(New!)  Latest issue of Vorläufer

The latest issue of Vorläufer (Vol. 206, April 2026) is available for members to access in the Vorläufer archives.  Digital and hard-copies should be going out to members soon.

(New!)  Color Shades of the Krone/Adler Overprints

Added a new page which shows a visual comparison, under normal and UV light, of the various shades of the Krone/Adler stamps which were used for the colonial overprints.  It’s open to members and non-members, and can be accessed directly here, or from the link on the Online Resources page.

New resource available to members

Added a new resource that Oliver Wyrtki has revived from the archives – the GCCG’s list of known philateic addresses used on colonial mail.  Members can access the list directly here, or from the link on the Online Resources page.

Soliciting Journal Articles

We are currently seeking articles for the next issue of Vorläufer.  If you have an idea for a topic or a completed article for publication, please contact Oliver Wyrtki at the address shown on the Contact Us page, or contact the site admin through the form on the same page.

Reminder Regarding Exhibits & Presentations

Just a reminder that we maintain an archive of exhibits and presentations on German Colonial topics.  You can find the Exhibits & Presentations page here – also linked from the menu at the top of every page.  If you have digital copy of an exhibit or presentation that you would like to share with the community for everyones education and enjoyment, please contact Jed Dorman at the address shown on the Contact Us page or through the form on the same page.

Quarterly Zoom Meetings

We hold Zoom meetings at least once a quarter.  For details on the next meeting, keep an eye on this space or contact Oliver Wyrtki at the address shown on the Contact Us page, or contact the site admin through the form on the same page.

We will be having our next Show and Tell at GASS in Boston.  This one will may or may not be broadcast over Zoom.  Details to follow.

In-Person Meeting

We will be having our next in-person meeting at GASS in Boston.  Details to follow.

German-American Stamp Show set for Boston 2026

The German-American Salon for Boston 2026 is officially set. Plans are underway for a joint meeting with the BDPh and ArGe Kolonial.  Details to follow.

GPS Zoom Meetings

The Germany Philatelic Society (our parent organization) has also started to hold online meetings via Zoom. Please visit their website for further details.  The next meeting will be the TBD.