The Society is pleased to share with all collectors, here and abroad, our educational and interesting philatelic information that has been gathered over more than half a century. Philately is a wonderful, enjoyable and educational hobby. Our Society wants every collector to enjoy their experience.

GPS Audio/Visual Series (DVD)

PublicationNumber	Discription	Price, post paid
1	Currency Reform in Action . Program illustrates the effects of the monetary changes of 1948 on the postal system; the one-tenth devaluation; overprints; postal war; the Berlin Air Lift, etc.	$5.00
2	Berlin Use of Revalued Postal Issues of 1948-9 by Ken Mears. A study of the Posthorn, BERLIN, and hand overprints as well as the one-tenth devaluation and the postal war in Berlin.	$5.00
3	German Postal Stationery, Part I by H.C. Schultz. A collection of stationery from the Old German States and Germany proper from 1844 to 1949.	$5.00
4	German Postal Stationery, Part II by H.C. Schultz. This covers stationery printed to order, colonies, occupations, and Stadtpost.	$5.00
5	Gebühr Bezahlt Markings of 1945-6 by H. C. Meier. Emergency postage paid (Gehühr Bezahlt) markings from post-WW II Germany.	$5.00
6	Postwar Zonal Cards. After the war, Hitler’s portrait and Nazi symbols were not permitted on postal stationery. This program shows examples of the ways postal cards were changed before sale to the public	$5.00
7	Postwar Berlin by Harry Meier and Dick Zerbe. Some of the political problems between East and West are shown here. Mail from the Western Zones going into the Soviet Zone often was refused, creating an interesting facet of modern postal history.	$5.00
8	Postmaster’s Provisionals of 1945-46 by Al Heinz. To overcome the scarcity of stamps and cancels in war-ravaged Germany, many postmasters began to improvise, creating their own stamps and cancellers. Many scarce examples are shown here.	$5.00
9	Postmaster’s Provisionals of Grossräschen by Al Heinz. The retreating Germans removed supplies and equipment from the Grossräschen post office. The industrious postmaster prepared his own stamps and cancellers, creating the gems shown here.	$5.00
10	The City Posts of the 19th Century by H.C. Schulz. An interesting collection of stamps, cards, and covers from the days when many local city posts were privately owned.	$5.00
11	Provisional Cancellations of 1945-46 by H.C. Meier. Allied powers ordered all Nazi symbols removed from cancellations. Existing cancels were modified, or new ones were created. This program shows many interesting examples of these “de-Nazified” markings.	$5.00
12	Russian Zone Hand Overprints of 1948. During the postal reforms in the Soviet Zone, postal districts were instructed to apply their district number to the face of each stamp. Shown here are many examples, including forgeries.	$5.00
14	Germany Issue of 1889-1900,Specialized, Part I. Artists drawings, essays, proofs, specimens, forgeries, errors, and postal usage.	$5.00
15	Germany Issue of 1889-1900, Specialized, Part II. Shown is usage in Post Offices Abroad, the Colonies, and in foreign countries.	$5.00
16	Rise and Fall of the Third Reich by GPS Chapter #23 revised in 1999. The turbulent years of world history that began with the naming of Hitler as Chancellor are shown. Follow this era through postal and philatelic material to its eventual downfall.	$5.00
17	Rome-Berlin Axis by GPS Chapter #23. Cards, covers, and cancellations depicting the alliance of Adolph Hitler and Benito Mussolini.	$5.00
18	The Life of Martin Luther in Philately. By GPS Chapter #23. Examples of postal stationery, cards, stamps and postmarks relating philately to the life of Martin Luther. Interesting and fast moving.	$5.00
20	SA and SS Issues. A look at the last postal issue of Hilter’s Third Reich. Was there genuine postal usage of these stamps? This program raises many interesting questions on the validity of these seldom seen covers.	$5.00
21	Stamps, Showcase of a Nation, Part I by Henry G. Deutsch. Presenting a new view of German history, from Bismarck through the SA and SS issues.	$5.00
22	Propaganda and Espionage Forgeries, Part I. A comprehensive presentation of the stories behind these interesting issues of the WW II era. German and American forgeries are covered here.	$5.00
23	Propaganda and Espionage Forgeries, Part II. Continuing the study of these issues, British, French and privately produced emissions are shown	$5.00
24	Mail Censorship in the Third Reich by M.C. Gilhousen. Following Riemer’s handbook on the subject, this program illustrates the various rubber stamps and sealing tapes used throughout Nazi occupied Europe.	$5.00
25	Plate Flaws of Germany 1872-1945 by Bob Strother. Various plate flaws listed by Michel and others are illustrated.	$5.00
26	Philately of the Graf Zeppelin LZ-127 by GPS Chapter 35, Dallas, Texas. Covers, cards and cancellations from Germany, Treaty States, USA etc.	$5.00
27	Nürnberg Rallies, by GPS Chapter #23 (1999). Postal stationery, stamps, propaganda cards and map of route marches which chronicle the Nazi Party assemblies.	$5.00
28	Germany’s Colonies, Pride and Rage, by Dr. Jason Manchester, GPS Chapter 20,(2003).Display of colonial items on the fringe of philately: labels, seals souvenir cards, picture postcards, colonial revenue stamps, private post stamps, private postal stationery, emergency banknotes, etc.	$5.00
29	Germany’s Colonies, Hope and Memories by Dr. Jason Manchester, GPS Chapter 20,(2004). This program documents German colonization by displaying colonial items that emerge from the fringe areas of philately: labels, seals, souvenir cards, picture postcards, private postal stationery and others, including some traditional philatelic items.	$5.00
30	The Blue Flea: The Notopfer Surtax Stamps of Germany: 1948-1956. Donated by the Notopfer Study Group	$5.00
31	German Pacific Island Colonies: Intra- and Inter-Colonial Mail. By Wolfgang Belau, originally presented at Chicagopex ‘88.	$5.00
	MULTI-PROGRAM DVDsEach DVD has three or more programs for economical viewing.
50	DVD with video programs 1 through 4.	$10.00
51	DVD with video programs 5 through 8.	$10.00
52	DVD with video programs 9 through 12 and 14-15.	$10.00
53	DVD with video programs 16 through 18.	$10.00
54	DVD with video programs 19 through 22.	$10.00
55	DVD with video programs 23 through 26.	$10.00
56	DVD with video programs 27 through 31.	$10.00

