Check out the BESG Event

“The International Trafficking of Letters” a retired NYU professor shines the light on this undocumented threat to social media. w/ BESGJoin the British Empire Study Group on Thursday, May 13th at 6 pm (EST)
"Postal Traffic: Postal history as a numbers game" with Richard Maisel, FRPSL
The study of philately lends itself to many different disciplines including mathematics. Data analysis can reveal much about key postal history information such as rates, routes and volume. Professor Richard Maisel has combined his knowledge of philately and statistics in order to illustrate to you the numbers game aspect of philately. No need to sharpen your pencils or charge your calculator, just sit back and enjoy the presentation.
The British Empire Study Group hosts Richard Maisel, founder of the BESG in a free presentation of the fascinating area where science and philataly intersect. May 13th at 6PM (NY Time) The event is FREE and Membership in the BESG is not required nor expected to attend our events.

About Richard Maisel, FRPSL
Education – BA University of Buffalo, 1949, Sociology and Mathematics

PHD Columbia University, 1958, Sociology and Mathematical Statistics

Publications: How Sampling Works with Caroline Persell

Articles in Prof. Journals on Sampling, Public Opinion Research, Mass Communications

Work – Statistician – International Research Associates
– Chief Statisticain – 1957-82

General Electric – Manager Public Relations Research 1962-67

CBS - Manager Election Night Research 1967-68

New Yor University – Professor Sociology Dept. 1969-2016

Philatelic – collected and exhibited Cayman Islands Stamps (International Gold Medal) and Britih Guiana Stamps (International Gold Medal), published numerous articles in Philatelic Journals, Fellow Royal Philatelic Society London, Member Collectors Club and BESG.