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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 44 • Number 24 March 17 - 30, 2020 $5.50 ‘Thanks for the Smokes’ Long-time reveals soldiers’ popular solace Unitrade By Jesse Robitaille Freedom to Smoke: Tobacco Con- Now considered a deadly sumption and Identity, and the habit killing nearly 40,000 Cana- main channel of proliferation editor has dians a year, smoking was was the mail. widely popular in decades past, The troops” “special including during the world need” was the cigarette, wrote deep hobby wars, when Canada’s annual Iain Gately in his 2001 book, La cigarette consumption exceeded Diva Nicotina: The Story of How two billion for the first time. Tobacco Seduced the World. The First World War “legiti- “Their slightest wish should roots mized the cigarette,” according be gratified, and in 18 out of 20 By Jesse Robitaille to Jarrett Rudy’s 2005 book, The Continued on page 38 This is the first story in a multi- part series exploring the recent history of the Unitrade Special- ized Catalogue of Canadian Stamps. n avid collector of modern Canadian stamps and pur- Aveyor of all things philatelic, Robin Harris was seemingly Unitrade catalogue editor Robin Harris, of Manitoba, has made for the role of editor of been an active collector since the late 1960s. Unitrade’s long-running stamp catalogue. Published annually for more Harris, who added the previous 2005. A month later, it received a than two decades, the Unitrade editor was an employee of To- gold medal at Canada’s Seventh Specialized Catalogue of Canadian ronto’s Unitrade Associates National Philatelic Literature Ex- Stamps owes much of its evolu- who “wasn’t involved with hibition, which was held in con- tion to long-time editor Robin stamps.” junction with that year’s Harris, of Manitoba, who started There were dozens of updates Stampex in Toronto. Charles Livermore (left), secretary of the British North in that role in late 2004. made to the 2006 catalogue – “A lot happened that year,” America Philatelic Society (BNAPS), stands with Chris “It’s been a joy to be the edi- Harris’ first at the helm – which said Harris, who added many Anstead, co-chair of BNAPS’ St. Lawrence Seaway tor for these last 15 years,” said began shipping in September Continued on page 31 Regional Group at Orapex in Ottawa. Publications RegistrationMail No. 09136 Agreement No. 40069699 National Postage Stamp & Coin Show supplement inside A supplement highlighting April 5 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. thematic collecting. official National Postage Stamp the upcoming National Postage Beyond the bourse, the show A fun “Young Collectors” and Coin Show website, stam- Stamp and Coin Show, to be also features a two-session coin program will also offer bud- pandcoinshow.com. W held April 4-5 in Mississauga, and stamp auction hosted by ding little show-goers a dis- Ont., is included in this edition Kitchener, Ont.’s Colonial counted sales table plus a of CSN. The 16-page section Acres. Throughout the week- free auction – great opportu- (found on pages 13-28 in CSN) end, four keynote presenta- nities to grow their collec- provides full details on the tions from leading collectors tions at little to no cost – for popular two-day show hosted will also explore a range of ex- children aged 17 and under. by Trajan Media, publisher of citing topics, including Michel Show admission is only CSN and Canadian Coin News. Houde, a member of the invite- $4 on Saturday and free on Profiles of all of the roughly only Philatelic Specialists Soci- Sunday (and tying into the 50 dealers returning to the ety of Canada, speaking on the show’s youth mandate, Hilton Mississauga for the evolution “From Philatelist to children aged 17 and under spring edition of the biannual Specialist” and Jean Wang, the are free all weekend). On- show are included on pages 11- first person to win a Grand site parking is also free for 15 of the supplement. The Award for a thematic exhibit at all show-goers. bourse is open to the public on a Canadian national-level exhi- For full show details, see April 4 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and bition, highlighting the fun of the supplement or visit the FIND DEALERS YOU CAN TRUST! These dealers are members of the Canadian Stamp Dealers’ Association. They have subscribed to a high standard of business ethics. When buying or selling, looking for our logo will ensure you are dealing with a professional member of our association. For further information on our members, code of ethics, and other Association information, please visit our web site www.csdaonline.com or contact us for a Membership Directory. While there, be sure to visit the Classifi ed Ads section for great deals from our members.

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By Ian Smillie A.T. “Gus” Sesia, who served The first meeting of the Ottawa Philatelic Society he first meeting of the Ot- as OPS president in 1950, was (OPS) was held on Nov. 25, tawa Philatelic Society an intelligence officer assigned T 1891. (OPS) – Canada’s oldest stamp as the historian to the First Ca- club – was called to order at nadian Infantry Division during the prestigious Russell House the Sicily Campaign in 1943 and There are three or four guest Hotel at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 25, then the 2nd Canadian Corps in speakers in a season, and pot- 1891. Normandy. luck dinners are a tradition at The room was “filled to George Geldert, OPS presi- Christmas and the spring an- overflowing,” according to dent from 1957-58, was an anes- nual general meeting. There is minutes written by OPS Secre- thetist, civic politician, founder an active youth program. tary W.J. Beatty, who noted the of Ottawa’s first radio station The club maintains good re- club would meet “every sec- CKCO in 1924 and an avid lations with Canada Post, and ond week in each month” and stamp collector. OPS members are frequently was in “good working order In more recent times, Ralph invited to Ottawa stamp under the management of the Mitchener, who served as OPS launches in rarified venues President, who is a hustler.” president in 1963, was a Fellow such as the National War Mu- John Reginald Hooper, a of The RPSC, a national phila- who wrote learned articles and current home at the Hinton- seum or Rideau Hall. Over the 32-year-old post office clerk, telic judge, an award-winning even books about stamps. burg Community Centre, about years, auctions became a regu- was considerably more than “a exhibitor and a prolific phila- When people like Robson three kilometres west of down- lar feature and circuit books hustler” – whatever Beatty may telic author. Lowe, sometimes called the fa- town. were popular until, ironically, have meant. A lifelong stamp George LeMesurier, a stal- ther of postal history, or the By then, much had changed. Canada Post made the cost of collector, Hooper had four wart of the Ottawa philatelic great U.S. philatelist Alfred Li- Members started bringing postage prohibitive. years earlier formed the Cana- community today and president chtenstein came to Ottawa, it stamps to trade and sell. As The OPS works with the RA dian Philatelic Association, a of the OPS between 1976 and was especially to meet with the Dick Logan, OPS president be- Club and Amicale des pilaté- forerunner of The Royal Phila- 1977, recalls the 1970s as hal- OPS. tween 2004 and 2006, puts it, listes de l’Outaouais in organiz- telic Society of Canada (RPSC). cyon days for Ottawa stamp col- The problem for the philate- the club became “a five-cent ing Orapex, one of the biggest He was a prolific contributor to lectors. Then, there were dealers lists of the OPS was there mecca,” where a box of inex- and best annual stamp shows Canadian and American phila- to spare – Kelly on Queen Street, seemed to be only nine or 10 pensive stamps barely hit the in Canada. They also organize telic journals and later in life Fergusson in The Glebe and Jim willing to shell out the mem- table before being grabbed by a joint “MiniEx” show and auc- moved to the United States, Mackintosh, to name a few. bership fee. On a typical Thurs- someone. Far from being dis- tion each February. where he was editor and pub- There were stamp counters at day evening, only five or six of dainful, Logan – a philatelic au- As Logan says, the OPS gives lisher of The Hobbyist. Kresge’s and Woolworth’s, and them would show up. They en- thor of considerable repute its members pretty good value Hooper, in the midst of an Sears had an especially good joyed themselves, but it was a – says the club began to cater – regular, interesting meetings, affair with one Alice Stapley, stamp department. fairly exclusive club, and its fu- not just to specialists but to good discussions, an opportu- was also later sentenced to 25 The OPS was very friendly, ture seemed uncertain. generalists, topical collectors nity to buy, sell and trade plus a years in prison for the at- LeMesurier recalls. It met every LeMesurier was asked to run and middle-of-the-road philat- camaraderie based not just on tempted murder of his wife, Thursday in a room at the Cha- for president because everyone elists. shared philatelic interests but on whose death occurred soon af- teau Laurier Hotel. Members – else in the club had already It has three “study groups” years of Thursday night gather- ter she inherited her father’s all men – always wore ties and held the position. One of his that meet four times a year af- ings, where there is always substantial estate. Paroled after jackets, and all were profession- first initiatives was to place an ter the general weekly meeting something new to learn. W 10 years in prison, Hooper car- als of some sort or other. One ad in the Ottawa Citizen telling – a Canada Study Group, one ried on with the hobby until was a retired commissioner of readers about the OPS. In short for the United States and a Ian Smillie is currently serving as his death in 1944 at age 84. the Royal Canadian Mounted order he managed to double third for Great Britain and the 74th president of the Ottawa Hooper notwithstanding, a Police. the membership. Commonwealth collectors. Philatelic Society. roll call of club members and The OPS had competition For many years, the Chateau officers reads like something from the RA Stamp Club, part of Laurier offered inexpensive COLLECTORS CAME TOGETHER from a historical “Who’s Who.” the Recreation Association for meeting rooms for non-profit SOON AFTER PENNY BLACK Fabien René Edouard public servants. In those days, organizations like the Rotary Only a couple of decades after the world’s first stamp was Campeau, author of The Illus- LeMesurier recalls the RA Club Club, the Ottawa Women’s Ca- issued in 1841, special clubs began forming in Canada and trated Guide to the House of Com- was for stamp collectors. nadian Club and the OPS. But abroad with the explicit focus of collecting and studying post- mons and Senate of Canada “They would buy anything, as costs rose, the OPS sought age. Known as philatelic societies – or simply stamp clubs – (1879), was a noted numisma- as long as it didn’t cost more other venues, moving several these early groups opened the door to Organized Philately. tist and founder in 1891 of the than five cents.” times during the 1980s and Over the years, clubs have bolstered the hobby by providing Ottawa Numismatic Society. The OPS, he says, was for alighting briefly in church base- collectors an outlet for their interests, knowledge and camara- He served as president of the philatelists. These were very ments and at the University of derie. It’s believed the world’s first stamp club was formed by a OPS between 1909 and 1911. knowledgeable people, men Ottawa before settling in its group of Parisian collectors in 1865. They met under the ban- ner of the “Socíeté Philatelique” but folded within two years, according to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame list- ing for Jacques Legrand, who was a member of the early Paris club. Four years later, the world’s longest-running stamp club – the Royal Philatelic Society London, which is still among the most active philatelic groups on the planet – came together in England. In present-day Canada, clubs began popping up a couple of decades later. The country’s oldest club – the Ottawa Philatelic Society (OPS) – was established in 1891. A year later, the London Philatelic Society formed in southwestern Ontario. Less than a decade after that, in 1900, the Winnipeg Philatelic Society came to the fore of the philatelic scene. All three clubs A special OPS postmark celebrates 150 years of Canadian postal service in 2001. remain active today.

March 17, 2020 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 3 CANADIAN Dubois Collection offers STAMP NEWS ‘the history of British North America’ PUBLISHER / EDITOR: By Jesse Robitaille A 1792 folded letter featuring Mike Walsh (Ext. 228) [email protected] the only known privately-owned CONSULTING EDITOR: Ian S. Robertson he Dubois Collection of British example of the Detroit straightline CONTRIBUTORS: John Conrad, Gary Dickinson, Robin Harris, North America pre-stamp covers Randy Heimpel, Richard Logan, Peter Mosiondz, Chad Neighbor, T postmark used during the British Hans Niedermair, Everett Parker, David Piercey, Tony Shaman, and postal markings, covering a forma- occupation is expected to bring Mike Smith, Lewis E. Tauber tive period from 1694-1861, is set to ADVERTISING: [email protected] $15,000-$20,000 as Lot 2070 of the Mike Walsh (Ext. 228), cross the block this March. upcoming ‘Dubois’ auction. Jim Szeplaki (Ext. 223) It’s billed as “one of the most impor- CIRCULATION: [email protected] (Ext. 225) tant assemblages of British North Amer- COMPOSITION & DESIGN: [email protected] ican pre-stamp covers and postal mark- “It is the only recorded postmark used Production Co-ordinator – Jim Szeplaki (Ext. 223) Mary-Anne Luzba - [email protected] ings,” according to auctioneers with in Red River from the period after Post- OFFICE: [email protected] Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, master Ross’s death in May 1856 to the Accounts Receivable (Ext. 230) PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS: GST #10638 6139 RT which is managing the roughly 300-lot start of Canadian postal service at Red Canada: $49.99 for one year (26 issues) plus applicable tax; sale on March 24 in New York. River in 1870,” said Shreve, who added $93.99 for two years (52 issues) plus applicable tax; $134.99 for three year (78 issues) plus applicable tax; “It has been years since a comparable the letter contains “interesting contents.” U.S.A.: $61.99 for one year (U.S. funds); Foreign: $251.00 for one year (Canadian funds). collection, in terms of quality, rarity and 150 kilometres south of Saginaw. With a “Since the arrival of the soldiers here DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS: GST #10638 6139 RT variety, has appeared at auction,” said dateline of Jan. 24, 1792, the letter also the price of produce is increasing … if $36.99 one year (26 issues) plus applicable tax - Canada only; Add digital to print subscription for only $5.99 extra for one year (26 issues) Siegel director Charles Shreve. features a Feb. 4 Detroit straightline you are accustom to reading the newspa- CANADIAN POSTMASTER The Allan Steinhart Collection – the datestamp and was carried by express, pers I suppose you have seen the desper- Send address changes to Canadian Stamp News, PO Box 25009 Rose City RO, Welland, ON L3B 5V0 “most voluminous,” according to according to auctioneers. ate betwixt the Hudson Bay Company Publications Mail Agreement No. 40069699 Shreve – was sold in 2005, and the anon- “While part of the United States, and Canada government the expectation Registration No. 09136, Postage paid at St. Catharines, ON. ymous owner of the Dubois Collection Michigan did not become a territory un- of the Red River people is that this place Return postage guaranteed. Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Circulation Dept., PO Box 25009 Rose acquired “many of the most important til 1805. After the Revolutionary War, will be united to Canada soon and mo- City RO, Welland, ON L3B 5V0, lots in that auction.” Since then, the Du- Detroit was maintained by the British as nopoly of the Hudson Bay Company e-mail: [email protected] part of Canada. It was not until the Jay We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada. bois collector also made significant ad- will soon be finished.” ditions from other smaller sales in a col- Treaty – signed on Nov. 19, 1794, and About a decade later, in 1869, the Funded by the Government of Canada lection that was more than 40 years in ratified on Feb. 26, 1796 – that Detroit, Hudson Bay Company – under pressure the making. along with other territory, was ceded to from the British Empire – sold to the EDITORIAL POLICY: Canadian Stamp News is a hobby magazine endeavouring to bring worldwide philatelic news and views to its readers with the major emphasis “He was a consummate philatelist the United States, and the official border young Dominion of Canada an area on Canadian philately. Opinions expressed in signed columns, stories, and letters are not necessarily those of Canadian Stamp News. and gentleman,” said Shreve, who between the U.S. and Canada was estab- known as Rupert’s Land, which com- Auction and sales reports: CSN staff or assigned contributors write pre- and post-sale articles. Writers conduct interviews as needed and use information pro- added the collection was consigned by lished.” prises a quarter of the continent and vided by the auction house as source material. As with all news articles, story the late collector’s trust company, Meri- Formerly part of the Steinhart Collec- selection, which sales to cover, and final placement in the magazine are news served as the company’s exclusive com- decisions made by the editor(s). Statements regarding sales are verified against tus Trust, after his death last year. “He tion, the 228-year-old letter has a pre- mercial domain since 1670. prices realized. Lots that fail to meet reserve, or are bought by the consignor or their agent, are considered non-sales for the purpose of reporting. From time to assembled his many world-class collec- sale estimate of $15,000-$20,000 as Lot Also formerly from the Steinhart Col- time, CSN staff may request a copy of the invoice covering the auction transaction. Due to the public nature of auction transactions, this should not be needed often, tions with extraordinary knowledge and 2070. lection, the 162-year-old letter is ex- but will be required in private treaty sales. Any information other than the price will impeccable taste.” be kept in confidence. pected to bring $10,000-$15,000. Attributions and values: Items attributed or values in CSN editorial content are Collectors familiar with British North ONLY RECORDED offered as a service to our readers. In no way should they be construed to be an endorsement or official opinion on a specific item. Readers looking for definitive America pre-stamp postal history “will MANUSCRIPT POSTMARK answers should seek the services of a professional philatelist. While we strive for accuracy, errors or mistakes can occur. As a matter of policy such errors or mis- likely recognize who assembled this ma- Another rarity in British North Amer- takes, when discovered, will be corrected in the next available edition. terial,” Shreve added, “and will appreci- ica postal history, the only recorded ex- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Canadian Stamp News welcomes letters to the editor. Letters must be signed and include the author’s address and phone number for pos- ate his collecting accomplishment.” ample of the small Red River manu- sible verification. CSN reserves the right to edit letters. Referencing historic collections script postmark will cross the block as REPRINT RIGHTS: Canadian Stamp News assumes that letters to any department and all unsolicited material submitted are contributed gratis and are for publication unless formed by Steinhart, Vincent Graves Lot 2300. otherwise stated. Solicited material will be deemed accepted upon publication. Greene, J. Grant Glassco, John Robert- “This is not only the unique small Payment will be made two months following publication. Canadian Stamp News reserves the right to edit, alter, or decline all material submitted, solicited or unsolicited. son and more, Shreve said the Dubois manuscript postmark, but it is also one The finest known ‘Prince Edward PRIVACY POLICY: Occasionally, Canadian Stamp News makes its subscriber list Collection “shines bright, as it was care- of only two examples addressed outside Island/SHIP LETTER’ cover, this available to other reputable companies with offers of goods and/or services specific to collectors. If you wish not to be part of this service, please phone or fax us, or fully formed by selecting the finest ma- of Toronto,” said Shreve. mailed from England to Miramichi, e-mail [email protected]. You can also request a copy of our Privacy Policy, or see it online at www.trajan.ca. terial from each of its predecessor collec- The blue folded letter, datelined “Red N.B., in 1843, will cross the block as PHOTOCOPYING RIGHTS: No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a tions as well as acquiring important River Settlement April 9th, 1858,” fea- Lot 2281 of the March 24 sale with a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior writ- ten consent of the publisher or, in the case of photocopying or other reprographic items privately through the gravita- tures the “Red River 13 May 1858” man- pre-sale estimate of $5,000-$7,500. copying, a license from Access Copyright (Canadian Copyright Licensing Agency), tional pull of wealth, determination and 6 Adelaide St. East, Suite 900, Toronto, ON, M5C 1H6. uscript postmark in a circle. It’s ad- FINEST P.E.I. DISCLAIMER: Canadian Stamp News is not responsible for any errors which numerous relationships with leading dressed to “Patrick’s Channel County of may appear beyond the cost of the advertisement. dealers and collectors.” Victoria Island of Cape Briton” in Nova SHIP LETTER MARKING Canadian Stamp News (ISSN 0702 3154) is published bi-weekly by Trajan Publishing Corp., 202-103 Lakeshore Rd, St. Catharines ON, L2N 2T6. Periodicals postage Scotia. It also features a “Paid 10 Cents” Lot 2281 offers “the finest and latest paid at Tonawanda NY and additional mailing offices. Known Office of Publication: ONLY PRIVATELY OWNED manuscript; a “Pembina May 15/50” of three recorded ‘Prince Edward Is- 145 Gruner Rd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Send address changes to Canadian Stamp News, PO Box 59, Buffalo NY, 14205-0059. Publication Mail Agreement DETROIT STRAIGHTLINE manuscript postmark; a light strike of a land/SHIP LETTER’ covers,” according #40069699. Return undeliverable US addresses to Canadian Stamp News, PO Box 59, Buffalo NY, 14205-0059, email [email protected] (GST 10638 6139) Expected to be the sale’s top-earning red “U. States” curved handstamp; and to auctioneers. Canadian Stamp News is indexed in the Canadian Magazine Index lot, a 1792 folded letter features the only transit backstamps from Saint John, Mailed from London, England, to by Micromedia Ltd. ISSN: 0702-3154 known privately-owned example of the N.B., and Pictou, N.S. Miramichi, N.B., the folded letter is date- Canadian Stamp News is owned and published by Detroit straightline postmark used dur- lined Aug. 28, 1843, and was carried pri- ing the British occupation. vately with a “per Constance” directive Described by auctioneers as “one of at the top and “p Brig Constance to PE 459 Prince Charles Drive South, Unit 2 the paramount items of early cross-bor- Island” on the bottom flap. It also fea- Welland, Ontario CANADA L3B 5X1 der mails,” it was written by Charles Le WWW.TRAJAN.CA Continued on page 39 TELEPHONE: (905) 646-7744 FAX: (905) 646-0995 Pallier, a resident of Michilimackinac, TOLL FREE: 1-800-408-0352 and mailed from Saginaw about 300 The only recorded example of kilometres to the south. It’s addressed to the small Red River manuscript his brother-in-law James Morrison in postmark has a pre-sale estimate Montreal and was mailed via Detroit, of $10,000-$15,000 as Lot 2300.

