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Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/canadianstampnews Follow us on Twitter @trajanpublisher STAMP NEWS Follow us on Instagram @trajan_csn Volume 43 • Number 25 April 2 - 15, 2019 $4.50 Admiral exhibit breaks ground in philatelic spectroscopy This is the first story in a two-part series highlighting Richard Judge’s exhibit on the chemistry of the war-time Admiral. A ‘two-era turned cover’ was first sent during the Pence era (left) but later reused during the Cents era (right). Photos by Ron Majors. By Jesse Robitaille One philatelist who collects, studies and exhibits Canada’s Admiral issue is breaking new ground in his area of spe- Turned covers highlight cialization by looking at it in a new light. A chemist with extensive experience in molecular electronic spectroscopy, Rich- recent Pence-Cents meeting ard Judge has an avid interest in the By Jesse Robitaille “The group that studied the series be- colour of stamps. In his award-winning ong considered an ingenious aspect fore us disbanded in the ’70s, but we single-frame exhibit, “The Chemistry of By studying and measuring of postal history in early Canada as started again in 2012.” the War Time Admiral,” Judge identified the spectra produced when a Lwell as the U.S., “turned covers” was the Today, the group is nearly 60 mem- a First World War-era shade solely de- stamp interacts with or emits topic of a recent meeting of the Pence- bers strong, and there’s no cost to join. fined by its spectroscopy. Last shown at electromagnetic radiation, exhibitor Cents Study Group of the British North “We don’t have any hard-copy mail- the 2018 convention of the British North Richard Judge showed the shades of America Philatelic Society (BNAPS). ings; we do everything by email,” said America Philatelic Society (BNAPS), the the 1911 two-cent carmine Admiral One of more than 20 active study Majors, who considers himself a deci- exhibit earned a vermeil as well as the Ed (Scott #106) can be divided into two groups affiliated with BNAPS, the mal collector with a focus on the Cents and Mickey Richardson Award for its major groupings. He also identified “Pence and Cents” people focus on the issue. originality, innovativeness, research and an ‘aniline ink’ variety, which he calls area of classic Canadian philately that Beginning in April 1851 with the high standard of presentation. ‘a unique shade for this issue.’ started it all. Issued by what was then three-penny beaver (Scott #1), 13 “I spent quite a bit of time looking at it known as the Province of Canada prior stamps were issued as part of the Pence rather closely, and it was very nice and By studying and measuring the spectra to Confederation in 1867, the Pence and series (SC #1-13), which was denomi- very impressive,” said noted Admiral col- produced when matter – such as a stamp Cents issues are Canada’s earliest nated in pence. lector Leopold Beaudet, who’s also the – interacts with or emits electromagnetic stamps. On July 1, 1859, as Canada officially editor of The Admiral’s Log newsletter radiation, Judge showed the shades of the “We’re a fairly new group,” said chair changed from sterling to decimal cur- published by BNAPS’ Admiral Study 1911 two-cent carmine Admiral (Scott Ron Majors, who has served at the helm rency, its next series of stamps – the Group. of the study group since its formation Continued on page 11 “It’s well worth viewing.” Continued on page 14 seven years ago. 58th annual Orapex to celebrate Elizabethan philately Publications Registration Mail No. 09136 AgreementNo. 40069699 By Jesse Robitaille philately covers about 30 per cent of the The show’s annual theme is among Philatelists from across Canada will entire period of stamp collecting,” said the biggest changes Orapex has seen make the annual pilgrimage to the na- OPS past president Michael Powell, who since Powell took the helm of the tion’s capital this May for the Ottawa RA has served as the show’s chair since show’s organizing committee three Centre Philatelic Exhibition, commonly 2016. “It’s a significant area that’s been years ago. referred to as Orapex. underrepresented.” “It used to be very specific – like The May 4-5 show will mark the 58th somebody’s anniversary – but it wasn’t consecutive gathering since it was really doing what we wanted it to do, founded in 1961. Organized by the RA which is attract exhibitors,” he said. Stamp Club; the Amicale des philaté- Previous years’ themes celebrated the listes de l’Outaouais; and the Ottawa centenary of the completion of the Ca- Philatelic Society (OPS), Orapex is recog- nadian Northern Railway (2015) and nizing “Elizabethan-Era Philately” as the 75th anniversary of the 1939 royal this year’s theme. visit to North America (2014); however, “It’s something we wanted to pro- for his first year as chair in 2016, Powell mote, and it’s about time; Elizabethan advocated for “a more general theme.” Aerophilately – a broader topic than Ottawa Philatelic Society member the 50th anniversary of a specific flight, and award-winning exhibitor for example – was chosen as the show Michael Powell has served as the theme. chair of Orapex since 2016. Continued on page 19 AVAILABLE APRIL 15 LEAVE NO GAPS IN YOUR COLLECTION Quarterly Collector Packs are the easy way to collect and ensure you don’t miss a single stamp.

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4 April 2, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca province’s legislature established a to add two executives by 2020 and ex- WHAT’S SIGNED statutory holiday on the third Mon- pand members’ participation in the day in February (the same day other club’s committees. “This is extremely SEALED provinces celebrate Family Day). The important if we want our Club to con- INSIDE first Louis Riel Day was celebrated in tinue to be one of the most active and DELIVERED Manitoba on Feb. 18, 2008. Among the diversified Stamp Clubs in Ontario.” Volume 43 • Number 25 show’s highlights was a display of His most important target, however, Riel stamps assembled by Donna is to make sure the NTSC “continues Boles, founder and president of the to be a place where you come to have April 2 to Prairie Mountain Philatelic Society, fun and immerse yourself into the April 15, 2019 which currently boasts more than 20 world of stamps and leave behind, for active members mostly hailing from a few hours every month, all the wor- rural Manitoba. In 1970, Canada’s ries and concerns of your day to day Post Office Department (now Canada life.” Regulars Post) issued its first stamp honouring VANPEX TO RETURN Riel, marking the centennial of the CSN MARKETPLACE AS NATIONAL SHOW height of his political career. This year, Are you buying or selling?...... Page 16 The three-day west-coast Canada Post is slated to relive the Red show Vanpex is returning to national- River Resistance and the founding of SHOW AND BOURSE Manitoba with a new stamp, the level status this September after a 12- Check out the shows year hiatus as a regional show. It will scope of which “has yet to be deter- in your area...... Page 19 be the first national-level show held mined,” said Director of Stamp Ser- west of Edmonton since 2007. Slated vices Jim Phillips, adding it “hasn’t for Sept. 27-29 at Burnaby’s Nikkei been to the Stamp Advisory Commit- Cultural Centre, Vanpex 2019 tee as a design. It’s a complex issue, Columns will mark the 100th anniversary of the but we’re working on all of that right founding of the British Columbia now.” This year marks the 150th an- LOOKING BACK Philatelic Society, which is the show’s niversary of the beginning of the Red $1.15M IN GRANTS Wild orchids blossom host. In addition to about 30 dealers River Resistance, which saw the es- FROM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION across Canada – and on four on the bourse, organizers are expect- tablishment of a provisional govern- The Canada Post Community 1999 stamps...... Page 6 ing about 100 competitive exhibit ment by Riel and his followers at the Foundation for Children is accepting frames. Sam Chiu, vice-president Red River Colony. Riel “will poten- applications for 2019 grants, which PHILATELIC JOURNALS of The Royal Philatelic Society of Can- tially be on a stamp,” Phillips said, will give more than $1.15 million to Pre-war Finnish censorship ada, will serve as jury chair. In con- “but nothing has been decided yet.” charities, school programs and groups junction with the show this fall, that serve the needs of young people. highlighted in the Philatelic Specialists Society of Applications are available until April Postal History Journal...... Page 8 Canada (PSSC) will also convene its 5 and are open to national and first-ever event in Vancouver. Long- grassroots local organizations across FIRST-DAY COVERS time philatelist and PSSC member the country. An annual five-week fun- North America’s oldest Gray Scrimgeour will give a lecture draising campaign makes the founda- sport is Canada’s official on his recently published digital tion’s grants possible. Every fall, post summer sport...... Page 10 book, Andy Morod and the Nootka offices across the country sell a dedi- Sound Region, on Sept. 28. For more cated foundation stamp and accept information, visit vanpex2019.com. STAMPING GROUNDS GUIDA RETURNS TO NTSC HELM donations. The semi-postal stamp Former resort’s history pays the domestic letter rate plus a Mattia Guida has been re-elected as kept alive with stories, 10-cent surcharge to support the fun- president of the North Toronto Stamp postal history, postcards...... Page 12 draising initiative. The surcharge is Club (NTSC), which is hosting its indicated by “+10” following the “P” 76th annual exhibition in conjunction NEW ISSUES symbol, which represents the non-de- with the National Postage Stamp and nominated Permanent rate. Some lo- From around the world...... Page 18 Coin Show this March 23-24. In his cations also hold fundraisers, and “President’s Message” in the NTSC’s Canada Post employees can make February newsletter, Guida an- voluntary payroll contributions nounced it will be his third and last throughout the year. Since 2013, more Advertisers year at the helm of that society. “I be- Canada Post Corporation...... Page 2 lieve that it is important that we have than 660 organizations have shared in City Stamp Montreal...... Page 3 a new President every two to three total funding of more than $7 million years to make sure we always bring from the foundation. The grants Saskatoon Stamp Centre...... Page 6 helped fund literacy and language new ideas and continuously renew Postal History Society programs, youth outreach services, MANITOBA CLUB MARKS and strengthen our Club,” he wrote, of Canada...... Page 7 LOUIS RIEL DAY adding he hopes to accomplish “a gender and sexual diversity pro- Vance Auctions Ltd...... Page 7 Philatelists from southwestern couple of targets that I have set for grams, arts and recreation projects, Manitoba celebrated one of their myself.” His first goal is bringing in special education programs, child- Greenwood Stamp Company...... Page 8 province’s founding fathers – and one new members: “Considering the nat- hood health programs, anti-bullying Royal Philatelic Society of Canada...... Page 8 initiatives, mentoring programs and of Canada’s polarizing figures – on ural attrition, I think we need at least Auction Action...... Page 9 Louis Riel Day this February. 15 new members per year to ensure more. Information about the founda- CoinStampSupplies.com...... Page 14 The Prairie Mountain Philatelic Soci- continuous growth for our Club. I am tion and its granting process and cri- ety hosted its annual winter show on looking forward to working with teria, including answers to frequently Canadian Stamp Dealers’ Feb. 18, coinciding with commemora- Bruce Philip, our Membership Chair, asked questions, is available on the Association...... Page 15 foundation’s website, canadapost.ca/ tions surrounding passionate Métis to achieve this ambitious target.” Gui- Classifieds...... Pages 16-17 leader and founder of Canada’s fifth da’s also hoping to rejuvenate the community. To submit an application, Gary J. Lyon province, Manitoba, which joined NTSC’s executive by “bringing new visit grantstream.com/CPCF/form/ Confederation in 1870. In 2007, that faces into our team,” adding he wants default/en/. (Philatelist) Ltd...... Page 20

