John Walter Scott
American stamp dealer and philatelist (1845-1919) · United States · On the map · Business Professionals · Died at 73
John Walter Scott of New York City, was originally from England, but he emigrated to the United States to take part in the California Gold Rush. Unsuccessful at the prospecting trade, Scott began to sell postage stamps for collectors and in a short period of time became the nation's leading stamp dealer.
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During his lifetime, he was known as "The Father of American Philately" by his fellow stamp collectors.
Country
United States
Category
Business Professionals
Type
Business Professional
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1845 to 1919 · aged 73
