H. W. Bessemer
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H. W. Bessemer | |
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| Born | Henry William Bessemer 7 November 1865 |
| Died | 26 April 1956 (aged 90) |
| Occupation | Philatelist |
Henry William Bessemer (7 November 1865 – 26 April 1956) was a British philatelist who signed the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 1950.[1][2]
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.[2]
