Richard Garcia (Gibraltar) Explained

Richard Garcia MBE FRPSL is the former chief secretary of the British government in Gibraltar.^[1] He has also been chairman of the Gibraltar Police Authority and Maritime Accident Investigation Compliance Officer for Gibraltar.

Garcia is a fellow of the Royal Philatelic Society London and former president of the Gibraltar Philatelic Society.^[2]

Selected publications

• The Postal History of Gibraltar. 1998. (With Ted Proud)
• The Development of the Gibraltar Picture Postcard. Government of Gibraltar, 2004.
• The British Postal Service in Morocco, 1749-1906. 2009.
• The Gibraltar Savings Bank 1882 - 2012. Gibraltar Garrison Library Press, 2012.
• Gibraltar's Currency and Banknotes 1898-2011. 2012.
• Gibraltar Through the Lens. 2013.
• Wholesome Wines and Kindred Spirits: Saccone and Speed 1839-2014. 2014.
• A Quiet Voice That Would Be Heard. 2014.
• A Mighty Fortress set in the Silver Sea. FotoGrafiks Books, 2014.
• A Tradition of Service: The Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service, 1865-2015. Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service, 2015.
• The Changing Face of Gibraltar in the 20th Century. 2017.^[3]
• Barroco on the Rock: George Borrow and Gibraltar. Lavengro Press, 2017.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Gibraltar Literary Festival. www.gibraltarliteraryfestival.com.
2. Web site: Académie Européenne de Philatélie. www.aephil.net.
3. Web site: "The Changing Face of Gibraltar in the Twentieth century" book launched. GBC News. 2 January 2018. YouTube.
4. Web site: Richard Garcia launches "Barocco on the Rock" book - 20.07.17. GBC News. 20 July 2017. YouTube.