Herbert J. Bloch (November 21, 1907 – September 7, 1987), who emigrated from Europe to New York City in 1936, was a philatelist and stamp dealer who became recognized as a leading expert on authentication of rare European postage stamps.
During World War II Herbert Bloch joined the H. R. Harmer organization and was the describer at auctions of the stamps of prominent collectors, such as the collection of stamps accumulated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the president’s lifetime.
He later served as chairman of the expert committee of the Philatelic Foundation.
Because of his expertise and activity within the philatelic world, Bloch was awarded a number of honors.
In 1988 Bloch was elected to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame.