Ernest A. Kehr
Ernest Anthony Kehr (born September 10, 1911 - November 13, 1986 ) was an American philatelist .
Career
Kehr was a member of the Collectors Club of New York . He wrote numerous articles for the association's publications. He has had columns in several daily newspapers including New York World-Telegram , New York Herald Tribune, and Long Island's Newsday . He promoted stamp collecting in over 2000 programs on radio and television. His best known book, The Romance of Stamp Collecting , was published in 1947.
Since 1991 the American Philatelic Society has presented the Ernest A. Kehr Award for outstanding achievements in promoting youth philately.
Honors
- Honorary Fellow of the Collectors Club of New York
- 1953: Cross of Merit (Steckkreuz) of the Federal Republic of Germany
- 1974: Lichtenstein Award
- 1975: Enrollment in the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists
- 1976: Luff Award
- 1987: Induction into the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame
literature
- Wolfgang Maassen: Who is who in philately? , Volume 3, I – L, Phil Creativ, Schwalmtal, 3rd edition, 2020, ISBN 978-3-932198-97-7 , pp. 65-66
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Kehr, Ernest A. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Kehr, Ernest Anthony (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American philatelist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 10, 1911 |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 13, 1986 |