Henry M. Goodkind
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Henry M. Goodkind of New York City
, was a distinguished American philatelist
who specialized in the study of air mail postage stamps
of the world, and published numerous articles and studies on the subject.
on air mail stamps, writing over two hundred and fifty articles on the subject. He is known for the books he wrote books on air mail philately:
, where he edited the Collectors Club Philatelist from 1949 to 1970. He was an advisory editor for the Sanabria Air Mail Catalog in 1944, and edited The Aero Philatelist's News (subsequently called The Aero Philatelist Annals) during the years 1946 to 1953.
. He received the Lichtenstein Medal
in 1963, signed the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists
in 1966, and was named to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame
in 1975.
, air mail postage stamps were issued by postal authorities during the first half of the 20th century and discontinued during the decades after World War II
. Goodkind’s philatelic literature helps illustrate this period of aerophilately within the wider field of philately.
New York City
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, was a distinguished 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 study of air mail postage stamps
Aerophilately
Aerophilately is the branch of philately that specializes in the study of airmail. Philatelists have observed the development of mail transport by air from its beginning, and all aspects of airmail service have been extensively studied and documented by specialists.- Scope :The scope of...
of the world, and published numerous articles and studies on the subject.
Philatelic literature
Goodkind was a prolific writer of philatelic literaturePhilatelic literature
Philatelic literature is written material relating to philately, primarily information about postage stamps and postal history- Background to philatelic literature :...
on air mail stamps, writing over two hundred and fifty articles on the subject. He is known for the books he wrote books on air mail philately:
- United States: The First Air Mail Stamp (1951)
- United States: The 24c Air Mail Inverted Center of 1918 (1956)
- United States: RF (République Française) Overprints on Air Mail Stamps and Stationery 1944-1945 (1958)
- United States: The 5c Beacon Air Mail Stamp of 1928 (1965)
Philatelic activity
Henry M. Goodkind was active in 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...
, where he edited the Collectors Club Philatelist from 1949 to 1970. He was an advisory editor for the Sanabria Air Mail Catalog in 1944, and edited The Aero Philatelist's News (subsequently called The Aero Philatelist Annals) during the years 1946 to 1953.
Honors and awards
Goodkind received numerous honors nationally and internationally for his dedication to aerophilatelyAerophilately
Aerophilately is the branch of philately that specializes in the study of airmail. Philatelists have observed the development of mail transport by air from its beginning, and all aspects of airmail service have been extensively studied and documented by specialists.- Scope :The scope of...
. He received the Lichtenstein Medal
Lichtenstein Medal
The Lichtenstein Medal, also known as the Alfred F. Lichtenstein Memorial Award for Distinguished Service to Philately is given annually to a living individual for outstanding service to philately.-Origin:...
in 1963, signed the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists
Roll of Distinguished Philatelists
The Roll of Distinguished Philatelists is a philatelic award of international scale, created by the Philatelic Congress of Great Britain in 1921...
in 1966, and was named to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame
American 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 1975.
Legacy
According to the Scott Postage Stamp CatalogScott catalogue
The Scott catalogue of postage stamps, published by Scott Publishing Co, a subsidiary of Amos Press, is updated annually and lists all the stamps of the entire world which its editors recognize as issued for postal purposes. It is published in six large volumes and is also produced in...
, air mail postage stamps were issued by postal authorities during the first half of the 20th century and discontinued during the decades after World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. Goodkind’s philatelic literature helps illustrate this period of aerophilately within the wider field of philately.