Hanciau was a pioneer philatelist from Brussels

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Hanciau was the pseudonym for a man born in Belgium in 1835 who eventually became a major stamp collector and officer in the House of Moens which itself became a major stamp dealer firm. Hanciau's life and contributions to philately is presented. He died at the age of 90 in 1925.

Personalities, Collections and collecting, Brussels, Belgium (City), Hanciau

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Ludwig Schwartz was a famous Austrian dealer

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Schwartz born in 1843, did not become a serious collector until 1879 when he became interested in his son's collection. He amassed a valuable collection and became active in Austrian philatelist circles. Schwartz' philatelic activities up until his death in 1912, are described.

Personal narratives, Schwartz, Ludwig

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Some time-honored suggestions for stamp dealers

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Anecdotes about stamp dealers and customers are given. Tips for good customer relations are offered to stamp dealers. The problems facing stamp dealers are analyzed and suggestions for handling them are given.

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