Varro Eugene Tyler
American philatelist
About Varro Eugene Tyler
Lived 1926 – 2001 (aged 74). Varro Eugene Tyler was an American.
Philately Tyler initially specialized in the postage stamps of Japan, and studied forged copies of classic Japanese stamps. The Wada Cherry Blossom Forgeries (1974), and The Koban Forgeries of Japan (1979).
"Tip" Tyler chaired the American Philatelic Society's Committee on Fakes and Forgeries from its inception in 1992 until 1998. He also conducted classes at the American Philatelic Society on "Detecting Fakes and Forgeries."
He was awarded the Meritorious Service Award of the Korea Stamp Society and the Luff Award for Distinguished Philatelic Research in 1998. He was named to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame in 2003.
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Who was Varro Eugene Tyler?
American philatelist (1926-2001)
When was Varro Eugene Tyler born?
Varro Eugene Tyler was born on 19 December 1926 in Nebraska.
When did Varro Eugene Tyler die?
Varro Eugene Tyler died on 22 August 2001 in West Lafayette.
What nationality was Varro Eugene Tyler?
Varro Eugene Tyler was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Varro Eugene Tyler. https://biography.guide/varro-eugene-tyler/
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