Rocky Mountain Philatelic Library
About the Special Collections
In 2010, the Rocky Mountain Philatelic Library began sorting, combining and evaluating collections that were stored in the basement of the dusty, dimly lit room of the Annex Building.
Newly appointed Special Collections Curators were instructed to look for what could become an official “Special Collection”. Unfortunately, a few collections were destroyed due to water damage or extreme mounting issues. A few more collections have been added in recent years.
All of the special collections are unique and interesting. One in particular is the 42-volume worldwide collection of Scouts on stamps. It is said to be the largest and most complete collection of this topic and was put on display at the Rocky Mountain Stamp Show several years ago.
The special collections are located in the President’s office and can be viewed by members. For information about the Special Collections please contact the Special Collections Curator at rmpldenverco@gmail.com.
Special Collections at the RMPL
The following special collections are stored in the President’s office:
- Colorado Rompex Covers – 2 Volumes
- Cuba – Castro Era – 8 Volumes
- Cuba – First Day Covers – 22 Volumes
- Funny Looking Things – 5 Volumes
- Machine Cancellations – 8 Volumes
- Pharos – The Lighthouses of the World
- Portugal and Colonies – 1 Volume
- United Nations No. 1 (Stamps MNH) – 6 Volumes
- United Nations No.2 (Plate Blocks & Souvenir Sheets) – 11 Volumes
- United Nations No. 3 (World Heritage Booklets, Postcards, etc.) – 1 Volume
- British Strike Mail – 5 Volumes
- German Inflation Stamps – 11 Volumes
- Scouts On Stamps – 42 Volumes
- Expatriated Russian & Ukrainian Scouts – 1 Volume
- Sea Posts – 8 Volumes
- Jules Verne – 2 Volumes
- Masonic Lodge Covers – 100th Anniversary – 1 Volume
Under Review:
- Quartz Varieties – 1 Volume
- Circus Wagon Exhibit – 1 Volume