4 March 17, 2020 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca National Postal Museum, the VSC- and two ships, the Erebus and Terror, WHAT’S SIGNED 6000 is a powerful tool utilized to cer- in search of a Northwest Passage. A tify philatelic material through analytic year later, the ships became stuck in SEALED and forensic analysis. Also on June 22- ice in present-day Nunavut. Frank- INSIDE 23, Leopold Beaudet – a member of the lin’s ships and crew were last seen by DELIVERED long-running Admiral Study Group, Inuit on King William Island, and a Volume 44 • Number 24 whose newsletter, The Admiral’s Log, massive search followed for nearly 2019 PRATT AWARD he also edits – will highlight “Topics two centuries. In September 2014, GOES TO TRIO on Canadian Philat- Parks Canada announced the March 17 to A pair of Canadian philatelists plus ely.” He will delve into discovery of the Erebus wreck- March 30, 2020 another from the United States re- two definitive issues age while Terror was found two ceived the 2019 Col. Robert H. Pratt – the 1911-28 Admirals years later. “The results from the Award from the Collectors Club of and 1967-72 Centenni- 2019 Franklin research missions Features Chicago (CCC). The Pratt Award, es- als – that introduced were truly remarkable. It was Long-time Unitrade editor tablished by the CCC in 1997, is major innovations in the most productive and suc- has deep hobby roots...... Page 1 awarded annually to the author of the plate making, stamp cessful one to date,” said Parks ‘Thanks for the Smokes’ reveals best article, se- production and postal Canada underwater archaeolo- soldiers’ popular solace...... Page 1 ries of articles, usages. The Summer gist Marc-André Bernier during book or elec- Seminar will be held June 21-25 at APS a press conference on Feb. 20. While it Formed in 1891, stamp club in tronic presenta- headquarters in Bellefonte, Penn. was previously believed the crew nation’s capital is Canada’s oldest...... Page 3 tion related to abandoned the ships, it’s now thought Dubois Collection offers ‘the history Newfoundland HUMAN BRAIN they “did reintegrate a ship, sailed of British North America’...... Page 4 philately. This SEIZED IN MAIL down further, and then abandoned it Dahlias dazzle this year’s again,” Bernier said. In 2015, a three- year, the recipi- A human brain was seized from a flower stamps...... Page 33 ents were recog- Canada Post mail truck by officers stamp series (Scott #2851-56) issued nized for articles with the U.S. Customs and Border Pro- by Canada Post highlighted the published in BNA Topics and The Cana- tection (CBP) at Blue Water Bridge in Franklin Expedition. Regulars dian Philatelist, the bimonthly journals Port Huron, Mich., on Feb. 14. After CSN MARKETPLACE of the British North America Philatelic crossing the bridge, officers referred a NEW ZEALAND 2020 Are you buying or selling?...... Page 36 Society and Royal Philatelic Society of Canadian mail truck for an inspection KICKS OFF MARCH 19 SHOW AND BOURSE Canada, respectively. Julian Goldberg at a “centralized examination station” NZ 2020 – New Zealand’s first inter- Check out the shows in your area..... Page 39 and John Walsh received the honour in nearby Marysville, Mich. During national exhibition since 1990 – is set to for co-authoring “Newfoundland 1887 what’s described as a “routine mail op- take over Auckland on March 19-22. ½¢ Dog: a Detailed Study of its Correct eration,” a shipment manifested as an Held under the auspices of the Federa- Columns Release Date and Other Discoveries,” “Antique Teaching tion of Inter-Asian Philately STAMPING GROUNDS published in the second quarter 2019 Specimen” was tar- (FIAP), the exhibition will fea- APS directors discuss world’s issue of BNA Topics. It’s the fifth time geted for inspec- ture more than 1,200 frames, al- largest non-profit stamp Walsh received the award. Clarence tion. CBP officers though none are by Canadians. collecting organization...... Page 6 Stillions, of Washington, D.C., was then found the The Royal Philatelic Society of awarded for “The Blitz Stamps of package to contain Canada (RPSC) is not a member PHILATELIC BOOKSHELF Latest ‘Unitrade Specialized’ offers Newfoundland,” published in the Oc- a human brain of the FIAP, so its members timely snapshot of Canadian Philately. ... Page 8 tober 2019 issue of The Canadian Philat- specimen inside of “were not invited to participate,” elist. The Pratt Award namesake is Mil- a clear glass mason said David McLaughlin, chair of FIRST-DAY COVERS waukee, Wisc.’s Robert H. Pratt, the jar without any pa- The RPSC’s international liaison. Newfoundland meant Reverend Butler, pre-eminent Newfoundland stamp perwork or docu- At the international level, exhibi- who served collectors worldwide...... Page 10 and postal history collector, researcher mentation in sup- tors in Fédération Internationale COMMONWEALTH COMMUNIQUÉ and author. A $1,000 US honorarium is port of its lawful entry into the United de Philatélie (FIP) member countries, Commonwealth countries not shying awarded annually in its entirety to one States. The shipment originated in To- including Canada, are eligible to enter away from ‘Year of the Rat”...... Page 30 author (or pro-rated to two or more ronto and was destined for Kenosha, world exhibitions. There are also three NEW ISSUES authors). Wisc. “Individuals looking to import continental organizations, including From around the world...... Page 32 APS SEMINAR shipments such as this, need to re- the Federation Inter-Americana de FEATURES CANADIANS member that the Center for Disease Filatelia (FIAF), of which Canada is a LOOKING BACK Two Canadian philatelists are slated Control and Prevention has a strict im- member; the Federation of European ‘Four Indian Chiefs’ net Queen to speak at the five-day “Summer Sem- port permit program that must be ad- Philatelic Associations (FEPA); and the Anne in England in 1710...... Page 34 inar on Philately” this June. Hosted by hered to,” said Area Port Director Mi- FIAP. Rarely, Canadian exhibitors will the American Philatelic Society (APS) chael Fox. exhibit directly in FEPA or FIAP exhi- each year, Summer Seminar offers bitions as a member of a philatelic so- Supplement two- and four-day courses from lead- EXPERTS RETHINKING ciety in a country that belongs to one ‘Diversity of the floor is great’ ing experts on a range of topics. On FRANKLIN EXPEDITION of those continental organizations. at National Postage Stamp June 22-23 as well as June 24-25, Vin- After recovering more than 350 arti- “For example, if I collected Australia & Coin Show...... Page SS1 cent Graves Greene Philatelic Research facts from the 19th-century wreck of and was also a member of an Austra- Victorian coins to lead way Foundation Chair Garfield Portch will the HMS Erebus last fall, underwater lian society, I could enter NZ 2020 un- in upcoming Premier Auction...... Page SS2 explore an “Introduction to Forensic archeologists are der the Australian flag as the Four-speaker program offers Philately” with reshaping their the- Australian Philatelic Federation show-goers more fun the Video Spec- ories about what is a member of FIAP,” said beyond the bourse...... Page SS4 tral Compara- happened during McLaughlin. “My exhibit and Explore history firsthand at tor (VSC)-6000. the doomed Frank- my medal award would be listed 77th Annual NTSC Exhibition...... Page SS6 Used by the lin Expedition. In under Australia.” Doing this, the Greene Foun- 1845, British ex- exhibitor pays all fees, including 50-lot auction exclusively for young dation, APS, plorer John Frank- international shipment, customs collectors returns this spring...... Page SS7 Royal Philatelic lin set sail from clearance and insurance to and Floor Plan and Dealer List/Location. ..Page SS8 Society London England with from the exhibition commis- and U.S.-based nearly 130 crew sioner. Dealer Profiles...... Page SS11

March 17, 2020 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 5 APS directors discuss world’s largest non-profit stamp collecting organization

The American Philatelic Center (entrance shown) was dedicated in June 2004. Stamping for the contents total about $8 GROUNDS million US (about $10.5 million Cdn.), with “modest” fees By Ian Robertson charged to sellers. rom below the border, the two directors asked about down Pennsylvania way, also meeting with members of HOBBY ‘PROSPERING’ twoF American Philatelic Soci- a local stamp club. “There’s a lot of talk about ety (APS) directors recently Garfield Portch, who re- this hobby dying,” Loew con- shared many of the benefits of cently became the chair of the tinued. membership with West To- Greene Foundation, is a long- “I don’t buy that. The hobby ronto Stamp Club (WTSC) time WTSC member and co- is prospering as never before,” members. ordinates the club’s monthly he said. “The rest of the world The Jan. 7 visit came close to discussion group sessions. A is catching up.” home for Scott Tiffney, the APS linkup was quickly arranged. Through its library, whose director of information ser- books, pamphlets and journals vices, who was raised in St. WORLD’S LARGEST are available to members, and Catharines, Ont. Founded in 1886 and based with APS volunteers willing to He and Gary Loew, the APS in a former match factory at visit clubs, “education is at the director of expertizing, came Bellefonte, Penn., the APS is vast American Philatelic Re- your particular asset,” unlike heart of the APS,” including to visit the Vincent Graves the world’s largest not-for- search Library (APRL) – a general homeowner coverage trying to tell the public about Greene Philatelic Research profit stamp collecting organi- 1,400-volume philatelic Re- offered by traditional insur- philately, Loew said. Foundation and learn more zation. search Collection of forged ance firms, he added. He also outlined the C3a about its expertizing commit- With 28,000 members in 110 and genuine artifacts – curat- The completely revamped program – Collecting and tee’s ground-breaking phila- countries – 600 in Canada, in- ing displays and providing es- factory building even has a Connecting Central – an on- telic forensic work with the cluding 16 of the society’s 450 tate advice. contract post office with an in- demand, online learning tool Video Spectral Comparator affiliated clubs – its stated mis- For the journal, members are terior loaned by the offering members access to (VSC) 6000. sion is “promoting philately encouraged to share their ex- Smithsonian Institute in Wash- videos, learning modules and The APS was recently given around the world” for people periences in the hobby. ington, D.C. resources covering a wide va- one of the digital imaging sys- of all ages, Loew said. “We have a translation ser- The APS also has circuit riety of topics and collecting- tems capable of discerning APS services include com- vice,” with covers sent to the books members fill with related interest areas. variations in printing and bining knowledge and educa- APS deciphered in a wide vari- stamps offered for sale One of the best “tools-of- postmark inks, paper thick- tion, publishing the glossy ety of languages, Loew said. through the post or at the the-hobby” lessons provides ness and types, plus repairs. 100-page monthly American There is also philatelic insur- Bellefonte facility. They attract guidance for using stamp cata- Before driving to Toronto, Philatelist journal, access to the ance available, which “targets an average of three to five visi- logues, Loew said, estimating tors each day. 20 per cent of the people who Once keenly sought by Ca- send in material for expertiz- nadians, changes in customs ing “don’t know how to use a regulations created “problems stamp catalogue.” on both sides” for anyone About 40-to-50 per cent of wanting circuit books sent the forms submitted to the from the U.S., Loew said. APS Expertizing Committee Online sales are available, “misidentify the stamp,” and however, via stampstores.org. half of those submitted “have “Every member selling is the wrong catalogue number,” vetted,” Loew added, with he said. buyers having a 30-day refund As a result, disappoint- guarantee. ments can occur when submit- The APS has 38,000 circuit ted items differ from what the books, with between one-third owner hoped was a pricey rar- and half in circulation. Prices ity.

The American Philatelic Center is located in a former match factory at Bellefonte, Penn.

6 March 17, 2020 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca He said the APS advises members and guests “don’t neglect your heirs,” by leaving them with collections they know little or nothing about and with no guidance for their proper disposal.

LARGE LIBRARY Of the 90,000 items in the APRL – totalling more than seven kilometres of material – 60,000 are books, with 34,000 separate titles, “since we keep two of everything,” Tiffney said. “We have people who do- nate philatelic libraries,” he The American Philatelic Research Library is part of the said. American Philatelic Center in Bellefonte, Penn. Extra copies not needed in the new facility are given away to other societies and 2,000 annual research requests “Our experts must have some are sold, “to get them come via email or are made their own collection for refer- back into circulation.” online by sending requests to ence use,” he said, adding the In addition to international [email protected]. APS provides committee show programs, the library After logging into the APS members with some additional has more than 5,000 U.S. show website, APS members can ac- material from donations. programs, 2,000 name-sale cat- cess digital scans of docu- Items submitted for exper- alogues, 1,600 auction house ments online by clicking on tizing, based on an average of catalogues, 850 philatelic ex- the “APRL Digital” icon on 4,000-5,000 requests a year, are hibits, more than 650 govern- the library webpage. About 90 forwarded to members by cer- ment documents and more per cent of the scanned mate- tified or registered mail. than 500 standard and special- rial consists of philatelic jour- Before reaching a conclu- ized albums. nals. sion, there must be “a mini- On the second floor, there Though rare, frail editions mum two opinions on any- Gary Loew, American Philatelic Society (APS) director are 6,000 philatelic journal ti- are not sent out but “are avail- thing other than stamps sub- of expertizing (left), and Scott Tiffney, APS director tles, half in English, including able for visitors to see,” he mitted by members who don’t of information services, explained the advantages of 400 current publications, 3,000 said. know how to use catalogues,” membership at a West Toronto Stamp Club (WTSC) international show programs, The APRL “can also help he said. U.S. Banknote Company files, with research on your sub- One of the sad realities of meeting this January. Photo by Ian Robertson. postal files and artifacts. Some ject,” including articles written the hobby serves as a constant Canadian Bank Note Com- in philatelic literature. reminder to collectors and Before stamp shows, the so- Canada’s popular 1911-26 set pany files were added recently. “We are working on trying committee members. ciety offers one-to two-day ed- of engraved definitives. They The Special Collections and to establish an inter-library “There are a lot of fakes out ucation courses “on serious depict King George V in the Archives includes specialized loan service,” Tiffney said, there,” Loew said, adding, topics taught by experts,” cov- uniform of an Admiral of the stamps and postal history, in- adding links already exist “Hopefully, they were made ering numerous subjects, he Fleet of the Royal Navy. cluding the Hines Air Mail with other philatelic research by early forgers, not to fool said. Since aging collectors often Collection. libraries. These include the collectors, but to fill empty “A wide range of topics are don’t make arrangements for It features photos, corre- Greene Foundation, the Royal spaces.” offered at schools, for free,” their stamps, albums, postal spondence, newspapers, and Philatelic Society London and When considering a submis- Loew added, with emphasis history and books, the Estate postcards gathered over many the Washington-based sion, committee members fol- on how mail service is essen- Advisory Services branch of- decades by Daniel Hines, Smithsonian Institute’s Na- low standard condition guide- tial in any country and how fers information about how to “who grew up watching the tional Postal Museum. lines, including looking for stamp subjects provide insight contact local stamp clubs to air mail planes land near his toning, tears, blunt perfora- into a country’s history and discuss options for collections. family farm, and whose EXPERTS VERIFY STAMPS, tions, and intentional repairs culture. Volunteers, including col- brother Ellis was a plane me- AVOID FAKERY to stamps and covers, “which There are also five-day edu- lectors and retired dealers, chanic for the early service,” With almost 180 members of are legitimate if disclosed, cation immersion seminars “will come to homes and offer an APS website notes. the APS Expertizing Commit- though people differ on that,” and courses held at APS head- advice,” including six based While people regularly visit tee, “we can work on the he said. quarters each summer. close to the U.S. border in the library, Tiffney said about whole world” of stamps, Two Canadians are sched- Canada, Loew said. 90 per cent of the 1,500 to Loew said. Continued on page 9 uled to be guest speakers this year. Garfield Portch will teach $BUYING NOW!! Stamp Dealer Retiring in Winnipeg two courses on the use of the Canadian & Provinces Unique business opportunity as a start-up or add to your inventory. 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March 17, 2020 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 7 Latest ‘Unitrade Specialized’ offers timely snapshot of Canadian philately The 2020 Unitrade Specialized Catalogue of Canadian Stamps is an invaluable resource to Philatelic collectors of Canadian and British North American BOOKSHELF stamps.

