to all United States issues regardless of printer.
Perfin Club
The Perfins Club was organized in 1943 and has continued as a specialty society since that time. The Club was the pioneer perfins organization, leading to the founding of numerous other perfins groups in the world. The Club continues to strive to be the leading perfins society, with a worldwide membership and an array of extensive services available to its members.
Precancel Stamp Society
Precancel Stamp Society (PSS)
The American Plate Number Single Society
APNSS is organized to support stamp collectors interested in plate number singles and other marginal markings.
Album Pages
Bill Steiner’s Stamp Album Pages — affordable printable U.S. and foreign stamp album pages, over 50,000 available.
Jim’s Stamp Album Guide — a guide to creating custom album pages.
Great Resources for the Collector
Archival Methods — archival materials & supplies.
Linn’s Stamp News — stamp collecting periodical.
Professional Stamp Experts — grading and authentication.
Smithsonian National Postal Museum — online collections.
Washington/Franklin Stamps of 1908–1922.
Coney’s Stamps Under Re-Construction.
Philatelic Bibliopole — philatelic books.
Storm the Castle Stamp Collecting.
BALPEX: Baltimore Philatelic Society.
Stamp Collecting Supplies
Buying/Selling Stamps & Stamp Shows
R.A. Siegel Auction Galleries — fine stamp and space memorabilia auctions.
Stamp Show Listings — online show calendar.
Scriptophily
Scriptophily.net — buyer and seller of stock and bond certificates.