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1875 - 1949
PEMBERTON, Percival Loines 1875-1949. Son of Edward Loines Pemberton. Began as dealer in Manchester, 1893, and moved to London in 1896. Bought Philatelic Journal of Great Britain, 1900, and acted as editor from time to time. Amalgamated his business with that of AJ Sefi, 1922. Donated Sefi-Pemberton Cup for annual competition by boys of Junior Philatelic Society. Director of Stamp Trade Protection Association and Member of BPA Expert Committee. Corresponding member of L'Académie de Philatélie. Author of 'The Stamps of Greece' [1920]. RDP 1921. His son, AL Pemberton, became a director of the firm, which continued until 1956.