By David Piercey Finally, paper manufacturers are listed identifying the paper ur annual Unitrade Special- When deciding to buy any appearance and gum colour of Oized Catalogue of Canadian particular stamp, collectors each manufacturer’s paper. Stamps continues to be a pri- know they may end up paying a Collectors of high-end mate- mary reference for collecting price that differs from the cata- rial will be informed when see- the stamps of Canada and Brit- logue value. We also know con- ing illustrations and prices real- ish North America (BNA) in all dition is the most important fac- ized of a small sampling of “XF- their common forms and print- tor, followed by intangibles like Gem” (Extremely Fine-Gem) ing varieties. how much we want it and how material recently sold at auction It’s the essential reference for much the seller wants to sell it. for exceptionally high prices. identifying our stamps with In this sense, pricing is variable, One gains an appreciation of their primary Scott numbers. so catalogue values can only what high-grade material looks Robin Harris, of Manitoba, give us a starting point for nego- like and can sell for. has been the editor of this cata- tiation. On average, however, Carefully reading the intro- logue for the past 15 years. He the stamps do sell in ranges duction should pay dividends in continues to refine each year’s close to their catalogue values increasing our knowledge within issue with further listings of when transactions occur be- our collecting interests and par- both new issues and significant tween informed buyers and in- ticular specializations. varieties recognized by special- formed sellers. A major change for this edi- ist groups. Those who have access to pre- tion is the catalogue no longer His group of editorial associ- vious recent editions of this cata- lists Canadian postal stationery, ates assists with ensuring logue will notice few price in- and this was decided for three proper coverage of issues as creases or decreases; however, increased due to the real scarcity increases among some earlier reasons. Firstly, the stationery collected by specialists and also Harris indicates price increases of some early issues in that con- material, particularly for VFM listings in previous catalogues helps in determining accurate can be found among some of the dition. I see little changes in stamps and for used stamps on were never complete. Secondly, pricing based on current real- Very Fine Mint (VFM) or Very popular benchmark stamps like cover; however, careful inspec- the numbering system used in izations of retail and auction Fine Used (VFU) listings for the Jubilees, the Quebecs and tion is warranted here for one’s cataloguing was different than sales. The pricing is as current some of the more sought-after the Admirals, probably because own favourite items. Judging by the Webb numbers more com- and accurate as can be expected items, particularly among early the supply of these items for our these changes – or lack thereof monly used by stationery collec- to the date of the catalogue’s issues. Some Never Hinged collections remains fairly con- – we may conclude the market tors. Lastly, a new edition of publication. (NH) percentage premiums also stant. But I do see some modest has remained relatively stable Webb’s Postal Stationery Catalogue over the past few years except (eighth edition) by Earle Covert for the most exotic material in and Bill Walton was also recently superb condition. published by Unitrade (it’s re- The Unitrade Specialized is as viewed in CSN Vol. 44 #22). Albums! Boxes! much of a teaching tool as it is a New for this year is an initial catalogue listing. 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Photo via Hines Air Mail Collection, APRL. the APS expertizing committee mined to be detrimental to – warning that shady opera- health and safety. tors sometimes added bogus Acquisition of a VSC 6000 tors to consider getting an up- expertizing marks to the backs will be a great advantage for dated philatelic certificate every in a bid to fool buyers. spotting anomalies on submit- five years. The three most common al- ted material, Loew said. A guarantee accompanies all terations made to stamps are The APS also uses equipment certificates, Loew said, adding trimmed perforations to make that examines submissions with the APS has insurance, but such them appear to have come X-ray diffraction plus X-ray flu- cases are rare. we have no business telling more techniques of the trade.” from the edge of a sheet or orescence. 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March 17, 2020 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 9 Newfoundland meant Reverend Butler, who served collectors worldwide

First-Day COVERS

By Gary Dickinson

orn in 1872, Reverend Elea- stamped return address (Figure zar Alfred Butler was an 1) as the dominant person in BAnglican minister who served Newfoundland philately, his parish of Sandy Point on the adopting the slogan “NFLD. west coast of Newfoundland Means Rev. Butler” on a first- for almost 40 years and stamp day cover (FDC) for the April collectors around the world for 1947 issue (Scott #269) marking some 30 years. Princess Elizabeth’s 21st birth- He got into the stamp busi- day. ness in about 1920 to supple- Among the lesser-known as- ment his ministry income and pects of his business is his in- support his family of eight volvement in FDCs, many of while enabling his children to which were marked by a rub- Figure 3. A different rubber-stamped ‘First Day Cover’ was used by Butler, albeit less attend university. His mail-or- ber-stamped impression (and a frequently. der stamp sales were the chief few of which featured special- source of Newfoundland purpose designs). stamps for many collectors, The rubber stamp shown on on Newfoundland’s west coast and his price lists were highly the cachet (Figure 2) for SC – on a pre-printed envelope on regarded for their completeness #145-146 is its earliest docu- Jan. 2, 1928. This rubber stamp and accuracy. mented use. The cover was continued to be used on But- In time, Butler even referred posted at St. John’s to himself ler’s FDCs for two decades. to himself on his rubber- at St. George’s – another town A different rubber-stamped first-day marking was used less frequently than the one shown previously. This example (Fig- ure 3) has a red designation in capital letters along with regis- tered and return address rub- ber stamps on a FDC for the five lower denominations (SC Figure 4. Butler’s self-addressed first-day cover for the King #212-216) in the Sir Humphrey George V Silver Jubilee issue features a portrait of the king. Gilbert issue of Aug. 3, 1933. The first of these (Figure 4) His cachet for the King BUTLER CACHETS FOR has the king’s portrait inside a George VI coronation issue NEWFOUNDLAND STAMPS double frame with text at the two years later adopted a simi- The four following FDCs ap- top and bottom on a cover that lar format to the Silver Jubilee Figure 1. Reverend Eleazar Alfred Butler’s return address pear to be the only special-pur- was used for the King George stamps regarding the amount included the slogan ‘NFLD. Means Rev. Butler.’ pose cachets that Butler made V Silver Jubilee issue of May 6, and placement of the text, por- for Newfoundland stamps. 1935. It was mailed at Sandy traiture, frame and colours. Point – a former peninsula just This FDC (Figure 5) for the off the coast of St. George’s Omnibus Issue (SC #230-232) since lost to coastal erosion – to was also posted at Sandy Point Butler at the Robinsons post of- to Butler at Robinsons. fice, about 40 kilometres to the For the Royal Family issue of south-west. May 12, 1938, Butler affixed a

Figure 2. An early use of Butler’s ‘First Day Cover’ rubber stamp is shown on a cachet for Figure 5. Butler’s cachet for the King George VI coronation Scott #145-146. issue followed the model of the Silver Jubilee first-day cover.

10 March 17, 2020 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca Figure 7. A rubber stamp was created to make Butler’s first-day covers for the royal visit issue.

Figure 6. A first-day cover for the Royal Family issue features a label plus a rubber- stamped impression.

label with the same portrait of ber-stamped impression of niversary of Italian explorer the king he used for the corona- oval portraits of the king and John Cabot’s arriving there in tion stamps together with his queen marking their visit to 1497. Butler’s FDC for the standard “First Day Cover” rub- Newfoundland on June 17, event (Figure 8) carried an- Figure 8. Newfoundland’s final issue received Butler’s ber stamp. The example in Fig- 1939. The FDC notation is other type of “First Day general-purpose rubber stamp. ure 6 was posted at Sandy Cove typed along with the address- Cover” rubber stamp. – on Newfoundland’s east coast ee’s information – an unusual Butler retired from his An- – to himself at St. George’s. case for Butler’s FDCs. glican ministry in 1948 and holdings at an auction the fol- joined Canadian Confedera- The remaining special-pur- Newfoundland’s final disposed of his remaining lowing year. There are no But- tion in 1949. pose cachet (Figure 7) is a rub- stamp honoured the 450th an- Newfoundland philatelic ler FDCs after Newfoundland Butler later died in 1955. W

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April 4-5, 2020 • NATIONAL POSTAGE STAMP & COIN SHOW • www.stampandcoinshow.com SS1 SUPPLEMENT FOR CANADIAN COIN NEWS AND CANADIAN STAMP NEWS Victorian coins to lead way in upcoming Premier Auction By Jesse Robitaille The auction house began hosting one of its “It’s a very scarce variety with no damage pres- arly Canadian coins, including a pair of Victorian twice-yearly Premier Auctions in conjunction ent behind the front of the crown, where the half-dollars, are among the most-anticipated lots of with the show in spring 2018. ‘shamrock’ would be found on ‘LCW’ varieties,” Ethis spring’s Premier Auction. This year, auctioneers are offering “some ultra- said Sandham, who added this lot has a pre-sale Hosted by Kitchener, Ont.’s Colonial Acres at the Na- rare items that haven’t seen the light of day for estimate of $12,000. tional Postage Stamp and Coin Show, the two-session, some time,” including a rare Mint-State (MS) ex- Rounding out the Victorian highlights is an 1,388-lot auction begins April 3, a day before the show ample of Canada’s 1871 half-dollar. Tied as the 1889-dated 10-cent coin in ICCS About Uncircu- starts in Mississauga. second-highest graded example by Toronto’s In- lated-58. A key-date coin with “blast-white nice “This is our third year doing auctions at the National ternational Coin Certification Service (ICCS), the original lustre,” it’s expected to bring $18,000 as Postage Stamp and Coin Show, and we continue to be coin is certified as MS-63. Crossing the block as Lot 514C. impressed with the number of attendees and participa- Lot 718B, it’s expected to bring $22,000. “The numismatic community has been very tion in our auction at this location,” said auctioneer Todd strong over the last several years with lots Sandham, co-owner of Colonial Acres. of renewed interest in Canadian coin- age and currency,” said Sand-

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ham. “We have an amazing selec- tion of Canadian coinage and cur- rency in this auction with some ultra- high grade coins and paper money that will please even the most advanced collector.”

1952 SPECIMEN SET Moving ahead to the George VI era, a 1952 six-coin specimen set certified by the U.S.-based Professional Coin Grading Service is set to cross the John Masterson Master of the Mint block as Lot 158. The set includes: a one-cent coin in 265 Port Union Rd. POB 15521 West Hill, ON M1C 4Z7 Specimen-64 Red; a five-cent coin Speci- 647-284-5485 men-64; a 10-cent coin in Specimen-65; a [email protected] 25-cent “Low Relief” variety in Speci- beaverbullion.com men-64; a 50-cent coin in Specimen-66; and a An 1889-dated 10-cent coin in ICCS About silver $1 “Short Waterline” variety in Speci- Uncirculated-58 will cross the block as Lot men-66. 514C with an estimate of $18,000. This lot has a pre-sale estimate of $6,000.

Andy M. Palochik PAPER MONEY 50 plus years of experieince Another Victorian half-dollar, this an 1870 “No In paper money, an English $20 note from the [email protected] LCW” variety, will also be offered as Lot 717B. It’s Bank of Canada’s 1935 Series (BC-9B) is among certified by the U.S.-based Independent Coin the anticipated offerings. Graders as About Uncirculated-55 with a “dam- BUYER & SELLER OF STAMPS, POSTCARDS, With the Osborne-Towers signature combination aged/cleaned” designation. POSTAL HISTORY AND EPHEMERA and a serial number reading “A135884-D,” the

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An English 1935 Series $20 note again, we have a selection of vintage gold and silver certified by Paper Money Guaranty bars for sale that always seem to have spirited bidding.” (PMG) as Choice Uncirculated-63 has a pre-sale estimate of $15,000 LOT VIEWING as Lot 1144. Lot viewing will also be available at Colonial Acres’ storefront on 991 Victoria St. N. in Kitchener beginning on “GG2000000”; “LW3000000”; March 13. Viewing times are Monday to Friday from 10 “IE4000000”; “MB5000000”; a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. “IJ6000000”; “LK7000000”; At the show, lot viewing will begin on April 3 at noon “GN8000000”; and “AH9000000.” and April 4 at 10 a.m., followed by the live auction at 5:30 It has a pre-sale estimate of $6,000 p.m. each day. as Lot 1216. In addition to bidding from the floor, bids will be ac- note is certified by Paper Money Guaranty (PMG) cepted online before and during the event as well as by as Choice Uncirculated-63. It has a pre-sale esti- WWII MEDALS phone and mail. mate of $15,000 as Lot 1144. A group of five Second World War medals, in- For more information, visit colonialacres.com. W Another 1935 series note, this an English $25 cluding the prestigious Distinguished Flying bill (BC-11), will cross the block as Lot 1145. In Medal, awarded to Flight Sergeant W. H. Magill RCM Distributor • Current Product Available PMG About Uncirculated-55, it also features the for his “achievements and bravery in active com- Osborne-Towers signature combination with a se- bat overseas,” said Sandham. rial number reading “A007128-A.” The group includes: a 1939-1945 Victory “As mentioned on the certification, the reverse Medal; a Canadian Volunteer Service Medal; a has a small section with some discolouration in France and Germany Star; a 1939-1945 Star; a the upper-right corner,” said Sandham, who Distinguished Flying Medal (with reigning sov- added this “typically occurs from ereign King George VI on the obverse along- older plastic pages used for side “IND: IMP:” (for Indian Em- Buy Sell Appraisals Trade storing.” peror); and a Royal Canadian Air It’s expected to Force Overseas Reserve pin. bring $13,000. All medals are on their MORE Issued more than original bar with original two decades before ribbons. 25 YEARS the Bank of Canada’s “As a nice comple- THAN in business establishment, a 1912 ment to this to add to Dominion of Canada $5 its provenance, there SPECIALIZING IN: GOLD & SILVER COINS, MINT SETS, PAPER MONEY, are original photos and JEWELLERY, POCKET WATCHES, COIN SUPPLIES & MILITARY MEDALS. A rare nine-piece set of a signature of Mr. W. H. Magill. Army ar- Visit our 1973 $1 notes, each with EBay Store: www.citadelcoins.ca million-numbered serials, chives are included has a pre-sale estimate of and outline that Ma- 1903 Barrington St., Barrington Place Shops, Halifax, NS B3J 3L7 $6,000 as Lot 1216. gill destroyed two en- Tel/Fax: 902-492-0130 emy aircraft as a gun- [email protected] ner for Flight Lieuten- note (DC-21c) will be offered as Lot ant H. W. MacDonald, Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1102. A “No Seal” variety, this note features the of the Bison Squadron. They took down a single- “Various-Boville” signature combination with a engine Jerry at 600 yards.” serial number reading “B465052-C.” It’s certified It’s expected to bring $6,000 as Lot 1002. by PMG as Gem Uncirculated-65 EPQ (excep- Other highlights of the upcoming auction in- tional paper quality). It has a pre-sale estimate of clude an “interesting selection of error coins and $8,000. notes and many interesting million- and low- c. frank hoyles A 1954 “Devil’s Face” $1,000 note (BC-36) from numbered notes as well,” Sandham said. P.O. Box 514 Blenheim, Ontario N0P 1A0 the Bank of Canada’s “Canadian Landscape” se- “In honour of the 350th anniversary of the Tel: (519) 676-8925 ries is also among the highlights. Featuring the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), we have several Email: [email protected] Coyne-Towers signature combination and a serial HBC memorabilia and tokens up for sale. Once number reading “A/ K0004763,” it’s graded Ex- Whether you are interested in tremely Fine-40 Original by Kitchener’s Banknote Certifi- postal history cation Service. It’s expected to bring $7,000 as Lot 1189. postcards Rounding out the highlights stamps is a rare nine-piece set of 1973 $1 notes (BC-46a), all in Uncir- you will have an excellent chance culated condition and with million-numbered serials. of finding material of interest The notes’ serial numbers at our table. include: “IF1000000”; Please stop and see us.

A group of five Second member: csda, rpsc, bnaps, phsc, aps, tpc World War medals plus a pin awarded to Flight Sergeant We Buy and Sell W. H. Magill is expected to bring $6,000 as Lot 1002.

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CAMPBELL’S COLLECTABLES Four-speaker program offers More than 55 Years Collecting show-goers more fun beyond the bourse Numismatist – Author By Jesse Robitaille sharing what people eyond the bourse of this year’s National Postage have gained from be- TERRY A. CAMPBELL ing a specialist and BStamp and Coin Show, collectors are invited to Appraisals *Coins *Currency *Stamps participate in a series of four keynote presentations what it allows them to highlighting a handful of exciting topics. give back to the LM-ANA, RCNA, LM-ONA, LM-CPMS Regardless of their interests, show-goers are sure hobby. He will also of- to find something to engage their specific area of col- fer some advice and 778-883-5909 • [email protected] lecting. Among the topics of discussion this spring insight on how collec- are numismatic literature, philatelic specialization, tors can grow to be- thematic and topical collecting plus combining your come specialists fol- hobby with travel, history and culture. lowed by a discussion Each of the talks will be about an hour long and with attendees. TORONTO COINS .com include time for discussions. “Specialization should interest gen- COLLECTING NUMISMATIC LITERATURE eral collectors because  On April 4, CCN Trends’ numismatic literature having a purpose and   editor Alan Roy, of Hamilton, Ont., will explore the challenging yourself latest happenings in the world of numismatic litera- mentally are great     ture. ways to maintain your mental health,” said Houde.         A coin collector for about 40 years, Roy began col- “There’s also the added satisfaction from making lecting numismatic literature about two decades ago. discoveries and having eureka moments.”  In 2018, he published the first edition of his Checklist Also a member of the North Toronto Stamp Club of Charlton Numismatic Literature, a 20-page check- (NTSC), which is hosting its 77th-annual exhibition   list of Charlton publications that’s available online in conjunction with the show this spring, Houde is a for free at drive. noted volunteer who received the Volunteer google.com/ Award from The Royal Philatelic Society of open?id=1oUZu- Canada last year. qTlk22MD4eRl0V- Houde’s presentation will be held at 1 v6QXAkk8bvHyP. p.m.-2:15 p.m. in the Hazel McCallion B “I like old Cana- room. dian numismatic lit- erature,” said Roy, FUN & FULFILLMENT WITH THEMATICS  who also authors a A champion of thematic exhibiting, To- regular column on ronto’s Jean Wang wants to show the world  the subject in The Ca- of philately why thematic collecting is so fun     nadian Numismatic and fulfilling. Journal, the official A member of the NTSC as well as Canada journal of the Royal Post’s 12-person Stamp Advisory Commit- Canadian Numis- tee, Wang became the first person to win a matic Association. “I Grand Award for a thematic exhibit at a Ca- City StaMp Montreal don’t care if it’s weird, obscure or doesn’t have much nadian national-level exhibition last October. Her apparent value; I like anything – even kid’s books – five-frame thematic exhibit, “Blood: A Modern Med- Robert Cooperman – Philatelist and I pretty well don’t throw anything away, espe- icine,” took home the top honour at Canpex. cially Canadian coin catalogues.” “It’s a good entry point for a lot of collectors – es- ~ Stamp Dealer since 1978 ~ Roy considers himself a “bibliomaniac,” one of pecially young collectors, who often start with a top- Canada’s premier dealer! three different kinds of numismatic literature collec- ical collection.” tors (the others being “researchers” and “pure collec- Also on April 4, her presentation will teach collec- tors”). In addition to highlighting these kinds of lit- tors how to turn a nascent topical collection into a erature collectors, his talk will also explore the multi- single- or multi-frame exhibit. tude of reasons and ways to collect numismatic lit- “There are a lot of people who start collecting erature. something that’s related to their work,” said Wang, ClassiC Canada the #1 Buyer of “They provide insight into the hobby and show who’s a clinician peCialists s ! 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Largest stock of: lot of fun. I’ve learned so much – not just about phi- sociation of Students in Economic and Commercial CANADIAN REVENUES lately, but about medicine and the history of blood Sciences (AIESEC), an international youth-run, non- transfusion, things they never taught in medical governmental and not-for-profit organization. stamps & documents school. I love the social history aspect of collect- For his Currency Project, which will be the scope ing, and I would never have delved into all of his presentation, he photographs locations on Telephone & Telegraph franks that without doing this exhibit.” currency around the world. He started in his home Tobacco stamps, Liquor stamps Her exhibit has also opened the door to presenta- country of Pakistan with a 20-rupee note depicting tions on the social history of transfusion medicine to Mohenjo-daro, an archaeological site – and one of Duck & Conservation stamps non-philatelic groups like the Canadian Society for the world’s earliest major cities – dating from about Semi-Official Airmail stamps & covers Transfusion Medicine. 2500 BC. “It’s so exotic to them because if you don’t collect, “I had grown up seeing those pictures on the you have no idea how philately works,” she said, notes and in my history books, and after I took that E S J van Dam Ltd adding the audience – unfamiliar with the wonder- picture and shared it online, people really loved it since 1970 ful world of worldwide stamps – was impressed by and many even said they didn’t even notice that on p.o. box 300, Bridgenorth, ON, K0L 1H0 a simple Hungarian stamp showing blood donation. the note until I shared the picture.” member: CSDA, BNAPS, RPSC, ARA, etc. “Collecting the stamps and putting them in the Soon he was photographing old notes and coins correct spaces in an album is great and how most of from his collection plus new worldwide currencies, www.canadarevenuestamps.com us got started, but when you start writing up your including Canada’s latest banknote, the vertical $10 collection and making pages and researching, it re- bill depicting Viola Desmond and the Canadian ally brings it all together and makes you look at Museum for Human Rights. your collection like you never did before.” “It’s not only a fantastic way and reason to travel Wang’s presentation will be held from 2:30 p.m.-4 but also to learn and showcase about the countries p.m. in the Hazel McCallion B room. and places themselves. A country’s currency ex- eoffrey B ell plains a lot about what the country values, show- G THE CURRENCY PROJECT cases their beauty and important events and people, A u c t i o n s On April 5, the show’s final keynote speaker will and I love learning about all this and sharing it with highlight his Currency Project, which combines nu- the world. It gives me a reason to travel to different SALE #22 • APRIL 30TH MAY 1ST mismatics, notaphily, travel and culture and has countries, different cities – even hiking to the sec- garnered international media attention. ond-highest mountain in the world – and it’s amaz- To be held in conjunction with the Born in Pakistan, Emaad Paracha is a coin and ing being able to share the history and culture of Toronto Coin Expo banknote collector who has lived and worked in different countries with everyone.” four different countries and can speak more than Paracha’s presentation will be held at 11 a.m.- five languages, including Russian and Urdu. He’s 12:15 p.m. in the ballroom hallway, just outside the also a former vice-president of the International As- bourse. W

