Herman (Pat) Herst, Jr. | |
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Born | March 15, 1909 New York City |
Died | January 31, 1999 Boca Raton, Florida |
(aged 89)
Nationality | USA |
Spouse | Ida |
Children | Kenneth, Patricia, stepchildren, Gary K. and Gail C. Busch |
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Significant projects | Prolific writer of philatelic literature, and speaker on subject of philatelic history |
Significant awards | Luff Award APS Hall of Fame |
Herman “Pat” Herst, Jr. (1909–1999) was a renowned writer of philatelic literature, in many cases writing on the history of the hobby. He began his philatelic career on Nassau Street in New York City in 1933, moving to Shrub Oak, New York in 1946, remaining there until he finally retired to Florida in 1973.[1]
In Florida he continued to remain involved in philately, giving speeches and talks at the Hollywood Stamp Club (Hollywood, Florida) and other institutions. When he died, his extensive library was donated to Florida Atlantic University, at Boca Raton, Florida.
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Herst was primarily known for his writing, which included numerous books and articles:
Herst’s literary work in the field of philately helped introduce newcomers to the hobby; at the same time, his literature delved into the history of philately, which proved interesting to both the newcomer and the advanced collector of stamps.
Herst participated in various philatelic events, such as auctions, issued his own stamps showing his German Shepherd Alfie (based on an obscure 1862 law), and gave speeches on philatelic subjects.
He is survived by his second wife Ida, and two children: Kenneth of Springfield, Virginia, and Patricia Held of Centerville, Virginia. He had two stepchildren: Gary K. Busch of London and Gail C. Busch of Manhattan. He left behind six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Herst received numerous awards; the two major recognition awards were: