Carroll Chase (17 September 1878 – 11 May 1960)
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expert who specialized in classic stamps of the

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and

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. In his effort to study classic French stamps, he traveled to France and remained there until 1941 when he returned to the United States.

Philatelic accomplishments

Chase was responsible for: * complete plating of the U.S. three-cent 1851-57 issue * plating of the French 25-centime 1871 issue * co-author of The First Hundred Years of Territorial Postmarks 1787–1887 (1950)

Philatelic leadership

Chase was active in supporting philately. He: * was vice-president of the

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in 1915–1917 * was president of the American Philatelic Society in 1920–1922 * signed the

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in 1921

Honors

Chase was internationally recognized and awarded a number of honors: *

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in 1930 *

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in 1932 * Luff Award in 1944 *

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in 1954 * elected to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame in 1960

References and sources

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External links

Plating the 3c U.S. Imperforate Stamp of 1851 - 1857

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