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The Challenge Cup trophy donated to the GTAPA in 2003 two-day show on April 4-5, will feature competitive exhib- exhibitors will cover all kinds of material – from pre- by Portch, who’s a Fellow of The RPSC and an active its by members of the NTSC and other local clubs plus a stamp to last month – because stamp collecting is member of the West Toronto Stamp Club. handful of past award-winning exhibits in the non-compet- not a prescribed hobby; you may collect any way The trophy is a wrought-iron sculpture of a stamp itive court of honour. you want.” collector produced by Laszlo Szabo, a local artist. “Exhibiting is a really important part of stamp collecting While organizers are still seeking exhibits before because we’re able to see things we might never be able to the mid-March closing date, they’re expecting at PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD acquire, and the exhibitor has deeply studied and orga- least 60 competitive frames. There’s no entry fee for Among a handful of special awards to be handed exhibitors. out by the NTSC this spring is the Harold Gosney “We’ll accept any exhibits between one and 12 Award, a “people’s choice” honour bestowed on the frames, but the length is not very material to us; we exhibit receiving the most votes from show-goers. Traders Goldcorp will use them if they’re entered,” said Wilson. “When it comes to the NTSC exhibits, the name Harold Gosney holds the top spot,” said T Established 1972 G Wilson, who’s also the club’s historian. We are keen buyers of: A Toronto-born Second World War veteran who joined the NTSC in 1945, • all GOLD and SILVER COINS Gosney won the club’s Novice Award in • SCRAP GOLD & SILVER in any form 1948 and continued exhibiting for an un- • BANKNOTES • GBP’S & EUROS matched 52-year streak. “The prolific Gosney exhibited nation- • SIGNATURE WRISTWATCHES ally and internationally and was an ac- including credited regional and national level phil- Cartier, Patek Philippe, atelic judge. The likes of Harold’s virtu- Rolex, Vacheron, oso exhibiting may likely never be Omega, Breitling matched again.” … all makes and models! Gosney died in 2000 at the age of 86. A year later, the NTSC launched his name- sake award, which honours the exhibi- tion’s “best in show” by popular vote. Other NTSC special awards include the Charlesworth Trophy for best British Frequent exhibitor and nationally accredited North America exhibit; the Max Rosenthal Award for philatelic judge John Wilson is the chair of (905) 536-7897 best postal history exhibit; the Alan Hanks Award for the North Toronto Stamp Club’s exhibition Website: www.tradersgoldcorp.com best thematic or topical exhibit; the Stu Sheppard committee. E-mail: [email protected] Award for most creative exhibit; and the Best Novice Member of Watch & Coin Societies – both sides of the border Award. Included among the possibilities are: one-page exhibits, which must contain three philatelic ele- FEEDBACK SESSION ments, a story and a title; half-frame “studies,” On April 5 at noon, the chief judge and associate which feature up to eight pages and aren’t included judges will offer exhibit feedback in a session with in the medal-level judging (but will still be evalu- exhibitors. ated by national-level judges to help exhibitors ex- “This is intended to be of assistance to all those Taylor’s plore how to continue building their exhibits); one- who have seen the exhibit, as well as to the exhibi- frame exhibits, which include 16 pages; and multi- tor,” said Wilson. “The exhibitor can of course also frame exhibits, which can include up to 12 frames. get additional feedback at the frames with the as- Stamps signed first responding judge.” ONE-FRAME CHALLENGE For more information about the 77th Annual Brampton, For its upcoming exhibition, the NTSC NTSC Exhibition, visit www.northtorontostampclub. and Greater Toronto Area Philatelic Alliance ca/exhibits. W Ontario (GTAPA) are once again issuing a “one-frame chal- lenge” to all Greater Toronto Area clubs. In previous years, the Challenge Cup was held in Specializing in conjunction with the annual convention of The Royal Philatelic Society of Canada (RPSC); however, Canada and the Provinces, since 2017, the competition has been held at the an- nual NTSC Exhibition. British Commonwealth including Local clubs are invited to submit three single- Great Britain and the Australias frame exhibits for the judges’ consideration. Each individual club can decide how to represent their Visit us on EBay three single frames. http://stores.ebay.ca/taylorsstamps The wrought-iron Challenge Cup Award was produced by Laszlo Szabo, a Toronto-area Looking forward to seeing you! artist, and donated to the Greater Toronto Area Philatelic Alliance in 2003 by Garfield Portch.

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By Jesse Robitaille “Having a free activity for the kids is important pioned by the Canadian Association of Wooden Money udding young collectors will have a chance to because it allows anyone under 18 to participate. Collectors and other associations worldwide. Bgrow their collections for little or no cost this They can learn and meet others, and it’s all in a con- With these new initiatives and the growth of the Young April, when the special youth booth and auction trolled environment where they can feel comfort- Collectors program, organizers are also putting a call out return to the National Postage Stamp and Coin able. Parents stay at the back, so the kids and teens for more volunteers. Show. can make their own choices on what to bid on.” “We have had a couple of people volunteer for the youth Organized by Cassidy Stroud, the national youth Among the highlights of the auction are two lots, program since we put the word out, and now that we are co-ordinator of the Royal Canadian Numismatic As- each with a youth collector binder full of coins, starting to gain more traction with spring coming, they will sociation (RCNA), the “Young Collectors” program holders, Mint boards, two-by-two holders, storage have some jobs to do,” said Stroud, who added she’s seek- is aimed at developing the next cohort of collectors. pages and more. They’re valued at $40 each, said ing more volunteers to help with the youth booth and “be It also ties into the show’s youth mandate, which Stroud, who’s also the secretary of the Ontario Nu- an advocate promoting the hobby with their peers.” includes free admission for all children aged 17 and mismatic Association (ONA) and the past president For more information on the Young Collectors program, under throughout the two-day event plus exclusive of the Brantford Numismatic Society. contact Stroud at [email protected]. W access to highly discounted material at the youth The RCNA’s youth program is partnered with booth at the bourse entrance. Also returning this the Canadian Association of Numismatic Dealers spring is the popular 50-lot youth auction, which is (CAND) as well as the Canadian Association for free for children to participate in. Numismatic Education (CAFNE) and is made pos- sible through fundraising and donations from indi- vidual dealers and collectors. “The RCNA, CAND and CAFNE have all been very supportive of the program and have provided quite a bit of materials and supplies,” Stroud added. VANCE “We are very grateful.” YOUTH BOOTH OPEN ALL WEEKEND AUCTIONS LTD. The youth booth will be open for the entire week- end before the auction, which begins on April 5 at Serving Stamp and Postal History 1:30 p.m. and runs for upwards of two hours. Collectors Since 1972 “At the youth sales table, we like to ask them what they collect to try to accommodate them but Auctions every 7 weeks! also to promote offshoots of their main interest,” said Stroud, who added organizers will also be pro- Stop by our table to pick up a copy Royal Canadian Numismatic Association moting “the art of exhibiting” at the show this of our latest auction catalogue. national youth co-ordinator Cassidy Stroud will spring. be promoting ’the art of exhibiting’ as part of the “There is a youth exhibit section at the ONA and www.vanceauctions.com Young Collectors program at this April’s show. RCNA conventions, and it would be wonderful to have more exhibitors.” P.O. Box 267, Smithville, Ontario, Canada L0R 2A0 Toll Free Phone: 877-957-3364 “The youth are our future in the hobby and we A new workshop being planned for future shows certainly need to plant seeds in their minds about – beginning with the ONA Convention in Fax: 905-957-0100 how fun the hobby is,” said Stroud, who added par- Burlington this May 22-24 – will have young show- [email protected] ticipation in the Young Collectors auctions, which goers making their own wooden coins. are also offered at other major Canadian shows, in- “It may inspire them to have their own woods creased by about 25 per cent last year. one day,” said Stroud, of the wooden money cham- JETONS CANADA Specializing in Canadian Colonial Tokens

Canadian & World Coins Also Available

[email protected] 438-502-7577 The Young Collectors Auction returns to the National Postage Stamp and Coin Show on April 5 at 1:30 p.m.

April 4-5, 2020 • NATIONAL POSTAGE STAMP & COIN SHOW • www.stampandcoinshow.com SS7 FLOOR PLAN & DEALER LIST/LOCATION GRAYDON HALL & FOYER AUCTION IN stampandcoinshow.ca SEMINARS IN HAZEL BALLROOM B 6750 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga, ON HAZEL BALLROOM A SHOW LITERATURE INFO KIDS TABLE NTSC

NORTH TORONTO STAMP CLUB EXHIBITION BNAPS RPSC RCNA GREY WALL

Floor plan is subject to revisions prior to actual show opening. On show days, refer to Floor Plan at Main Entrance for any changes.

SS8 April 4-5, 2020 • NATIONAL POSTAGE STAMP & COIN SHOW • www.stampandcoinshow.com FLOOR PLAN & DEALER LIST/LOCATION COMPANY TABLE NO. ALLIANCE COIN & BANKNOTE...... 25 GRAYDON HALL & FOYER AMIS STAMPS & COINS...... 32 AUCTION IN stampandcoinshow.ca SEMINARS IN ANDY GRECCO...... 24 ANDY PALOCHIK...... 47 HAZEL BALLROOM B HAZEL BALLROOM A 6750 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga, ON ANGELO KOMATSOULIS PHILATELIST...... 52, 53, 54 BANKNOTE CERTIFICATION SERVICE...... 77 BEAVER BULLION...... 28

SHOW BEDDOWS PHILATELICS......

LITERATURE BRAD’S COINS...... 74 BRIXTON-CHROME...... 39 C. FRANK HOYLES...... 9, 10, 11, 12 CAMPBELL’S COLLECTABLES...... 17, 18, 19 INFO CCN / CSN / CSS...... 7, 8 CANADIAN NUMISMATIC RARITIES LTD...... 29 CANADIAN-STAMPS...... 34, 35 CITADEL COINS...... 26 CITY STAMP MONTREAL...... 40, 41, 42 COLONIAL ACRES...... 4, 5, 6 COVERS-ONLY...... 33 ESJ VAN-DAM...... 43 HUGH ANDERSON...... 56 HUGO DESHAYE (PHILATELIST) INC...... 48, 49 KIDS TABLE IAN LEVESQUE...... J. GARVEY & SONS...... 36, 37, 38 JETONS CANADA...... 73 LA TIMBRATHEQUE ENR...... 50, 51 LEWIS STAMP CO...... 67, 68, 69 LIGHTHOUSE CANADA...... 81, 82, 83 LONDINIUM COINS...... 23 LONGLEY AUCTIONS...... 65, 66 MACKEY PHILATELICS...... 60, 61 MADDY’S PHILATELIC SERVICE...... 63, 64 MEDALLION STAMPS...... 45, 46 METRO COIN & BANKNOTE COMPANY...... 20 MIKE’S COINS...... 27 NORTH TORONTO STAMP CLUB...... NTSC PIERRE LECLERC...... 70 PROOF POSITIVE COINS LTD...... 30 R. MARESCH & SON...... 55 ROY’S STAMPS...... 1, 2, 3 NTSC SELECT CURRENCY...... 22 TAYLOR STAMPS...... 62 TED’S COLLECTABLES INC...... 13, 14, 15 THE COIN CABINET...... 21 THE COIN COLLECTOR...... 78, 79 THE CONNOISSEUR...... 75, 76 NORTH TORONTO STAMP CLUB TORONTO COINS...... 72 EXHIBITION BNAPS RPSC RCNA TRADERS GOLDCORP...... 16 GREY WALL VANCE AUCTIONS LTD...... 44 WILLIAM COATES PHILATELIST...... 57, 58, 59 ** subject to change ** Floor plan is subject to revisions prior to actual show opening. On show days, refer to Floor Plan at Main Entrance for any changes.

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tors take an interest in the coin Lastly, from 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m., Diversity... dealers and we take an interest in Jean Wang will discuss “Fun & them, and it’s great to see,” he Fulfilment with Thematic Exhib- Continued from page 1 said, adding the venue “is such iting.” An award-winning exhibi- “The diversity is a nice change and something that an ideal location for a Toronto tor, Wang became the first person doesn’t happen often, but it’s certainly more desir- show because it’s so accessible to ever win a Grand Award for a able for the collectors,” said Isaacs, who added he’s for anyone coming from any di- thematic exhibit at a Canadian seen “cross-traffic” with different kinds of collectors rection.” national-level exhibiting last Oc- on the bourse. Trajan acquired the rights to tober. She will explore why “From a dealer’s perspective, I think the percep- what was formerly known as the topicals and thematics are such a tion is it’s nice to have both.” National Postage Stamp Show fun area of collecting. On the philatelic side, while many dealers special- from the Canadian Stamp Deal- Each of these presentations ize in stamps, others focus on covers and more still ers’ Association in November will be held in the Hazel McCal- peddle postcards. 2015. Under Trajan’s direction, lion B room. “What I’ve heard about the show is very good,” the first two National Postage said Chris McFetridge, owner of Brixton-Chrome, Stamp and Coin Shows were SUNDAY’S SPEAKER who will be on the bourse of the National Show for held at Mississauga’s Interna- & YOUTH PROGRAM the first time this spring. “One of the reasons why i tional Centre before making the move to the Hilton in On April 5 from 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., coin and vied so much to get into it is because everyone I spring 2017. banknote collector Emaad Paracha will highlight his talked to – even though they were coin dealers – all “The venue in Mississauga has been a great loca- ongoing Currency Project, which combines numis- said it’s a very strong show.” tion for us because I think it’s centralized to most of matics, notaphily, travel and culture and has gar- Southern Ontario,” said Sandham. “It’s very easy to nered international media attention. get to and there is a lot of parking. The venue itself is The remainder of that afternoon will be dedicated spacious and allows the collector to feel comfortable to the future of our hobbies with Trajan’s “Young Col- and relaxed while visiting either our auction or lectors” program. browsing the many dealers setup at the show.” This spring, the bourse is open to the public both days at 10 a.m., closing at 5 p.m. on April 4 and 4 p.m. on April 5. Admission is $4 on Saturday and free on Sunday (children aged 17 and under are always free to attend). Free on-site parking is also available to all show-goers.

SATURDAY’S SPEAKERS Beyond the bourse, show-goers are also invited to Having worked the bourse of other combined coin participate in four hobby seminars plus an engaging and stamp shows, McFetridge said he often does bet- “Young Collectors” program dedicated to inspiring ter there than at “pure stamp shows.” the next generation of hobbyists. “It’s always good to have more than one collectible On Saturday from 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., CCN At 1:30 p.m., Royal Canadian Numismatic Associa- at a time because it draws more people. There’s al- Trends’ numismatic literature editor Alan Roy will tion national youth co-ordinator Cassidy Stroud will ways quite a bit of crossover between hobbies, and speak on the latest happenings in the world of numis- begin the free “Young Collectors” auction. Upwards it’s good as far as getting a variety of people in- matic literature. of 50 lots of numismatic and philatelic material will volved. I’d actually like to see other collectibles be offered to children (aged 17 and under), who will added as well.” be given play money to bid on real items for their Gary Miller, owner of Londinium Coins, also sees budding collections. There is no cost to participants. the show’s diversity as a benefit to collectors and Throughout the weekend, the “Young Collectors” dealers alike. booth – located just outside the bourse – will also of- “The crossover between stamps and coins is great fer discounted material to children aged 17 and un- because we don’t see that very often. There are very der. few stamp dealers at Nuphilex, whereas this is a 2020 FALL SHOW IS TRAJAN’S 10TH much more of a stamp event. Here, the stamp collec- Looking ahead to this fall, the National Postage Stamp and Coin Show is slated to return on Sept. 12- 13 at the same location, the Hilton Mississauga, which is located directly off Highway 401 on Mississauga Road. For more information about the biannual show, From 1 p.m.-2:15 p.m., Philatelic Specialists Society which is hosted by Trajan Media, publisher of Canada member Michel Houde will highlight the of CSN and Canadian Coin News, visit stampand- transition from philatelist to specialist. After much coinshow.com. W research and discussion with nearly 30 other phila- telic specialists, Houde will explore why and how philatelists became specialists while also sharing what people have gained from being a specialist and what it allows them to give back to the hobby.

FREE PARKING Parking at the Hilton Mississauga is free while you’re attending the National Postage Stamp and Coin Show on April 4-5. The Hilton will be placing a notice on its parking meters listing the shows and events – including Trajan’s “National Show” – that are exempt from parking fees. Instead of paying the parking meters, show- goers are asked to sign in with their license plate number at the show admission desk. Do not pay the fee at the hotel’s automated parking meters. There are no refunds from the hotel or show organizers.