April 2, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 5 Wild orchids blossom across Canada – and on four 1999 stamps

Looking BACK

By Ian Robertson

our floral commemoratives is- paint directly onto Chinese sued 20 years ago really blos- watercolour paper, showing the somedF with inexpensive printing orchids against white back- varieties. grounds, the release explained. The 2019 Unitrade Specialized The other two Catalogue of Canadian Stamps has commemoratives are based on half a page of illustrations show- Lai’s portrayal of the Small ing all seven varieties it lists Round-Leaved Orchid and the among the Orchids of Canada set Small Purple-Fringed Orchid. (Scott #1787-90). Both have multiple flowers. Designed by Marlene Wou, of His “detailed” style began Vancouver, the stamps reproduce with outlines drawn on Chinese Chinese brush paintings of wild, watercolour paper, followed by Four 46-cent ‘Orchids of Canada’ booklet stamps are on an official first-day cover. “elegantly arching stemmed or- careful application of paint lay- chids” completed in two different ers in order “to build colour, styles by artists Poon-Kuen Chow depth and definition of the or- and textures in the Canadian Or- flowers by Chow, were franked tion, and another (or more) and Yukman Lai, Canada Post chid.” chids set. with two special postmarks. where the design is larger and noted in its 1999 press release. Since they grow in swampy Their 26-millimetre-by-48-mil- Black-and-white silhouettes of passes into the perfs.” It described orchids as nature’s areas, both of those flowers are limetre vertical formats were different pollen-seeking bees are Unitrade lists all four stamps “most graceful flowers.” featured against dark back- chosen “to highlight the orchids the centre of each cancellation. at $1.25 each in mint condition Chow’s art was used for grounds. as well as emulate the style of The 46-cent stamps were is- and 40 cents used. stamps featuring two Dragon’s Canada Post has, over many Chinese masterpieces,” the press sued on the conference’s open- The printing varieties range Mouth flowers with a red-tailed years, issued definitives and release added. ing day. from a stem extending through bumblebee hovering to the right commemoratives featuring a The stamps were prepared in Ashton-Potter Canada Lim- the bottom perforations of a of the top flower, plus a Greater wide variety of plant life native time for the 16th World Orchid ited used seven lithographic Dragon’s Mouth or Small Yellow Lady’s Slipper orchid to our country. Some were Conference held in Vancouver transfer colours to print 15 mil- Round-Leaved Orchid stamp at with a honeybee above a single printed in small formats while from April 27-May 2, 1999. lion stamps – in booklet panes of $3.50 each in mint condition, $1 flower. others, including these colourful, The official first-day covers, 12 stamps – using Tullis Russell used, to $1.25 mint and 40 cents Using “expressive” art style, detailed stamps, are in larger for- which reproduce an enlargement coated paper stock. used for a similar stem extension he applied brightly-coloured mats that highlight the colours of one of the Dragon’s Mouth Souvenir sheets with the quar- on a Small Purple-Fringed Or- tet in a block of four (SC #1790a) chid stamp. were released almost four The same lower price range is months later, on Aug. 21. Also cited for that commemorative using seven litho colours, Ash- with a similar design extension, ton-Potter’s press run for them the Greater Yellow Lady’s Slip- totalled 300,000. per stamp with the design stop- The mini-sheets include a ping short on all four sides, and marginal symbol for China 1999, the latter stamp with the left leaf a world philatelic exhibition extending through the perfs. held that year in Beijing from The Small Purple-Fringed Or- Aug. 21-30. chid stamp on a souvenir sheet, The four designs were re- with leaves on the left extending peated three times on the book- through the perfs and the stem let panes in four three-stamp extending through bottom perfs, horizontal rows. is priced at $2.50 mint and $1 Two blocks with each stamp used. se-tenant could be separated A se-tenant block of four from a pane, which also had stamps is listed at $5 mint and $4 three vertical strips of all four used. stamps. Blocks of four could also be ORCHIDS PRIZED separated with pairs of two FOR MILLENNIA stamps. For anyone unfamiliar with The varieties were likely orchids, Canada Post did a good caused during shifts of paper job of explaining their varying during the perforating process. habitats and origins. According to the Canadian “Seemingly infinite in their Stamp Tips website, “since the variety, orchids are one of the design extends into the selvedge, largest families of flowering the same design exists in more plants, with as many as 30,000 than one way: The one where the species worldwide,” according design stops short of the perfora- to 1999 Collection Canada album.

6 April 2, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca Although most of these are of growing these beautiful flow- Extremely rare in Saskatche- Also known by three other Considered imperilled in Illi- found in the tropics, they grow ers at home.” wan, the first provable Dragon’s names, One-leaf Orchis, nois, Tennessee, North Carolina “as far north as the Arctic and Mouth Orchid sightings in Al- Round-leaf Orchis and Small and Kentucky according to a are found on every continent ex- ORCHIDS ON STAMPS berta were reported in 2015, ac- Round-leaf Orchis, these or- 2002 Harvard University report, cept Antarctica.” Various websites provide a cording to the Alberta Biodiver- chids can grow as tall as 33 they grow between 14 and 100 The article notes wild orchids wide range of details about these sity Monitoring Institute (ABMI). centimetres, with a single leaf centimetres tall in wet areas are found in almost every habitat four perennial orchids, some- The species was identified at the base of the stem. along the edge of streams and in except deserts. Sizes range from times citing different lengths for from samples in five locations Sizes vary, up to 11 damp parts of coniferous forests. small – as little as half a the plants, flowers and leaves, throughout the province, accord- centimetres, with a cluster of Most of the more than 50 five- centimetre tall – to vine-like spe- which likely depend on where ing to Royal Alberta Museum white or light pink-to-red to-13-millimetre-long clustered cies found in forests. In the trop- they have been found growing. botanist Varina Crisfield, the Ed- flowers at the top, between flowers have colours ranging ics, many are found on trees. The Dragon’s Mouth Orchid monton-based ABMI processing early June and mid-July. Petals from bluish to lilac-purple, with Prized and cultivated around (Arethusa bulbosa) got its name centre’s plant taxonomist. range in length from six to 10 a fringed lip, according to the the world by hobbyists and flo- from the flower’s appearance. The Greater Yellow Lady’s millimetres, including a lobed Ontario Wildflowers website. rists, “orchids come in a diver- Some observers liken the Slipper Orchid (Cypripedium pu- middle lip with magenta spots Some rare white examples have sity of fragrances, brilliant shape, particularly the fringed or bescens) has large, slipper-like or occasional bars. also been reported. colours and fantastic shapes be- bearded lip, to a dragon’s head, yellow flowers. Threats to their survival in- cause they have evolved to at- with a fiery flame protruding. Though not common, these clude over-collection by or- tract specific insect pollinators.” Sometimes called a “Swamp orchids can be found growing chid hunters, plus poachers The Crown corporation’s Pink,” it is found in boggy re- across Canada, east to the Rocky who use them as a herbal rem- stamp press release notes “the gions and wet meadows in east- Mountains and in the eastern edy, according to a 2005 U.S. mystery and romance of orchid ern and central U.S. and Canada, U.S., but infrequently further Department of Agriculture collecting have long contributed from South Carolina to Saskatch- west and southwest. forestry service report. to their mystique.” ewan, east to Newfoundland Its Latin name is based on two The Small Purple-Fringed Early manuscripts indicate and Labrador. Greek words, meaning “Aphro- Orchid or Lesser Purple- their study and cultivation “took This two- to 40-centimetre-tall dite” and “foot,” which refer to Fringed Bog Orchid (Platan- place in the Orient. Prized for orchid plant matures between the pouch-like shape of the flow- thera psycodes) is also called the their fragrance and beauty, or- early June and mid-July. A single er’s lip, which can extend from “butterfly orchid” due to its chids were mentioned in Chi- leaf measures between 20 and 50 15 to 54 millimetres, according to pollination by wide-winged nese culture nearly 5,000 years millimetres. the North American Orchid insects, including moths. The ago.” Conservation Center website. nickname comes from a trans- “This orchid prospers by trick- The left leaves extend The release cites numerous Growing between 12 and 80 lation from the Greek name ing its pollinators, usually inex- through the left references by noted Chinese millimetres tall in shaded, damp for butterflies, based on perienced queen bees,” the perforations while the stem teacher, politician and philoso- forested areas and bogs, in open Psyche, a mythological Smithsonian website notes. “Its extends through the bottom pher Kǒng Fūzǐ – “Master Kong” meadows and along streams winged fairy. bright colours and sweet scent perforations on the Small – better-known around the with acidic soils, this orchid There are four other scien- lure them in, but it offers no nec- Purple-Fringed orchid world by the 16th-century Latin bears one to two flowers plus tific names, which the U.S. De- tar as a reward.” stamp. translation of his name, Confu- Each plant produces a single three to six 12-to-80-millimetre- partment of Agriculture cius (551-479 BC). bright pink flower with a whit- long leaves on each stem. (USDA) lists as growing up to In China, the symbolic signifi- ish pink lip. Measuring 19 to 35 “When you find this orchid, a metre in height between Sas- Clusters of up to 100 flowers cance of the orchid “is that of re- millimetres, it is decorated with do not disturb it,” the Ontario katchewan and Newfound- have been found on some finement, friendship, perfection, magenta spots and a yellow cen- Wildflowers website warns. “Do land, and southerly in the plants, which have oval-shaped numerous progeny, all things tre. not transplant it – it will likely eastern U.S. to just north of leaves. feminine, noble and elegant,” the The only species in the orchid not survive.” Florida: Habenaria psycodes, This orchid has sweet nectar release continues. The flowers genus Arethusa, it was named af- The Small Round-Leaved Or- Blephariglottis psycodes, Orchis on a long spur at the back, the had become a favourite subject ter a female freshwater spirit or chid (Amerorchis rotundifolia) fimbriata, and Orchis psycodes. USDA reports. of Chinese paintings “by the end nymph in Greek mythology, ac- sometimes also known by the Some have also been found “It should never be removed of the Yuan dynasty,” more than cording to research sources cited scientific name Galearis rotundifo- at a single site in southeastern from the wild, as it will only die 600 years ago. by Wikipedia. lia. Manitoba, the Manitoba Or- when transplanted,” the agency There are more than 200 spe- Some people harvest these or- Found in every Canadian chids Society website notes. warns. 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April 2, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 7 Pre-war Finnish censorship highlighted in Postal History Journal

