This 1979 classic film, produced by WPSX-TV (Pennsylvania State University) details the history of stamp collecting. Timbromania is narrated by actor and collector, Ernest Borgnine. There is a guest appearance by Herman “Pat” Herst Jr. (March 15, 1909 – January 31, 1999). Mr. Herst was a writer of philatelic literature, in many cases on the history of the hobby, as well as a stamp dealer and stamp auctioneer.