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Daniel Deronda Berolzheimer (June 30, 1877 – August 24, 1952), of New York City, was a philatelist who was named to the Hall of Fame of the American Philatelic Society.
Daniel Deronda Berolzheimer | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 30, 1877 |
| Died | August 24, 1952 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Engineering career | |
| Institutions | Philatelic Foundation |
| Projects | Created collections of postal stationery; was an expert on chemistry of paper |
| Awards | APS Hall of Fame |
Collecting interests
editBerolzheimer had a number of postage stamp collections, but specialized in the collection and study of postal stationery, including postal cards and postal envelopes. Because of Berolzheimer's background as a chemist, he was able to study, and write on, variations of paper, inks, and color characteristics of the stationery.
Along with Victor Berthold and Julius (John) Murray Bartels, he was known[by whom?] as one of the “three B’s” of postal stationery.[citation needed]
Postal literature
editBerolzheimer wrote numerous articles on postal stationery and authored a column in Stamps magazine. He was also a consultant on postal stationery to the Scott's Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps. He also authored the Bartels Postal Card Catalogue and served as advisory editor of the Thorp-Bartels Catalogue.
Philatelic activity
editBecause of his expertise, Berolzheimer served on the expert committee of the Philatelic Foundation.
Honors and awards
editBerolzheimer was named to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame in 1955.
See also
editExternal links
edit- Dr. Daniel Deronda Berolzheimer American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame biography
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