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About Richard Frajola

 

As a brief introduction, I have been involved professionally in philately since 1968. After working for several auction houses, including as a consultant to Sotheby's, I ran my own auction house, Richard C. Frajola, Inc., from 1980 till 1995 (an annotated listing of the catalog contents may be viewed here). Since then I have served as a consultant to several leading auction houses in the United States and served private clients. Please see the my services page.

 

I first exhibited as a junior collector in the 1966 SIPEX international show in Washington D.C. and most recently exhibited my "Paying The Postage" display at the Washington 2006 show in the court of honor.

 

I also serve as an expert consultant to the Philatelic Foundation and Professional Stamp Expertisers. I can now frequently be found on the Frajola's Board for Philatelists trying to answer collector questions. Feel free to join us. I have published extensively since authoring a book on the postage stamps of Siam in 1980. Four new books have been published since 2005. I am honored to have been selected as recipient of the U.S. Philatelic Classics Society Stanley Ashbrook Cup in 2005, and the Elliot Perry Cup in 2006, for my philatelic literature contributions. Also, for the Hong Kong Study Circle's Webb Cup in 2006.

 

I host an annual Taos Philatelic Rendezvous (TPR) for clients and friends who attend from around the world. TPR includes exhibits, seminars and in general promotes friendship through philately.
 


Some of the TPR 2008 attendees

 

One of my "other" hobbies is large scale model trains. I have an outdoor layout which can be visited here although the pictures are not current. Among several collecting interests, I enjoy learning about Roman coins and have a small collection which may be viewed here.

 

About Taos

 

I live in Taos, New Mexico. Yes, Taos is part of the United States and not in Mexico. It is not a desert here but rather a very mild mountain climate. Taos is about 7,500 feet above sea level and is located about one hour north of Santa Fe. It was, and still is, a noted artist colony.

 

Although I live in Taos, my mailing address is Ranchos De Taos because the post office is more convenient.

 

Richard C. Frajola, P.O. Box 2679, Ranchos De Taos, NM   87557
email: covers@rfrajola.com    phone: (575) 751-7607

Richard Frajola (May 2009)