P. Felix Ganz
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Dr. P. Felix Ganz of Chicago, Illinois, was an award-winning student and collector of postage stamps and postal history as well as an officer of several major philatelic organizations.
, postal stationery
, and postage stamp
s of Switzerland
, Liechtenstein
and Andorra
. When he exhibited his “Pre-Confederation Switzerland 1748-1848” at philatelic exhibition
s in 1979, it was awarded the APS Champion of Champions classification. Dr. Ganz was also interested in other segments of philately, such as philately of U.S. postal stationery, France
, Monaco
, and Canada
.
, the Chicago Philatelic Society
, and the United Postal Stationery Society.
Dr. Ganz also served on the philatelic exhibition
AMERIPEX in 1986 as commissioner coordinator.
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Collecting interests
Ganz was especially noted for his collections of 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...
, postal stationery
Postal stationery
A piece of postal stationery is a stationery item, such as a stamped envelope, letter sheet, postal card, lettercard, aerogram or wrapper, with an imprinted stamp or inscription indicating that a specific rate of postage or related service has been prepaid...
, and 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 of Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein
The Principality of Liechtenstein is a doubly landlocked alpine country in Central Europe, bordered by Switzerland to the west and south and by Austria to the east. Its area is just over , and it has an estimated population of 35,000. Its capital is Vaduz. The biggest town is Schaan...
and Andorra
Andorra
Andorra , officially the Principality of Andorra , also called the Principality of the Valleys of Andorra, , is a small landlocked country in southwestern Europe, located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains and bordered by Spain and France. It is the sixth smallest nation in Europe having an area of...
. When he exhibited his “Pre-Confederation Switzerland 1748-1848” at philatelic exhibition
Philatelic exhibition
A Philatelic Exhibition is an exhibition of stamps and postal history where stamp collectors compete for medals. The displays are shown in glass frames, and the exhibition is normally accompanied by stamp dealer and post office stands where stamps may be purchased.Many philatelic exhibitions are...
s in 1979, it was awarded the APS Champion of Champions classification. Dr. Ganz was also interested in other segments of philately, such as philately of U.S. postal stationery, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, Monaco
Monaco
Monaco , officially the Principality of Monaco , is a sovereign city state on the French Riviera. It is bordered on three sides by its neighbour, France, and its centre is about from Italy. Its area is with a population of 35,986 as of 2011 and is the most densely populated country in the...
, and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
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Philatelic activity
Dr. Ganz served as president of a number of philatelic organizations, including the American Helvetia Philatelic SocietyAmerican Helvetia Philatelic Society
The American Helvetia Philatelic Society is a philatelic organization dedicated to being the “source of information and material on the stamps, postal history and philatelic literature of Helvetia.” It is an affiliate of the American Philatelic Society and the Union of Swiss Philatelic...
, the Chicago Philatelic Society
Chicago Philatelic Society
The Chicago Philatelic Society is one of the oldest philatelic organization in the United States, serving stamp collectors in the Chicago, Illinois, area.-History:...
, and the United Postal Stationery Society.
Philatelic literature
As well as serving as the editor of the journal Tell, Ganz authored numerous philatelic articles. A collection of his articles in Tell were later printed by the American Helvetia Philatelic Society in book form as Postal Cancellations and Markings in Switzerland. In addition Ganz for many years wrote a column called Brief aus Chicago in the Berner Briefmarken Zeitung. He also co-authored the book Perfins of Switzerland.Dr. Ganz also served on the philatelic exhibition
Philatelic exhibition
A Philatelic Exhibition is an exhibition of stamps and postal history where stamp collectors compete for medals. The displays are shown in glass frames, and the exhibition is normally accompanied by stamp dealer and post office stands where stamps may be purchased.Many philatelic exhibitions are...
AMERIPEX in 1986 as commissioner coordinator.
Honors and awards
The Chicago Philatelic Society acknowledged Ganz’ philatelic efforts by awarding him the Newbury Medal. He was also elected to the APS Writers Unit Hall of Fame in 1988, and, in 1992, he 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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