Sidney F. Barrett
American stamp dealer (1892–1958)
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Sidney F. Barrett (1892–1958) of New York City, was a prominent stamp dealer who participated in various important philatelic ventures in New York City itself.[1]
Born1892
DiedJune 18, 1958
KnownforStamp dealer in New York City; was president of the American Stamp Dealers Association
Sidney F. Barrett | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1892 |
| Died | June 18, 1958 |
| Organizations | American Stamp Dealers Association Collectors Club of New York |
| Known for | Stamp dealer in New York City; was president of the American Stamp Dealers Association |
| Awards | APS Hall of Fame |
Philatelic literature
Because of his philatelic knowledge, he edited Scott's Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps for a number of years.
Philatelic activity
Barrett served philately in a number of ways: as president of the American Stamp Dealers Association, director of the Association for Stamp Exhibitions, secretary-treasurer of the 1913 International Philatelic Exhibition, and as a member of the Board of Governors of the Collectors Club of New York.
Honors and awards
Barrett was named to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame in 1958.
