Beverly Sedgwick King
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Beverly Sedgwick King of New York City
, was an American philatelist
who specialized in the collecting of, and writing philatelic literature on, United States postage stamp
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, he co-authored “United States Postage Stamps of the Twentieth Century” (Vol. 1, 1932; Vol. 2, 1934). He continued work on revisions to this work until he was accidentally killed in 1935.
, serving as president in 1933. At the American Philatelic Society
, he served as an editor for the society.
New York City
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, was an American philatelist
Philately
Philately is the study of stamps and postal history and other related items. Philately involves more than just stamp collecting, which does not necessarily involve the study of stamps. It is possible to be a philatelist without owning any stamps...
who specialized in the collecting of, and writing philatelic literature on, United States postage stamp
Postage stamp
A postage stamp is a small piece of paper that is purchased and displayed on an item of mail as evidence of payment of postage. Typically, stamps are made from special paper, with a national designation and denomination on the face, and a gum adhesive on the reverse side...
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Collecting interests
King’s stamp collecting interests consisted of 20th Century postage stamps and revenues of the United States. Along with Max G. JohlMax G. Johl
Col. Max G. Johl , of Connecticut, was an American philatelist who specialized in the collecting of, and writing philatelic literature on, United States postage stamps.-Collecting interests:...
, he co-authored “United States Postage Stamps of the Twentieth Century” (Vol. 1, 1932; Vol. 2, 1934). He continued work on revisions to this work until he was accidentally killed in 1935.
Philatelic activity
King was active at the Collectors Club of New YorkCollectors Club of New York
The Collectors Club of New York, often referred to as the Collectors Club, is a private club and philatelic society in New York City. Founded in 1896, it is one of the oldest existing philatelic societies in the United States...
, serving as president in 1933. At the American Philatelic Society
American Philatelic Society
The American Philatelic Society is the largest nonprofit stamp collecting and organization of philately in the world, with almost 44,000 members from 110 countries...
, he served as an editor for the society.