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he Postal History Journal the Southern Pacific and Utah TRANSIT POSTMARK published by the U.S.-based and Northern Railroads covers. COLLECTOR TPostal History Society is among He traces the development and Transit Postmark Collector is this issue’s selection of phila- construction of the Central Pa- the journal of the U.S.-based telic journals you might find in- cific Railroad from California to Mobile Post Office Society. teresting. Utah and into Nevada. There The November 2018-Janu- In the journal’s October 2018 was also a more southerly route ary 2019 issue features a re- issue, Roger Quimby reports on via Yuma, Arizona, to Califor- The November-December port by William Keller on the the censorship of printed mat- nia. He traces the route four 2018 issue includes an inter- Hinkle and Yakima highway ter in Finland prior to the First postal cards took to Tucson, Ar- esting article by Robert Oden- post office (HPO). Interest- World War. The purpose of se- izona. 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April 2, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 9 North America’s oldest sport is Canada’s official summer sport

First-Day COVERS

By Gary Dickinson

ll less than 150 years old, tional summer sport and ice baseball, hockey and hockey the national winter basAketball are mere children sport. compared with lacrosse, Despite the co-designations, which has been around for lacrosse lags far behind more than 1,000 years. hockey in terms of the num- It’s recognized as North bers of people who partici- America’s oldest sport, hav- pate. With 1.3 million players, ing been played by the Indig- hockey ranks second to golf enous people of eastern Can- on a list of 30 sports while la- ada and the northeastern U.S. crosse doesn’t even make the as early as 1100. list. An estimate of the num- Figure 3. The Canada Envelope Company cachet shows head-and-shoulder portraits of a Lacrosse was initially ber of lacrosse players sug- contemporary and an Indigenous player. played on a gigantic scale gested there were only be- compared to the current ver- tween 45,000 and 60,000 play- sues before disappearing. sions, with fields measuring ers in 2016. Their cover (Figure 1) features more than three kilometres in a game from the early centu- length and hundreds of play- 1968 LACROSSE STAMP ries of lacrosse which is de- ers participating across sev- The sole national sport in scribed in the text as “The old- eral days. 1968 was honoured with a est organized sport in North There are several variations five-cent stamp (Scott #483) America.” of the game today, with play issued by Canada’s Post Of- The early game is also fea- taking place indoors and out- fice Department on July 3 of tured in the Cole Cover FDC Figure 4. This cachet from doors on a surface similar to that year. shown in Figure 2. A contem- Jackson Cover Service that of a soccer field or hockey More than 24 million copies porary player is depicted run- shows three contemporary rink with ten players on a were printed, and 103,020 ning out of a frame enclosing players in action. team for the outside game and first-day covers (FDCs) were a pitched battle from an early six for indoors. serviced at Ottawa. era of lacrosse. Lacrosse was declared Can- Only about 20 different ca- Both a present-day player ada’s national sport in 1859 chets are known, and six are and an Indigenous player and held that exclusive desig- illustrated here. from an early period are illus- nation until 1994, when Par- The first cachet illustrated is trated on the Canada Enve- liament passed the National by Mapleaf, a little-known lope Company (Caneco) ca- Sports of Canada Act, which producer that made FDCs for chet in Figure 3. The modern declared lacrosse to be the na- only a half dozen stamp is- player is wearing full protec- tive gear while the indige- nous player has no such pro- Figure 5. Two players battle tection. for the ball in the H&E cachet. The cachet by Jackson Cover Service in Figure 4 shows a trio of modern-day players in action, while the H&E Stamp Company entry in Figure 5 features two com- Figure 1. Mapleaf’s cachet batants going after a lacrosse is one of only six the brand ball. produced. The Rosecraft brand of FDCs created by Montréal stamp dealer J. C. Rosenbaum was the leading Canadian maker and distributer of Figure 6. This Rosecraft cachet cacheted covers at the time is signed by the stamp’s the lacrosse tribute was is- designer, James E. Aldridge. sued. Almost all of their ca- chets were printed in only one colour – usually black – and sign elements including a con- which is awarded to the se- they normally provided con- temporary player, a game un- nior men’s box lacrosse cham- Figure 2. The Cole Cover cachet siderable detail about the derway between Indigenous pions of Canada. The cover features a contemporary player stamp’s subject. teams, recognition of lacrosse shown is signed by the against a background of an early The Rosecraft FDC for the as the oldest organized sport stamp’s designer, James E. Al- game in progress. lacrosse issue shown in Figure in North America and an il- dridge. 6 features several relevant de- lustration of the Mann Cup, Continued on next page

