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Robert A. Siegel (January 1, 1913 – December 3, 1993), of
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, was an auctioneer of
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material, particularly rare
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s and covers. The company he founded still exists and still bears his name.


Philatelic auctions

Siegel held his first philatelic auction in
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. In 1934 he moved his philatelic auction business to New York City and eventually conducted 756 philatelic auctions during his lifetime. In 1964 he conducted his first Rarity Sale. Siegel's subsequent auctions included world-famous classic postage stamps. In 1970 and 1980, he sold the unique
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, for record prices.


Philatelic activity

Siegel remained active in the American Stamp Dealers Association and served on its board for twelve years. As an expert on rarities, Siegel supported the
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with his advice and support.


Honors and awards

Siegel received the Mortimer Neinken Medal in 1987 and was named Man of the Year by the American Stamp Dealers Association in 1990. He was named to the
American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame The American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame award honors deceased philatelists who have contributed significantly to the field of national and/or international philately. History The APS ''Hall of Fame'' award was founded at the 1940 American Phil ...
in 1994.


See also

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References


Robert A. Siegel


External links


Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
{{DEFAULTSORT:Siegel, Robert A. 1913 births 1993 deaths American stamp dealers American philatelists Businesspeople from New York City Philatelic auctioneers 20th-century American businesspeople American Philatelic Society