Herman Herst Jr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Herman Herst Jr.

American philatelist

Date of Birth: 15-Mar-1909

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 31-Jan-1999

Profession: businessperson

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Herman "Pat" Herst Jr.
(March 15, 1909 – January 31, 1999) was a writer of philatelic literature, in many cases on the history of the hobby, as well as a stamp dealer and stamp auctioneer.
He began his career on Nassau Street in New York City in 1933, moving to Shrub Oak, New York in 1946, remaining there until he finally retired to Florida in 1973.In Florida he remained involved in philately, giving speeches and talks at the Hollywood Stamp Club (Hollywood, Florida) and other institutions.
When he died, his extensive library was donated to Florida Atlantic University, at Boca Raton, Florida. He was active in the ACLU, The Baker Street Irregulars and other non-philatelic groups.