10 April 2, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca First sent during the Pence era on June 6, 1859, the cover Turned... was mailed to Montréal from Continued from page 1 Aylmer, a former city along the Ottawa River that was later Cents issue – was released. A amalgamated into the city of total of seven stamps (SC #14- Gatineau, Qué. 20) were denominated in cents “The rate was six pence at and used through 1868, at the time, and it was received which point the newly formed the same day, but on July 1, Dominion of Canada began its 1859, it became the Cents era.” Large Queen issue (SC #21-30). Three months later, on Oct. 1, A turned cover sent on July 4, 1863, from Chippewa, Canada West (present-day Ontario) 1859, the cover was reused and to Enniskillen Township in Oil Springs, Canada West, was re-used and returned to TURNED COVERS rated at seven cents with a Chippewa on July 11, 1863. (Photo by Ron Majors) One intriguing area of Pence- manuscript “7” written across and Cents-era postal history in- the front of the now-turned volves turned covers, which are cover. For this turned cover, the He referenced a turned The cover was then re- envelopes that were used more “This means postage wasn’t first letter was mailed within cover first mailed from folded and re-used – again than once. paid up front, so a two-cent Montréal on April 26, 1867. A Montréal on Oct. 10, 1863, to with an 1859 five-cent beaver “The idea of using turned penalty was added and the re- day later – after the original ad- John A. Macdonald, then (SC #15) – and mailed from covers has been very popular cipient was forced to pay seven dressee collected his or her let- Member of Parliament for the Toronto to H. J. Johnston, sec- throughout history, especially cents,” said Majors, who added ter from the post office – the Province of Canada’s Kingston retary of the North British and in Canada during the Second the rate in the decimal period cover was re-used and re-sent. riding (and later the first prime Mercantile Insurance Com- World War,” said Majors, who was five cents for a letter Both rates were paid with the minister of the Dominion of pany in Montréal. W also served as the editor of the weighing less than half an 1859 one-cent Queen Victoria Canada). study group’s newsletter from ounce, but because this enve- stamp (SC #14). 2012-15. “The government en- lope was sent collect for the re- “It’s very nice to be able to couraged all their people to use cipient to pay for postage, a fold this and show both turned envelopes over and over again two-cent penalty was added. letters on one small area of as much as possible, even with “A lot of people sent their your exhibit,” Majors added. labels sometimes stuck on top.” mail unpaid, which is how it Another drop letter, this with After receiving a letter, the worked in those days.” a mixed rating, is a “really in- addressee could then use steam Majors has yet to find an- teresting” piece to study, Ma- #1 RESOURCE FOR STAMP COLLECTORS OF ALL AGES AND INTERESTS jors said. to remove the envelope’s glue, other turned letter sent during Order your one-year Canadian Stamp News open it up and turn it inside “Initially, this letter was sent the transition between the subscription and we’ll send you the out to produce “a brand new Pence and Cents eras – or be- as a one-cent circular rate from envelope,” Majors added. tween the Cents and Large Chippewa to Enniskillen, Oil The U.S. Civil War, which Queen eras – but he isn’t losing Springs, Canada West (present- ran from 1861-65, was another day Ontario). But when the # hope. period in which turned covers “I don’t know if anybody’s person mailed it, they sent it as were widely used. ever seen one, but that would a letter – sometimes if you STAMP “When the south ran out of be a nice addition. I almost added a page or two, you’d MAGAZINE IN CANADA paper in 1863, they had to use have enough now to do a one- have to classify it as a letter every other week things like wallpaper. They frame exhibit, but these turned rather than a circular – so it was used beautiful wallpaper cov- covers are very tough to find; a five-cent rate.” 1 ers that were folded up and I’ve been looking for years now The cover’s red “PAID 5” used as envelopes, and then and only have about 12 of handstamp means it was paid people would open up that en- them.” in advance (opposed to a black velope and re-use the other handstamp, which would side. 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April 2, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 11 Former resort’s history kept alive with stories, postal history, postcards Guests stand at the entrance to the Lake Shore House in Sandbanks on Stamping this circa 1910 International Stationery Company sepia GROUNDS postcard, which shows the front of what was later renamed Lake Shore Lodge. By Ian Robertson

ore than four decades In addition to researching the have passed since my site and using early 1900s post- Records vary, citing between Mfirst visit to what was once a cards plus photos of the lodge, nine and 12 cottages, and guests top Prince Edward County hol- adjacent cottages and the seem- could stay for $1.50 to $3 a week. iday destination. ingly endless sand dunes below, I Most of the large ones “had When I recently returned with interviewed two elderly daugh- two bedrooms upstairs and two Toronto friends on a gloriously ters of the original developer bedrooms and a sitting room sunlit winter day, the only plus a widow who last owned Point Park. Mother Nature’s Maston later converted his downstairs,” notes the Friends sounds along the grass- and tree- the estate. chill touch had carved icy gul- small dwelling into a bed-and- of Sandbanks website, friendsof- covered cliffside overlooking On my most recent return, I lies and hoisted sharp-edged breakfast guest home to provide sandbanks.org. Lake Ontario were whispering joined Bill Budzinsky and Julia hilly stretches in all directions. extra income. “In the early years there was breezes. Cruz for a two-and-a-half-hour Standing still on the solid In 1876, the site was bought no indoor plumbing or electric- We took our time on snow- trip on Feb. 23. Our easterly des- surface after taking several by Daniel McDonald after he re- ity, however electricity was and ice-covered paths above the tination was the famous Sand- photos of the amazing, glisten- turned from a successful trip to added in 1904, with the addition seemingly endless Sandbanks banks Provincial Park. ing scenery, we heard nothing California during its Gold Rush, of the Delco generator system.” beach, where families once Finding the park wintered-in, I except for occasional bird a plaque notes. I have a “real photo post whiled away hot summer days suggested the old resort site, chirps. There was no wind, no McDonald had an east wing card” made that decade from a while staying at Lake Shore which is protected from winds cars, no other people. added in 1879, the year John W. photograph of the cottages by House. off the lake by surrounding fir After about 15 minutes, we Hyatt became his business part- Herington and Son, of Trenton, Established nine years after trees. reclimbed the gravel-covered, ner. plus a later J. Valentine and Son Confederation and last known as Snowdrifts and slippery fro- slightly-slippery slope and re- A large verandah constructed Toronto card based on that Lake Shore Lodge, the long-gone zen surfaces were everywhere, turned to the snow-covered on the front five years later be- photo. More common, they were resort boasted of hosting up to but some grass had been exposed path. In the distance, several came covered in luxurious ivy. printed with colours added dur- 3,500 guests each season. and left damp as sunshine flick- people and their dogs were ap- Southern and northwest ing production. Little remains aside from ered through the surrounding proaching along the same wings were completed by 1893. A windmill between the fifth stone and concrete supports for trees. route. Lighting was provided by oil and sixth cottage pumped water the main wooden hotel building, Keen to show Bill and Julia the We were slightly amazed by lanterns. to the main building and privy. a rear cement staircase, the last “LSL” crest on the terrazzo floor, the passage of two hours. Fitted with balconies over- By 1904, weekly hotel rates dance hall’s terrazzo floor, half where couples used to do-si-do Time passes quickly when looking the lake, 40 lavishly-fur- were $7.50 per person, $2.50 for of a cast iron street light, two and dance the light fantastic, we you’re having fun in the past nished rooms on the two top a maid. Stabling a horse cost 1950s stone entrance gates and a were glad to find it clear of snow. and present. floors of the three-storey main $2.50. small outdoor privy’s concrete There was no music, but imag- It was a day to remember, building were each rentable for Lakeshore House was re- base. inations are good stand-ins. made all-the-more rewarding $5 a week. named Lakeshore Hotel around Several plaques on the For the real thing, each Au- by sharing stories about a place Lakeshore House was adver- 1906, the year after John W. grounds feature the resort’s his- gust, couples enjoy plenty of where memories of long-ago tised as “one of the finest Sum- Whattam acquired the estate. tory plus photographs. tunes while dancing during an enjoyable days have been well- mer Houses in Canada ... where South of the lodge, an early For postal history buffs, old annual picnic and games day recorded to be told and retold. the air is invigorating and the 1900s postcard shows a one-sto- postcards can be found plus oc- that celebrates the lodge’s his- scenery unsurpassed.” rey wooden amusement build- casional covers with postmarks tory. IN THE BEGINNING Researchers determined ing. It had a two-lane indoor applied over almost two decades Close by, the rocky tree-lined The land was Crown-owned “some families returned for bowling alley, a billiards room, at the lodge’s post office, which bluff above the winter-swept until 1828, when it was deeded three generations.” and an ice cream parlour. closed 100 years ago. beach provided a stupendous to King’s College, which be- Many doctors, lawyers and After finishing farm chores, My first visit was with my view of what looked like frozen came the University of Toronto. businessmen brought their local young people often parents, “Gramps” and a family waves, with rippling open water Acquired in 1862 by Lewis wives and children for the sum- dressed up and walked – often friend. visible in the distance. Maston, the property’s first mer, along with maids. Some several kilometres to the resort After arriving on a summer Walking south along a tree- building was a house com- husbands returned home to – and paid 50 cents admission, evening in the early 1970s, we re- lined path, we reached West pleted in 1870. work, rejoining their families for then 10 cents for an ice cream laxed in the more than 100-seat weekends. sundae. main dining room, enjoying a Maids, who ate in a separate Among the games building’s home-style supper accompanied dining room with the children, most popular spots was the by jugs of cool lemonade. often took them strolling along “Sunset Room” pavilion, which The windows were open, let- the beach while the mothers re- had a gap between the top of its ting in welcoming breezes. laxed and visited, sitting on walls and the ceiling to let danc- Outside, several people were lawn chairs. Some of the women ers enjoy sunsets. Bands or an playing shuffleboard on a ce- walked to West Point, relaxing orchestra provided music most ment platform. on the rocks while reading a weekends. I returned in the early 1980s, book, using handkerchiefs to On some lively evenings, long after the resort closed, to protect their long dresses, a local Whattam “used to walk among photograph the boarded-up ho- The initials ‘LSL’ are displayed alongside the crest on the history map notes. the dancers shaving yellow soap tel building and nearby cottage terrazzo floor of the former Lake Shore Lodge dance hall, A row of one- and two-storey in small flakes on the floor, so guest cottages was built south of row, for an article in County Mag- which was destroyed by a mysterious fire in 1983. Photo by the dancers were cleaning the azine, which was reprinted in a Ian Robertson. the main facility in the 1880s and floor” as they whirled around 2009 history book. 1890s. the room, the website notes.

