Mary Ann Aspinwall Owens

Mary Ann Aspinwall Owens
BornJune 24, 1928
DiedNovember 21, 2005 (2005-11-22) (aged 77)
NationalityAmerican
Engineering career
InstitutionsAmerican Philatelic Society
ProjectsAdvocated the acceptance of thematic collecting as a valid component of philately
AwardsAPS Hall of Fame

Mary Ann Aspinwall Owens (June 24, 1928 – November 21, 2005), of New York City, was an advocate of thematic collecting of postage stamps, such as collecting stamps showing birds, ships or famous art. She helped introduce thematic collecting into national and international philatelic exhibitions.