Philatelic Video Presentation Library: Learn, Share, Enjoy
During the COVID pandemic, our club moved its meetings online. What began as a necessity quickly became an opportunity. The virtual format proved engaging, accessible, and unexpectedly fun, allowing us not only to stay connected but to share our hobby with collectors far beyond our local community.
Recognizing the lasting value of this format, we continued meeting online even after the immediate threat of the virus passed, and we continue to welcome guest speakers alongside presentations by our own members. The recordings below include talks from both periods—those that originated during the lockdown and those that followed—offering a broad range of expertise, perspectives, and topics from across the philatelic world.
Scroll down to view the videos. If this is your cup of tea, you’re warmly invited to join us for a future meeting, either in person or online. You can also explore our current schedule to see what presentations are coming up.
Ukrainian War Issues: Postage Stamps as Propaganda and Morale Boosters by Ltc. David Ball
The Houston Philatelic Society (HPS) hosted Ltc. David S. Ball, the author of American Astro Philately: The First 50 Years, on March 2, 2026. Ball gave a presentation on Ukrainian war stamps, focusing on how Ukraine has used postage stamps as propaganda and morale boosters during the conflict with Russia since 2022. Ball presented examples of stamps depicting defiant gestures, military victories, and symbolic imagery, including the “done” issue that replaced the original stamp after Ukraine sank the Russian ship Moskva. The presentation highlighted Ukraine’s innovative approach to stamp design and production, including public input for new designs and the use of stamps to celebrate military achievements like the destruction of Russian aircraft and submarines. Ball also discussed his upcoming participation in the Boston 2026 World Stamp Expo in May, where he plans to display drone mail created with a friend to support Ukrainian warfighters.
Discover the Art of Stamp Expertizing with APS Director of Expertizing Ken Martin
Join the Houston Philatelic Society as we host a special presentation by Ken Martin, Director of Expertizing at the American Philatelic Society (APS). In this insightful session, Ken delves into the intricate process of stamp expertizing, shedding light on how philatelic materials are authenticated and evaluated for genuineness.
Introduction to Collecting Revenue Stamps by Paul Petersen
Paul Petersen of the Philatelic Society of Lancaster County (Pennsylvania) presents a comprehensive introduction to revenue stamp collecting, originally delivered on May 3, 2021 to the Houston Philatelic Society (HPS) during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Introduction to Private Die Proprietary Stamps by Dr. Charles J. DiComo
Dr. Charles J. DiComo of the Philatelic Society of Lancaster County (Pennsylvania) — a recognized authority on Private Die Proprietary stamps and U.S. revenue philately — presents an informative introduction to this specialized field, recorded on May 17, 2021 for the Houston Philatelic Society (HPS).