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Ashford hat im Bereich Kaukasus und Bürgerkrieg in Russland einige Bücher geschrieben (teilweise mit Co-Autoren) und war auch einer der wenigen Experten auf dem Gebiet Armenien.
Nachruf von Phillip Robin:
Peter Thomas Ashford
17 February 1925 - 2 August 2010
With the passing of Peter Ashford the Society has lost one of its oldest members, and one whose name has long been held in high regard in the world of Russian philately.
Peter’s philatelic interests were wide-ranging, both within and outside the Russian area. In his earlier years he formed collections of world TPOs, GB cancellations and Peru. However, in our area Peter’s name will always be associated with Transcaucasia. In the 1950s he collaborated with William E. Hughes to produce “The Postage Stamps of Georgia†(1951) and with Simon D. Tchilinghirian to write “The Postage Stamps of Armenia†(1953-1960). A work entitled “The Stamps of the Refugee’s Post†written jointly with W.E.C. Kethro appeared in Billig’s Philatelic Handbook, Volume 20 (1954). At this time Peter lived in Wiltshire and was an active member of the Bristol and Clifton Philatelic Society, the Bristol North Philatelic Society and the Bath Philatelic Society as well as being an early member of the B.S.R.P. Peter edited the British Journal of Russian Philately from 19 to 19.. and he made an excellent job of this, as he did with his personal writings.
It was in 1972 that Peter began what was to become his “magnum opusâ€, the series of eight books with the title “Imperial Russian Stamps Used in Transcaucasia†which were published by the B.S.R.P. The work appeared in eight parts between 1972 and 1985 and the books are noted for their clarity of presentation, accuracy and readability. Peter weaves into the narrative some interesting facts about the history, geography and social conditions of this often troubled part of the world, drawing on his detailed knowledge of an area that he had studied in great depth.
Once the eight parts of the Transcaucasia study had been completed, Peter might have “rested on his laurelsâ€. Not a bit of it – he went on to write “Georgia: Postal Cancellations 1918-1923†in 1991 and “Postal Cancellations of the Transcaucasian Railway†in 1994.
I first met Peter in 1983 when I began work on my book on Siberian postmarks and postal history. I was made very welcome at the cosy home in rural Cheshire that Peter shared with his devoted wife Dora, and the advice that Peter gave then stood me in good stead for the work I had undertaken. Apart from the practical help that Peter willingly offered, he was always there at the end of the telephone line when I needed advice, or even just a little encouragement.
From 1985 onwards, Peter was a regular attendee at the B.S.R.P. North-West meetings, and it was always a pleasure to meet him at these most enjoyable events. Peter’s quiet, unassuming manner, his gentle voice and his vast, wide-ranging knowledge will always be remembered by his philatelic friends. Peter’s many literary works will remain as a fitting memorial to him in the world of philately
Our condolences go to Dora Ashford, her two daughters and their families.
P.E.R.
Nachruf von Phillip Robin:
Peter Thomas Ashford
17 February 1925 - 2 August 2010
With the passing of Peter Ashford the Society has lost one of its oldest members, and one whose name has long been held in high regard in the world of Russian philately.
Peter’s philatelic interests were wide-ranging, both within and outside the Russian area. In his earlier years he formed collections of world TPOs, GB cancellations and Peru. However, in our area Peter’s name will always be associated with Transcaucasia. In the 1950s he collaborated with William E. Hughes to produce “The Postage Stamps of Georgia†(1951) and with Simon D. Tchilinghirian to write “The Postage Stamps of Armenia†(1953-1960). A work entitled “The Stamps of the Refugee’s Post†written jointly with W.E.C. Kethro appeared in Billig’s Philatelic Handbook, Volume 20 (1954). At this time Peter lived in Wiltshire and was an active member of the Bristol and Clifton Philatelic Society, the Bristol North Philatelic Society and the Bath Philatelic Society as well as being an early member of the B.S.R.P. Peter edited the British Journal of Russian Philately from 19 to 19.. and he made an excellent job of this, as he did with his personal writings.
It was in 1972 that Peter began what was to become his “magnum opusâ€, the series of eight books with the title “Imperial Russian Stamps Used in Transcaucasia†which were published by the B.S.R.P. The work appeared in eight parts between 1972 and 1985 and the books are noted for their clarity of presentation, accuracy and readability. Peter weaves into the narrative some interesting facts about the history, geography and social conditions of this often troubled part of the world, drawing on his detailed knowledge of an area that he had studied in great depth.
Once the eight parts of the Transcaucasia study had been completed, Peter might have “rested on his laurelsâ€. Not a bit of it – he went on to write “Georgia: Postal Cancellations 1918-1923†in 1991 and “Postal Cancellations of the Transcaucasian Railway†in 1994.
I first met Peter in 1983 when I began work on my book on Siberian postmarks and postal history. I was made very welcome at the cosy home in rural Cheshire that Peter shared with his devoted wife Dora, and the advice that Peter gave then stood me in good stead for the work I had undertaken. Apart from the practical help that Peter willingly offered, he was always there at the end of the telephone line when I needed advice, or even just a little encouragement.
From 1985 onwards, Peter was a regular attendee at the B.S.R.P. North-West meetings, and it was always a pleasure to meet him at these most enjoyable events. Peter’s quiet, unassuming manner, his gentle voice and his vast, wide-ranging knowledge will always be remembered by his philatelic friends. Peter’s many literary works will remain as a fitting memorial to him in the world of philately
Our condolences go to Dora Ashford, her two daughters and their families.
P.E.R.