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.
Has anyone any knowledge of wooden handled date stamps? I recently bought a dozen or so from a well known auction as part of a large lot. Possibly some are genuine & look well used but could be part of a 'forgers workshop' as first noticed by a continental auction house.
Can send examples of pmks & cancellers themselves if anyone can shed any light on these objects.
MC