12 April 2, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca A wood plank walkway “Following dinner, guests under the British Common- Sadly, vandals began disman- The earliest, posted in Au- along cottage row to West Point would dress up in their nicest wealth Air Training Plan at tling the cottages for the fine old gust 1894, consists of the Sand Park was replaced by a con- clothes and ‘promenade’ along bases in Picton and Mountain wood beams, siding, stairways, Banks split ring postmark tying crete sidewalk after the First the boardwalk and lodge View. window frames and doors. One a Queen Victoria three-cent World War. Electric lamps were grounds,” one of the plaques In 1947, the year in which the went up in flames. Small Queen to a small cover. added following installation of notes. “In a time before televi- couple acquired Lake Shore Then, on Oct. 31, 1983, a fire Delivered in Toronto, the re- hydro power lines in 1939. sion or the Internet, the prome- Lodge, Group Captain Lawson claimed the sagging main lodge verse side has a Picton squared nade was the best way for peo- Mackle was the senior officer at and Recreation Hall. circle transit cancellation, plus a HORSE-DRAWN ple to see what was in fashion.” Mountain View Air Station, “The remnants of the build- Toronto split ring postmark CARRIAGES By the 1920s, automobiles which overlooks the Bay ings were cleared, shaping West that showed its arrival in the Guests arrived in the late provided quicker access, of Quinte south of the city of Point into what you see today,” city. 1800s and early 1900s in horse- though rain often left rural Belleville and is an auxiliary a plaque notes. Also, a split ring, my West drawn buggies, often boarding roads difficult to use. The last Royal Canadian Air Force base Many locals still question the Point postmark, from August railway coaches to Picton at regular passenger train service for Canadian Forces Base Tren- cause of that mysterious Hal- 1910, was applied on the back Trenton, a town on the north to Picton was in the late 1930s, ton. loween night blaze. of a postcard, beside a one-cent side of the Bay of Quinte. but roads had been improved After the war, Canadians en- They were then transported and cars were an increasingly joyed prosperity, with new to the resort in horse-drawn popular mode of transportation homes, new and growing indus- carriages. within the county – and be- tries, plus expanded vacation Other visitors, including yond. dreams. many Americans, reached Pic- Tennis courts were installed Many with cars took to the ton’s protective harbour aboard across from the lodge in the highways and byways of North steamboats that plied Lake On- 1940s, followed two decades America, while others enjoyed tario. later by the shuffleboard deck overseas flights. Riding horses were available and a small outdoor swimming at the resort’s livery stable, for pool. CHANGING TIMES, $3.50 a week. There were also After the amusement build- VANDALS AND FIRE ing was razed, a north side rallies, boating regattas, fishing At Lake Shore Lodge and An 1894 Sand Banks postmark and a 1910 successor West games hall was replaced in the derbies and baseball games. other waterfront resorts, the Point postmark were applied at the former Lake Shore 1960s by a recreation building. A three-hole golf course was days of long-skirted ladies tak- House post office. added almost a century ago. While fathers went fishing, ing leisurely daily strolls over In the 1920s, a small chil- mothers often played bridge in several weeks were long-gone. dren’s carousel was installed the new Recreation Hall while Snapshots from the early It was a sad ending for the King Edward VII definitive across from the lodge. their children played outside. 1950s show women and men former first-class facility, which heavily cancelled with a multi- wearing bathing suits while re- offered “over a century of ser- barred, circular obliterator. laxing on the beach. vice to more than one million Produced in Germany for the Instead of months or several visitors,” states another plaque. prolific Toronto publishing weeks, many less-wealthy house of Warwick Brothers guests stayed just a week or POST OFFICE and Rutter Limited, the card re- two. AT LAKE SHORE HOUSE produces a photo showing Outdoor recreation was more For postal history collectors, adults and a boy relaxing on lively, so the horse barns, black- the lodge owner’s first business the Sandbanks dunes, near pro- smith shop and ice-house were partner is of special interest. tective fir trees. torn down, and the lodge’s large John W. Hyatt is listed in Post Typical of the era, the women veranda was removed. Office Department files at Li- wore full-length skirts, long- With several large golf brary and Archives Canada as sleeve blouses and wide- courses within a 60-kilometre the first postmaster of the Sand brimmed straw hats. radius – the closest one just out- Banks post office. All protected by wide- side Picton – the resort’s small Based in the lodge gift shop, brimmed hats, three men had course was closed. guests could mail letters and long-sleeve shirts and high col- A row of rental cottages built in the late 1800s for the Lake Tennis, shuffleboard, hiking postcards, buy stamps, cards, lars, one with a tie, the second Shore House in Sandbanks, near Picton, Ont., is shown on and beach-strolling kept guests chocolates and candies. with a buttoned-up vest, near a a colourized postcard circa 1910. active. Square-dancing became The post office operated from third man wearing a long- popular in the recreation hall Sept. 1, 1889, until April 14, sleeved blazer and a bow tie. A senior once told me that In addition to guests, the re- during the final decade. 1919, during which time it The fourth man is leaning to- parents took turns handling sort was a popular destination Camping at nearby Sand- closed periodically, re-opening wards a young woman, so I vertical posts mounted on the for groups keen to use the recre- banks and Outlet provincial as a short-term “Summer Of- couldn’t discern if he wore a tie. platform, reaching for the next ation facilities. Events included parks, which merged in 1970 fice.” The boy, who appears to be one to keep the base moving. dances, Sunday school picnics, under one name, became a ma- Hyatt resigned on April 30, about 10 years old, was wear- When meals were an- political raffles and sailing re- jor destination for young fami- 1905, and was replaced on June ing a loose-fitting, long-sleeved nounced by staff ringing a large gattas, the Friends of Sand- lies, couples and groups. 15, 1906, by the last postmaster, shirt with a wide collar, and cast-iron bell behind the main banks website notes. The Ontario Ministry of Nat- John Whattam. Lodge staff pro- full-length dark trousers. building, cottage guests joined Researchers determined the ural Resources (MNR) bought vided postal services in the in- It was, after all, summertime, other visitors in the main din- estate, which had up to 20 em- Lake Shore Lodge the following terim period, but their names and proper attire was abso- ing room, where a flower-sur- ployees, changed hands 10 year. are not in the records. lutely in vogue, to show one’s rounded water fountain bub- times. MNR staff operated the site The post office was renamed respectful and well-off status. bled and gurgled. Sunday The last owners were until 1973, at which time offi- West Point on Oct. 1, 1894, then An initialled note advised brunches were especially popu- Georgena Mackle and her hus- cials determined the property changed back to Sand Banks on the recipient in a long-gone lar. band, Dr. Lawson Mackle. needed extensive repairs. In ad- March 1, 1913. county hamlet that the card Area residents could also en- Lakeshore Lodge dances dition, the good old days of a Since becoming interested in showed “one of the Banks up joy suppers, with steak on were popular during the Sec- full house had faded away. county covers and postcards here,” suggesting he “should Wednesday evenings and a ond World War, when thou- The cottages and lodge were while living in Picton in the try and get up to see them. smorgasbord offered on Friday sands of men were stationed in boarded-up while the provincial 1970s, I have only one example “It is cool here this morn- nights. rotating groups in the county government pondered its future. of each postmark. ing.” W

