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Edward B. Evans

August 28, 2023

Edward Benjamin Evans (3 November 1846 – 21 March 1922), a British army officer also known as "Major Evans", was a distinguished philatelist, stamp collector, and philatelic journalist. His philatelic specialization included Mauritius, the Confederate States of America, the Mulready envelopes, and the Indian feudatory states.

Edward B. Evans.

Early life Edit

Evans was born at Norwich, England, and commenced collecting stamps as a student at Uppingham[1] Grammar School in 1861. He was commissioned as an officer in the Royal Artillery in 1867. Posted to Malta, he met Lieutenant Speranza, formerly Secretary of the London Philatelic Society, and studied Italian, which enabled him to translate and introduce Dr. Emilio Diena's[2] work on the postal history of the Italian States to English speaking philatelists.

Mauritius Edit

Posted to Mauritius in 1876, Evans assembled an extraordinary collection of that country's stamps. These included a famous example of the One Penny Red "Post Office" Mauritius lightly postmarked on an envelope, which may have contained an invitation to the governor's ball,[3] and several unused Two Pence "Post Paid" in indigo and dark blue. He sent a paper on these issues to the "Congrès International des Timbrophiles" at Paris in 1878, which earned an award from the Société Française de Timbrologie. In 1885, when Evans' collection was broken up, these (and many others) were bought by Thomas Tapling.[4] They are now in the British Library.[5]

After giving up his general collection, Evans specialized in the stamps of the Confederate States, and published many articles on this subject in the Stanley Gibbons Monthly Journal, which he edited for 23 years. His Confederate States collection was purchased by a New York City dealer, John Klemann of Nassau Stamp Co., about 1914. He also wrote a series of excellent articles on the Indian feudatory states.

Evans' study of the Mulready envelopes and satires was described in The Philatelic Record in 1891. Evans' Mulready collection, purchased by King George V, resides in the Royal Collection.[6]

Organised philately Edit

Evans became a member of the Royal Philatelic Society London in 1875. He was one of the original three members of the RPS' Expert Committee in 1894, and helped edit and publish many of the Society's handbooks. Evans was Chairman of the Permanent Committee of the Philatelic Congress of Great Britain, 1911–1919. He served as one of the judges at the London Philatelic Exhibition 1890, 1897 and 1906. He received the Lindenberg Medal of the Berliner Philatelisten-Klub (Berlin Philatelic Club) in 1908, Major Evans was one of the first twenty on the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 1921.

Evans died at his residence at Cantley, Norfolk on 22 March 1922.[7]

Works Edit

  • "On Stamp Collecting" as "Cheth" in the North of England Stamp Review and Advertizer, Nov. 1864.
  • "The Stamps of Mauritius" in The Philatelic Record, Vol. 2, No. 13, February 1880, pp. 6–8; Vol. 2, No. 14, March 1880, pp. 17–20; Vol. 2, No. 15, April 1880, pp. 31–34.; and Vol. 2, No. 16, May 1880, pp. 48–52.
  • A Catalogue for Collectors of Postage Stamps, Stamped Envelopes, Wrappers and Postcards, Pemberton Wilson & Co., London, 1882–83. (published in parts)
  • E. L. Pemberton, The Philatelic Handbook, new ed. Edward B. Evans, Stanley Gibbons & Co. (1885)
  • Catalogue of the Postage Stamps of Peru, C. H. Mekeel, St. Louis (1887)
  • The Philatelic Catalogue of Postage Stamps, Envelopes, Wrappers and Cards, Up to 1 January 1890, C. H. Mekeel, St. Louis. (1890)
  • Stanley Gibbons Monthly Journal, edited by Edward B. Evans (1891 - 1914)
  • The Mulready Envelope and its Caricatures, Stanley Gibbons Philatelic Handbooks. (1891)
  • Emilio Diena, A History of the Postage Stamps of Sicily, tr. Edward B. Evans, London. (1904)

References Edit

  1. ^ . Archived from the original on 14 December 2006. Retrieved 14 December 2006. Welcome to Uppingham School
  2. ^ http://www.enzodiena.com/storia_en.html 21 November 2008 at the Wayback Machine Enzo Diena, Short history of Dienas' Philatelic Bureau: Emilio Diena
  3. ^ Morgan, Helen. (2006) Blue Mauritius: The Hunt for the World’s Most Valuable Stamps. London: Atlantic Books. p. 63. ISBN 1843544350
  4. ^ . Archived from the original on 5 January 2007. Retrieved 26 December 2006. Major Edward B. Evans, Encyclopedia Mauritania
  5. ^ The Tapling Collection[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ . Archived from the original on 1 January 2007. Retrieved 29 December 2006.The Royal Collection
  7. ^ "Find a will | GOV.UK".

