Sidney F. Barrett (1892–1958) of New York City, was a prominent stamp dealer who participated in various important philatelic ventures in New York City itself.[1]
Sidney F. Barrett | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1892 |
| Died | June 18, 1958 |
| Nationality | American |
| Organizations | American Stamp Dealers Association Collectors Club of New York |
| Known for | Stamp dealer in New York City; was president of the American Stamp Dealers Association |
| Awards | APS Hall of Fame |
Philatelic literature edit
Because of his philatelic knowledge, he edited Scott's Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps for a number of years.
Philatelic activity edit
Barrett served philately in a number of ways: as president of the American Stamp Dealers Association, director of the Association for Stamp Exhibitions, secretary-treasurer of the 1913 International Philatelic Exhibition, and as a member of the Board of Governors of the Collectors Club of New York.
Honors and awards edit
Barrett was named to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame in 1958.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ The Collectors Club Philatelist. Vol. 39. Collectors Club. 1959. p. 250.
External links edit
- Sidney F. Barrett American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame biography
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