John J. Britt was an American philatelist. He was a member (and president between 1953–54) of the
Collectors Club of New York. He was awarded the
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
The Lichtenstein Medal was establishe ...
in 1961 for his contributions to
philately
Philately (; ) is the study of postage stamps and postal history. It also refers to the collection and appreciation of stamps and other philatelic products. Philately involves more than just stamp collecting or the study of postage; it is poss ...
.
Philatelic literature
John Britt authored various studies including:
* French Colonial Semi-Postal Air Mail Proofs of the "French State" (Vichy)
Retirement
John Britt, a past president of the
Collectors Club of New York, retired to
Florida
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. In 1969, he and seven other
philatelists reorganized a tiny stamp club of only a dozen members into the Hollywood Stamp Club in
Hollywood, Florida
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, one of the largest and most active stamp clubs in the nation.
[http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1994-09-09/news/9409080154_1_tropical-stamps-stamp-world-hollywood-stamp-club Florida Sun Sentinel] He was elected Chairman of the Board of the Hollywood Stamp Club, a post he retained for many years in the 1960s and 1970s.
See also
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Philately
Philately (; ) is the study of postage stamps and postal history. It also refers to the collection and appreciation of stamps and other philatelic products. Philately involves more than just stamp collecting or the study of postage; it is poss ...
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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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References
The Collectors Club of New York Fellows of the Society - Britt
American philatelists
Philatelic literature
Year of birth missing
Year of death missing
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