With nearly 30,000 members in more than 110 countries, the APS is the largest, non-profit organization for stamp collectors in the world.  Founded in 1886, the APS serves collectors, educators, postal historians, and the general public by providing a wide variety of programs and services.

APS  Mission:

• to promote stamp collecting for people of all ages
• to offer services to its membership and to philately in general, including knowledge and education, which enhance the pleasure and friendliness of stamp collecting
• to initiate and coordinate new programs for the benefit of stamp collecting and of all collectors
• to represent the United States of America in the world body of philately
• to assist its members in acquiring and disposing of philatelic materials

Whether you are a beginning collector or have collected for years, APS provides services and educational opportunities to broaden your interests and enhance your collecting enjoyment!

The American Philatelic Society' publication The American Philatelist, is the oldest continuously published philatelic journal in the world, the first issue having appeared in January 1887.  Presented here are a few Scout related articles which are of particular interest to collectors and researchers of Scout philately.