April 2, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 13 its colour differently, a properly Published by the American Spectroscopy... calibrated spectrometer will re- Philatelic Society, the book adds Continued from page 1 peatedly produce an identical aniline can mean “any dye that #106) can be divided into two spectrum. suffuses the paper and exhibits major groupings. The dating of Because the reflectance spec- marked fluorescence when in- this transition is shown using trum is “very sensitive” to small spected by ultraviolet rays.” plate blocks from across the se- changes in shade, it’s difficult to “Those definitions indicate ries. use reflectance spectroscopy fluorescence should be a very He also identified an “aniline alone to match stamps a human important aspect of aniline ink” variety, which he calls “a eye would perceive as identical, ink,” said Judge, who’s also a unique shade for this issue.” Judge’s exhibit explained. member of the Admiral Study “The term aniline pink is sug- The changes in the two-cent Group and was recently ap- gested for this grouping as most stamp’s eight shades is “a conse- pointed to BNAPS’ board of di- stamps show significant bleed quence of the changes in the rectors. through,” he wrote in his ex- composition of the ink,” Judge hibit. said, adding an XRF spectrum INK BLEEDING can be used to monitor this Ink bleeding is “strongly re- LONG-RUNNING SERIES chemical change without dam- lated to the aniline problem,” The regular issue of Admiral aging the stamp. Judge said, referencing the 1915 sheet stamps were produced be- While the Admiral’s X-ray book The Chemistry and Tech- ginning in late 1911 until late spectra will only give informa- nology of Printing Inks, which is 1927. They were printed by the tion about the elements in the “very pertinent” to researchers, American Bank Note Company ink – not how the elements are he added, because the Admirals (ABNC) at its Ottawa facility, bonded to form compounds, were issued in that period. which became a subsidiary Judge said – an FTIR can be “Certain pigments when known as the Canadian Bank used to identify molecular or mixed with water or oil or any Note Company in 1923. Early ionic compounds. of the various printing-ink vehi- printings were on wet paper, but “In the case of complex mix- cles are partially soluble and this dry printing began in December tures such as printing inks, the solubility is called bleeding,” 1922. classes of compounds present reads the 1915 book authored by Across the series, the number rather than the actual com- Norman Underwood and of shades peaks at eight with the pounds are more likely to be Thomas Sullivan, then at the two-cent carmine; these include identified,” Judge wrote in his helm of the U.S. Bureau of En- carmine, rose carmine, deep rose exhibit. graving and Printing’s ink-mak- red, dark carmine, rose red, deep “Although only a few major ing division. red, red and pink, the latter of chemical compounds are found As a “general rule,” the au- which commands a five-times in the ink of the red Admiral thors add “a pigment that bleeds premium. stamps, the subtle changes in the has not been properly made.” Because the two-cent car- IR spectrum with time can be “When stamps are printed mine’s production occurred be- useful in correlating shade wet, as is often the case in plate fore, during and after the First changes with changes in ink printing, this striking through is World War, there’s inconsistent composition.” sometimes due to pigments naming with the stamp’s vari- somewhat soluble in water.” ous shades, including the “well- WHAT IS ANILINE? “Combining both state- known but not catalogued” ani- In 1856, British chemist Wil- ments,” Judge said, “one can line variety. liam Perkin accidentally discov- conclude that a bleeding or In an effort to clarify the ered the first synthetic organic strikethrough is not necessarily stamp’s shades, Judge studied dye, the aniline purple dye an indication of the use of the its ink chemistry using reflec- “mauveine,” which is made water-soluble ‘aniline ink’ – tance, X-ray fluorescence (XRF) from coal tar. printer’s definition – but could and Fourier-transform infrared Within the next few decades, be instead the result of a stan- spectroscopy (FTIR) to pinpoint nearly all colours – the exception dard production run using ink any changes throughout its pro- being indigo – were synthesized made from an improperly man- duction history. from coal tar; however, it was ufactured pigment.” “I think that the inconsistency Germany that became the centre It’s a “nomenclature prob- of naming is primarily a func- of production for synthetic ani- lem,” he added. tion of time, researchers and the line dyes because of British pat- “People say aniline ink and various catalogues that have ent laws and dismal think it’s a specialized ink that’s been in use since the stamp’s co-operation between academics been used. I’m trying to tell you, production,” said Judge. and industrialists. based on these two statements In an effort to clarify the In the 20th century, the First and what my research has stamp’s shades, he studied its World War led to a shortage of shown, all inks that get improp- ink chemistry using reflectance, those dyes worldwide. erly made – in other words, a X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and Aniline ink is described as “a bad batch – could be called ani- Fourier-transform infrared spec- water-soluble dye in the red line ink.” troscopy (FTIR) to pinpoint any colour range, usually qualified There’s simply “nothing spe- changes throughout its produc- ‘scarlet,’ that suffuses the paper cial” about ink being anilined, tion history. and shows through the back to a Judge added. A reflectance spectrum is a marked degree, and that, when “In fact, as a chemist, when I graphical representation of what inspected by ultraviolet rays, saw aniline ink, I thought, ‘ani- the human eye perceives as the fluoresces brilliantly with a line is a colourless molecule, it’s colour of a stamp. While differ- golden or flame color,” accord- very simple and there are very ent people looking at the same ing to the 1990 book Fundamen- few properties you would asso- stamp will frequently interpret tals of Philately. ciate with ink making.” W

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April 2, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 17 Converted into ingots, the gold was transported to asian eagle-owl. It has fantastic hearing and can hear a Melbourne and loaded on the steamship Reigate for mouse under the snow 100 metres away. The great grey New the voyage to the Bank of England. owl is a typical taiga species; it stays close to the conifer- An obelisk commemorating the discovery of the ous forests in the northern areas of the globe and is most ISSUES Welcome Stranger was erected near the spot in 1897. prevalent in the taigas found in Siberia and Alaska. Around the World with Robin Harris The world’s second largest nugget – the “Welcome In Norway, the snowy owl is a rare visitor. On the sel- Nugget” – was found in Ballarat, Victoria, in 1858. It dom occasion one breeds there, it’s only in the northern- weighed 69 kilograms. most counties. It is a sporadic breeding bird, and its breeding frequency occurs during lemming years. ALAND ISLANDS The rough-legged hawk is part of the hawk family. Its On March 8, distribution is circumpolar, and it is one of the most com- Aland Post issued a mon birds of prey in many areas of the country. During single stamp cele- boom rodent years, it is estimated between 5,000 and brating long-dis- 10,000 rough-legged hawks breed in Norway. tance skating, a winter activity gaining popularity in Aland, a Finnish archipelago of about 6,700 islands in the Baltic Sea. A normal winter season in Aland lasts from November to March or April. During that time, long-distance skat- ing serves as a multi-faceted and unpredictable activity; sometimes, it is a sporting performance, but other times GREAT BRITAIN it’s a journey of discovery or a spiritual experience. The U.K.’s Royal Mail issued a 12-stamp set of Leon- The stamp’s design features a photograph of long- ardo da Vinci stamps on Feb. 13. distance skaters Sven Pettersson and Rickard Svanström All of the stamps feature one of da Vinci’s iconic during a 106-kilometre day trip on the ice around North- drawings, including: “The Skull Sectioned” (1849); “A ern Geta, where they crossed between the islets right out Sprig of Guelder-Rose” (circa 1506-12); “Studies of to sea. GIBRALTAR Cats” (circa 1517-18); “A Star-of-Bethlehem and Other The 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings was com- Plants” (circa 1506-12); “The Anatomy of the Shoulder memorated with a set of four stamps issued March 8 by and Foot” (circa 1510-11); “The Head of Leda” (circa Gibraltar. 1505-08); “The Head of a Bearded Man” (circa 1517-18); D-Day (the Battle of Normandy) lasted from June 1944 “The Skeleton” (circa 1510-11); “The Head of St. Philip” to August 1944, resulting in the Allied liberation of West- (circa 1495); “A Woman in a Landscape” (circa 1517-18); ern Europe from Nazi Germany’s control. “A Design for an Equestrian Monument” (circa 1485- Codenamed “Operation Overlord,” the battle began 88); and “The Fall of Light on a Face” (circa 1488). on June 6, 1944, when about 156,000 Canadian, British “Alongside an ambitious program of 12 exhibitions ICELAND and U.S. forces landed on five beaches along a around the U.K., then exhibitions at the Queen’s Gal- Feb. 7 saw the release of four stamps from Iceland 80-kilometre stretch of the heavily fortified coast of leries in London and Edinburgh, we are thrilled to be showcasing landscape architecture. France’s Normandy region. working with Royal Mail on this special 12-stamp set, Popular for its good weather, the thermal beach in By dawn on June 6, thousands of paratroopers and which invites everyone to join the celebration of Leon- Gardabaer is an ideal setting for recreational activities. glider troops were already on the ground behind enemy ardo and his work in 2019,” said Martin Clayton, head Seawater passes through a barrier at flood tide and forms lines, securing bridges and exit roads. The amphibious of prints and drawings at the Royal Collection Trust. a lagoon. No use is made of geothermal heating, and the invasions began at 6:30 a.m. The Canadians and the Brit- The drawings featured on the stamps were chosen to water level of the lagoon varies according to tides. ish overcame light opposition to capture beaches code- coincide with the 12 exhibitions, “Leonardo da Vinci: A Brimketill is a peculiar pool in a lava field close to named Gold, Juno and Sword; by day’s end, Allied Life in Drawing,” taking place across the U.K. One Grindavík that’s created by the pounding of sea waves troops had successfully stormed Normandy’s beaches. drawing from each of the 12 exhibitions is featured on against lava cliffs. A pathway has been made over the According to some estimates, more than 4,000 Allied a stamp. lava along with viewing platforms. troops lost their lives in the D-Day invasion, with thou- Saxhóll is a high conical crater and a sightseeing at- sands more wounded or missing. AUSTRALIA traction in the Snæfellsjökull National Park. A walking Less than a week later, on June 11, the beaches were Australia re- path made of metal alloys moves up to the crater, com- fully secured and more than 326,000 troops, more than leased a single bining entrepreneurship and preservation of pristine en- 50,000 vehicles and some 100,000 tons of equipment stamp on Feb. 26 to vironments. landed at Normandy. In the ensuing weeks, the Allies highlight the “Wel- Bragginn is a restaurant in Nauthólsvík – close to fought their way across the Normandy countryside in come Stranger,” Reykjavik University – that focuses on a clientele of stu- the face of determined German resistance as well as a which is the largest dents and outdoor enthusiasts. Bragginn is housed in dense landscape of marshes and hedgerows. alluvial gold nug- renovated military barracks and has excellent connec- By the end of June, the Allies seized the vital port of get ever found. tions to the nearby geothermal beach. Cherbourg, landed about 850,000 troops and 150,000 ve- The Victorian gold rush of the mid-19th century at- hicles in Normandy and were poised to continue their tracted prospectors from all over the world eager to march across France. make their fortune, and on Feb. 5, 1869, two cornish By the end of August 1944, the Allies reached the Seine miners struck gold. River, Paris was liberated and the Germans were re- John Deason and Richard Oates made the discovery moved from northwestern France, effectively concluding near the town of Moliagul, where they unearthed the the Battle of Normandy. The Allied forces then prepared massive nugget known as the Welcome Stranger. Mea- to enter Germany, where they would meet up with So- suring about 61 centimetres by 31 centimetres, the nug- viet troops moving in from the east. get lay only three centimetres below the surface, near The invasion was one of the largest amphibious mili- the base of a tree in Bulldog Gully goldfields. It had a tary assaults in history and required extensive planning. gross weight of more than 100 kilograms and after Prior to D-Day, the Allies conducted a large-scale decep- trimming was taken by spring cart to the London Char- tion campaign designed to mislead the Germans about tered Bank in nearby Dunolly, where it had to be bro- NORWAY the intended invasion target. By late August 1944, all of ken on an anvil to fit on the bank’s scales. “Birds” were the topic of three stamps issued by Nor- northern France had been liberated, and by the following The smelted nugget yielded 71 kilograms of gold, for way on Jan. 2. spring the Allies had defeated the Germans. The Nor- which the bank paid Deason and Oates £9,583 (about The great grey owl is one of the Scandinavian coun- mandy landings have been called the beginning of the $4 million in today’s money). try’s largest owls and is only slightly smaller than a Eur- end of war in Europe.

