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The Roy Weber Memorial Study Group
(formerly “The 3¢ 1851-61 Study Group”)

This page is dedicated to Roy Weber, friend and philatelist, whose home in New Jersey we met at for many years to share our passion for primarily the U.S. 3¢ Stamp, 1851-61 Issue. This Study Group group lives on and has expanded over the years to include the U.S. Classic Postal Issues up to 1900. We communicate primarily through email, sharing images, stories, requests for information, etc. If you would like to be added to the email distribution list, contact Dr. Charles J. DiComo

February 23, 2008. After a one year respite, the Group reconvened at the at the New York Collector’s Club. And a foot of snow could not prevent those flying in from the mid-west and west-coast from attending. It was a lively day of stamping, discussion, and examination of new material. The day ended with a fine meal at a nearby restaurant. The Group is looking forward to the next meeting. In attendance were Wade E. Saadi, Larry Hunt, Gary Granzow, Rob Lund, Dick Celler, Harvey Mirsky, Randy Schwartz, Charles Temple and Michael Perlman. Not shown but attending: Frank Mandel. Unable to attend: Jim Allen, Dr. Bill Amonette, John Barwis, Dr. Charles J. DiComo, Mark Friedman, Bob Hegland, John Kellerman, Tim McCree, Jim Peterson, George Tyson, and Greg Weber.

January 2007 at the New York Collector’s Club. This meeting took place under a somber setting, with the passing of W. Wilson Hulme only a few weeks earlier. A decision was made by all in attendance to name this gathering in remembrance of Roy P. Weber, who sadly passed in December of 2005. After much stamping, discussion, examination of new material, reflection on our departed friends, we finished off the day with a fine Italian dinner at a nearby restaurant. In attendance were Wade E. Saadi, Larry Hunt, Gary Granzow, Rob Lund, George Tyson, Frank Mandel, Randy Schwartz and Dr. Charles J. DiComo. Unable to attend: Dick Celler, Harvey Mirsky, Mark Friedman and Greg Weber (Roy’s son).

December 2005 at the New York Collector’s Club. A fine gathering at a new location, presentations by Gary, Wade and Harvey, finished off by a fine Italian dinner at a nearby restaurant. Pictured: Wade Saadi, Larry Hunt, Wilson Hulme, Dick Celler, Gary Granzow, Rob Lund and Dr. Charles J. DiComo. Not shown: Harvey Mirsky and George Tyson. We missed you Roy!

April 2005 at Roy’s home. An exceptional gathering – some new attendees, plenty of quality material to view (even those 1847’s), and presentations by Wilson, Wade and Gary. From left to right: Wade Saadi; Dick Celler; Wilson Hulme; Rob Lund; Gary Granzow; Larry Hunt; Elliot Omiya; Dr. Charles J. DiComo; Mark Friedman; Harvey Mirsky; and our host Roy Weber. See you in the Fall!

October of 2004 at Roy’s home. A great gathering – some new attendees, plenty of quality material to view, and presentations by Rob, Gary and Roy. From left to right: Dr. Charles J. DiComo; Gary Granzow; Rob Lund; Roy Weber; Wilson Hulme; Wade Saadi; Dick Celler; Bob Hegland, Larry Hunt & George Tyson.

May of 2004 at Roy’s home. Another superb meeting – some new attendees, plenty of quality material to view, and presentations by Charles, Gary and Roy. From left to right: Larry Hunt; Wilson Hulme; Roy Weber; Dick Celler; Shawn Wilson; Tom Bane; Mark Friedman; Bill Amonette; Bob Anderson; Gary Granzow; George Tyson & Dr. Charles J. DiComo (not shown but attending – Frank Mandel)

October of 2003 at Roy’s home. A fantastic time was had by all with emphasis on the 11-E2 Essay & Steel Die Study. From left to right: Bob Hegland; Tom Bane; Mark Friedman; Dick Celler; Roy Weber; Larry Hunt; Gary Granzow; Wilson Hulme & Dr. Charles J. DiComo (not shown but attending – Frank Mandel)

April of 2003 at Roy’s home. An excellent time was had by all with a plethora of new & unique material to examine. From left to right: George Tyson, Larry Hunt, Dr. Charles J. DiComo, Roy Weber, Dick Celler, Bob Hegland, Wilson Hulme, Tom Bane & Gary Granzow (absent – Bill Amonette, Mark Friedman, & taking the picture – Frank Mandel)

April of 2002 at Roy’s home. From left to right: Gary Granzow, Dick Celler, Wilson Hulme, Roy Weber, Mark Friedman, Dr. Bill Amonette & Dr. Charles J. DiComo (not shown and in attendance – Frank Mandel)

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