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.
Is there any information regarding Bremen private postal services around 1890 - 1900? What determined the postal rate? Which company operated the service? Were postal items delivered to houses or a common receiving centre - on my envelop, there is the number 18 stamped on the back?
Thanks
Richard Murray