Arthur Hind (1856-1933)
Jun 11, 2021
3 minutes
If our last eminent philatelist was known for his genial, likeable personality, and his benevolent spirit prompted him to be affectionately known as ‘Uncle Henry’, then our next heavyweight on the philatelic stage; Arthur Hind (1856-1933), a English textile industrialist who immigrated to New York, would probably be best described as ‘a philistine’, writes Devlan Kruck. This is not just because of his apparent bullish, opinionated and cynical persona, but also because of his attitude and approach to philately, as you’re about to discover.
According to account, Hind was a man
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