Adelaide Lucy Fenton | |
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 Portrait in miniature of Fenton at the time of her coming out ball, painted by Charles Foot Taylor | |
| Born | 1824 or 1825 |
| Died | 6 February 1897 |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Early female philatelist |
Adelaide Lucy Fenton (1824 or 1825 – 6 February 1897)[1] was an early female philatelist and philatelic journalist who was among the first to adopt a scientific approach to philately. Fenton has been called "...the first female philatelist of note".[2]
- ^ de Worms, Percy. The Royal Philatelic Society London. 1869–April 10th-1919. Bath: 1919, p.67-69.
- ^ Birch, Brian. Biographies of Philatelists and Dealers. 9th edition. Standish, Wigan: 2008, p.519.