John H. Barwis

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John H. Barwis
NationalityAmerican
OccupationPhilatelist

John H. Barwis is an American philatelist who signed the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 2020. [1] He is also the 2020 recipient of the Lichtenstein Medal. [2]

In 2018, he received the Luff Award for Distinguished Philatelic Research. [3]

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References

  1. "Distinguished philatelists for 2020 announced". Linn's Stamp News. March 12, 2020. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  2. "John H. Barwis is recipient of 2020 Lichtenstein memorial award". Linn's Stamp News. January 21, 2020. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  3. "2018 Luff Award for Distinguished Philatelic Research" (PDF). American Philatelic Society. Retrieved February 18, 2021.