Welcome to the San Antonio Philatelic Association
A vibrant community of stamp collectors
celebrating over 125 years of philately in San Antonio, Texas
SAPA PHILATEX - Second Quarter 2025
Our latest newsletter is available! • Publish Date: April 1, 2025
Celebrating Our Philatelic Heritage
Founded in 1896
One of America's oldest continuously operating stamp collecting clubs
The San Antonio Philatelic Association (SAPA) has been bringing together stamp collectors from all walks of life for more than 125 years.
Our organization provides a welcoming environment for philatelists of all experience levels, from beginners to advanced collectors. Whether you're interested in classic stamps, postal history, topical collecting, or any other aspect of the hobby, you'll find kindred spirits at SAPA.
Our weekly meetings feature educational presentations, trading sessions, auctions, and plenty of opportunities to share knowledge and stories. We also organize special events and exhibitions throughout the year, including our annual SAPA EXPO.
Diverse Community
Collectors of all ages and backgrounds
Philatelic Knowledge
Educational talks and resources
Exhibition Excellence
Annual shows and exhibitions
Upcoming Meetings
Join us at MacArthur Park Lutheran Church
We meet most Friday nights at MacArthur Park Lutheran Church in Building 1, facing Nacogdoches Rd.
Join us for educational presentations, auctions, trading sessions, and more!
Doors open at 6:30 PM • BOG starts at 7:15 PM • Meetings begin at 7:30 PM
The PHILATEX Newsletter
Our quarterly publication featuring philatelic articles, club news, and member stories
Latest Issue Highlights
- Meeting Calendar for April – June 2025
- Special Auction: 2021 Scott Catalog Set
- Upcoming SAPA Club Picnic – June 20
- TSDA Show Schedule: Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, OKPEX
- New Membership Incentives for 2025
- Program Preview: "The Greatest Engraver of All Time" by Mark Brill
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PHILATEX is published quarterly and distributed to all SAPA members. Benefits include:
- In-depth articles on philatelic topics
- Calendar of upcoming club events and shows
- News from the American Philatelic Society
- Member classifieds and trading opportunities
- Digital archive access to past issues
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Meeting Schedule