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: History of German Parcel Card and their Precursors
Posted By: Benjamin R. Beede (brbeede@rci.rutgers.edu)
Posted On: 05/02/2009 at 02:38:43
Message: The classic study of parcel service in Germany is Konrad Schwarz, Die Packereien, Wert=und Einschreib=sendungen in der deutschen Postgeschichte (1936). Schwarz's books are excellent sources, but they appear to be little known in English-speaking world. Benjamin R. Beede
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History of German Parcel Card and their Precursors John Tollan 02/07/2008 01:20:38
    History of German Parcel Card and their Precursors Giles du Boulay 02/07/2008 09:19:22
    History of German Parcel Card and their Precursors Nigel 15/07/2008 20:35:28
    History of German Parcel Card and their Precursors Benjamin R. Beede 05/02/2009 02:38:43
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