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Welcome
to the British Empire Study Group

We are dedicated to the study of philately of the British Empire

... in its most inclusive definition.

We invite you to join us.

Membership is free and open to any philatelist regardless of collection interests.

Membership is Free
Membership Activities
No cost virtual membership
Free Webinars
  • Monthly Webinars
  • Interesting Speakers
  • Virtual Social Hour
Webinars
Videos& More
  • View recordings of our videos
  • List of Books by our speakers
  • (purchase through 3rd party site)
  • Virtual Meeting facilitation for other groups
  • Technical support with slide decks
  • A community of resources
Videos
In-Person Meetings
$
10
per year
  • Meetings the 2nd Thursday of every month (once allowed) Sept. to June
  • With the sale of the CCNY building, we are working on a location for our in-person meetings. – Suggestions are welcome.
  • Refreshments
  • Dues will be donated to the APS to support their Youth programs until we have an in-person site
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About the British Empire Study Group
A bit of information about our group.

Founded

The British Empire Study Group was started in 2007 by Richard Maisel, a noted collector of both British Guiana and Cayman Islands. He wanted to offer collectors of a wide range of British Empire material a way to meet, socialize, and dine Dutch treat. Our members range from philatelic beginners to globally renowned philatelists.

Current Structure

The BESG is an unincorporated social group.  We are a gathering of friends, there’s no need to incur the expense of establishing and maintaining a corporate structure.  Based in NYC, the size of the group ranges between 30-40 people with a very small group attending our monthly meetings. Our Zoom presentations attract several hundred viewers who are welcome to join.   Joan Harmer is the current Chairman of the group.

Plans for the future

The virtual platform has allowed us to expand the community beyond the NYC area. To support greater expansion, we are investigating formalizing the structure, and applying for a 501 (c)3 Not-for-profit educational corporation. We also envision an expanded web site which can build awareness and enjoyment of philately whether it is stamps, postal history or social-postal history.  

What We Offer

The BESG offers Free Monthly Webinars on a wide range of topics and live program meetings at the Collectors Club Building in mid-town Manhattan (Covid Restrictions temporarily suspends this). We offer technical assistance for your program meetings.  Contact us at info@BEStudyGroup.org.

Networking

The BESG can help you network with other philatelists both online and in-person.  This is a group that works for all levels of knowledge, budget, and activity.  We have newbies, historians, collectors, dealers, philatelic judges and exhibitors.

What You Can Do

First, enjoy the BESG and our presentations, if you have the time and availability, you can help us build and expand the group.  We welcome your advice and suggestions.

Your participation in the BESG is very welcome. Enjoy the webinars, tell your philatelic friends and organizations about it and give us your ideas and suggestions on how to do a better job.