GPS Library Series

Title, author, description	US Price	Foreign	CD US post paid	CD foreign post paid	.
The Postmaster Provisionals of Freudenstadt	not available	not aviailable	$5.00	$7.00	.
Fakes and Forgeries of Germany and Colonies	not available	not available	$10.00	$12.00	.
The Postal System of Germany	not available	not available	$5.00	$7.00	.
The Ruhleben P.O.W Camp 1914-18 by Frank Bachenheimer	$ 3.00	$ 5.00	not avaiable	not avaiable	.
German-English Philatelic DictionaryFourth Edition (2005)A Fifth Edition is currently underway, contact the VicePresident for further information or to submit new additions and terms.	$ 20.00	$ 25.00	$20.00	$22.00	.
From Hinrichsen to Krag: The Experimental and Early Machine Postmarks of Germany (1866-1906) by Jerry H. Miller Corrigenda and Addenda #4 #5	$15.00	$30.00	Not Available	not avaiable	.
*First 10 years of the GERMAN POSTAL SPECIALIST* 1950-1959 1406 PAGES**	Not Available	Not Available	$25.00	$30.00	.

GPS Forgery Manuals on CD-ROM

.	Title	.	US post paid	Foreign post paid
Volume I	Baden – Bremen	231 pages	26.00	30.00
Volume II	Brunswick – Lübeck	242 pages	26.00	30.00
Volume III	Mecklenburg-Schwerin – Württemberg	200 pages	26.00	30.00
Volume IV	Germany 1872-1945	212 pages	26.00	30.00
Volume V	Allied Occupation 1945-49	175 pages	26.00	30.00
Volume VI	Bund and Berlin	165 pages	26.00	30.00
Volume VII	SBZ, DDR and Locals	283 pages	26.00	30.00
Volume VIII	Colonies and Offices	156 pages	26.00	30.00
Volume IX	German Occupation 1914-1918, Plebicite issues, Danzig, Memel, Saar, Sudetenland	216 pages	26.00	30.00
Volume X	German Occupations, 1939 -1945	363 pages	26.00	30.00
Volume XI	Millitary Issues 1942-1945, Propaganda and Espionage Forgeries	215 pages	26.00	30.00

COMPLETE SECTIONS ON SINGLE CD ROM

Companion I	German States	673 pages	60.00	65.00
Companion II	Third Reich	692 pages	60.00	65.00
Companion III	Germany, the rest	1176 pages	60.00	65.00

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