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ALLIANCE COIN & BANKNOTE • Sean Isaacs ANGELO KOMATSOULIS PHILATELIST 613-256-6785 / [email protected] Angelo Komatsoulis / 514-333-9524 Based in Almonte, Ont., Sean Isaacs has been in [email protected] hugh anderson the numismatic business since 1988. He first estab- Angelo Komatsoulis, the owner of Les Timbres Tel: 905-842-2143 Fax: 905-842-3222 lished his own company, Alliance Coin & H.P.K. Stamps Montréal, has dabbled in buying and Email: [email protected] Banknote, in 2000. A past contributor to the Stan- selling stamps on a part-time basis since 1972. By dard Catalog of World Coins as well as the Stan- 1983, he became a full-time dealer after purchasing 1132 Carla Court, Oakville, Ontario L6J 5Z9 dard Catalog of World Paper Money, Isaacs spe- Reisz Stamp Company with a storefront in Montréal. cializes in world coins and has handled millions After selling the building and part of his inventory specializing in wordwide topicals of coins from hundreds of issue countries, territo- in 2008, Komatsoulis now concentrates on about ries and states. His coin-hunting travels have eight stamp shows in Montréal, Toronto and Ottawa trains taken him to five of the world’s continents, and he each year. “We deal in worldwide material from enjoys collecting love tokens, interesting historical classical to recent stamps,” he said. “We have a new- birds • scouts • royalty • etc. silver coins and the coinage of Indonesia and the issues service that many of our clients use for single colonial East Indies. He will bring a fresh inven- stamps, blocks, souvenir sheets or topicals according tory of diverse world coinage to this spring’s to their collecting interest.” we also offer: show. classic canada & Bna BANKNOTE CERTIFICATION SERVICE AMIS STAMPS & COINS • Alex Issajenko Steven Bell / 519-579-4011 • united nations • vatican 416-533-5363 / [email protected] [email protected] • selected british commonwealth Alex Issajenko is the owner of Amis Stamps and After certifying its first banknote in January 2008, Coins located on Dundas Street West in downtown the Banknote Certification Service (BCS) has since Toronto (regular business hours are Tuesday certified more than 67,000 notes. Owner Steven Bell we sell philatelic supplies through Friday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday was a collector as a child and a part-time dealer and literature from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.). Issajenko began collecting throughout high school and university. “When I stamps at an early age before becoming interested completed my degree, I decided to start the business we buy high quality collections in world coins and their histories. In 1978, this pas- because I saw an opportunity,” added Bell. “We spe- sion led him to open his first storefront, which con- cialize in Canadian and use strict Canadian stan- 991 Victoria St. N. tinues to offer a relaxed, hands-on hobby experi- dards.” The company’s holders are made of an inert Kitchener, ON N2B 3C7 ence to this day. For more than 40 years and plastic that does not contain any of the softening Phone: (519) 579-4011 through four store locations (all in Toronto’s High agents used in some plastics. Located in Kitchener, www.banknotecertification.com Park area), Issajenko has amassed an extensive in- Ont., BCS is open Monday through Friday from 10 ventory of world stamps, coins, paper money, cov- a.m.-5 p.m. Bell will be accepting submissions at the A C U ers and other interesting collectibles. At the upcom- upcoming show in Mississauga. Stop by my table while at the National Postage Stamp & Coin Show ing show in Mississauga, he will be bringing a for complete information to have your notes graded by BCS. large inventory of world stamps as well as a wide BEAVER BULLION • John Masterson range of world coins. 647-284-5485 / [email protected] Save your Money, Protect your Investment. “I love silver; I always have,” said Beaver Bullion ANDY GRECCO • Andy Grecco founder and owner John Masterson, who’s a mem- “We use Canadian Grading Standards 905-227-3534 / 905-931-4632 ber of the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association; Andy Grecco doesn’t describe himself as a dealer Ontario Numismatic Association; Canadian Associa- for your Canadian Notes” but instead as a long-time collector; however, he is tion of Token Collectors; Toronto Coin Club; and a member of the Canadian Association of Numis- Canadian Centennial Collectors’ Club. “The way it matic Dealers and is a fixture on show bourses in feels, the way it sounds and the satisfying heft it has his home province of Ontario. He’s also involved in when you are holding it in your hands has always organizing the annual Niagara Falls Coin Club appealed to me.” Beaver Bullion is Canada’s only HUGO DESHAYE (Philatelist) Inc. Show, which is held each November in Niagara hand-poured silver company. Entering its sixth year HUGO DESHAYE, MMM CD Falls, Ont. of business, the company continues to grow. On top of the classic one-ounce bars Masterson began with, CANADIAN POSTAL HISTORY ANDY PALOCHIK • Andy Palochik he has also expanded his offering of hand-poured AND POSTCARDS 613-702-2124 / [email protected] bars up to 20 troy ounces; rounds up to 10 troy Specializing in worldwide stamps and postal ounces; three-dimensional designs, including skulls history, Andy Palochik is a familiar face on bourses and flowers; and one-ounce art rounds using hand- across Ontario. “I like Canadian postal history, so engraved dies in the tradition of Thomas Church. I’ll be bringing that, but I’ll also be bringing Cana- “While a lot of people like the cleanness and profes- dian stamps, world postal history and world sional feel of machine-cut dies (and I can’t lie, I do as stamps, specifically Scandinavia,” he said, adding well), I also enjoy the rustic look of something that he collects Expo 67 material, which is what “got me can only have been done by hand.” Beaver Bullion started in 1968.” A former secretary-treasurer of the also carries silver art bars, collector rounds and me- Postal History Society of Canada (PHSC), Palochik dallions and tokens. PRIVATE TREATY | SECURE ONLINE STORE is currently a member of that society plus The PRICE LIST | NATIONAL SHOWS Royal Philatelic Society of Canada and British BEDDOWS PHILATELICS • John Beddows North America Philatelic Society. “I was funda- [email protected] P.O. BOX 88250, QUEBEC CITY, QC, CANADA G3J 1Y9 mental in re-organizing the PHSC in 1979,” he said, Gananoque, Ont.’s John Beddows, the son of late WWW.HDPHILATELIST.COM | [email protected] adding he worked with a group of postal historians dealer John Beddows, who died in 2017, is returning “to get it back on track again.” Also a former collec- to the business “in a more serious way.” A part-time [email protected] | 418 655-4132 tor of Canadian Arctic material, his eBay username dealer for several years, the younger Beddows will CSDA - BNAPS - PHSC - RPSC - SHPQ - PSSC - TPC - CCQ - CAS - USPCS - APS - CCNY - CPS is “ArcticCan.” have a trio of tables on the bourse this spring. “I

April 4-5, 2020 • NATIONAL POSTAGE STAMP & COIN SHOW • www.stampandcoinshow.com SS11 DEALER PROFILES grew up in the business basically working full time with my Prince Edward Island he might sell. The two things Campbell was also the author of Canadian Coin father,” he said, adding he spent the past 30 years working he loves most about the hobby are the people – and News’ extensive “Question and Answer” column for in his career with the military. Now heading towards retire- their camaraderie – plus the opportunity for sur- 22 years between January 1989 and December 2010. ment, Beddows is “really excited to re-engage in something prises. “Every time you turn a page, there may be a As an avid collector for more than 50 years, Camp- that I’ve always loved.” As a dealer, he specializes in British fabulous surprise,” he said. “I love the fact this is a bell’s collection includes coins, paper money and to- North America, Canada and other Commonwealth coun- place where your reputation is your business. That kens with a special interest in British Commonwealth tries plus “better” singles and collections and some U.S. reputation is your introduction and brings you into a material. With extensive knowledge in errors and material. “I have a decent selection of nice used early singles community of like-minded people who speak the varieties, Campbell is also the author of the 1995 and some nice Canada collections,” he said, adding he was same language and share a love of history and a love book Canadian Error Coins, An Introduction. also a collector in the past but is unsure if that will continue of knowledge. I really enjoy the people I meet in this in earnest. “My father always said, ‘If you’re a dealer, every- business, and I always have.” CANADIAN NUMISMATIC RARITIES thing has to be for sale. You can’t be a collector if you’re a Canadian Numismatic Rarities will have a table dealer because all you’re doing is feeding your habit,’” said BRAD’S COINS • Brad Small / 506-642-2646 on the bourse of the National Postage Stamp and Beddows, who added he has a comprehensive collection of A full-time dealer since 2011, Moncton, N.B.’s Coin Show this April. Brad Small specializes in world coins (primarily Great Britain). His inventory at the show this spring CANADIAN-STAMPS • Stephan Bilodeau will feature coins from the U.K., Mexico, South 819-360-0758 / [email protected] America and other various European countries. Ottawa’s Stephan Bilodeau is the owner of Cana- Pierre Leclerc dian-Stamps, which specializes in Canadian mint BRIXTON-CHROME • Christopher McFetridge never hinged stamps and covers ranging from the WORLD COINS 647-286-0842 / [email protected] classics to modern material. “Many of you may Chris McFetridge, president of Brixton-Chrome, know me as the new young guy,” he said, although AND is also the resident stamp expert at the Cosy Cottage he has more than 15 years of experience as a dealer BANK NOTES Inn, which opened in 2014 as Canada’s first bed and and has helped thousands of collectors acquire the breakfast aimed specifically at serving philatelists’ material they need. “We offer a large stock of world- highly specialized needs. McFetridge is a former ac- wide stamps, first-day covers, postcards, stationery Collectionneur de monnaies françaises countant with Sloan Partners but left the group in and much more. We always have very nice, diverse July 2015 before venturing into the stamp business and fresh new material in each and every month.” A (marocaines et colonies françaies) full time. What began as a part-time operation in member and director of the Canadian Stamp Deal- 2010 became a full-time job in July 2015, when ers’ Association as well as a member of many phila- McFetridge was offered a chance to buy into the telic clubs, Bilodeau participates in more than 20 partnership. “I always wanted to be a stamp dealer, stamp shows a year. He’s also the auction director of but I didn’t think that was possible,” he said. “I had the Amicale des philatélistes de l’Outaouais. A for- achat already built a really solid career in public account- mer employee of Library and Archives Canada as ing.” Despite having an established career – and an well as the Canadian Museum of History, he has vente offer on the table to take it another step further – been collecting for more than 30 years. “We provide McFetridge decided to give his life-long dream a try collectors with a complete philatelic service regard- échange instead. A collector for more than for 40 years, his less of their collecting interest or need,” he said, interest was first spurred by Canada’s 1973 “Carica- adding his regular business hours are Monday ture” definitives. He’s a member of the Internet through Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 514.592.7288 I [email protected] Philatelic Dealers Association, whose members ad- here to a strict code of ethics similar to the CSDA. CCN, CSN & CSS • Mike Walsh 905-646-4820 / [email protected] C. FRANK HOYLES • Frank Hoyles Canadian Coin News (CCN) and Canadian Stamp 519-676-8925 / [email protected] News (CSN) are Canada’s go-to magazines for all “It is always a pleasure to be involved with the things numismatic and philatelic. CCN was launched Mississauga show, which is extremely well organized in 1963 followed by CSN in 1976. Published bi- MADDY’S in a spacious and attractive environment,” said Frank weekly by Trajan Media, the two magazines have a PHILATELIC SERVICE Hoyles, who added there will be numerous additions large Canadian audience plus U.S. and foreign sub- Mover 40 years serving collectors to his extensive stock of postcards, stamps, and postal scribers. CCN and CSN also have a strong online fol- history for the show this spring. “I am a member of lowing thanks to Trajan’s commitment to being the We stock: the Canadian Stamp Dealers’ Association; Royal Phil- essential resource for both advanced and beginner atelic Society of Canada; British North America Phila- collectors. In 2015, Trajan launched coinstampsup- CANADA, BRITISH COLONIES, telic Society; and American Philatelic Society in addi- plies.com (CSS), which offers CCN and CSN sub- GERMANY, EUROPE, ASIA, tion to several postcard and stamp clubs and study scribers a convenient option to purchase their coin groups. With 28 years of dealer experience, I know and stamp supplies at a 20 per cent discount, among & COLLECTIONS what to target when buying for my customers. I am other benefits. Trajan is also the host of the biannual constantly hunting for new material so that my cus- National Postage Stamp and Coin Show. See us at Tables 63 & 64 tomers can find significant items for their collections. Please stop by and check out my stock.” CITADEL COINS • Gerard Feehan 57 Melrose Dr. 902-492-0130 / [email protected] Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 CAMPBELL’S COLLECTABLES • Terry Campbell Citadel Coins is owned by Gerard Feehan, of Hal- Ph: 905-262-5127 778-883-5909 / [email protected] ifax, N.S. In business for nearly 25 years, Feehan Email: [email protected] This year marks the 28th anniversary of Terry specializes in Canadian decimal coins and paper www.computan.on.ca/mastamps Campbell’s business, Campbell’s Collectables, which money; Royal Canadian Mint products; gold and he established in 1992; however, he has been collect- silver bullion; and jewelry. At the Spring National ing and dealing stamps and coins for nearly 60 years. Postage Stamp and Coin Show this April, he will be His areas of specialty include world coins and paper bringing his stock of Canadian decimal coins and money with a “slight focus” on Canadian material. banknotes.

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CITY STAMP MONTRÉAL • Robert Cooperman GEOFFREY BELL AUCTIONS • Brian Bell lection of his Canadian colonial tokens, decimal coinage, 514-875-2596 / [email protected] 506-333-7778 / [email protected] world coins and world banknotes to the National Postage Québec-based dealer Robert Cooperman, the With a vision to create a Canadian numismatic Stamp and Coin Show this April. With wide knowledge in founder of City Stamp Montréal, specializes in high- auction house that not only delivers the results cli- Canadian colonial tokens, he’s also the new editor of the quality rare stamps and worldwide collections. ents deserve but also provides much-needed integ- Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Colonial Tokens. Cooperman has been in business for more than 35 rity and transparency, Geoffrey Bell Auctions years and is now one of Canada’s largest wholesale emerged in 2008 and has since grown to become J. GARVEY & SONS • Les Garvey and retail stamp dealers. After picking up his first Canada’s premier numismatic auction firm. Imple- 780-424-2520 / [email protected] pair of tongs at age eight, he instantly fell in love menting the innovation that gave Geoff Bell and This year marks Les Garvey’s 44th anniversary as a phil- with the hobby and became a stamp dealer when he his son, Brian, success for more than 30 years with atelic dealer. Garvey and Sons carries “a very general was 14 years old. their retail store The Coin Cabinet, they’ve worked stock” comprised of Canada, British Commonwealth and hard to earn and maintain the trust of Canada’s worldwide material. “It’s always changing because we’re COLONIAL ACRES • Todd Sandham numismatic community. That trust – along with buying collections back from collectors who started with 1-888-255-4565 / [email protected] the education and growth of our hobby – is just as my father back in the ’60s,” said Garvey, of Edmonton. “It Todd Sandham, co-owner of Kitchener’s Colo- important to them as their bottom line. Their tables has gone so full circle.” nial Acres, has been collecting since 1991, when he at the show in Mississauga will feature a wide se- began attending the Waterloo Coin Society’s lection of quality material for every level of collec- monthly meetings. What began as a hobby and tor plus some highlights from the upcoming To- STOP BY MY TABLE then a part-time job in high school has since be- ronto Coin Expo Spring Sale, which will take place WHILE AT THE come a full-time career. Fellow co-owner Kirk Par- April 30-May 1. sons began working at the store upon graduating HUGH ANDERSON • Hugh Anderson in 2004. Colonial Acres, which will have three ta- NATIONAL bles just outside the main bourse room at the up- 905-842-2143 / [email protected] coming show, specializes in Canadian decimal Oakville’s Hugh Anderson has been in business coins, paper money and bullion. “We will be bring- since 1967, and he specializes in worldwide topical POSTAGE STAMP ing all of our Canadian decimal, paper money and stamps, including trains (for which a price list of world coins, including some scarcer coins that sel- more than 100 pages is available), scouts, birds, but- & COIN SHOW dom come around,” said Sandham. Colonial Acres terflies, transportation and royalty, among other will be hosting its fourth premier auction in con- topics. Another strength is his classic Canada and to see what interesting junction with the show on the Friday and Saturday British North America sections, of which he focuses night (lot viewing will be held Friday and Satur- on the highly valued early issues with quality rang- items we have to offer! day afternoon). To receive a catalogue, email or call ing from Very Fine to Superb. He will also bring a Sandham. large selection of British Commonwealth countries, including Great Britain; the Channel Islands; British Nigel J. Mackey COVERS-ONLY • Peter Lim Swee Beng Africa; British Europe; South Pacific; and the Carib- 416-417-1807 / [email protected] bean. “I’m going to bring everything I have to the 289-685-0092 Toronto’s Peter Lim Swee Beng established Cov- show,” he said, adding he will also have philatelic ers-Only in 2010 but has been collecting for more supplies, literature and catalogues for sale. than 15 years. A second-generation collector and dealer, Beng specializes in covers of Imperial China HUGO DESHAYE (PHILATELIST) INC. as well as worldwide stamps, cancellations and • Hugo Deshaye postmarks. A “very close friend” – himself a long- 418-655-4132 / [email protected] time Toronto dealer – sparked Beng’s interest in the Huge Deshaye, of Québec city, is the owner of hobby at a young age. From there, he gained knowl- Hugo Deshaye (Philatelist) Inc., which specializes in CELEBRATING 95 YEARS edge on worldwide covers and postal history from Canadian postal history such as covers, old corre- the late Dr. John Nunes Nook, owner of Nunes spondences, postcards, stationery, stamps, docu- Nook, who died Jan. 16, 2011, while attending Uni- ments, vintage photographs and personal archives. r. maresch & son CANADA’S PREMIER STAMP AUCTION HOUSE SINCE 1924 pex in Toronto. In January 2019, Deshaye launched an online store

to promote his business. A director with The Royal THINKING OF SELLING? ESJ VAN DAM • Erling van Dam Philatelic Society of Canada and the Canadian We are always looking to 705-292-7013 / [email protected] Stamp Dealers’ Association, vice-president of the take on new consignments, so if you’re interested Long-time philatelist and revenue stamp special- Postal History Society of Quebec and a social media in selling your collection ist Erling van Dam buys and sells everything from officer with the British North America Philatelic So- at auction we’d love to help. Call 1-800-363-0777 or Canadian revenue stamps to semi-official airmail ciety, Deshaye has been a dealer for 25 years. As a e-mail [email protected] stamps and covers. In business since 1970, van Dam collector, he specializes in prohibited mail dating to discuss taking part specializes in Canadian and worldwide revenue from the 1880s to the 1930s. in an upcoming sale. stamps, including Canadian provinces, as well as Newfoundland revenues; revenue documents; IAN LEVESQUE • Ian Levesque proofs; tobacco and liquor stamps; telephone and [email protected] telegraph franks; revenue perfins and meters; and Ian Levesque is a Quebec-based dealer specializ- duck, conservation and hunting stamps. He is a ing in Canadian coins and Royal Canadian Mint member of the Canadian Stamp Dealers’ Associa- products. tion, American Philatelic Society, American Revenue Association, the U.K.-based Revenue Society, British JETONS CANADA • Clément Chapados-Girard North America Philatelic Society and Royal Phila- 438-502-7577 / [email protected] telic Society of Canada, among others. He’s also the A collector in his childhood, Clément Chapados- editor, publisher and distributor of both The Cana- Girard, of Lévis, Qué., now specializes in Canadian dian Revenue Stamp Catalogue and the Canadian colonial tokens. He has been a full-time dealer for 6-2 VATA CRT  AURORA (GREATER TORONTO), ON  L4G 4B6  CANADA Revenue Stamp Album. more than two years and plans to bring a wide se- (905) 726-2197 www.maresch.com (800) 363-0777

