David Louis Lidman (1905 – c. 1960s) was an American author, editor, and philatelist known for his extensive writings on stamp collecting and postal history.
Early life and education
- Born in 1905 in the United States. Specific details about his place of birth and education are not comprehensively documented in widely available encyclopedic sources.
Career in philately
- Lidman became a prolific writer on philatelic subjects, publishing more than fifty books and numerous articles that covered topics such as United States stamps, thematic collecting, and the history of postal services.
- Some of his notable works include “The Story of the Postage Stamp,” “The United States Postage Stamps of the 19th Century,” and “The Stamp Collector's Handbook.”
- He served as an editor for several philatelic magazines and contributed regularly to journals, helping to popularize stamp collecting among the general public.
Recognition and influence
- Lidman's publications are frequently cited in philatelic literature and have been used as reference material by collectors, dealers, and researchers.
- His efforts in making philatelic knowledge accessible contributed to the growth of hobbyist interest in the United States during the mid‑20th century.
Later life and legacy
- Details regarding his later years and the exact date of his death are not consistently reported in major reference works; estimates place his death in the 1960s.
- The American Philatelic Society and other philatelic organizations acknowledge his contributions through references in historical overviews of the hobby.
References
- Bibliographic listings of Lidman's books in library catalogs and philatelic bibliographies.
- Historical articles on American philately that cite his work.
Note: While sufficient information exists to confirm David Louis Lidman's identity and contributions to philately, certain personal details (e.g., precise death date, comprehensive biographical data) remain limited in publicly available encyclopedic sources.
