Germany & Colonies Philatelic Society
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: Thurn and Taxis stamps
Posted By: Giles du Boulay (giles.duboulay@btinternet.com)
Posted On: 02/07/2013 at 22:34:39
Message: Allan - I have little knowledge of these stamps but the Michel numbers for the T&T 1865 issue are 35 to 44 and for the 1866 45-54. If you go to Philasearch you can find good images which may help you differentiate between the two issues. for example the 1/4 gr Mi. 35 is at page http://www.philasearch.com/en/dosearch.php3?breadcrumbId=&postype=all&pictureview=&suchtext=Thurn+und+taxis&selectId=&pictureview=&auktionnr=-1&page=42#.UdNFn9gkwmQ and the 1/4 gr Mi. 45 is at page http://www.philasearch.com/en/dosearch.php3?breadcrumbId=&postype=all&pictureview=&suchtext=Thurn+und+taxis&selectId=&pictureview=&auktionnr=-1&page=47#.UdNG69gkwmR which latter indicates that it is the rouletting which is coloured on the later set. Hope this helps Giles
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Thurn and Taxis stamps Allan Finlayson 02/07/2013 14:19:28
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