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The Edward M. Gilbert Collection: Part IV - Important Stamps and Covers of the British Empire

Foreword by Greg Manning

It is with great pleasure that H.R. Harmer, Inc. of New York and Spink of London present to you the Edward M. Gilbert Collection of the British Empire. Certainly, Mr Gilbert's collection ranks high amongst the finest collections formed of the British Empire with an excellent degree of completeness including many errors and varieties. I will not enumerate the dozens of rarities in the Gilbert collection as reviewing the pages of the catalogue will reveal the depth of Mr Gilbert's devotions to obtaining a diverse range of scarce and rare stamps from almost every colony.

Lots 227 and 228 (from left to right)

We are particularly pleased to collaborate with Spink as Mr Gilbert purchased many rarities from Spink. In addition, due to the size and scope of the Gilbert collection, we decided that a London venue would be the most suitable in an effort to reach the strongest market for this superb British Empire collection.

Lots 830 and 1328 (from left to right)

Lot 571

This is the fourth in a series of auctions featuring the famed collections of the world formed by Edward M. Gilbert. We look forward to your participation in this auction whether in person or by absentee bidding. We would also like to thank our colleagues at Spink for their collaboration in bringing to you part four of this continuing series of Gilbert auctions.

Greg Manning