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LA TIMBRATHEQUE ENR. • Patrick Chalifoux LEWIS OF OTTAWA • Bill Roderick nies; Canada; Germany; and other parts of Europe. 450-223-0082 / [email protected] 613-769-8658 / [email protected] Part-owner Ed Yonelinas, who inherited a cousin’s Patrick Chalifoux, of Sainte-Julie, Qué., has more than Bill Roderick, of Ottawa, Ont., has been in busi- stamp album at the age of nine and has been collect- 30 years of experience as a stamp dealer. He began col- ness for 58 years. As a long-time philatelic dealer, ing ever since, said they will have a “good selection” lecting in 1976, and less than a decade later he started he specializes in Canada, Great Britain and the of material to meet the needs of collectors at the dealing part time. He has been a full-time dealer since British Colonies. “People know me, and they show this April. Maddy Yonelinas, who also works 2004 and specializes in Canada and its provinces; France; know what I’ve got. I’ve been doing it long for the business, is the other co-owner. Monaco; India; and Russia, although the long-time dealer enough,” said Roderick, who will have his usual has countries from around the world in stock. Chalifoux inventory at the upcoming National Postage MEDALLION STAMPS • Rick Day said he plans to bring most of his inventory to the up- Stamp and Coin Show in Mississauga. 905-319-2920 / [email protected] coming National Postage Stamp and Coin Show this Celebrating his 40th anniversary in the philatelic April. LIGHTHOUSE CANADA • Philippe Laperle business, Burlington, Ont.’s Rick Day is a long-time 514-954-3617 / [email protected] dealer and owner of Medallion Stamps, which he Lighthouse Canada will be offering a range of established in 1979. Day, who’s also president of the supplies at the show in Mississauga this April. Canadian Stamp Dealers’ Association, specializes in U.S. stamps but also carries a good stock of modern LONDINIUM COINS • Gary Miller Canada, coils, booklets, souvenir sheets and older 416-953-2465 / [email protected] town cancels. Gary Miller has been in business since 2007, when MIKE’S he revived Londinium Coins, which was estab- METRO COIN & BANKNOTE • Jared Stapleton lished by his father in 1969. “I grew up in this busi- 416-604-9410 / [email protected] ness,” Miller said. He specializes in “everything but Jared Stapleton established Metro Coin and COINS Canadian decimal,” including world coins and Banknote in 2013 following a lifelong interest in col- banknotes, historical medals, ancient coins and mili- lecting. “I have been collecting my whole life,” he tary medals and collectables. At the upcoming show said, adding his interest was piqued at a young age Michael S. Wilson in Mississauga, Miller will – as always – “mix it up” with coins but eventually “drifted to banknotes,” with his inventory, which will include a “fresh selec- which is his main interest now. “I collect rare Char- Box 28034 ST George PJC tion of historical medals, world coins and new an- tered banknotes or error notes. I like the artwork, Moncton, NB E1C 9N4 cients. I look forward to seeing everyone there.” and every banknote is unique by the serial number.” His business specializes in Canadian and worldwide [email protected] LONGLEY AUCTIONS • Bill Longley coins and banknotes. Stapleton is the past president 905-690-3598 / [email protected] of the Canadian Paper Money Society and currently Waterdown, Ont.’s Bill Longley has been in busi- sits on the pricing panel for the Charlton Standard ness as Longley Auctions for 18 years and specializes Catalogue for Canadian Government Paper Money. in Canadian stamps, postal history and worldwide. He’s also the owner of the long-running Toronto “My strength is postal history because that’s what I Coin Expo (held every spring and fall) and the Paris • Buy • Sell do,” said Longley, who began collecting at age 10 Coin Show (held every February and August). and started with postal history about 10 years later. • Trade As a dealer, he focuses on early Canada, particularly MIKE’S COINS • Mike Wilson “unusual, better items.” As a collector, he has many 506-866-6468 / [email protected] coins • banknotes • tokens Canadian postal history collections, including Moncton, N.B.’s Mike Wilson worked as the man- stampless covers as well as post office publications ager of a local coin shop for 30 years, from 1986 un- and documents. He has also exhibited Uruguay and til 2015, at which point he semi-retired and started won a Grand Award at the national level in Toronto Mike’s Coins. “I sell on e-Bay and am at most of the and a Large Vermeil internationally in Spain. major shows across Canada and some in the U.S. I Medallion specialize in Canadian, U.S. and world coins but al- StaMpS MACKEY PHILATELICS • Nigel Mackey ways have a decent selection of banknotes and even 289-685-0092 / [email protected] a few tokens as well. I always have a nice selection (Rick Day) In business since 1984, Nigel Mackey specializes of Canadian silver dollars, including five or six 1948 in Canada, Great Britain and British Common- dollars, and world gold coins. I especially like the UniteD StateS wealth stamps. He also offers general worldwide mid-priced collector coins in the $50-$1,500 range as stamps as well as revenue stamps. A retired correc- I have always enjoyed interacting with collectors Mint & USeD tional officer, Mackey has been collecting stamps like myself. Retirement has made the hobby much used blocks and sheets since 1967 with significant interest in Canada, Great more enjoyable as now I buy collections and always one of our specialties Britain and anything related to prisons and the find a piece or two to add to my own collection. criminal justice system. Mackey is a member of the Drop by my table at the show and I am sure you Canadian Stamp Dealers’ Association; Royal Phila- will find something in your collecting interest.” telic Society of Canada; and American Philatelic So- Mint & USeD ciety. Mackey’s “Crime and Punishment” exhibit PIERRE LECLERC • Pierre Leclerc CanaDian featuring stamps and covers showing criminals, 514-592-7288 / [email protected] crimes, courts and jails earned him a vermeil at the A dealer since 1983 and a collector for even longer, plate blocks & souvenir sheets 2018 Royal Convention in St. Catharines. Pierre Leclerc first became interested in numismatics also available after discovering how coins and banknotes can teach MADDY’S PHILATELIC SERVICE people about history. He specializes in French colo- write for our u.s. or cdn. price list Maddy and Ed Yonelinas / 905-262-5127 nial material plus world coins and paper money. “In [email protected] Canada or maybe in North America, I have the nic- p.o. box 93157 headon postal outlet burlington, on l7m 4a3 Maddy’s Philatelic Service was established in 1977 est collection of Morroco plus some French Indo- phone/fax 905-319-2920 – 43 years ago – and has served customers in the china and more,” said Leclerc, who added he’ll also e-mail: [email protected] Greater Toronto Area and Niagara peninsula ever have “some very nice paper money from St. Pierre since. They specialize in stamps of the British Colo- and Miquelon” at the show this spring.

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PROOF POSITIVE COINS • Sandy Campbell TED’S COLLECTABLES • Ted Bailey WILLIAM COATES PHILATELIST • Bill Coates 902-295-3007 / [email protected] 866-747-2646 / [email protected] 289-668-0314 / [email protected] Baddeck, N.S.’s Sandy Campbell, owner of Proof Paris, Ont.’s Ted Bailey, owner of Ted’s Collect- William Coates, the owner of William Coates Philatelist, Positive Coins, will be carrying high-end Canadian ables, has more than 50 years of experience in the has been a collector since he was about seven years old. He coins and paper money as well as collectable hobby. He buys, sells and appraises Canadian, U.S., began as a part-time dealer in 1981, and by 1997 the hobby watches at the upcoming show in Mississauga. and worldwide gold and silver coins as well as paper became his full-time job. He specializes in the stamps and Campbell is also managing the sale of the Corner- money, and his inventory includes a wide variety of postal history of Canada and British North America. Coates stone Collection, some material from which is still jewellery. What’s more, Bailey is the former long- is also a long-time member of several philatelic societies, available but garnering interest from several parties. time owner and host dealer of the South Western including the Philatelic Specialists Society of Canada, and is Ontario Numismatics (SWON) show in Paris, Ont. a member of the Vincent Graves Greene Philatelic Research R. MARESCH & SON • Peter Maresch Foundation expert committee. 905-726-2197 / [email protected] THE COIN COLLECTOR • Nick Cowan R. Maresch and Son was founded in Vienna, Aus- 647-222-9995 / [email protected] tria, in 1924, and incorporated in Toronto in 1942 by Ontario’s Nick Cowan is a long-time collector Dr. Richard Maresch and his son, Bill. They are Can- and dealer as well as a past president of the North ada’s largest and oldest family-run unreserved phil- York Coin Club and the Etobicoke Mississauga Coin atelic auction house, which is now owned by Peter and Collectables Club. This year marks his 21st year Maresch—the third generation. Specializing in Can- in business as The Coin Collector, which specializes ANGELO KOMATSOULIS ada and its provinces, and with a wealth of knowl- in Canadian decimal coinage; Canadian paper edge in British Commonwealth and worldwide ma- money; silver bullion; and Canadian Maritime pro- PHILATELIST terial, the auction house, which is located at 2 Vata vincial coinage. Ct. (unit six) in Aurora, Ont., holds three major sales We Buy and Sell Stamps each year, including last year’s Royal Convention THE CONNOISSEUR • John Brown auction. “If you have items you wish to consign or 705-692-3995 / [email protected] just want to say hello and put a face to a name, The Connoisseur, based in Naughton, Ont., is please stop by for a visit,” said Maresch. owned by John Brown, who doesn’t specialize in one particular area; instead, he describes himself as ROY’S STAMPS • Roy Houtby “a huge history buff,” adding the history of coinage 905-934-8377 / [email protected] is “amazing.” At the upcoming show in Mississauga This year marks the 47th year in business for Roy’s – as always – Brown will bring a wide variety of Stamps, which was established by St. Catharines, coinage, medallions and medals. “We will also be Ont.’s Roy Houtby in 1973. His specialties include bringing a large variety of coins with mint errors the stamps and postal history of Canada and the Brit- and low mintage,” said Brown. ish Commonwealth, and he boasts the world’s larg- est stock of Canadian first-day covers. “Better Cana- TORONTO COINS • Brian Chapman dian mint, used and Canadian provinces are always 647-218-6702 / [email protected] featured,” he adds. Houtby is a past president of the A part-time dealer, Brian Chapman has been in [email protected] Canadian Stamp Dealers’ Association; has organized the numismatic business for about 15 years and spe- the Best Western Stamp Show in St. Catharines since cializes in Canadian coins. He’ll have a wide variety 514-333-9524 or 514-567-2003 1977; and has served as the bourse chairman of the of material at the National Postage Stamp and Coin Member: CSDA, APS, ATA, FQP, BNAPS. St. Catharines Stamp Club’s “Cathex” show since Show this spring. 1979. Houtby has also chaired the Ottawa Fall Stamp Fair for the past 15 years and has served as bourse TRADERS GOLDCORP • George Smith chair for several national events, including Royal 905-528-4284 / 905-536-7897 2009, BNAPEX 2015, Royal 2018 and BNAPEX 2019. [email protected] Houtby is also a member of the American Philatelic George Smith, owner of Hamilton’s Traders Gold- Society’s Dealer Advisory Council. corp, has been in business since 1972—a total of 48 years. He’s always “aggressively buying” scrap The SELECT CURRENCY • Gary Fedora gold and silver; bullion, gold and silver coins, paper Connoisseurest. 1980 416-705-4068 / [email protected] money, estate jewelry, gemstones and fine watches. Georgetown, Ont.’s Gary Fedora, owner of Select In addition to Canadian coinage, Smith also deals in Currency, has been in business for about 25 years rare U.S. and British coins. and specializes in paper money and coins. He began collecting paper money in 1987, after which time he VANCE AUCTIONS • Vance & Chris Carmichael became interested in gold and silver before adding 877-957-3364 / [email protected] Coins coinage to his collection about eight years ago. With experience from working in his father’s Toronto-area stamp store, Vance Carmichael ran TAYLOR STAMPS • Rob Taylor his first mail auction in November 1972. It con- Militaria 905-799-0103 / [email protected] sisted of 348 lots on one page in Linn’s Stamp Brampton, Ont.’s Rob Taylor is the owner of Tay- News. Since then, Vance Auctions has hosted more Supplies lor Stamps, which specializes in Canada from the than 330 sales. What began as a “one-man show” 1851-59 “Pence” and “Cents” issues to “Large now requires a staff of more than 15 full- and part- Queens” and “Small Queens” in booklets, panes time employees to run seven auctions a year. Al- and coils. Taylor, who’s a director with the West To- though their headquarters in Smithville, Ont., has ronto Stamp Club, is also interested in material of expanded four times within the same building, the John & Petrina Brown Great Britain, Australia and the U.S. He’s also a address has remained the same for more than four 705-692-3995 member of the Philatelic Specialists Society of Can- decades. At the Spring National Postage Stamp ada as well as the expertizing committee of the Vin- and Coin Show, Vance Auctions will be carrying a Box 121 Naughton, ON POM 2MO cent Graves Greene Philatelic Research Foundation. wide range of worldwide stamps and covers.

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n show business and a few ers; successful, but content with other areas, it is often said living a quiet and peaceful Ithere’s no such thing as bad life,” adds the website. publicity. Chinese New Year stamps of- That is not necessarily true ten have stylized animals and when it comes to stamps, how- lots of gold and red, a symbol ever. of good luck in Chinese culture, All the same, people around and this is reflected in most the world are highly conscious stamps on the subject. of the disastrous and deeply This is one reason I like Fiji’s Fiji’s 2020 Lunar New Year stamps feature a Chinese artist’s drawings of fairly pleasant unfortunate coronavirus epi- 2020 contribution, which fea- and naturalistic-looking rats eating Fijian fruit and in a tête-à-tête pose. demic in China, and many of tures a Chinese artist’s draw- them are stamp collectors who ings of fairly pleasant and natu- set of four that breaks away The Maldives has produced The other members of the would happily be distracted by ralistic-looking rats eating Fi- from the usual to a degree. four cartoon-style stamps that, group are Aland, the Faroe Is- more pleasant philatelic mat- jian fruit and in a tête-à-tête While one stamp has a red rat while rather on the cute side, lands, Greenland (which while ters. pose. Three are lower values, on it, the others picture a Chi- are distinct. The stamps come not pint-sized has a tiny popu- So I thought it might be an presumably covering local nese character, the rodent in a to about $7.85 in face value, lation), Iceland, Liechtenstein, idea to look at how Common- rates, but one at $15 has a face Chinese-art style pastoral scene with a second mini-sheet with Luxembourg, Monaco and the wealth countries are handling value of nearly six times the to- and a cityscape as fireworks go one stamp with a face value of Vatican City. The latter does the 2020 issues to mark the Year tal of the others, presumably to off. The face value of the stamps about $5.90. They are on per- not seem to be issuing stamps of the Rat, the first in the 12- bring in some extra funds. The for typical domestic and over- forated and imperforate mini- with a SEPAC logo, however, year cycle. total is a little over $10 Cdn., seas rates is $11.20 (about $8.40 sheet, although in my opinion and Gibraltar seems not to It should be said at the outset plus the same for a miniature Cdn.). Again, the stamps are the latter, more expensive op- have produced a stamp this Chinese culture doesn’t look at sheet of the four stamps. also on a miniature sheet of tion is contrived and can eas- year even though it is a major rats and their role in spreading “Fiji has a stable and conser- four. Another mini-sheet, which ily be avoided. backer of the group. disease with the unrestrained vative stamp issue policy and is round, has 12 circular stamps As ever, collectors should The contest winner has not revulsion that many other soci- one can be assured of very high for each of the lunar animals. shop around as prices vary been announced, but the num- eties do. quality stamps,” reads a state- Guernsey has produced six considerably and those fortu- ber of votes for each stamp “In Chinese culture, rats ment issued by Post Fiji. quite distinct stamps in which nate enough to find them can be seen on the SEPAC were seen as a sign of wealth “Five to six issues are re- red predominates, but they are postally used on mail should website, sepacstamps.eu/con- and surplus,” reads one leased each year and we ensure delicate outlines of rats in vari- keep them that way. test/stamp-competition-2019, website chinesenewyear.net/ to provide well balanced stamp ous poses reminiscent of ce- as of the closing date of Jan. zodiac. “Because of their repro- issues which include flora, ramic designs. The face value of GOOD THINGS COME 31. duction rate, married couples fauna, historical and interna- each stamp is less than £1, and FROM SMALL COUNTRIES The Scandinavian entrants also prayed to them for chil- tional events relevant to Fiji.” the total works out to about The small-is-beautiful idea fared best, with Aland’s stamp dren.” New Zealand, another Asian $7.65. Again, the stamps are might be lost on most stamp- of a brightly painted two-sto- Humans born in the Year of country with considerable links available singly and on a mini- issuing countries, but it is still rey house winning 382 votes the Rat are “clever, quick think- to China, has also produced a sheet. going strong among the small and Faroe’s entry of a large group of small countries in the sod-roofed wooden timber Small European Postal Admin- lodge not far behind. Monaco istration Cooperation (SEPAC). was second with a brightly Check This Value! 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His latest endeavour, be- Harris. throughout the year. ginning in 2018, is editor of The “You look at them for grading A Fellow of the British North Canadian Philatelist, the bi- purposes a lot differently as a America Philatelic Society, of monthly journal of The Royal dealer than you do as a collec- which he’s a life member, Harris Philatelic Society of Canada tor.” also sat on Canada Post’s Stamp (RPSC), of which he’s also a Fel- “At the time, I bled Word Per- around since the 2006 edition. Advisory Committee from 2007- low. fect. I thought I’d convert it from They linger there, but I appreci- 10. For nearly two decades, Har- Ventura to Word Perfect but real- ate getting those because now, as In June 2011, he began writing ris has also been the editor of ized very quickly the size of the soon as I hear about it, I make his “Around the World” column Corgi Times, the bimonthly jour- catalogue was too big and Word the change immediately so it’s with CSN, detailing international nal of the Elizabethan II Study Perfect was not a desktop pub- not there in the next year.” new issues. 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March 17, 2020 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 31 The agile robin (five euros) is an early riser, but you sion to scrap it after a 110-day journey home with ma- can hear its singing until late in the evening. With a jor breakdowns on deck and rig. New striking orange-red throat plumage, it can be seen The Viking was built in 1907 in Copenhagen as a mainly in hedges and bushes. As for food, robins look school vessel for the Danish merchant fleet. In 1929, ISSUES for beetles, spiders, worms, snails and larvae. the Åland sailor Gustaf Erikson bought the ship that Around the World with Robin Harris The 80-cent stamp also recognizes 100 years of had several world sails up to the war. In 1946, the Vi- Natur&Ëmwelt, a non-profit foundation focused on king embarked on its last sailing, and the last wheat protecting the environment in Luxembourg. In 1920, load was unloaded in London in 1948. the Luxembourg Nature and Bird Protection Society was founded to introduce legislation in the western European country for the protection of nature and birds. This goal was achieved in 1928. The organiza- tion now has 11,000 members and works with 40 part- ner associations to raise awareness about its cause. There are also numerous and varied opportunities for LIECHTENSTEIN big and small nature lovers to discover and preserve Liechtenstein issued two stamps on March 2 featur- valuable habitats. ing “Messenger Post.” This year’s Europa stamps, which are issued every GERMANY year by the member states of the association of Euro- Germany issued a single stamp in two formats on pean public postal operators (PostEurop), focus on the March 2 titled “Green Belt Germany.” theme of ancient postal routes. Last November, the Germans celebrated the 30th an- If you look for ancient postal routes in Liechtenstein, niversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The strip of land you will inevitably come across the Lindau Messenger. separating East Germany and West Germany from This transport service operated between the trading 1952-89 has developed into a unique living and retreat centres in Lindau at Lake Constance and the Italian area for flora and fauna. Today, the former course of city of Milan up to 1826 and carried goods, money and the border known as “Green Belt Germany” meanders letters. Researchers believe the Lindau Messenger was 1,393 kilometres from the Baltic coast of Mecklenburg- already travelling along the arduous route, which West Pomerania to the tri-border region of Saxony, reached its peak on the Splügen Pass at 2,113 metres Bavaria and the Czech Republic. above sea level, on a fairly regular basis towards the end of the 15th century. One of the five legs of the journey led the messenger on his way from Feldkirch southwards through pres- HONG KONG ent-day Liechtenstein, which he left again at the Luz- Hong Kong released six stamps on Feb. 4 titled “24 iensteig in Balzers towards Chur. Solar Terms – Spring.” The issue appears nostalgic through the use of steel The 24 Solar Terms collectively refer to a knowledge engraving. system of time and social practices progressively de- veloped by the Chinese people through observation of the sun’s periodic motion, changes of seasons and phe- nological cycles. This system was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cul- tural Organization (UNESCO) in 2016. The stamps feature the six solar terms of spring, namely “Spring Commences,” “Spring Showers,” “In- sects Waken,” “Vernal Equinox,” “Bright and Clear” and “Corn Rain.” The stamps are Hong Kong’s first to feature a semi-circular design.

