Robert Granville Stone
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Robert Granville Stone of Pennsylvania
, was a distinguished philatelic scholar who devoted over fifty years to the study of certain specific segments of philately
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and stamps of the Danish West Indies
. He also collected and studied postal history
of United States postage stamps used outside the U.S. and postal history of mail that traveled by various types of ships, including pacquetboats
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His specialized stamp collection of Saint Pierre and Miquelon won gold medals when it was exhibited at international philatelic exhibitions.
Other significant work he authored include: “Danish West Indies Mails (1754–1917)” and “A Caribbean Neptune: The Maritime Postal Communications of the Greater and Lesser Antilles in the 19th Century.”
. the Gerard Gilbert Award of the France and Colonies Philatelic Society, the Lichtenstein Medal
in 1982, and the Luff Award
for Distinguished Philatelic Research in 1983. He was honored by the Académie de philatélie
(in Paris) by admitting him as the first American to be named a corresponding member of the club. In 1984 he signed the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists
and, in 2003 he was named to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame
.
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, was a distinguished philatelic scholar who devoted over fifty years to the study of certain specific segments of philately
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...
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Collecting interests
Stone was particularly interested in postage stamps of French coloniesFrench Colonies
"French Colonies" is the name used by philatelists to refer to the postage stamps issued by France for use in the parts of the French colonial empire that did not have stamps of their own...
and stamps of the Danish West Indies
Danish West Indies
The Danish West Indies or "Danish Antilles", were a colony of Denmark-Norway and later Denmark in the Caribbean. They were sold to the United States in 1916 in the Treaty of the Danish West Indies and became the United States Virgin Islands in 1917...
. He also collected and studied postal history
Postal history
Postal history is the study of postal systems and how they operate and, or, the study of postage stamps and covers and associated material illustrating historical episodes of postal systems...
of United States postage stamps used outside the U.S. and postal history of mail that traveled by various types of ships, including pacquetboats
Mail steamer
Mail steamers were steamships which carried the mail across waterways, such as across an ocean or between islands, primarily during the 19th Century and early 20th Century, when the cost of sending a letter was declining to the point an ordinary person could afford the cost of sending a letter...
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His specialized stamp collection of Saint Pierre and Miquelon won gold medals when it was exhibited at international philatelic exhibitions.
Philatelic literature
Robert Stone was often referred to as the “Dean of the French Colonies” and he wrote extensively on the subject. His works include: “The French Colonies General Issues”, published in 1961, and numerous articles in The Collectors Club Philatelist, The Essay-Proof Journal, and Philatelic Literature Review. He edited the France and Colonies Philatelist from 1964 to 1994, and contributed many articles to it.Other significant work he authored include: “Danish West Indies Mails (1754–1917)” and “A Caribbean Neptune: The Maritime Postal Communications of the Greater and Lesser Antilles in the 19th Century.”
Honors and awards
Stone received numerous awards for his work, including the Earl Grant Jacobsen Award of the Scandinavian Collectors ClubScandinavia philatelic society
The Scandinavia Philatelic Society was founded in the United Kingdom in 1952 as the Scandinavian Collectors Club, to promote the collection of Stamps, Postcards and Postal History of greater Scandinavia...
. the Gerard Gilbert Award of the France and Colonies Philatelic Society, the Lichtenstein Medal
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:...
in 1982, and the Luff Award
Luff Award
The Luff Award is awarded by the American Philatelic Society for meritorious contributions to philately by living philatelists.-Established:...
for Distinguished Philatelic Research in 1983. He was honored by the Académie de philatélie
Académie de philatélie
The Académie de philatélie is a French philatelic voluntary association created in 1928. Its goal is to promote philately and philatelic studies....
(in Paris) by admitting him as the first American to be named a corresponding member of the club. In 1984 he signed the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists
Roll of Distinguished Philatelists
The Roll of Distinguished Philatelists is a philatelic award of international scale, created by the Philatelic Congress of Great Britain in 1921...
and, in 2003 he was named 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:...
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