James Richard William Purves, Date of Birth, Date of Death

James Richard William Purves

Researcher and expert on Australian stamps and author of philatelic literature

Date of Birth: 05-Mar-1903

Date of Death: 13-May-1979

Profession: lawyer

Nationality: Australia

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

James Richard William Purves (5 March 1903 – 13 May 1979) – generally denoted in publications as J.
R.
W.
Purves -- was an Australian lawyer and philatelist.
His half century of work in Australian philately earned him the title “The personification of Australia in International Philately.”