Edith Margaret Faulstich
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Edith Margaret Faulstich (1907–1972) of New Jersey
and New York City
, was a philatelist
and philatelic journalist who specialized in postal history
and postal covers. She encouraged the development of that field in philately.
As a child, Faulstich developed the nickname "Dee." The development and transformation of the name came from her Swiss-German grandfather, Conrad Bollinger. Whenever he tried to pronounce "Edith" it always came out "Edit." It sounded like he was always saying "eat it". To avoid embarrassment, he began calling her Dee. Thereafter, and throughout the remainder of her life, she was known as "Dee."
Faulstich's family history dates back to the 16th century, with the Bollinger's coming from Berigen, Switzerland and the VanderPoel's coming from Holland. The VanderPoel family is derived from the VanderPoels who owned property and sawmills on the Hudson River and lived within the surrounding area of Kinderhook, Columbia County, New York
Ref. Map of the Division of Kinderhoock, Patent Granted in 1686).
it was a way for Faulstich and her children to do something together.
Faulstich "had a 'yen,' a longing, to write" and she was not a shy person.
In the beginning with her philatelic work, Faulstich wanted to know how people
communicated before preprinted government stamps, before 1840. She then wanted to
promote and increase awareness about the value and need for postal history.
is noted in the Robert A. Segal Auction 120 East 54th Street, New York, NY 10220. The following is a sample partial list of a few of
Edith M. Faulstich's collections.
1) 'Newark Sunday News' for 26 year (Nov. 24, 1946–1972),
2) 'The Record", Hackensack, New Jersey ( 1961–1966),
3) 'Bergen Evening Record" (January 16, 1922 -Sept 14, 1968),
Faulstich was also editor of:
4) Postal History Journal from May 1957 (Vol.1. No.1) to 1967,
5) Western Stamp Collector,
6) Covers, and
7) The Essay-Proof Journal.
in 1973.
New Jersey
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and New York City
New York City
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, was a 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...
and philatelic journalist who specialized in postal history
Postal history
Postal history is the study of postal systems and how they operate and, or, the study of postage stamps and covers and associated material illustrating historical episodes of postal systems...
and postal covers. She encouraged the development of that field in philately.
Brief Family History
Born as Edith Margart VanderPoel, daughter of Andrew Case VanderPoel and Margaretha Bollinger.As a child, Faulstich developed the nickname "Dee." The development and transformation of the name came from her Swiss-German grandfather, Conrad Bollinger. Whenever he tried to pronounce "Edith" it always came out "Edit." It sounded like he was always saying "eat it". To avoid embarrassment, he began calling her Dee. Thereafter, and throughout the remainder of her life, she was known as "Dee."
Faulstich's family history dates back to the 16th century, with the Bollinger's coming from Berigen, Switzerland and the VanderPoel's coming from Holland. The VanderPoel family is derived from the VanderPoels who owned property and sawmills on the Hudson River and lived within the surrounding area of Kinderhook, Columbia County, New York
Kinderhook (town), New York
Kinderhook is a town in the northern part of Columbia County, New York, United States. The population was 8,296 at the 2000 census. The name of the town means "Children's Corner" in the language of the original Dutch settlers . The town of Kinderhook contains two villages, one of which is also...
Ref. Map of the Division of Kinderhoock, Patent Granted in 1686).
Collecting interests
Faulstich started stamp collecting as a hobby with her two young sons. In the beginning,it was a way for Faulstich and her children to do something together.
Faulstich "had a 'yen,' a longing, to write" and she was not a shy person.
In the beginning with her philatelic work, Faulstich wanted to know how people
communicated before preprinted government stamps, before 1840. She then wanted to
promote and increase awareness about the value and need for postal history.
Postal History of the World
Many of Faulstich’s postal history collections were rated as world class. Possession of her list of collectionsis noted in the Robert A. Segal Auction 120 East 54th Street, New York, NY 10220. The following is a sample partial list of a few of
Edith M. Faulstich's collections.
- Two of her most important collections were Canadian Expeditionary Forces in Siberia during World War I and American Expeditionary Forces in Siberia. see reference, Hover Institute, Stanford University, California,
- Earliest Forms of Written Communication
- Covers of a Great Age. 14th-17th Century, Europe and Mediterranean Areas (Italy, Central Europe, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Greece, Switzerland
- "Cito" Covers which were considered the first regular special delivery covers. This is also a subject upon which Faulstich wrote a monograph based on her collection
- The Evolution of the Envelope. A specialized collection of 37 cover from the old parchment scrolls, self-tied strips of parchment up to 1830 when the envelope was well developed
- French Civilian Covers
- French Autographs
- War Covers
- North Russia "Operation Polar Bear"
- Disaster Covers
- America-Colonial Covers Before French & Indian War (1677–1742)
- French & Indian War Covers (1755–1763)
- Canada Covers (1767–1814)
- The McKenzie Rebellion Letters ( 1837–1938)
- Prisoner of War Covers, Siberia
- United States, Stampless Covers
- Ship & Railroad Markings
- Westerns & Territorials
- Valentine Covers
- Civil War Patriotic Covers
- 1860 Pictorial Issue
- Bank Note Issues
- Switzerland
- Texas Covers Specialized
- United States PostMaster Provisionals
Philatelic literature
In addition to writing stamp columns for the following newspapers:1) 'Newark Sunday News' for 26 year (Nov. 24, 1946–1972),
2) 'The Record", Hackensack, New Jersey ( 1961–1966),
3) 'Bergen Evening Record" (January 16, 1922 -Sept 14, 1968),
Faulstich was also editor of:
4) Postal History Journal from May 1957 (Vol.1. No.1) to 1967,
5) Western Stamp Collector,
6) Covers, and
7) The Essay-Proof Journal.
Philatelic activity
Faulstich was a founding member of the Postal History Society of the Americas (later renamed the Postal History Society (PHS), Inc.) and dedicated much of her time campaigning for the acceptance of postal history as a valid category of philatelic exhibitions. She was the first woman president of the PHS.Honors and awards
Edith Faulstich was inducted into the American Philatelic Society Hall of FameAmerican Philatelic Society Hall of Fame
The American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame award honors deceased philatelists who have contributed significantly to the field of national and/or international philately.-History:...
in 1973.
External links
- Edith M. Faulstich Blog, Articles & Information
- Faulstich Edith Margaret Faulstich
- Library of Congress Archives, Newspaper and Periodical Room, MicroFilm # 1290
- Hoover Institution, 434 Galvez Mall, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-6010
- Edith M. Faulstich collection, 1918–1975, Location: Hoover Arch.: Stacks, Call Number: XX(4089165.1), Collection Name: Faulstich, Edith M. d. 1972, collector, 27 ms. boxes, 18 envelopes, 7 album boxes.