Carroll Chase (17 September 1878 – 11 May 1960)[1] was an internationally recognized philatelic expert who specialized in classic stamps of the United States and France. In his effort to study classic French stamps, he traveled to France and remained there until 1941 when he returned to the United States.
Dr. Carroll Chase | |
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| Born | September 17, 1878 |
| Died | May 11, 1960 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Medical Doctor |
| Known for | Plating of early United States and French stamps |
| Honors | Crawford Medal (1930) Lindenberg Medal (1932) Luff Award (1944) Lichtenstein Medal (1954) APS Hall of Fame (1960) |
Philatelic accomplishments edit
Chase was responsible for:
- complete plating of the U.S. three-cent 1851-57 issue
- plating of the French 25-centime 1871 issue
- co-author of The First Hundred Years of Territorial Postmarks 1787–1887 (1950)
Philatelic leadership edit
Chase was active in supporting philately. He:
- was vice-president of the American Philatelic Society in 1915–1917
- was president of the American Philatelic Society in 1920–1922
- signed the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 1921
Honors edit
Chase was internationally recognized and awarded a number of honors:
- Crawford Medal in 1930
- Lindenberg Medal in 1932
- Luff Award in 1944
- Lichtenstein Medal in 1954
- elected to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame in 1960
See also edit
References and sources edit
- References
- ^ Background notes on The Roll of Distinguished Philatelists September 2011, Roll of Distinguished Philatelists Trust, London, 2011. Archived here.
- Sources