External links Edit

  • "Major Edward B. Evans (1846-1922)", Encyclopedia Mauritiana

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Edward Benjamin Evans 3 November 1846 21 March 1922 a British army officer also known as Major Evans was a distinguished philatelist stamp collector and philatelic journalist His philatelic specialization included Mauritius the Confederate States of America the Mulready envelopes and the Indian feudatory states Edward B Evans Contents 1 Early life 2 Mauritius 3 Organised philately 4 Works 5 References 6 External linksEarly life EditEvans was born at Norwich England and commenced collecting stamps as a student at Uppingham 1 Grammar School in 1861 He was commissioned as an officer in the Royal Artillery in 1867 Posted to Malta he met Lieutenant Speranza formerly Secretary of the London Philatelic Society and studied Italian which enabled him to translate and introduce Dr Emilio Diena s 2 work on the postal history of the Italian States to English speaking philatelists Mauritius EditPosted to Mauritius in 1876 Evans assembled an extraordinary collection of that country s stamps These included a famous example of the One Penny Red Post Office Mauritius lightly postmarked on an envelope which may have contained an invitation to the governor s ball 3 and several unused Two Pence Post Paid in indigo and dark blue He sent a paper on these issues to the Congres International des Timbrophiles at Paris in 1878 which earned an award from the Societe Francaise de Timbrologie In 1885 when Evans collection was broken up these and many others were bought by Thomas Tapling 4 They are now in the British Library 5 After giving up his general collection Evans specialized in the stamps of the Confederate States and published many articles on this subject in the Stanley Gibbons Monthly Journal which he edited for 23 years His Confederate States collection was purchased by a New York City dealer John Klemann of Nassau Stamp Co about 1914 He also wrote a series of excellent articles on the Indian feudatory states Evans study of the Mulready envelopes and satires was described in The Philatelic Record in 1891 Evans Mulready collection purchased by King George V resides in the Royal Collection 6 Organised philately EditEvans became a member of the Royal Philatelic Society London in 1875 He was one of the original three members of the RPS Expert Committee in 1894 and helped edit and publish many of the Society s handbooks Evans was Chairman of the Permanent Committee of the Philatelic Congress of Great Britain 1911 1919 He served as one of the judges at the London Philatelic Exhibition 1890 1897 and 1906 He received the Lindenberg Medal of the Berliner Philatelisten Klub Berlin Philatelic Club in 1908 Major Evans was one of the first twenty on the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 1921 Evans died at his residence at Cantley Norfolk on 22 March 1922 7 Works Edit On Stamp Collecting as Cheth in the North of England Stamp Review and Advertizer Nov 1864 The Stamps of Mauritius in The Philatelic Record Vol 2 No 13 February 1880 pp 6 8 Vol 2 No 14 March 1880 pp 17 20 Vol 2 No 15 April 1880 pp 31 34 and Vol 2 No 16 May 1880 pp 48 52 A Catalogue for Collectors of Postage Stamps Stamped Envelopes Wrappers and Postcards Pemberton Wilson amp Co London 1882 83 published in parts E L Pemberton The Philatelic Handbook new ed Edward B Evans Stanley Gibbons amp Co 1885 Catalogue of the Postage Stamps of Peru C H Mekeel St Louis 1887 The Philatelic Catalogue of Postage Stamps Envelopes Wrappers and Cards Up to 1 January 1890 C H Mekeel St Louis 1890 Stanley Gibbons Monthly Journal edited by Edward B Evans 1891 1914 The Mulready Envelope and its Caricatures Stanley Gibbons Philatelic Handbooks 1891 Emilio Diena A History of the Postage Stamps of Sicily tr Edward B Evans London 1904 References Edit Uppingham School Archived from the original on 14 December 2006 Retrieved 14 December 2006 Welcome to Uppingham School http www enzodiena com storia en html Archived 21 November 2008 at the Wayback Machine Enzo Diena Short history of Dienas Philatelic Bureau Emilio Diena Morgan Helen 2006 Blue Mauritius The Hunt for the World s Most Valuable Stamps London Atlantic Books p 63 ISBN 1843544350 Major Edward B Evans Archived from the original on 5 January 2007 Retrieved 26 December 2006 Major Edward B Evans Encyclopedia Mauritania The Tapling Collection permanent dead link Royal Insight gt September 2004 gt Focus gt History of the Royal Philatelic Collection Archived from the original on 1 January 2007 Retrieved 29 December 2006 The Royal Collection Find a will GOV UK External links EditBritish Philatelic Trust Who Was Who in British Philately Major Edward B Evans 1846 1922 Encyclopedia Mauritiana Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Edward B Evans amp oldid 1106266368, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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