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Alberto Diena

1894 – 1977

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About Alberto Diena

Lived 1894 – 1977 (aged 82). Alberto Diena was an Italian philatelist.

Alberto Diena (May 31, 1894 – February 13, 1977), of Italy, was an expert on stamps of Italy, its former colonies, and the Italian states of the 19th century. He was the son of his internationally renowned father, Emilio Diena, who was regarded by many as “Italy’s greatest philatelist.”

Philatelic literature Because of his in-depth knowledge and study of the stamps of Italy, he wrote numerous articles on stamps of Italy, especially the early “classic” issues.

Philatelic activity Diena was highly regarded by fellow philatelists, both buyers and sellers of stamps, because of his ability to detect counterfeit or fake copies of the early rare Italian postal stamps. His opinion was always held with the highest regard by fellow collectors.

Honors and awards Diena was named to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame in 1978.

Legacy His son Dr. Enzo Diena continued on with his father's work.

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APS Hall of Fame

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alberto Diena?

philatelist (1894–1977)

When was Alberto Diena born?

Alberto Diena was born on 31 May 1894.

When did Alberto Diena die?

Alberto Diena died on 13 February 1977.

What was Alberto Diena's occupation?

Alberto Diena was a philatelist.

What nationality was Alberto Diena?

Alberto Diena was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alberto Diena

· Wikidata: Q4711998

· DBpedia: Alberto Diena

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