Henry Stafford Smith
(1843-1903)
publisher of "The Stamp Collector's Magazine" (from 1863)
Died aged c. 60
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Commemorated on 1 plaque
These premises were formerly occupied by the philatelist Henry Stafford Smith (B. 1843. D. 1903) who with his brother Alfred William Smith (B. 1837. D.1880) published from 1863 onwards, "The Stamp Collector's Magazine". This was the pioneer philatelic journal and Bath is therefore the cradle city of philatelic literature.
13 George Street, Bath, United Kingdom where they occupied