The American Air Mail Society (AAMS), founded in 1923, is a volunteer-driven, organization for collectors passionate about the study, preservation and communication of information regarding aerophilately —stamps, covers, and postal history. The AAMS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization.
Zeppelin and Airship Catalog
The American Air Mail Society has launched the first phase of its new online Zeppelin and Airship Catalog on the AAMS website. The catalog can also be accessed at www.zeppelincatalog.org or www.zeppelincatalog.com.
The catalog, which is free to the public, includes high resolution cover images, comprehensive search features, historical information for key flights, and more.
It features six categories: Pioneer Zeppelins, WWI Zeppelins and Airships, Reparation Zeppelins, LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, LZ 129 Hindenburg, and LZ 130 Graf Zeppelin
More than 1,000 cards and covers are currently viewable on the site. These initial entries are just the beginning of a multi-year project, so users should check back often for catalog updates. Jim Hill is leading the expert zeppelin team, which includes Cheryl Ganz, Sam Melamed, and Fred Reynolds. Charlie Giorgetti at AAMS is the lead on the catalog design.
The Airpost Journal
The Airpost Journal is the award-winning publication of the American Air Mail Society. Published six times a year, it features in-depth articles spanning a wide range of airmail collecting and aerophilatelic postal history topics.
In addition, past issues are available online, public access does not include the most recent six issues. The Airpost Journal is presented in an easy-to-use flipbook format. Visit The Airpost Journal page
Auctions
The American Air Mail Society offers two auction formats for members throughout the year, providing regular opportunities to buy and sell aerophilatelic material within the Society.
Mail-In Auctions
Held four times annually, the Society’s long-running mail-in auctions allow members to offer and acquire a wide variety of airmail, postal history, and related material from fellow collectors. Visit the Mail-In Auction page.
Live Zoom Auctions
AAMS also conducts a live auction every other month during the Society’s Zoom meeting. Typically featuring about forty lots, these auctions showcase a broad range of collecting interests and offer an engaging, real-time auction experience for members. Visit the Live Auction page.
Participate
Whether you are looking to expand your collection, offer material for sale, or enjoy the camaraderie of live bidding, AAMS auctions are an integral part of Society membership.