LUXEMBOURG Post Luxembourg finished a special series of stamps showing rare birds with a new set on March 10. AUSTRALIA As the smallest representative of the native bird Australia showcased four medical innovations with world, the goldcrest (80 cents) is the symbol of Luxem- a four-stamp issue on Feb. 18. bourg’s bird protection. It lives in coniferous forests, ÅLAND Each stamp showcases the close collaboration be- especially in spruce forests. Easily recognized by its On Feb. 3, the sixth and final part of the popular tween experts across institutional and national bor- rounded body and the striking yellow feathers on its stamp series “Sailboats” was released from Finland’s ders. head, this small, lively songbird can also fly on the Åland Post. Since the early 20th century, Australians have spot in search of insects. Two stamps depict the schooner ship Mozart and the played a key role in medical innovations, technology Skylarks (40 cents) live in fields, meadows and pas- four-mast bark Viking, representing the last deep-sea and theory. The founding of various research institutes tures in open landscapes. As ground breeders, they sails on the famous wheat line between Europe and around the country enabled advances in medicine build their nests hidden in hollows. When rearing Australia. while the establishment, in 1936, of the National their young, they prefer insects, worms and larvae The Mozart was built in Scotland in 1904 for a Ger- Health and Medical Research Council fostered a na- while in winter, they feed mainly on plants. man shipping company and was unsuitable for long tional research and development culture. The house sparrow (1.40 euros) displays a high level hauling with its rig type, which made it slow and dif- Life-changing medical innovations benefitting from of social behaviour and breed several times a year, ficult to handle. Until the First World War, the ship Australian capability include the first electronic pace- preferably as a colony. They do not shy away from hu- sailed carpets from Chile and Peru to Europe. The ship maker (1926), clonal selection theory in immunology man presence and like to visit feeding houses set up in went to France to pay for war damages and in 1922 (1957), the ultrasound scanner (1961), the Cochlear the garden, using birdbaths for drinking and bathing was sold to the Åland shipowner Hugo Lundqvist. implant (1978) and anti-flu medication (1996), among several times a day. The ship’s last Australia trip in 1935 ended with a deci- others.

32 March 17, 2020 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca Dahlias dazzle this year’s flower stamps

By Jesse Robitaille wo stamps featuring brightly coloured dahlias areT welcoming spring’s re- turn as part of Canada Post’s annual flower issue, which was released nation- wide on March 2. FREE GIFT WITH EVERY ORDER! The yearly tradition – usu- ally issued just in time for wedding season – stretches back to 2004 with the begin- ning of a seven-year “Flow- ers” series. Since then, each year’s issue has focused on a Two stamps featuring dahlias, a Victorian-era symbol of specific flower, including sun- commitment, were issued by Canada Post on March 2. flowers (2011); daylilies (2012); magnolias (2013); roses (2014); pansies (2015); hydrangeas garden and flower festival • 1,600 strips of 10 stamps made (2016); daisies (2017); lotuses – named the “Sincerity from the 50-stamp coils; (2018); and gardenias (2019). Dahlia” as its flower of the • 2,500 strips of four stamps This year, the flower in the year. Similar in appearance to made from the 50-stamp coils; spotlight is the dahlia, which the pinkish dahlia depicted • 70,000 two-stamp souvenir is found in almost every on one of the recently issued sheets measuring 127 colour of the rainbow except stamps, the Sincerity Dahlia millimetres by 73 millimetres blue. Said to symbolize hon- has large pink and white bi- and printed using five-colour esty, balance, inner strength, colour flowers with a touch of lithography with both designs. creativity, positive change and yellow at their centre. A total of 7,000 official first- kindness, these versatile flow- day covers measuring 190 ers have also been associated BOOKLETS, COILS, millimetres by 112 millimetres with diversity because of the STRIPS & SHEETS also feature both designs. Ser- seamless way their petals The 2020 dahlia set in- viced with a cancel from form a single, dazzling blos- cludes: Bloomfield, N.L., the cover de- som. • 600,000 booklets of 10 picts an enlarged version of a “Canadian gardeners enjoy stamps with both designs, dahlia bloom. dahlias for their long-bloom- each measuring 26 The set was printed by the ing, show-stopping appeal, millimetres by 32 millimetres Canadian Bank Note Com- and because they provide a and printed using five-colour pany and designed by Lionel nectar source for pollinators lithography; Gadoury, Umaymah Motala until winter,” said Carolyn • 130,000 coils of 50 stamps and Malika Soin, of Context Cutt, president of the Hamil- with both designs, each mea- Creative, using photographs ton and District Chrysanthe- suring 20 millimetres by 24 by Veronique Meignaud. mum and Dahlia Society. millimetres and printed using For more information, Throughout the Victorian six-colour lithography; visit canadapost.ca. W era, couples gave each other dahlias as a symbol of com- mitment, something that lends OTHER UPCOMING ISSUES to their popularity as wedding Another six issues are slated for release by Canada Post floral arrangements today. before July. Also a favourite among Ca- The upcoming issues will commemorate: nadian gardeners, the dahlia • Eid, also known as the “Festival of the Sacrifice,” the second is native to the mountainous of two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year (April regions of Mexico and Central 24); America and is related to the • the 75th anniversary of Allied victory in Europe (April 29); sunflower, chrysanthemum • the 100th anniversary of the Group of Seven (May 7); and daisy. • the history of radio (May 20); Late last year, Canada • vintage travel posters (June 30); and Blooms – the country’s largest • “Legends of Ballet” (date to be confirmed).

eral participants made them called Kulusuk franked with bigger and more noticeable, the island’s SEPAC issue. My SEPAC... presumably a sign that the wife was particularly pleased Continued from page 30 stamps are attracting a follow- about the card as she named ing. one of her huskies Kulu after a traditional Victorian home In previous columns, I noted the village. and the Isle of Man’s entry on I’ve never seen one of the Kulu is still running at the the Age of Rebellion meeting at SEPAC stamps postally used age of 15 but thinks stamps are a farm taking four of the bot- on mail, but this is no longer a waste of time, particularly tom six spots. the case. A friend visiting when the pack goes to a stamp The SEPAC logos are often Greenland sent my wife and event on a Saturday instead of quite small, but this year sev- me a fine postcard of a place to the forest. W

March 17, 2020 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 33 ‘Four Indian Chiefs’ met Queen Anne in England in 1710 Contemporary engravings by John Simon are based on the 1710 oil paintings of ‘The Four Indian Kings’ by Looking Jan Verelst, a London-based BACK Dutch Golden Age artist.

By Ian Robertson ing white tunics tied with belts around their waists, large red anada Post issued four at- Nonetheless, British military gold-trimmed cloaks that tractive stamps a decade leaders accompanied them on reached from their shoulders to Cago based on portraits of “Four the diplomatic visit, which was the ground and wide-topped Indian Kings” painted in Lon- organized by Colonel Pieter brown skin boots tied with don, England, during their visit Schuyler, a fur trader, mayor of large red ribbons. three centuries earlier. Albany, N.Y., and a member of With the shortest hair of the Sometimes called “Four the New York Indian Commis- foursome, Tee Yee Neen Ho Ga Kings of the New World,” three sion. Row donned a similar red cloak Mohawk chiefs from the The chiefs were accompanied over a black waistcoat and Haudenosaunee – Iroquois alli- by Schuyler, his brother John breeches, with an open white ance – plus a Mahican leader of Schuyler and Col. Francis Nich- linen shirt visible on his chest the Algonquian nations sailed olson, a colonial official who and black shoes adorned with across the Atlantic Ocean as was the lieutenant-governor of silver buckles. delegates to the Court of Queen Virginia from 1690-92. The red cloaks were gifts Anne. The officers were “seeking to from Queen Anne. The daughter of King James court support against compet- Visible on each chief, tattoos II of England and Anne Hyde, ing French and their allied Na- traditionally commemorated the Duchess of York and Al- tive interests in North Amer- their battle victories. The im- bany, was Queen of England, ica,” the National Portrait Gal- ages were first stencilled onto Scotland and Ireland from early lery of the Smithsonian Institu- their skins, then pricked with 1702 until May 1, 1707. When tion in Washington, D.C., notes trade needles or small bones, England and Scotland united on its website, which promoted after which soot or natural dyes that day, she reigned as Queen a recent exhibition featuring the While predecessors had Considered the earliest- were applied to stain the of Great Britain and Ireland un- four portraits. They were on been to Great Britain, they met known surviving oil paintings wounds and preserve the de- til her death just over seven loan from the Portrait Gallery of numerous residents of the cap- of then-living Indigenous peo- signs. years later. Canada. ital city and were treated as ple of North America, the por- The portraits were displayed “Aboriginal people first trav- The Iroquois Nation, also stars. traits became so popular that at the Royal Court in Kensing- elled to Europe in the 16th cen- known as the Iroquois Confed- The four official visitors printmaker John Simon created ton Palace, where they were tury, kidnapped by explorers eracy – Haudenosaunee, or were dressed in black, since mezzotint reproductions. seen and admired by visitors and put on display as proof of “People of the Longhouse” – Queen Anne was still mourn- Christie’s, a British auction for more than a century before their visits to strange new was formed before Europeans ing the death of her husband. house, reported selling a set of being acquired by a British lands,” the McCord Museum in arrived in what became the Married in 1683, Prince the four engravings for £85,000 family. Montreal notes on its website. northeastern United States and George of Denmark and Nor- ($144,500 Cdn.) in 2015. The paintings were bought “Eventually, Aboriginal chiefs southern Canada, according to way, who was also the Duke of Poems, pamphlets and songs in 1977 with a grant from Cana- voluntarily visited the courts of the New World Encyclopedia. The Cumberland, died at age 55 on were also written about them, da’s federal government. Europe, keen to explore new Cayuga, Mohawk, Oneida, On- Oct. 8, 1708. and throughout the capital city, Queen Elizabeth II officially lands and strengthen their alli- ondaga and Seneca tribes that During their meeting, the street troubadours sang ballads unveiled them in Ottawa. ances.” formed the Five Nations were chiefs gave the Queen several about them. They were also After the former Public Ar- Five chiefs began the voyage later joined by the Tuscarora, re- wampum belts, which com- presented with lavish gifts by chives in Ottawa received the in 1710, but one died en route. sulting in their union becoming memorated their visit and rep- people they met. paintings, it published The Four The three Mohawks who the Six Nations. resented the alliance between Indian Kings, which included reached London were: “By 1677, the Iroquois formed Britain and the delegates. They ‘MEN OF GOOD PRESENCE’ reproductions of the four paint- • Sa Ga Yeath Qua Pieth Tow of an alliance with the English talked with her through an in- London newspapers dubbed ings, Simon’s engravings and the Bear Clan, who was called through an agreement known as terpreter, John Schuyler. the four visitors “men of good 31 other images of them made King of the Maguas; the Covenant Chain,” the ency- She presented them with a Presence,” a grand accolade, in- in London, including minia- • his brother, Tee Yee Ho Ga clopedia adds. “Together, they communion set bearing the deed. tures by Bernard Lens, Sr. and Row, or “Double Life,” of the battled the French, who were al- royal cipher and coat of arms, The paintings “function as a Jr. Wolf Clan, who was also called lied with the Huron, another Ir- which are now divided be- record of early cultural and po- Accounts of their visit were King Hendrick, with the Chris- oquoian people but a historic tween displays at reservations litical diplomacy between the quoted, along with their speech tian name Hendrick Peters; and foe of the Confederacy.” in Brantford, Ont., and Tyendi- Haudenosaunee and the Brit- before Queen Anne, which was • Ho Nee Yeath Taw No Row, Many Iroquois converted to naga Mohawk Territory, west ish, demonstrating discourse, printed shortly after that public of the Wolf Clan, who was Christianity following the ar- of Kingston, Ont. negotiation, and alliance,” the audience on April 20, 1710. called King of Canojaharie, or rival of Christian missionaries. Reverend Thomas Tenison, National Portrait Gallery noted. Promising their allegiance John of Canojaharie. After being received at an the Archbishop of Canterbury, Reminiscent of ancient Ro- and active support, one of their The Mahican chief was inn in the Covent Garden sec- gave each visitor a leather- mans and Greeks, they struck key requests was for help to Etow-Oh-Koam of the Turtle tion of London, where they bound Bible. poses traditionally used for de- drive the French from Canada. Clan. slept for the first time in beds, The Queen also commis- pictions of powerful people “We doubt not but our Great Some historians have con- the Four Indian Kings were sioned Jan Verelst, a London- and nobility, with each chief Queen has been acquainted cluded only Tee Yee Ho Ga transported in royal carriages based Dutch Golden Age art- facing forward. with our long and tedious War, Row was a senior chief, sug- to the Court of St. James Palace ist, also known as Johannes, to Sa Ga Yeath Qua Pieth Tow; in Conjunction with Her Chil- gesting the others had lesser to meet with the Queen and paint their full-length por- Ho Nee Yeath Taw No Row; dren (meaning Subjects) status. other dignitaries. traits. and Etow Oh Koam are wear- against Her Enemies the

34 March 17, 2020 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca French; and that we have been The Four Indian Kings were bre sheathed in a scabbard, at- cocked hat again four years as a strong Wall for their Secu- given weapons and textiles to tached to his belt. later while in Boston, where rity, even to the loss of our best take back home, according to Considered as sky spirits, a people lauded his oratorical Men,” it stated. the Mashantucket Pequot Mu- Thunderbird tattooed on his abilities. Historians concluded Col. seum and Research Center in face represented key spiritual The chief was part of a dele- Schuyler wrote the text in con- Mashantucket, Conn. support for a fighter. gation of Mohawks that vis- sultation with the chiefs. In 1741, a joint British land A tortoise, his clan dodem, ited Montreal in 1746, after In addition to the royal court, and sea campaign targeting is depicted behind his right which time he led attacks on the four delegates watched a Montreal and Quebec was a foot. French sites. review of the guards in Hyde dismal failure, with eight trans- Little is known about Etow- He died at age 70 on Sept. 8, Park and a marionette show at ports wrecked in thick fog and Oh-Koam‘s later years. 1755, after joining English al- Punch’s Theatre before visiting 884 men killed before their dis- lies against French soldiers the Tower of London, Saint graced commander led his re- TEE YEE NEEN near Lake George in the Ad- Paul’s Cathedral, Woolwich Ar- maining ships home. HO GA ROW irondack Mountains. His death senal, Greenwich Hospital and Following several key bat- Ho Nee Yeath Taw No Holding one of the wam- spurred on his 300 warriors to several church services. tles, France yielded its Quebec Row, of the Wolf Clan, pum belts presented to Queen victory. The Four Indian Kings also colony to the British in 1763. was known as the ‘King of Anne, Tee Yee Neen Ho Ga Historians regard the battle watched cockfights, bear fights Canojaharie,’ or John of Row is the only one depicted as one of the critical confronta- and wrestling matches, enjoyed Canojaharie. wearing contemporary English tions during the French and elegant dinners held in their clothes. Indian War. honour and, on April 24, saw Born in what became Mas- William Shakespeare’s famous Taw No Row is holding a bow sachusetts, known also as PANES & SOUVENIR play, Macbeth, at the Haymarket in his painting, although ex- Theyanoguin and Deyohnin- SHEETS Theatre. perts suggest it would have hohhakarawenh, he was ad- The four 57-cent, first-class People in the audience were been too small for an adult opted into the Wolf clan after rate commemoratives (Scott so enthusiastic, they were in- warrior to use. moving to Mohawk territory. #2380-2383) were released on vited to watch the performance A quiver of arrows lies near April 19, 2010, on panes of 16 on stage and were roundly ap- his feet, and a wolf is depicted plus two versions on a four- plauded. behind him. stamp souvenir sheet. An epilogue was later deliv- The “King of Genereth- Designed by David Sacha ered in their honour: “O, garich” was baptized with the and Karen Satock, of Sputnik Princes, who have with amaze- Christian name of John of Sa Ga Yeath Qua Pieth Tow, Design Partners, a Toronto ment seen so good, so gracious Canojaharie – “Great Boiling of the Bear Clan, was called firm since 1995, they were and so great a Queen; Who Pot,” which was on the south the ‘King of the Maguas.’ based on the colourful Verelst from her royal mouth have side of the Mohawk River, portraits. heard your doom secured about 45 kilometres upstream An enlargement of each against the threat of France and SA GA YEATH from Ticonderoga, beside Fort chief’s face and shoulders is Rome; awhile some moments QUA PIETH TOW Hunter. reproduced behind his paint- on our scenes bestow.” The painting of Sa Ga Yeath The sizeable star-shaped ing using four different After their tour, the Four In- Qua Pieth Tow differs slightly fort was built by the French as colours. dian Kings sailed home in May from the other three because he Fort Carillon at a narrows near Tee Yee Ho Ga Row (or Their names were placed 1710 with Col. Schuyler. had the most tattoos, which are the south end of Lake ‘Double Life’), of the Wolf sideways on the left margins Recollections of their visit visible on his exposed upper Champlain, in northern New Clan, was also called King in white outlined text. “CAN- were only given orally. torso and lower left arm. York state. Hendrick, with the Christian ADA” and “57” are printed in Standing with one hand name Hendrick Peters. dark gold type below each QUEEN ANNE SPONSORED holding a flintlock musket, the portrait. A FORT, MISSIONARIES King of the Maquas was bap- Lowe-Martin used nine lith- Since 1701, when what be- tized in London with the Chris- After converting to Christi- ographic transfer colours plus came known as “Queen Anne’s tian name of Peter Brant. anity, with the name of Hen- pin perforations and moisture- War” began, French soldiers A bear is depicted behind drick Peters, he became a activated gum. had been regularly raiding him as a symbol of his “do- preacher among the Mohawks. Its press runs totalled 1.5 English settlements in upper dem” (or tribal clan). A musket- In the Verelst painting, his million of the regular New York State, the carrying hunter is among the waistcoat, breeches and shoes commemoratives, or 375,000 of Smithsonian Institution notes. trees in the background. are black “because the Court each; 150,000 souvenir sheets The Iroquois had provided The young chief died shortly was in mourning for the recent with the four stamps in a hori- some assistance, it adds, but after returning to North Amer- death of the Queen’s consort,” zontal row; plus 80,000 souve- settlers were frustrated by the ica, but I found no further in- the National Portrait Gallery nir sheets overprinted on the lack of help from Britain. formation. notes. lower right corner with the Following the departure of The “King of the Maquas” Etow Oh Koam was a A wolf with particularly long small logo of “London 2010 the Four Indian Kings, the was the grandfather of Joseph Mahican chief of the Turtle ears is standing behind Hen- Festival of Stamps.” highly-religious Queen Anne Brant (1742-1807) – “Thayenda- Clan. drick Tejonihokarawa, who Used blocks of four and used ordered a fort and chapel, negea” – a famous war chief, was incorrectly identified as souvenir sheets are not com- called Fort Hunter, to be built interpreter, translator, states- ETOW-OH-KOAM “Emperor of the Six Nations.” monly found with 2010-dated along the Mohawk River, near man and captain in the British Baptized as Nicholas, the A hatchet is lying in the small circular postmarks. Amsterdam, N.Y. military during the American painting of Etow-Oh-Koam right foreground. The 2020 Unitrade Specialized She also arranged for Church Revolution plus their continu- shows him holding a carved Following his return to Catalogue of Canadian of England missionaries to sail ing struggles with the French. wooden ball-headed club that North America, he became a Stamps lists regular mint sin- to North America in part to Brantford, Ont., was named af- denotes his rank as a warrior. key military leader and ambas- gles at $1 each, used ones at 60 counter the influence of French ter Joseph Brant. A hatchet is on the ground, sador for his Mohawk people. cents each; mint blocks of four Jesuits among the Iroquois. partially covered by his robe. In 1740, Tee Yee Neen Ho Ga at $4, used blocks of four at $3. The British missionaries cre- HO NEE YEATH Also called Hendrick Tejoni- Row revisited England and The souvenir sheet is priced at ated a written version of the TAW NO ROW hokarawa, King Hendrick and was presented with court at- $5, mint or used; the over- Mohawk language to produce Born in what became upper the “King of the River Nation,” tire. He wore the gold lace- printed souvenir sheet is listed religious literature. New York state, Ho Nee Yeath he has a short English dress sa- decorated blue coat and a at $7.50, mint or used. W

