The Society was founded in 1969 by an international group of specialists to promote serious study of the philatelic and postal history of the Ryukyu Islands (under United States Administration). Currently members reside throughout the world.

The RPSS was incorporated as a non-profit educational and literary organization in the State of Hawaii. It has no paid employees. It is Affiliate Number 47 of the American Philatelic Society. The principal activity of the Society is the dissemination of philatelic information through its research journal "From the Dragon's Den" (FTDD). It also publishes, as funds are available, monographic studies and specialized catalogues.

Member Benefits:

Non-commercial (free) and commercial advertising space in the society journal From the Dragon's Den.
Society auctions on irregular basis.
Contact with specialized dealers and offerings lists.
Conventions and regional meetings at various stamp shows.
Stamp exhibition awards.
Estate advisory service.
Translation service when available from a volunteer society member.

A Private Website Member's Area with Downloadable PDF versions of the FTDD and Specialized Monographs, Supplements, Auctions, and more! Examples of downloadable PDF Versions include:

Part VII Fascicle 7 Commemorative Cancellations Supplement No. 1 Version 1.4

Part VII Fascicle 15 Section 3B Illustrated Stampless Covers Listings of the First Class International Air Mail Service for the Stampless Era of the First and Second Rate Periods March 15, 1945 to February 14, 1950

Part X Fascicle 3 RPSS Material Section 2 RPSS Auctions

Part XI Speeches Fascicle 1 Ryukyu Islands - A Dead Country?

First Day Cachets - Nippon Cover Club - The NCC Series

Articles by Members and the Editor

Work Table; and much more!

Page last updated 10/11/2023