Mortimer L. Neinken (May 16, 1896 – November 14, 1984) of

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, was a collector and student of classic United States postage stamps. He studied with

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, and extended some of the

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work of Ashbrook.

Philatelic literature

Neinken was primarily interested in 19th century United States postage stamps. He supplemented Ashbrook’s work by publishing “The United States Ten Cent Stamps of 1855-1859” in 1960 and “The United States One Cent Stamp of 1851-1861” in 1972. Neinken also wrote “United States: The 1851-57 Twelve Cent Stamp (1964)” a work for which he received numerous honors and recognition.

Philatelic activity

Neinken was active within the

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as well as at the National Philatelic Museum in Philadelphia. At

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he served as chairman and as expert.

Honors and awards

Neinken received the

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in 1962 for Distinguished Philatelic Research, the

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in 1971, and was recognized for Meritorious Service to Philately by

in 1984, and was entered into the

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in 1985. He was also the first recipient of the

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’s Cryer Research Award.

Neinken medal

An award, first presented in 1981, when he received it in 1984 from

, was renamed the Mortimer L. Neinken Medal for Meritorious Service
The Philatelic Foundation. Retrieved January 17, 2024. in his honor.

References

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Philatelic literature

Philatelic activity

Honors and awards

Neinken medal

See also

References