Our Society has one of the more comprehensive reference libraries of Chinese philatelic literature in the world. As a beneficiary of many past members and with annual purchases our library has acquired many of the major Chinese related periodicals, publications and auction catalogues. These are available to members for a modest charge, plus postage. A photocopy of a specific article can be sent to a member. The Librarian can provide limited topical research. The books and periodicals in the library are listed in the Library Catalogue.

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The Library Catalogue is a downloadable PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to open this file. Adobe Acrobat is a free download.

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Rules for Use of the Library

• Members wishing to borrow from the library should contact the Librarian by letter or email.
• Each request should be explicit, citing author, title and date or edition, as indicated in the Library Catalog. Each request is limited to no more than five items.
• Items may be kept for four weeks.
• Borrowers are responsible for items borrowed and must replace any lost item.
• Certain books, marked '#' in the Library Catalog because of their rarity, do not circulate.
• Members may request photocopies of items from the Stoloff Collection as well as other articles of reasonable length. With respect to the Stoloff Collection, the Librarian will, upon request, send out a photocopy of the Descriptive List for the desired Subject/Topic Section, and the member can then request copies of specific items.
• Borrowing books from the Library is limited to members residing in the United States. All members may request photocopies of items from the Stoloff Collection and other articles.
• There is a $2 charge for each request, whether for books or other publications or for photocopies. The charge for photocopies is 10¢ per page. In addition, borrowers are responsible for payment of postage and insurance costs both ways. Returns should be sent using Media Mail and should be insured for at least $50, or actual value if it exceeds $50.
• All Library charges, together with postage and insurance costs for the outbound shipment, should be remitted to the Librarian together with the return of the books or upon receipt of photocopies, as applicable. Remittance may be by check in US Dollars payable to Hugh Lawrence, cash in US Dollars or mint US postage. Paypal is available for members not residing in the United States.

Email Hugh Lawrence, Librarian, with any questions or requests.