The Gozo Philatelic Society

Abstract

The Gozo Philatelic Society (GPS) was founded in 1999 by a group of avid local philatelists with the aim of promoting the hobby of stamp collecting, provide a point of reference for philatelists and co-ordinate philatelic events in Gozo. The Gozo Philatelic Society issues commemorative cards whenever MaltaPost issues a Gozo related postage stamp and/or a special commemorative handstamp. The GPS’s first production goes back to the end of the Millennium, with a set of eight covers postmarked at the Post Offices in Gozo. These special cards designed by one of the founding members have helped members widen their philatelic interests and have given quite a positive identity to the Society especially with foreign philatelists. These commemorative cards have become a sought philatelic item, contributing greatly towards a healthy publicity to the island, and surely rank as the top achievement of the Society. [excerpt]