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Gerrish, W. Ewart
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Dates of existence
1898 - 1978
History
GERRISH, William Ewart Ebenezer OBE 1898-1978. Educated Westminster. Researched and plated early Netherlands. Tapling Medal for 'Holland 1872 to 1891 - A Study in Serration' 1955, and for 'Netherlands 1876' 1965. Also studied German States, particularly cancellations. Gained international awards from 1950. Received Costerus Medal from Stamp Union of Netherlands for scientific research in 1956. President RPSL 1956-61. First President of Society of Postal Historians, and President Kingston P.S., Director of London Stamp Club Ltd 1926-30. RDP 1958.
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Authority record identifier
562
Institution identifier
GB 3342
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ISAAR(CPF)
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