1907 Royal Philatelic Society London...

Updated September 26, 2026

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Lot number	4
Estimate	50.00 - 100.00 USD
Category	Stamps & Philately
Auction	Sale 260929
Date	September 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT
Auction house	Period Americana
Location	Boston, Massachusetts

Certificate Fellow Membership Ephemera. Issued on May 1, 1907, by The Royal Philatelic Society, London, this original Certificate of Membership (No. 208) certifies Frederick Odell Conant of Portland, Maine, USA, as a member and Fellow of one of the world's oldest and most prestigious stamp collecting institutions. Measuring approximately 11.5 by 8.5 inches, the document features engraved typography on heavy parchment-style paper framed by an ornate border, a crisp blind-embossed official society seal, and original hand-ink signatures from prominent figures including James Ludovic Lindsay (26th Earl of Crawford) and E.D. Bacon. Offering exceptional historical appeal for philatelic historians and paper ephemera collectors, the certificate presents in good overall antique condition with sturdy paper, clear embossing, and fully legible signatures despite age-appropriate wear such as general paper toning, light handling, and prominent original horizontal and vertical distribution fold lines.

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