GRIEBERT, Hugo 1869-1924. London dealer. Published Griebert's Philatelic Notes and Offers, 1908-1921. Wrote 'A Study of the Stamps of Uruguay' [1910], and 'The Stamps of Spain 1850-54' [1919]. Received Crawford Medal for the latter, 1920. Disposed of his stock to Stanley Gibbons Ltd, 1920. RDP 1921.
EMIL PAUL HUGO GRIEBERT (1869 – 1924)
RDP 1921 Harrogate
A well-known London stamp dealer much respected for his philatelic knowledge and who made valuable contributions to the literature.
Griebert’s Study of the Stamps of Uruguay was published in 1910 and The Stamps of Spain 1850-1854 in 1919. For the latter he was awarded the Crawford Medal by The Royal Philatelic Society, London and was the first recipient of this honour.
He was instrumental in obtaining very many items for the famous collection formed by Arthur Hind, including many items from the Ferrary sales.