Lee Ann and Veronica’s Publishing

known author and philatelist, specializing in writing for the philatelist community. His work was particularly noted for focusing on the history of stamp collecting and was of interest to collectors, regardless of whether they were new to the hobby or involved with it for a long period of time. He received the Luff Award in 1961 and was elected to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame in 2000. His books included Fancy Cancellations on Nineteenth Century United States Postage Stamps, Forensic Philately, Nassau Street, and Fun and Profit in Stamp Collecting. This book has been brought into print by the author’s son, Kenneth Herst, in memory of his father’s work and legacy.