Leonard Kapiloff
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Dr. Leonard Kapiloff of Maryland
, was a philatelist
recognized for his collecting of United States
postage stamp
s issued prior to 1900.
of the United States. He was able, during his lifetime, to create two award winning collections, United States Postage Issues from 1847 to 1857, which won the gold at ISRAPHIL ’85 and at other exhibitions, and his second significant collection which centered on New York Postmaster Provisionals and the United States and City Despatch Posts.
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Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
, 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...
recognized for his collecting of United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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...
s issued prior to 1900.
Collecting interests
Dr. Kapiloff was noted for his collecting of 19th century postage stamps and postal historyPostal 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...
of the United States. He was able, during his lifetime, to create two award winning collections, United States Postage Issues from 1847 to 1857, which won the gold at ISRAPHIL ’85 and at other exhibitions, and his second significant collection which centered on New York Postmaster Provisionals and the United States and City Despatch Posts.
Philatelic activity
From 1986 to 1988, Dr. Karloff was a trustee at the Philatelic FoundationPhilatelic Foundation
The Philatelic Foundation is a philatelic organization granted a charter in 1945 by the University of the State of New York as a Nonprofit Educational Institution.-Location:...
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Honors and awards
Karloff was awarded the Mortimer Neinken medal in 1992 by the Philatelic Foundation for his services to the hobby of philately. In 1994, Karloff was named to 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:...
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