The Northwest
Philatelic
Philately (; ) is the study of postage stamps and postal history. It also refers to the collection and appreciation of stamps and other philatelic products. Philately involves more than just stamp collecting or the study of postage; it is possi ...
Library is based in
Portland,
Oregon
Oregon () is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. The Columbia River delineates much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of its eastern boundary with Idaho. T ...
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History
The library was originally established as the ''Harold Peterson Philatelic Library'', part of the
Oregon Stamp Society. In 2003 it became a separate legal entity in its own right as the ''Northwest Philatelic Library, Inc''.
Governance
The library is governed and managed by a volunteer Executive Board of three officers and four directors-at-large.
The collection
The collection comprises over 3000 books and around 200 philatelic journals.
Journal
The library publishes a journal, ''Book Reports''.
References
External links
Official website.Library catalogue.
Philatelic libraries
Libraries in Portland, Oregon
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