H. W. Bessemer
British philatelist
About H. W. Bessemer
Lived 1865 – 1956 (aged 90). H. W. Bessemer was a philatelist.
Henry William Bessemer (7 November 1865 – 26 April 1956) was a British philatelist who signed the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 1950.
Bessemer was an expert in the stamps of France, particularly the tête-bêche, and Bordeaux and Semeuse issues. In 1939 he won the Royal Philatelic Society London's Tilleard Medal. His collection was shown, hors concours, at the London International Stamp Exhibition 1950.
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Who was H. W. Bessemer?
British philatelist (1865-1956)
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H. W. Bessemer was born on 7 November 1865.
When did H. W. Bessemer die?
H. W. Bessemer died on 26 April 1956.
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H. W. Bessemer was a philatelist.
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