Society for the Suppression of Speculative Stamps
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The Society for the Suppression of Speculative Stamps (S.S.S.S.) was a short-lived and ill-fated attempt by philatelists before 1900 to suppress the issue of stamps designed mainly for sale to collectors.[1][2]
The society was formed on 6 May 1895 and lasted until about 1897 when it broke up due to the failure of dealers and collectors within its ranks to boycott speculative issues.[3]
The society was supported by the Royal Philatelic Society London and the American Philatelic Society.
