Lindenberg Medal
Encyclopedia
The Lindenberg Medal is an award given to those who provide “conspicuous service to philately
” because of their investigations and contributions to philatelic literature
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It is considered by some as the Nobel Prize
of Philately.
, began collecting at age seven in 1857, headed the Berliner Philatelisten-Klub
, and initiated the Lindenberg medal in 1905. He was instrumental in exposing Fouré’s forgeries of German postal stationary and in giving the Reichsmuseum a cover with the Moldavian Bulls
.
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...
” because of their investigations and contributions to philatelic literature
Philatelic literature
Philatelic literature is written material relating to philately, primarily information about postage stamps and postal history- Background to philatelic literature :...
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It is considered by some as the Nobel Prize
Nobel Prize
The Nobel Prizes are annual international awards bestowed by Scandinavian committees in recognition of cultural and scientific advances. The will of the Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, established the prizes in 1895...
of Philately.
Origin
The medal was authorized by the Berlin Philatelic Club (Berliner Philatelisten-Klub) in 1905 in honor of noted philatelist Judge Carl Lindenberg.Carl Lindenberg
Carl Lindenberg (1850–1928), a judge and major stamp collector in GermanyGermany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, began collecting at age seven in 1857, headed the Berliner Philatelisten-Klub
Berliner Philatelisten-Klub
Berliner Philatelisten-Klub von 1888 eV – also known as the Berlin Philatelic Club -- is one of the oldest and most respected philatelic societies in the world, founded in 1888.-Location:...
, and initiated the Lindenberg medal in 1905. He was instrumental in exposing Fouré’s forgeries of German postal stationary and in giving the Reichsmuseum a cover with the Moldavian Bulls
Postage stamps and postal history of Romania
This is a survey of the postage stamps and postal history of Romania.-19th century:The principality of Moldavia issued stamps immediately upon gaining autonomy in 1858, with the first cap de bour stamps being issued in July 1858. These were produced by handstamping on laid paper, and are now quite...
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Recipients
Recipients of the medal include:- E. D. Bacon (England)
- Dr. F. Diena (Italy)
- M. Hancian (Belgium)
- Major E. B. Evans (England)
- M. P. Castle (England)
- Hans Kropf (Austria)
- Pierre Mahe (France)
- Franz Kalckhoff (Germany)
- Judge V. Suppantschitsch (Austria)
- Dr. Mario del Pont (Argentine)
- August DietzAugust DietzAugust Dietz was a philatelist, editor and publisher, who specialized in the study of mail and postal history of the Confederate States of America.-Early life:Dietz was born in Prussia on October 19, 1869...
(USA) - Wolfgang HellriglWolfgang HellriglWolfgang C. Hellrigl was an expert on the philately of Nepal and Tibet who in 1994 was invited to sign the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists.-Early life:...
- Carroll ChaseCarroll ChaseCarroll Chase was an internationally-recognized philatelic expert who specialized in classic stamps of the United States and France. In his effort to study classic French stamps, he traveled to France and remained there until 1941 when he returned to the United States.-Philatelic...
(USA) - John Robert Boker, Jr.John Robert Boker, Jr.John Robert Boker, Jr. , of New York City, was a philatelist who amassed some of the most prestigious collections of 19th century stamps ever seen by stamp collectors...
(USA) - Herbert J. BlochHerbert J. BlochHerbert J. Bloch , who emigrated from Europe to New York City in 1936, was a philatelist and stamp dealer who became recognized as a leading expert on authentication of rare European postage stamps.-Collecting interests:...
(USA) - Soichi IchidaSoichi IchidaDr. Soichi Ichida , of Japan, was a distinguished Japanese philatelist who specialized in studies of classic Japanese postage stamps and encouraged the collecting of Japanese stamps and Japanese postal history throughout the world....
(Japan) - Emilio DienaEmilio DienaDr. Emilio Diena , of Italy, was a philatelist who specialized in the postage stamps of Italy and published substantial research on the subject, with many regarding him as “Italy’s greatest philatelist.”-Collecting interests:...
(Italy) - Enzo DienaEnzo DienaDr. Enzo Diena , of Italy, was a renowned Italian philatelist who continued the tradition of his father Alberto Diena and his internationally renowned grandfather, Emilio Diena, in dedicating himself to the study of stamps of Italy....
(Italy) - Charles Lathrop PackCharles Lathrop PackCharles Lathrop Pack , a third-generation timberman, was "one of the five wealthiest men in America prior to World War I". He owed his good start in life to the success of his father, George Willis Pack, and grandfather, George Pack in the forestry sector. Growing up on Lake Huron in Michigan's...
(USA) - Walter Beckton (England)