John Walter Scott
American stamp dealer (1845ā1919) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Walter Scott (November 2, 1845 ā January 4, 1919) of New York City, was originally from England, but he emigrated to the United States to take part in the California Gold Rush. Unsuccessful at the prospecting trade, Scott began to sell postage stamps for collectors and in a short period of time became the nation's leading stamp dealer. During his lifetime, he was known as "The Father of American Philately" by his fellow stamp collectors.
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Born | November 2, 1845 (1845-11-02) |
Died | January 4, 1919 (1919-01-05) (aged 73) |
Nationality | American |
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Children | Walter Stone Scott |
Awards | APS Hall of Fame |
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