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: SMS Yorck
Posted By: Giles du Boulay (giles.duboulay@btinternet.com)
Posted On: 08/01/2014 at 17:03:43
Message: Dear Alan The Society can supply a comprehensive abridged English translation (164 pages)of the Deutsche Marine-Schiffspost handbooks by Crüsemann for just £8.00 including UK p&p. If you would like to order a copy please e-mail me direct. From this volume you will find the history of the MSP which developed in 1897 into the system utilising the handstamps as on your cover. Normally MSP kits were issued for the duration of an overseas voyage and when relinquished re-issued as needed either to the same ship or another. SMS Yorck in fact held on to MSP36 throughout (from her first tour commencing 16.7.06 to her last [19th] finishing 17.2.13. As you note MSP36 was next issued to SMS Seydlitz from 4.11.13. Regards Giles (G&CPS publications)
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SMS Yorck Alan Baker 08/01/2014 12:47:59
    SMS Yorck Giles du Boulay 08/01/2014 17:03:43
    SMS Yorck Alan Baker 09/01/2014 09:32:22
    SMS Yorck Giles du Boulay 10/01/2014 08:34:57
    SMS Yorck Alan Baker 10/01/2014 21:56:06
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