Two young philatelists paving new horizons for the hobby.
Michael Cortese
Co-Owner, V.P. of NobleSpirit
Michael Cortese is the Co-owner and Executive Vice President of NobleSpirit, in Pittsfield, NH. Michael joined the company after completing his undergraduate studies, and trail-blazed its growth from a small in-house family business to a large international consigner of rare stamps, coins, and collectibles with over twenty employees. Additionally, he has played an essential role in the development of Stamp Market Index, the world's exclusive database of stamp sales on eBay, and Meridian Enterprise Software.
Michael began collecting stamps at the early age of 8, identifying complex specialized varieties in the Scott catalogue. He is also an alumnus of the APS's Young Philatelic Leader's Fellowship.
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Charles Epting
CEO of H.R. Harmer, New York
Charles Epting is the President of H.R. Harmer Fine Stamp Auctions in Midtown Manhattan. An alumnus of the APS's Young Philatelic Leaders Fellowship, Epting began collecting stamps while a student at the University of Southern California. His articles have appeared in the American Philatelist, The Chronicle, First Days, The American Stamp Dealer & Collector, and other philatelic publications.
Epting's collecting interests range from the National Recovery Administration to French philatelic exhibitions, although he is seemingly in the process of beginning a new collection at any given time.
