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The RMPL is a privately funded public library, open to all who are interested in stamp collecting. Membership is not necessary to use library materials, but it is encouraged because dues are an important part of the yearly income. Members may also have checkout privileges.

The library is committed to promoting and helping to facilitate the pursuit of stamp collecting as a hobby at all levels. Beginners are just as welcome as experienced philatelists.

More than a dozen stamp clubs and organizations call the RMPL "home," and hold their monthly meetings in a space set aside for the purpose in the building.

There are always two volunteers on duty during regular hours, ready to assist in the use of the library. Assistance to the general public in the evaluation of collections and advice on avenues of disposing of collections is also available.

Click on About Us on the left to learn about our philatelic literature and special collections.

Latest Acquisitions

UNITED STATES

Mailing Statement Completion Instruction Guide, 1991, published by the United States Postal Service
The Philip R. Beutel Collection of United States Booklet Panes, Complete Booklets and Savings Stamps, auction for a Robert A. Siegel auction, June 2010
Restrictions on Transportation of Letters: The Private Express Statues and Interpretations, Published by the United States post Office
Ten-Cent 1869 Covers: A Postal Historical Survey, by Michael Laurence
United States Postal Card Catalog, 60th Anniversary Edition, 2005, edited by Lewis E. Bussey
The Wagshal Collection of Classic United States Stamps, Part 2: Once-Cent 1851-56 Imperforate, auction catalog for a Robert S. Siegel auction, Sept.-Oct., 2010

ASIA

Asia, Auction Catalogue for a Christopher Gartner auction, March, 2008
China: The Large Dragons, 1878-1885, by Philip Ireland (Locked Case)
China: The Philip W. Ireland Collection; “The Large Dragons and Their Forerunners”, Christie’s-Robson Lowe auction catalogue for the sale in May, 1989.
Colour-Illustrated Stamp Catalogue of China, 1878-1949, 2000 Edition, Volumes I and II, Ed. by Shiu-Hon Chan
A Comprehensive Illustration of Covers with Sinkiang Provisional Airmail Stamps, by David Lu
The Gold Yuan Stamps of China, by J. Millard Williams
Specialized Catalogue of the Postal issues of the Ryukyu (Liu Ch’iu) Islands (issued under United States Administration), Part VII, compiled by Ron Brawner
The Magnificent Collection of Chinese Stamps: Second Series, parts 1 & 2, by M. Mizuhara
The National Currency Stamps of China, 1945-48, by J. Millard Williams
The Northeast Provinces Sun Yat-Sen Stamps of 1945-1948, by Richard E. Gray
People’s Republic of China Catalogue of the Non-Postal Value Souvenir Sheets, by H.J. Oranje and E.M. Oranje
Postage Rates of China 1867-1980, by Pingwen Sieh and J. Lewis Blackburn
A Provisional List of Communist Stamps of China, 1935-1950, by David D. Barrett.
Qingdao Lao Ming Xin Pian: Historical View of Qingdao, by May & David Lu
The Silver Currency Stamps and Temporary Labels of China, by William E. Jones and J. Millard Williams

AUSTRALIA and OCEANIA

British Solomon Islands Protectorate: Its Postage Stamps and Postal History, by Harold G.D. Gisburn

CINDERELLAS

Handbook of the Issues of the Jewish National Fund, compiled and annotated by Sidney Rochlin
Ludwig Hohlwein: Poster Stamps (Rekla¬me¬mar-ken), by Charles Kiddle

EUROPE

British Maritime Postal History, V.2: The P&O Lines to the Far East, by R. Kirk (Locked Case)
Notes on the Stamps and Markings of Portugal and Colonies, by George Richard Pearson
Portuguese Timor Mail and the Netherlands Indies, by Mardjohan Hardjasudarma

NORTH AMERICA

Dolls in Canada: Memories of Childhood, a folder issued in 1990 by Canada Poste to accompany a set of four doll postage stamps

SOUTH AMERICA

Colombian Airmail Stamps and Flown Covers, catalogue for the Phillips Son & Neale Auction held 25 May, 1990
Sellos Postales de la Republica Argentina, Supplement, 1984/85, issued by Miroslavo Samowerskyj

TOPICAL

Barack Obama on Worldwide Stamps, by Melvin Morris
Butterfly and Moth Motifs: A Checklist of Butterfly and Moth Images on Postage Stamps of the World, 2010 edition, by Jack R. Congrove

NON-PHILATELIC (Railroads)

The Great Trains, edited by Bryan Morgan

NON-PHILATELIC

Ocean Liners of the 20th Century, by Gordon Newell
Mapping the West: America’s Westward Movement, 1524-1890, by Paul E. Cohen

MISCELLANEOUS

Bibliography of Philatelic Periodicals, by Brian J. Birch
Czeslaw Slania, Master Engraver, 1921-2005, by John Campbell
The Essentials of Stamp Collecting, by Al Burns
The Fall 1998 Space Memorabilia Auction, catalogue for the Superior Galleries auction, November 1998
Index to the Philatelic Translations Produced by Brian J. Birch, by Brian J. Birch
Le Catalogue de luxe de l’Evénement Philatélique International MonacoPhil 2004, presented by Le Club de Monte Carlo
Philatelic Bookplates, by Brian J. Birch
World Stamp Championship, 2004: the Grand Prix and Monte Carlo Club Members Court of Honor Exhibitor’s Brochure, presented by David Feldman
Tales by Mail, Book 2, by Karen Cartier
Teach Yourself Stamp Collecting, by Fred J. Melville
Worldwide Stamps, Collections & Large Lots: United States Featuring “ex Hackmey” Classic Covers, Collections &B Large Lots, Stamp Boxes & Related Objects, catalog for a David Feldman auction, July 2010

Latest Library News

Added Tue, May 21, 2013
  • Funeral services for Dave Capra will be held at 1:30pm, Wednesday, May 22, at the Farimount Mortuary, 430 S. Quebec.

Added Tue, May 21, 2013
  • Dave Capra post funeral reception to be held at the RMPL at 4:00pm on Wednesday, May 22.

Added Sun, Apr 21, 2013
  • The May/June Scribblings is now online under the publications page.

Added Sun, Apr 21, 2013
  • The 2013 Rocky Mountain Stamp Show Silent Auction catalog is now available on our auctions page.


Upcoming Events

This list shows upcoming events for the next two weeks. For a complete list of events, click here or the Calendar menu item to the left.
  • Sat, May 25, 2013 - Library Closed: Memorial Day Weekend

  • Sun, May 26, 2013 - Library Closed: Memorial Day Weekend

  • Mon, May 27, 2013 - Library Closed: Memorial Day Weekend

  • Sat, Jun 1, 2013 - Club Meeting: TOPIC - Topical Philatelists in Colorado, 1:00pm

  • Sat, Jun 1, 2013 - Club Meeting: Scandinavian Collectors Club, 10:00am

  • Wed, Jun 5, 2013 - Club Meeting: Aurora Stamp Club, 7:30pm; 6:30pm Trading; 7:30pm Meeting