Richard H. Thompson (philatelist)
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Richard H. Thompson was a philatelist
from Baltimore, Maryland, who supported stamp collecting at the national level as well as in the Baltimore area.
covers of the United States
. Because of his writings on the subject he was awarded the Philip Henry Ward Jr.
Award.
as its president in 1973 and 1974, and the Society of Philatelic Americans as a director from 1972 to 1977.
Thompson remained an active member of the Baltimore Philatelic Society
from 1929 until he died in 1985. He served the society in various ways, including serving as president at times and as chairman of its annual Baltimore Philatelic Exhibition (BALPEX) stamp show.
for Exceptional Contributions to Philately in 1982 and was admitted to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame
in 1986.
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...
from Baltimore, Maryland, who supported stamp collecting at the national level as well as in the Baltimore area.
Philatelic literature
Thompson had a wide range of interests in stamp collecting, but is best known for his specialized interest in airmailAirmail
Airmail is mail that is transported by aircraft. It typically arrives more quickly than surface mail, and usually costs more to send...
covers of the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Because of his writings on the subject he was awarded the Philip Henry Ward Jr.
Philip Henry Ward Jr.
Philip Henry Ward Jr. , of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a stamp dealer who created and sold collections of rare postage stamps, and was noted for his stressing the importance of first day covers of United States stamps.-Collecting interests:...
Award.
Philatelic activity
Thompson was very active in the philatelic community. He was president of the American First Day Cover Society from 1964 to 1966, and served the Bureau Issues Association (now the United States Stamp Society) as president and chairman of the Board of Governors. He also served the American Air Mail SocietyAmerican Air Mail Society
The American Air Mail Society is a U.S. nonprofit organization devoted to the collecting and study of airmails and aerophilately.-History:...
as its president in 1973 and 1974, and the Society of Philatelic Americans as a director from 1972 to 1977.
Thompson remained an active member of the Baltimore Philatelic Society
Baltimore Philatelic Society
The Baltimore Philatelic Society is one of the oldest philatelic societies in the United States, established in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1889. A history of the society was written by Herbert A. Trenchard.-Current location:...
from 1929 until he died in 1985. He served the society in various ways, including serving as president at times and as chairman of its annual Baltimore Philatelic Exhibition (BALPEX) stamp show.
Honors and awards
For his efforts in the field of philately, Thompson received much recognition. He was awarded the Luff AwardLuff Award
The Luff Award is awarded by the American Philatelic Society for meritorious contributions to philately by living philatelists.-Established:...
for Exceptional Contributions to Philately in 1982 and was admitted 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 1986.