Bernhardt Assmus
German stamp forger
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Bernhardt Burghardt Assmus (c. 1855–unknown)[1] was a German stamp forger operating in London. He was originally from Hamburg.
Bernhardt Burghardt Assmus | |
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| Criminal charge | Forgery |
He was unmasked after Morris Giwelb bought forged Penny Black VR official stamps from him in August 1890.[2][3] 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.[2]
He was found guilty of fraud in 1892.[4]
