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A British intelligence officer and a double agent for the former Soviet Union. In 1963 it was revealed he was a member of the Cambridge Five -- a spy ring during WW2 and in the early years of the Cold War. Philby lived in Moscow until his death in 1988.
He was featured on a stamp issued by the USSR in 1990.
Stamp:
USSR - Soviet Agents Series
Kim Philby (1912-1988)
Issued on November 29, 1990
5k
Sc. 5948
He was featured on a stamp issued by the USSR in 1990.
Stamp:
USSR - Soviet Agents Series
Kim Philby (1912-1988)
Issued on November 29, 1990
5k
Sc. 5948
Hugh MacDonald, Wolfe Island
Member: BNAPS. PHSC, Auxiliary Markings Club, Postal Stationary Society, British Postmark Society,
AMG Collectors Club, China Stamp Society, France and Colonies Philatelic Society
ArGe Deutsche Feldpost: 1914-1918 e.V.