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Philadelphia Stamp News published by Eugene Klein

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Description

'Philadelphia Stamp News' published by Eugene Klein. This scarce lot of philatelic magazines were published by the famous, Eugene Klein. This lot dates from 1914-1915 and there are 24 total magazines. Anyone who has studied Mr. Klein's history, knows that he is one of the most influential individuals to ever grace the stamp collecting World. This rare lot was obtained from a gentleman who collected stamps and related publications for over 50 years. You will not find these anywhere online, most did not survive.
Eugene Klein
(June 26, 1878 – April 30, 1944) of
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
, was an internationally known
stamp collector
,
stamp dealer
, and
auctioneer
who was President of the
American Philatelic Society
from 1935 to 1937.
Note-able achievements: He was lucky enough to buy the sheet of 24-cent inverted airmail stamps.