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Bertram W. H. (Bertram William Henry) Poole
1880–1957
A noted philatelic writer and stamp expert, he helped make the study of postage stamps more accessible through clear, practical books and articles. His work bridged British and American collecting circles in the early 20th century.
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The Stamps of Canada
by Bertram W. H. (Bertram William Henry) Poole
About the author
Born in England in 1880, Bertram William Henry Poole became well known as a philatelist, writer, editor, dealer, and auctioneer. He built his reputation in Great Britain before moving to the United States shortly before 1913, where he continued to write and work in the stamp trade.
Poole wrote numerous monographs and reference works on postage stamps and related subjects, earning respect for his wide knowledge of the field and his ability to explain it clearly. He was also recognized by fellow collectors with major honors, including signing the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 1921; he was later inducted into the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame.
He died in 1957 in California. Although he is remembered mainly within philately, his books remain part of the record of a period when stamp collecting was both a serious field of study and a popular hobby.