About PHILCOSA

A reference for collectors and researchers

PHILCOSA documents philatelic covers relating to Southern Africa and makes the catalogue available as a practical research resource. It brings together first-day covers, commemorative covers, flown covers and related postal material, together with the historical territories and homelands whose issues form part of the region's postal record.

Our purpose

1. 1

   Collect

   Bring catalogue records and cover images together in one place.

2. 2

   Research

   Help collectors and historians explore postal and philatelic history.

3. 3

   Preserve

   Maintain an organised reference that remains usable in future.

Catalogue stewardship

Catalogue information may be refined as further research becomes available. Entries are added and corrected as new material comes to light, and users are encouraged to submit corrections and additional information.

Geographical coverage

• South Africa·
• Namibia·
• Botswana·
• Zimbabwe·
• Eswatini·
• Lesotho

The catalogue covers a wide range of institutions, events, themes and historical periods associated with these territories.