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The year 2014 marked the 50th anniversary of the first year of operation of the Germany & Colonies Philatelic Society following the amalgamation of the Germany & Colonies Stamp Club (established 1947) and the Stockton German Study Group (1960).

The G&CPS celebrated its inaugural year in 1964 with the first Germania Posta philatelic exhibition held in Stockton.

Title: Franco-Prussian war 1870/1
Posted By: Giles du Boulay (giles.duboulay@btinternet.com)
Posted On: 08/07/2005 at 09:54:43
Message: I have two covers from French prisoners held in Danzig during the Franco-Prussian war of 1870/1. Both were sent free of postage with an explanatory manuscript endorsement which appears to read 'F.L.O.V. 7.8.70' which I take to stand for 'Frei Laut Ordnung von 7.8.70. I understand that the Prussian War Ministry issued an order on that date enabling the postage free concession for French prisoners of war. Two questions: 1) Does anyone have similar covers from Danzig or other German cities where the 400,000 or so French POWs were held ? 2) Does anyone have any more information on the Prussian War Ministry edict of 7.8.1870 ? Thanks Giles
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Franco-Prussian war 1870/1 Giles du Boulay 08/07/2005 09:54:43
    Franco-Prussian war 1870/1 Benjamin R. Beede 09/07/2005 22:22:07
    Franco-Prussian war 1870/1 Giles du Boulay 10/07/2005 10:35:27
    Franco-Prussian war 1870/1 Giles du Boulay 13/07/2005 15:47:35
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