Gibbons Stamp Monthly

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In the April issue of GSM, Majed Halawi looks at the 1884 5s. on 1s. surcharges introduced as an emergency measure by the colonial government in Sierra Leone, and highlights the varieties associated with the issue and a century ago this year, London hosted the 1924 British Empire Exhibition, bringing together the best products and services the dominions had to offer. David Pollard showcases just some of the collectable philatelic material this event produced.