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.
The attached has recently been brought to my attention and whilst I can see that this is clearly a specially prepared "Philatelic Item" the post mark looks odd ? Local handstamp. However I would be grateful if anyone could throw a little more light on it
