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: How can you tell gum rib orientation on cover?
Posted By: Wolfgang Benninghoven (stampwolf@southslope.net)
Posted On: 07/10/2004 at 00:42:55
Message: I recent bought some pre war Reich covers (including some flown Zepps) and was checking my Mi. Specialized for the value on cover. There are listings for used and on cover for the wrong direction ribbing “waagerecht Gummiriffelung”, as opposed to “senkerecht” (vertical) ribs. I do know that there may be some telltale evidence of the ridging on surfaces through the paper, but it is almost impossible to tell. It seems to me that the Germans (being the anal observationalists that they are) would not be prone to wild leaps of the imagination to determine the value of a stamp considering the value may be significantly different according to the gum orientation. I’m curious as to how this is determined. Any help is appreciated!
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How can you tell gum rib orientation on cover? Wolfgang Benninghoven 07/10/2004 00:42:55
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