The Library Overview and guide The library contains a wide range of material which is recognised as a major international research facility. Monographs and handbooks, subdivided into sections for Great Britain, Commonwealth, foreign countries and general philately.
Many specialist volumes are limited editions and of considerable value to researchers world wide.
Periodicals published in English and foreign languages are held in nearly complete or complete runs in a comprehensive collection of the world's general and specialist publications which would be impossible to assemble today. Exhibition literature produced by the organisers of all major international, UK national and other specialist meetings. This provides valuable information on events generally, lists of exhibitors and awards made. The literature frequently includes philatelic information and articles not available elsewhere. Auction catalogues for the major UK, European, and American houses.