Bernhardt Assmus
German writer, stock market speculator and stamp forger (ca. 1855 - ?)
About Bernhardt Assmus
Born 1855. Bernhardt Assmus was a German writer, stock market speculator and stamp forger.
Bernhardt Burghardt Assmus (–unknown) was a German stamp forger operating in London. He was originally from Hamburg.
He was unmasked after Morris Giwelb bought forged Penny Black VR official stamps from him in August 1890. Giwelb accompanied the police on a visit to Assmus' premises at 12 Church Street, Islington, and assisted them at Vine Street Police Station in sorting the seized material.
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German writer, stock market speculator and stamp forger (ca. 1855 - ?)
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Bernhardt Assmus was born in 1855 in Hamburg.
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Bernhardt Assmus was a writer, stock market speculator and stamp forger.
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Bernhardt Assmus was German.
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