Louise Boyd Dale
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Louise Boyd Dale was a philatelist and the daughter of fellow philatelist Alfred F. Lichtenstein
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Born in New York City
, she was raised as a stamp collector from an early age in the environment of her father’s rare collections and numerous prominent philatelic friends, she herself became a highly-regarded collector of stamps and a recognized figure in the field of philately.
Serious philatelic research and collecting, up to the early 20th century, was generally regarded as a field for "men only" to enjoy, and Louise Dale was prominent in breaking this cultural mold, and establishing women in the ranks of philately. She became a "first woman" in a number of positions previously held only by men.
Africa
and Asia
. Some of her other philatelic acquisitions included very rare items, such as imperforate pairs of the 1875 government reprints of the 1857 issue of the United States
and the Bordeaux
issues of France
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When she inherited his stamp collection from his father and, as the years and decades passed, the Buenos Aires “barquitos” tete-beche pair was never seen again, nor was it offered in the series of Dale-Lichtenstein public auctions held by the H. R. Harmer firm. After the last of the Dale- Lichtenstein collection was sold, any hope for the tete-beche pair’s survival was lost.
in 1931 and served the club in various capacities. From 1955 to 1967 she served as Trustee to the club.
At the Philatelic Foundation
she was Chairman of the Board and of the Expert Committee from 1953 to 1967. While working with the Philatelic Foundation, she continued to build up the Foundation's Reference Library and Reference Collection.
Alfred Lichtenstein (philatelist)
Alfred F. Lichtenstein was one of the most famous American philatelists.- Biography :Alfred Lichtenstein's classic stamp collections were one of the most complete, with a passion for stamps issued before 1870...
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Born in New York City
New York City
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, she was raised as a stamp collector from an early age in the environment of her father’s rare collections and numerous prominent philatelic friends, she herself became a highly-regarded collector of stamps and a recognized figure in the field of philately.
Serious philatelic research and collecting, up to the early 20th century, was generally regarded as a field for "men only" to enjoy, and Louise Dale was prominent in breaking this cultural mold, and establishing women in the ranks of philately. She became a "first woman" in a number of positions previously held only by men.
Collecting interests
Louise Dale was responsible for building a number of valuable collections, some based on her father’s collections. One of her principal collections was that of the postage stamps of BritishCommonwealth of Nations
The Commonwealth of Nations, normally referred to as the Commonwealth and formerly known as the British Commonwealth, is an intergovernmental organisation of fifty-four independent member states...
Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
and Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
. Some of her other philatelic acquisitions included very rare items, such as imperforate pairs of the 1875 government reprints of the 1857 issue of the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and the Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River in the Gironde department in southwestern France.The Bordeaux-Arcachon-Libourne metropolitan area, has a population of 1,010,000 and constitutes the sixth-largest urban area in France. It is the capital of the Aquitaine region, as well as the prefecture...
issues of France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
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When she inherited his stamp collection from his father and, as the years and decades passed, the Buenos Aires “barquitos” tete-beche pair was never seen again, nor was it offered in the series of Dale-Lichtenstein public auctions held by the H. R. Harmer firm. After the last of the Dale- Lichtenstein collection was sold, any hope for the tete-beche pair’s survival was lost.
Philatelic activity
Dale became a member of the Collectors Club of New YorkCollectors Club of New York
The Collectors Club of New York, often referred to as the Collectors Club, is a private club and philatelic society in New York City. Founded in 1896, it is one of the oldest existing philatelic societies in the United States...
in 1931 and served the club in various capacities. From 1955 to 1967 she served as Trustee to the club.
At the Philatelic Foundation
Philatelic Foundation
The Philatelic Foundation is a philatelic organization granted a charter in 1945 by the University of the State of New York as a Nonprofit Educational Institution.-Location:...
she was Chairman of the Board and of the Expert Committee from 1953 to 1967. While working with the Philatelic Foundation, she continued to build up the Foundation's Reference Library and Reference Collection.
Honors and awards
Louise Boyd Dale was honored for her service to the field of philately in a number of ways. She was:- the first woman to serve as a judge at an international philatelic exhibition (FIPEX)
- first woman to sign the Roll of Distinguished PhilatelistsRoll of Distinguished PhilatelistsThe Roll of Distinguished Philatelists is a philatelic award of international scale, created by the Philatelic Congress of Great Britain in 1921...
(in 1956) - appointed to the jury of the London International Stamp Exhibition in 1960
- awarded the Lichtenstein MedalLichtenstein MedalThe Lichtenstein Medal, also known as the Alfred F. Lichtenstein Memorial Award for Distinguished Service to Philately is given annually to a living individual for outstanding service to philately.-Origin:...
in 1962 - entered into the American Philatelic SocietyAmerican Philatelic SocietyThe American Philatelic Society is the largest nonprofit stamp collecting and organization of philately in the world, with almost 44,000 members from 110 countries...
Hall of Fame in 1968.