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.
I have no idea what a CDS reading "Bestellt von Brief-Postamte 10.5.98 12-IN" is all about.
It is on a postcard from Kiautschou
Efforts to translate produce confusion. Can you help, please?
Your system says my scan is too big