Jean-François BRUN, RDP

Year of Birth: 1943

Occupation: Philatelist

Languages: French, English

Nationality: French

Expert since: 1970

Personal Reference Collections: France and French Colonies; Classic stamps whole world

Personal Forgeries Collections: As above

Current Areas of Specialisation: France and French Colonies

Type of Expert: Professional philatelic expert who regularly issues large numbers of certificates

The Expert Issues: Certificates and Statements

Expertising for Dealers/Auctions: Yes

Estimates/Opinions on Value: Yes

Normal Turn-Around Time: 2 weeks

Main Publications: Faux et truqués (1st edn. 1980, 2nd edn. 1989); Outfoxing the Fakers (1993); Marianne Catalogue 1849-1900 (1982-1984); Tarifs postaux français; Patrimoine des timbres-poste; Various articles and co-operation in several works

Membership: Académie de Philatélie

Offices Held: President, Académie de Philatélie (1996-2002); President, Club Philatélique Français (since 1978)

Recognition: Roll of Distinguished Philatelists (1998); Honorary President, Académie de Philatélie (2002); Hunziker-Medal of the A.I.E.P. (1999)

Philatelic Judging: Member of FIP Expert Team

Contributor to Yvert & Tellier Catalogue (France and Colonies); Expertising the Postal Museum`s collection of France