18 April 2, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca • the Edmonton Spring National Stamp Show on March 23-24; Orapex... • the annual convention of The Continued from page 1 Royal Philatelic Society of Can- SHOW & Bourse ada in Mississauga on June 21- Visit www.canadianstampnews.com/events for the full list of shows posted to date 23; “We were able to get some MAR. 23, SCARBOROUGH, ON APR. 6, LONDON, ON groups behind it, and the Cana- • Vanpex in Vancouver on Sept. Scarborough Stamp Club Show, Cedarbrook Community Centre, Lonpex 2019, Ramada Inn, 817 Exeter Rd. The London Philatelic dian Aerophilatelic Society pro- 27-29, when the three-day an- 91 East Park Blvd. Free admission and parking. Five- and 10-cent Society will be holding their annual Stamp Bourse from 9:30 a.m. moted it to their members,” said nual show will return to na- club circuit books and individually priced items will be offered, to 4 p.m. with 12 dealers. Free admission, free parking. Everyone tional-level status after a 12-year and there will be upwards of four dealers on the bourse, which welcome. For more information, email [email protected], Powell, who added there have will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. New dealer inquiries are wel- telephone 519-472-0206. been “so many applications” in hiatus as a regional show; and come. For more information, email [email protected], tele- recent years, the show has been • Canpex in London, Ont., on phone 416-460-3970. APR. 6, ST. CATHARINES, ON Oct. 19-20. Best Western Stamp Show, Best Western Hotel (Niagara Room), 2 forced to turn away exhibits. MAR. 23 – 24, MISSISSAUGA, ON North Service Rd. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free parking, free In recent years, the theme’s This year’s panel of judges in- National Postage Stamp and Coin Show, Hilton Mississauga/ admission and free appraisals. Sponsored by Roy’s Stamps, spe- announcement has been un- cludes chair Joel Weiner, of Ed- Meadowvale hotel, 6750 Mississauga Rd. Featuring about 50 cializing in the stamps and covers of Canada and the British veiled at least a year ahead of monton; Robert Pinet, of To- professional coin and stamp dealers from across Canada. Commonwealth. For more information, email [email protected], telephone 905-934-8377. ronto; John Wilson, of Toronto; Highlights include the 76th Annual North Toronto Stamp Club time in an effort to entice exhibi- Exhibition; two-day live auction by Colonial Acres; seminars fea- tors. Bill Schultz, of West Chester, Pa.; turing Yvon Marquis on how to dispose of your collection; Steven APR. 13 – 14, WESTLAND, MI “We changed our timing on and Steve Johnson, an appren- Bell on Banknote Certification; and, Jeff Fournier will be returning 50th Plymouth Show, Hellenic Cultural Center, 36375 Joy Rd. This American Philatelic Society “World Series of Philately” exhibition things, and this also helps us line tice judge from London, Ont. with a workshop. As well as the Young Collectors Table, the popular Free Kids’ Auction will be held on Sunday. Admission $3 and bourse is presented by the West Suburban Stamp Club. There will also be several non- Nearly 40 dealers from 11 U.S. states and Canada will be selling up our show honouree,” said on Saturday and FREE on Sunday. Show hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. stamps, postcards and other related items. There will be more Powell, who added the show competitive exhibits and local Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Parking is Free. Presented by than 100 frames of rare and intriguing material on display in the cards for Orapex 2020 will be club-sponsored frames dis- Canadian Coin News and Canadian Stamp News. For more infor- exhibition. Admission and parking are free. Seminars for youth mation, email [email protected], telephone 1-800-408-0352. available at this year’s show. played this year. and adults interested in learning how to collect and store stamps Website: www.stampandcoinshow.com. There have also been several are offered at no cost. “Stamps in Your Closet” is an opportunity changes to the show’s organiz- DEALERS, SEMINARS MAR. 23 – 24, EDMONTON, AB to bring items you have inherited for a complimentary evaluation. ing committee, which now in- & SHOW HONOUREE Edmonton Spring National Stamp Show, Central Lions Recreation For more information, email [email protected], Centre, 11113 113 St. N.W. Stamp Dealers from across Canada. telephone 313-533-7737. Website: www.plymouthshow.com. cludes nearly 20 people in addi- The two-day bourse and exhi- National level exhibits (WSP) with Awards Breakfast on Sunday APR. 13 – 14, WENDAKE, QC tion to a number of “day-of” bition has been described as “the morning. Circuit books, Junior Table, Door Prizes. Free admission, Postalia Spring 2019, Complexe sportif, 100 Grand-Chef- free evaluations. For more information, email liuszmoser@gmail. roles such as working the regis- centre of the universe” for phi- Thonnakona Exposition timbres, histoire postale, monnaie, cartes com, telephone 780-420-7243. Website: www.edmontonstampclub. tration table. lately in Canada. postales, vieux papiers, bourse philatélique. Plus de 25 march- com. “We’ve expanded the commit- “This place is special; it really, ands, experts sur place, achat – vente – échange. De 10h à 17h, tee and now have close to 20 really is,” said long-time dealer MAR. 23, FREDERICTON, NB entrée et stationnement gratuits. For more information, email [email protected], telephone 418-575-8849. Website: people plus a number of other Frank Hoyles, who has been in Fredericton Stamp Show and Sale, Fredericton High school, 300 Prospect St. In Fredericton High School cafeteria from 10 a.m. to www.societephilateliquedequebec.org. volunteers that help out at the business for nearly 30 years, the 4 p.m. Maritime dealers, exhibits, displays, youth table (free show itself,” said Powell, who past 23 of which he’s had a table APR. 13, WATERLOO, ON stamps), door prizes, silent auction and raffle. Something for all K-W Stampfest 2019, Trillium Lutheran Church, 22 Willow St. The also served as the show’s bourse on the bourse at Orapex. collectors. Everyone welcome. Free parking and admission. For annual stamp show and bourse of the Kitchener-Waterloo manager until this year. “In this hobby, this is sort of more information, email [email protected], telephone Philatelic Society will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more 506 459-8993. “We also needed to fill two the centre of the universe for information, email [email protected], telephone 1-800-361- very big jobs with exhibits and Canada. Orapex is always one of MAR. 30 – 31, BURNABY, BC 6631. Website: www.kwstampclub.org/stampfest/. dealers.” the real, true highlights of the Coins, Stamps & Collectibles Show, Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks APR. 13, DARTMOUTH, NS Cres. Hosted by the North Shore Numismatic Society, this show is Nova Scotia Stamp Club Spring Stamp Fair, East Darmouth Working with the dealers this year.” open on Saturday from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 year is new bourse manager Community Center, 50 Caledonia Rd. The Nova Scotia Stamp Club In addition to about 40 deal- a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be 40 tables of coins, stamps, banknotes, will host a Spring Stamp Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with free admis- Ross Dulmage. ers, the show also runs a series tokens, medals, postcards, art, pins and more. Admission is $2 sion, free parking and a club auction. There will likely be to 6 to 10 “It’s a big job, so I’ve been his of seminars, society meetings each day or $3 for both days. Children age 16 and under, if dealers and the live auction will start at 1:30 p.m. For more informa- accompanied by an adult, are free. Free underground parking. tion, email [email protected]. Website: www.nsstampclub.ca. mentor and shadow on it, but and study groups. Japanese restaurant at location. For more information, email it’s going well,” said Powell, Returning this year is the [email protected], telephone 604-299-3673. Website: www. APR. 13 – 14, CALGARY, AB who added the show’s new ex- show’s popular “Youth Booth,” northshorenumismaticsociety.org. Calgary Spring Bourse, Kerby Centre, 1133-7 Ave. S.W. Hosted by the hibit chair is Deborah Welch. which offers young collectors Calgary Philatelic Society, the Calgary Spring Bourse will be open on APR. 5 – 6, DORVAL, QC Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Both she and Dulmage are free stamps and advice on navi- The Lakeshore Stamp Club will be holding its 56th annual stamp Dealer tables, club tables, youth tables, auction. Free admission and OPS members. gating the hobby. exhibition, Lakeshore 2019, Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre, free parking. Website: www.calgaryphilatelicsociety.com. “She’s doing a great job,” Each year, Orapex also hon- 1335 Lakeshore Dr. The more than 20-dealer bourse will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, and the exhibition will include APR. 13, PETERBOROUGH, ON Powell said of Welch, adding ours a philatelist who has made about 100 frames of high-level exhibits. Excellent canteen on site. KAPEX 2019, Evinrude Centre, 911 Monaghan Rd. The Kawartha there will be 142 competitive a significant contribution to the Free admission as well as lots of free parking. For more informa- Stamp Club invites the public to “KAPEX 2019” their 63rd annual frames, “which is right about hobby. This year’s honouree is tion, email [email protected], telephone 514-426-0432. stamp show and exhibition, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is the where we want to be,” with 37 Robert Lemire, who’s a past Website: www.lakeshorestampclub.ca/. only regional stamp for the Peterborough area. There is lots of free parking including wheelchair access, with a free gift for every child exhibits from 31 exhibitors alto- president of the British North APR. 6, MONCTON, NB who attends. There will be up to 12 stamp dealers from around gether. America Philatelic Society Moncton Stamp Fair, Royal Canadian Legion, 100 War Veterans Ontario, Canada Post, Woolworth books, raffles, draw prizes, table (BNAPS). He’s also served as the Ave. The Moncton Stamp Fair is held each month from October to auctions, stamp exhibits, a snack bar and a special edition “Show May. Hosted by the Fundy Stamp Collectors Club, the show runs NATIONAL-LEVEL editor of BNAPS’ Postal Statio- Cover” (envelope). Everyone is welcome to this annual all age’s from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission, free parking and silent event. For more information, email [email protected], tele- EXHIBITION nery Study Group newsletter, auction. There are usually between four and six dealers, and a live phone 705-775-0230. Website: www.rpsc.org/chapters/kawartha. Nearly 10 of the exhibits will Postal Stationery Notes, since auction starts at 1 p.m. For more information, email bourqup@ umoncton.ca, telephone 506-875-2684. APR. 20, KAMLOOPS, BC be Elizabethan themed. 2015. Kamloops Stamp Show, Sale & Auction, Sahali Centre Mall, 945 W. “If you get five or six exhibits APR. 6, MEDICINE HAT, AB Columbia St. ** SHOW CANCELLED FOR 2019** This annual show on the theme, that’s pretty good, FREE TO ATTEND Medicine Hat Coin & Stamp show, Higdon Hall (stampede usually has six out-of-town dealers as well as club members so we’re pleased with that,” This year’s show is open to grounds), 2055 21 Ave SE. Over 40 tables of coins and stamps with selling material. The afternoon auction is a highlight of the day vendors from across Alberta and Sask. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Door and well attended from the neighbouring communities. Held from Powell said. the public on May 4 from 10 prizes. Admission $2, children with parent free. Buy, sell or trade. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., the show boasts free parking, free admission and The popular national-level ex- a.m.-6 p.m. and on May 5 from Vendors welcome. for more info contact Ron, email medhatcsc@ hourly draws. For more information, email [email protected], hibition is one of five taking 10 a.m.-4 p.m. live.com, telephone 403-526-5158. Website: www.mhcasc.ca. telephone 250-314-1021. place in Canada this year as part Admission and parking are SHOW ORGANIZERS: How to list: Simply fill out the form found at www.canadianstampnews.ca or mail, fax or email of the American Philatelic Soci- both free, and the venue is your information to Trajan Publishing (S&B), PO Box 25009 Rose City RO, Welland, ON L3B 5V0, fax (905) 735-1909, email ety’s “World Series of Philately.” wheelchair accessible. [email protected]. Please include: date of show; site of event, street, city, prov.; official name of event; organization sponsoring or Other World Series of Philat- For more information, visit affiliated with the event; hours; admission charge; if exhibits are present (display or competitive), contact person’s name, address, postal code, telephone number. Two show dates per year will be listed for free (subsequent show dates will cost $15 ely shows held in Canada this orapex.ca or contact info@ora- per listing). year include: pex.ca. W

