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
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 ...
.
Origin
The Lichtenstein Medal was established by the
Collectors Club of New York
The Collectors Club, often referred to as the Collectors Club of New York, is a private club and philatelic society in New York City. Founded in 1896, it is one of the oldest existing philatelic societies in the United States. Its stated purpose ...
in 1952 in honor of noted philatelist
Alfred F. Lichtenstein
Alfred F. Lichtenstein (August 6, 1876 – February 24, 1947) was one of the most famous American philatelists.
Biography
Alfred Lichtenstein's classic stamp collections were one of the most complete, with a passion for stamps issued befor ...
(1876-1947).
The Lichtenstein Medal is similar in importance in philately with the
Lindenberg Medal
The Lindenberg Medal is an award given to those who provide “conspicuous service to philately” because of their investigations and contributions to philatelic literature.
It is considered by some as the Nobel Prize of Philately.Horst Hille: ' ...
awarded by the Berliner Philatelisten-Klub of
Germany
Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated betwe ...
for investigations and contributions to
philatelic literature
Philatelic literature is written material relating to philately, primarily information about postage stamps and postal history.
Background to philatelic literature
Philatelic literature is held by stamp collectors and dealers, philatelic soci ...
.
Recipients
Philatelic experts who received the Lichtenstein Medal include:
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
Philatelic literature is held by stamp collectors and dealers, philatelic soci ...
*
List of philatelic awards
References and sources
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Alfred Lichtenstein bioAPS Hall of Fame 1948 - LichtensteinMost expensive stamp collectionGuinness World Records
''Guinness World Records'', known from its inception in 1955 until 1999 as ''The Guinness Book of Records'' and in previous United States editions as ''The Guinness Book of World Records'', is a reference book published annually, listing world ...
Philatelic awards