ISSN 0269-5006 The Journal of the France & Colonies Philatelic Society World War I propaganda card illustrating the different characteristics of the French and German nations as demonstrated in their postage stamps (displayed by Maurice Tyler at Bastille Day meeting - see page iii) Volume 62 l Number 3 September 2012 Whole Number 265 THE FRANCE & COLONIES PHILATELIC SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN Society Website: www.fcps.org.uk Officers President 2012-2013: J C West, 5 Highbanks Road, Hatch End, Pinner, Middx HA5 4AR (email:
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