The tremendous enthusiasm today for collectibles of Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Slovenia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Kosova, Serbia, former Yugoslavia, and the Central European-Balkan area is due in large measure to the activities of the Croatian Philatelic Society (CPS).
The CPS is a non-profit organization devoted to the study and exchange of information related postal issues, postal history and numismatics. The specialty group was founded in the spring of 1972 in Borger, Texas. The members’ interests cover all of the stamps, post cards, coins, currency, maps, and military decorations, history and other collectibles of the entire Central European-Balkan area.

The official publication of the organization, the award-winning Trumpeter, is published quarterly. This illustrated journal carries articles on philately and numismatics as well as news of the CPS and its members scattered in 35 different countries.

Each year, the CPS conducts meetings and exhibitions usually in conjunction with a national or regional show. In addition, local chapters and study groups for various Central European-Balkan areas have been established. Other important services available to members are the expertizing service, library, sales division, and translation service.

Anyone who is a student of both World Wars, and the 1990’s independence wars, or anyone who collects or would like to start collecting the philatelic and numismatic material of the area in any form will find that membership in the CPS provides distinct advantages. A cordial invitation to join the CPS and participate in its activities is extended by the organization to anyone having an interest in the field.

Membership applications may be obtained by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Croatian Philatelic Society, P.O. Box 696, Fritch,Texas 79036-0696, or from the CPS website:<www.croatianstamps.com>.
For more information e-mail CPS at the following address: