The Society

The El Salvador Philatelic Society was founded in San Salvador, El Salvador on January 5th, 1940 under initiative of Enrique Patiño, Dr. J. Antonio Pinto Lima and Ciro Rusconi.  The first meeting was attended by 16 enthusiastic philatelists and Mr. Patiño was elected the first President of the new philatelic club.  The assembly adopted the name Sociedad Filatélica de El Salvador.

On May 3, 1975 four collectors of El Salvador - Joe Mandos, Alan Powers, Bob Fisher and Joe Hahn - meet outside Philadelphia and decided to start a society for collectors of this country. A forerunner to this group was named "The El Salvador Collectors Club", which was part of the Jack Knight Collectors Club.  This was changed to "Associated Collectors of El Salvador" or “ACES” in 1975.  The society grew rather rapidly and within a few years had almost 100 members. The group conducted mail sales, had a library of philatelic articles on El Salvador and was a key source for members to learn about the stamps and postal history of the country.

In 2004, both Societies have decided to join their efforts in order to create an on-line Philatelic Society devoted to the study of the Salvadorian Stamps and Postal History: El Salvador Philatelic Society - ACES.  We all hope that this union will result in a revival of the interest in the issues of El Salvador among philatelists around the world.

The Society's Aims.

For more than 60 years, the aims of the El Salvador Philatelic Society have been:

a.  To promote, improve,  and divulge the study of Philately in general and in particular of El Salvador.

b.  To strengthen the relations of collectors of El Salvador with members of all other countries.  

c.  To maintain by all possible means the good reputation of the postage stamps of El Salvador.

Board of Directors

Every two years a new Board of Directors is elected from within the Society's members.  Presently, the Board of Directors is composed of:

President                             Ramon de Clairmont

Vicepresident                        Jose Luis Cabrera A.

Secretary                              Robinson Cruz B.

Treasurer                              Jose Luis Alonzo

Legal Affairs                          Manuel Duarte

I er Vocal                              Tomas Rodriguez

2 o. Vocal                              Armando González

Director of Philatelic Studies    Guillermo Gallegos

Director of Special Events        Jose Manuel Molina

Director of PR                        Mario Galán

Director of Auctions                Pierre Cahen

Publications

The official publication of the El Salvador Philatelic Society has been "El Salvador Filatelico" (The Philatelic El Salvador), occasionally issued since March 1941.

The original publication of ACES was called "The El Salvador Philatelist".  In 1976, a new publication dealing with the postal history, which was named "El Faro" had only two issues before becoming the official publication of ACES. There have been 24 Volumes of El Faro, which have won several awards at stamp shows over the years.

Now, with the union of the two societies, a quarterly on-line journal will be published under the name of El Salvador Filatélico - El Faro, which is available in the Members section of this website.

Local Activities

Auctions. We hold at least 2 auctions during the year. With this activity members have the opportunity to buy some rare stamps, covers, etc.

Annual Stampshow. Ocassionally, we organize the National Philatelic Exhibition, EXFILNA (Exposicion Filatelica Nacional) or a Stampshow with the participation of some members. The principal goal is to promote philately and add some new members.

Weekly Meetings. Every Saturday at 3:00 pm (local time) members attend philatelic meetings at our new location in the Altos of Patronato Pro Patrimonio Cultural (San Salvador).  These meetings are characterized by the informal exchange of material and information between the members.

Salvadorian Philatelist Day. In El Salvador, the philatelic society celebrates every January 5th the Salvadorian Philatelist Day with activities such meetings, dinners, etc.

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Services for members abroad

In order to further promote the philately of El Salvador, the Society is planning to offer the following services to members abroad.

El Salvador Filatelico On-line.  Our quarterly on-line journal,  published with guidelines similar to those of El Faro (the former ACES publication) is now available in the Members section of this website.

Sale Lists and Auctions.  Lists with philatelic material will be posted in the website for sale to members.  Members abroad will also be able to  participate in the auctions held in San Salvador.

New Issues Service. Collectors interested in new issues from El Salvador will be able to obtain them from the Society at face value plus a commission for the service.

Forum. A Forum has been set up in the Members section of this website for the exchange of information among collectors.  

We will keep you informed when these services are fully operational.