April 2, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 19 OLD TIME BARGAINS #956 This week you will fi nd some unusual specials on the back page. Many are from the Provinces, including both stamps and proofs. Select those you need and order today by phone, fax, mail or email! There are no additional charges for shipping or sales taxes and installment terms are available if. We have the new 2019 Unitrade catalogue in stock at just $54.95 postpaid. The latest Scott catalogues are also in stock. Hae soetin nice for sale f yo do lease et in toc e ay te iest rices for secialied collections and indiidal rarities of not only Canada and Provinces, but U.S.A., British and Foreign material as well.

SPECIAL SPECIAL OFFER SPECIAL OFFER #18,261 OFFER #18,254 Scott is a sall sied ten cent ale fro et is a ost interestin do of 1931 that features a portrait of George Etienne #18,247 Cartier t is actally art of te rc sse re efore te rint roof airs ac sos to tyes of te SPC oerrint Pi placing the 10¢ Library stamp. Nicely centered in lates of mint examples are hard to fi nd. A VF NH mint oa Scotias ii and Piii ey are on card onted india aer ist rice is single now lists at $60.00. My price is $29.50. I fi rst issue were destroyed, a limited number of sets in near is- can also supply a block of four at $99.95. sued colours were printed. These offi cial reprints are now widely $250.00. My price for the two pairs in sought after by collectors as they make the ideal substitute for choice very fi ne condition is $79.50. int sinles ic are ery eensie nclded in te set are SPECIAL OFFER te one enny tree ence si ence and one sillin ales List price for these in VF condition is $500.00. My price is just #18,262 $295.00. I also have a set of pairs in stock at $595.00. Here is a reat offer on to attractie coeora ties fro Scott SPECIAL OFFER and ot are in SPECIAL OFFER #18,248 #18,255 NH mint condition. List price is $42.00. My price just $22.50 et ere is a ery nice sed eale ile tey last Here is a reat offer fro te of te si ence yello reen Scott fantastic Sir Gawaine Baillie #4). It has four margins and bright co- collection irst ere are loely late roof airs of te and SPECIAL OFFER lor ist rice for a sed sinle is e rnsic Pii Pii ese are on card onted india $1,200.00. My price is just $639.00. #18,263 paper and show the SPECIMEN overprint. List price for a very fi ne set of blocks is $220.00. My price is just $169.00. ere are not any ari eties to be found on ear- SPECIAL OFFER lier Canadian coil stas SPECIAL OFFER #18,249 Here is one of the best -- the “narrow 1” variety on the 1¢ green Here is an oriinal late roof of te si #18,256 coil ii t sos nicely as te centre sta in a int stri ence P ese ere rinted in ore interestin offers fro te of three. List price for this in F-VF NH mint condition is $133.00. black in the 1850s on a thick white Proinces follo Here is Pii My price is low at just $49.95 for a choice mint strip. aer ic sos te detailed en rinted in te issed color it graving beautifully. List price for a SPC oerrint in red at left SPECIAL very fi ne example is $400.00. My price is This very fi ne corner block lists at $269.50. I also have a sheet margin pair in $160.00. It is priced to clear at just OFFER stock at $529.00. $59.50. #18,264 e carine is te ey ale SPECIAL OFFER #18,250 in the fi rst War Issue coil set (Scott #267). I have some nice mint F-VF NH strips in stock. List price is $34.00. My price is just $14.95. is net secial is a one of a ind offer for te rare one sillin dll iolet sade ic is SPECIAL OFFER #18,257 very hard to come by. I have a fi ne used et ere is a nice roof air of te sinle in stoc in sond condition ac ten cent ale P ist rice for a SPECIAL OFFER companied by a Greene Foundation cer- VF pair is $120.00. My price is $49.95. I also have a block at $95.00 #18,265 or a single at $24.95. tifi cate. List price is $4,000.00. My price is Next on offer are the fi rst $1,995.00. Terms are available if desired. for ales of te SPECIAL OFFER Peace sse Scott 271). List price for these in VF NH condition is $30.00. My price SPECIAL OFFER #18,258 Heres a ery attractie early is $9.99 for singles or $39.50 for blocks of four. #18,251 sta fro efondland te ets contine it for ore een ictoria t is te SPECIAL OFFER #18,266 secials fro oa Scotia fea only efondland sta to Here is a loely ro trin late roofs irst ere is ae a rond desin eres no of seen different in #11P, the 8¢½ green. A very fi ne better way to appreciate the beauty of this design than to see a proof George VI booklet pair lists at $150.00. My price is (#28P). A very fi ne pair lists at $140.00. My price is only $59.95. anes in H int just $69.95. condition nclded are SPECIAL OFFER #18,259 #284a, 286a-b, 287a-b Heres anoter interestin roof and 306a-b. List price is SPECIAL OFFER #18,252 ite fro efondland te $66.00. My price is just Heres anoter one to add lster to yor collec fi rst to show a map of the colony $29.95 while they last. tion a roof of te ten cent erilion P Pi is is rinted in te sel See also te net secial t is rinted in te issed color on card dom seen brown carmine colour. onted india aer ist rice for a air A very fi ne pair lists at $400.00. is $600.00. My price is $26.95. My price is just $195.00. A single proof is $99.00. SPECIAL OFFER SPECIAL OFFER #18,260 #18,267 SPECIAL OFFER Heres a nice sed eale of a rare Canadian o secials fro te ar sse classic, the ten pence blue Jacques Cartier. This #18,253 follo irst is te ose iolet one is on te ite aer Scott a t as a tiny The 12½¢ black was the high in a late atced set corner crease fres color and for arins ll value of the set. A very fi ne plate of corner blocks in F-VF NH mint in all it’s a well above average example of this ear- proof pair of #13P lists at $120.00. condition. List price is $23.00. My ly issue. A VF used single lists at $3,000.00. My My price is just $59.95. price is $9.95. price for this one is just $895.00 (or fi ve payments of $179.00 each).

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