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March 17, 2020 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 37 drop a line on this card to the donor whose name appears on Smokes... (the) other side,” reads the back Continued from page 1 of the card, which shows a smil- cases the earnest craving of our ing soldier on the front. injured fighters is for a smoke,” Different examples abound, reads the May 25, 1918, edition Livermore added. But it was this of the England’s Hampshire Ad- card that spurred his research vertiser. and eventually led to a five- The troops’ taste for tobacco frame exhibit, “Thanks for the was echoed in private corre- Smokes,” earning him a large spondence between military of- vermeil and the Canadian Mili- ficials – beyond commercial ad- tary Mail Study Group Award at vertising and government pro- BNAPEX last September. paganda – showing its impor- “Collecting is really up to tance on the front lines. your imagination, but first peo- “You ask what we need to ple have to know about it.” win this war,” wrote U.S. Army General John Pershing, com- ‘DISTRIBUTION SCHEME’ mander of the American Expe- While the tobacco distribution ditionary Force on the western scheme was multi-faceted and front, to Secretary of War New- complex, the ordering process ton Baker in 1918. was simple. “I will tell you; we need to- First, an individual – or com- bacco, more tobacco – pany, or service organization even more than food.” managing a tobacco fund – sent The situation was similar in money to one of several cigarette Canada, where the federal gov- companies (among them was ernment – working with Cana- Imperial Tobacco, which remains dian and British postal services, one of the country’s largest to- tobacco companies, the military bacco companies today). The and the general public – estab- most common prices were $1 for lished “Canada’s Tobacco 300 cigarettes or $2.50 for 1,000. Fund.” It ran alongside count- The tobacco company would less other tobacco funds to send then package the order and at- troops much-needed cigarettes tach an acknowledgement card and serves as the backdrop for – made from standard postal one collector’s most recent area stationery – before shipping of interest. them to troops using both civil- “This is a collection that I ian and military post offices. loved very much for the range The receiving soldiers used of things available in it,” said the attached cards to mail to the New York-based collector and donor and say, among other exhibitor Charles Livermore, things, “Thanks for the smokes.” To use the tobacco distribution scheme, someone would send an order (top) to one of who’s also the secretary of the Livermore’s collection in- several cigarette companies, including W. C. Macdonald Inc. Then the tobacco company British North America Philatelic cludes a three-piece set of post- would package the order and attach an acknowledgement card (bottom) before shipping Society (BNAPS). cards illustrating this process. the cigarettes to troops. Livermore first delved into Mailed on Jan. 6, 1944, a three- what he calls the “overseas to- cent card – a rate that came into bacco distribution scheme” in effect nine months earlier with his order was shipped. Like BNAPS’ St. Lawrence Seaway The back of some of these the mid-1990s. Searching the introduction of a one-cent many of these cards, it included Regional Group. trading cards features an offer through a junk box at a stamp “war tax” – was sent by Imperial a privately rouletted removable The practice of sending ciga- for full-size playing cards. Each show in Cleveland, Ohio, he Tobacco. It acknowledged re- tab at the bottom – complete rettes to the troops was well-ad- numbered (up to 53, including found an “On Active Service” ceiving $30 from E.B. Johnson, with the same serial number vertised and “flourished” dur- the “Joker”), they were col- postcard sent during the Second of Montréal, and a transaction – to serve as a receipt. The back ing the Great War, he added, but lected by troops and redeemed World War to acknowledge the number “D-3-A61861” is shown of the card included a form for was less formalized throughout for their full-size counterparts. receipt of a parcel of cigarettes. on the back of the card. future orders. the Second World War. “I think I calculated that if I “If you appreciate this gift Eight days later, Johnson re- Lastly, the acknowledgement were to try to get every one of package of cigarettes won’t you ceived another card indicating card sent along with the tobacco OTHER COLLECTIBLES those planes and every one of shipment was returned by John- Often attached to the ciga- those ships, I could end up son’s overseas relative with a rette parcels were bridge scor- with a collection that was at message on the back. ing cards, trading cards featur- least 6,000 or 7000 different “There were a lot of cigarettes ing ships and planes, playing cards,” said Livermore, who sent overseas, and that was the cards and notices warning of added four different series are process. But this is the only se- tobacco shortages or promoting known. ries of these cards that I’ve ever political propaganda. “Now, as collectors we’re all seen,” said Livermore, who’s “Bridge was apparently very crazy, but there is sometimes a also an honorary member of popular during the Second limit to our craziness, and I am World War, and they had these happy getting the unique The soldiers receiving scoring cards attached to many fronts and the unique backs – cigarettes would use the of the cigarette packages,” said and I end up with some dupli- attached cards to mail to Livermore, whose collection cation – but I’m not trying to the donor and say, ‘Thanks also includes upwards of 90 get all of the covers with all the for the smokes.’ themed trading cards. backs.” W

38 March 17, 2020 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca Johns, as well as all the other forts in this country being in Dubois... flames which was performed Continued from page 4 by the Rebels before they evac- SHOW & Bourse tures what auctioneers describe uated them. I am obliged to Visit www.canadianstampnews.com/events for the full list of shows posted to date as an “exceptional strike” of the write this in a hurry on the top “Prince Edward Island/SHIP of a casket in the midst of noise MAR. 8, MISSISSAUGA, ON MAR. 28, FREDERICTON, NB LETTER” two-line handstamp, a and confusion.” Mississauga Coin & Stamp Show, John Paul II Polish Cultural Centre, Fredericton Stamp Show and Sale, Fredericton High School 4300 Cawthra Rd. Sponsored by the Troyak Club, the show will be Cafeteria, 300 Prospect St. The Spring Fredericton Stamp Show “Prince Edward Island OC 17 Wight also states he wrote open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 30 dealers & 60 dealer tables. and Sale will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with many Maritime 1843” circular datestamp and a another letter from his journey Canadian and world coins, stamps, paper money, tokens, medals, dealers plus exhibits, displays and a youth table with free stamps red Chatham Oct. 24 transit to Canada but misplaced it in trade dollars, official Mint products, hobby supplies, reference for children. There will be hourly door prizes, a silent auction and backstamp. his baggage; however, this let- books and much more. Buy, sell, trade, appraise. Fully accessible a raffle. The show boasts free admission and parking. For more with free parking. Admission: $5 at door (youth under 16 years of information, email [email protected], telephone 506- Illustrated in James Lehr’s ter was later found (and is of- age free). For more information, email [email protected], tele- 459-8993. 1987 book, The Postage Stamps fered in the March sale as part phone 416-505-7999. Website: www.troyakclub.com. and Cancellations of Prince Ed- of Lot 2011). MAR. 28, BURNABY, BC Lot 2010 has a pre-sale esti- MAR. 14, MONCTON, NB Coins, Stamps & Collectibles Show, Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks ward Island, 1814-1873, and for- Moncton Stamp Fair, Royal Canadian Legion, 100 War Veterans Cres. Hosted by the North Shore Numismatic Society, this show is merly part of the Glassco and mate of $5,000-$7,500. Ave. The Moncton Stamp Fair is held each month from October to open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be 40 tables of coins, stamps, Steinhart collections, this lot May. Hosted by the Fundy Stamp Collectors Club, the show runs banknotes, tokens, medals, postcards, art, pins and more. Admission carries a pre-sale estimate of EARLIEST COVER from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission, free parking and silent is $2 (or free for children under the age of 16 if accompanied by an $5,000-$7,500. FROM HALIFAX auction. There are usually between four and six dealers, and a live adult). Free underground parking. Japanese restaurant at location. auction starts at 1 p.m. For more information, email bourqup@ For more information, email [email protected], telephone 604- Rounding out the highlights umoncton.ca, telephone 506-875-2684. 336-1828. Website: northshorenumismaticsociety.org/. EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT is the earliest recorded cover AT TROIS-RIVIERES from Halifax in private hands. MAR. 14, WINDSOR, ON MAR. 28 – 29, EDMONTON, AB Winpex 2020, Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Ave. The annual show of Edmonton Spring National Stamp Show, Central Lions Recreation A British captain’s eyewit- Offered as Lot 2206, the 1750 the Essex County Stamp Club will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Centre, 11113 113 St. N.W. Dealers, collectors and exhibitors, the ness account of the Battle of folded letter was mailed from with 14 dealers, door prizes and a free youth program with free Edmonton Stamp Club is recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Trois-Rivieres during the Amer- Halifax by William Vernon to stamps for school-aged children. Show admission is also free for RCMP with an exhibition and show featuring RCMP postcards, ican Revolutionary War is also his merchant brother Samuel in everyone. For more information, email [email protected], telephone covers and ephemera. This holding has never been seen in public. 519-966-2276. Website: www.essexcountystampclub.com. The show will be open March 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and March among the sale’s highlights. Newport, R.I., via Boston. It’s 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Other notable exhibits will be shown as Offered as Lot 2010, the 1776 datelined “Halifax 25th Aug. MAR. 14 – 15, VICTORIA, BC well. Additional features to the Edmonton Stamp Club program folded letter was mailed from 1750” and was carried privately Victopical Stamp & Postcard Show, Comfort Inn & Suites, 3020 include WSI certified judges, awards breakfast, guest speakers, Blanshard St. This two-day show is being held from Sat: 10 a.m. Montreal by Captain John to Boston, where it was re- RCMP historians, door prizes, junior tables, free appraisal of to 5:30 p.m., Sun.: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Displays and Dealers. stamp, postcard and cover collections, cafeteria, free parking, free Wight of the 53rd (Shropshire) ceived and forwarded. For more information, email [email protected]. Website: admission, anticipated 20 dealers, and an accessible venue. For Regiment of Foot to Edinburgh, “Nova Scotia covers dated in vicstamps.com/shows.htm. more information, email [email protected], telephone 780-456-7095. Website: www.edmontonstampclub.com. Scotland. It’s datelined “Mon- the mid-18th century are ex- MAR. 14, TORONTO, ON treal 20th June 1776” and was tremely rare outside archival North Toronto Stamp Club Spring Bourse, Yorkminster Park APR. 4 – 5, MISSISSAUGA, ON sent to his brother Andrew holdings,” said Shreve, who Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. The North Toronto Stamp Club’s Spring 2020 National Postage Stamp & Coin Show, Hilton Wight “to be left at Forrests Cof- added Halifax was established Spring Bourse will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easy subway Mississauga/Meadowvale hotel, 6750 Mississauga Rd. Presented fee House” in Edinburgh. It also only one year earlier. access at St. Clair subway station, free admission, 22 dealers, by Canadian Stamp News and Canadian Coin News, the National more than 100 sales circuit books including recent issues, over features a rare and early use of “This led to the colonial capi- Postage Stamp and Coin Show features 50-plus professional coin 100 ten cents books, members table, door prizes (first prize one and stamp dealers from across Canada. Highlights include a two- the “Quebec” double-circle tal’s relocation from Annapolis kilo of stamps) snack bar, wheelchair access, parking at the day live auction by Colonial Acres; various seminars; the Young postmark with a separate “22/ Royal to Halifax.” Church and on nearby streets, families and children welcome. For Collectors discounted sales table and popular free youth auction on IY” Bishop mark and a “5/SE” Formerly part of the Robert- more information, email [email protected], tele- Sunday. Admission is $4 on Saturday and free on Sunday. The show phone 647-990-4073. Website: www.northtorontostampclub.ca. London transit Bishop mark. son Collection, this lot is ex- is open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parking is free. For show updates, visit stampand- MAR. 20 – 21, DORVAL, QC “On the 8th of June the Reb- pected to bring $4,000-$5,000. coinshow.com. For more information, email [email protected], tele- Lakeshore 2020, Sarto- Desnoyers Community Center, 1335 els came to attack us at a small phone 1-800-408-0352. Website: www.stampandcoinshow.com. LOT VIEWING Lakeshore Drive Free admission and ample free parking. town called the Three Rivers, a Wheelchair accessible. Lunch counter on premises. Hourly door & MORE DETAILS APR. 4, LONDON, ON very small part of the Army prizes. Competitive exhibition with over 100 frames of exhibits. Lonpex 2020, Ramada Inn, 817 Exeter Rd. The London Philatelic had only got landed some Earlier in the month, from 25 dealer tables and club bourses. Show covers with commemo- Society’s long-running annual show will be open from 9:30 a.m. Companys of Grenadiers & March 6-8, all lots will be avail- rative postmarks and picture-postage stamps. Silent auction. to 4 p.m., with about a dozen dealers. Admission and parking are Youth activity center with the Fédération québécoise de philatélie. free, and everyone is welcome. For more information, email Light Infantry with a few others able for viewing at Siegel’s Hours : Friday : 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday : 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. of different Corps,” reads Cap- booth at the Garfield-Perry [email protected], telephone 519-472-0206. Website: Information: Gary Misener, P.O. Box # 1, Pointe-Claire/Dorval, H9R londonphilatelicsociety.blogspot.com/. tain Wight’s letter. March Party Stamp Show in 4N5. Email : [email protected] Entrée et grand sta- “On the first Alarm we was Strongsville, Ohio, a suburb of tionnement gratuits. Accessible aux personnes handicapées. APR. 4, MEDICINE HAT, AB under arms in a twinkling, Cleveland. Pre-sale viewing Cafétéria. Tirage de prix de présence toutes les heures. Exposition Medicine Hat Coin & Stamp Club Fifth Annual Spring Show, compétitive de plus de 100 cadres. 25 tables de négociants et de Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Grounds (Higdon Hall), marched out of town & mett will also be offered on March 23 bourses du club. Plis souvenirs, oblitérations commémoratives et 2055 21 Ave. S.E. The show will feature more than 40 tables of them in the skirts of a wood from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. as well as timbres-photos. Encan silencieux. Centre d’activités pour les coins and stamps with vendors from across Alberta and where during the course of the by appointment; call 212-753- jeunes avec la Fédération québécoise de philatélie. Horaire : Saskatchewan. Buy, sell or trade, and vendors welcome. The action a great many was killed. 6421 for more information. Vendredi : de 10:00h à 17:00h, samedi : de 10:00h à 16:00h. show will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission is $2 Renseignements : François Brisse, C.P. #1, Pointe-Claire/Dorval, (children are free with an adult). Door prizes will also be offered. … In short we have now drove The live auction will be held QC, H9R 4N5. Courriel : [email protected]. For more infor- For more information, email [email protected], telephone them totally out of Canada. I on March 24 at 6 West 48th St., mation, email [email protected], telephone 514-426-0432. 403-526-5158. Website: www.mhcasc.ca/. was witness two days ago to St. just off Fifth Avenue, in New MAR. 21, WOODSTOCK, ON APR. 11, MONCTON, NB York City. W 69th Annual Oxpex/40th Annual Otex, Woodstock Christian School, Moncton Stamp Fair, Royal Canadian Legion, 100 War Veterans 800 Juliana Dr. The 69th Annual Oxford Philatelic Society Exhibition Ave. The Moncton Stamp Fair is held each month from October to (Oxpex 2019) and the 40th Annual All-Ontario Topical Exhibition May. Hosted by the Fundy Stamp Collectors Club, the show runs (Otex 2019) will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Show-goers can from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission, free parking and silent auc- A 1776 folded letter expect 15 dealers plus club circuit books, competitive exhibits, tion. There are usually between four and six dealers, and a live featuring a British lunch/snack counter, youth gift bags and free parking and admis- auction starts at 1 p.m. For more information, email bourqup@ captain’s eyewitness sion. For more information, email [email protected], tele- umoncton.ca, telephone 506-875-2684. account of the Battle phone 519-485-2886. Website: www.oxfordphilsoc.com. of Trois-Rivieres SHOW ORGANIZERS: How to list: Simply fill out the form found at www.canadianstampnews.ca or mail, fax or email during the American your information to Trajan Publishing (S&B), PO Box 25009 Rose City RO, Welland, ON L3B 5V0, fax (905) 735-1909, email Revolutionary War [email protected]. Please include: date of show; site of event, street, city, prov.; official name of event; organization sponsoring or is expected to bring 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 $5,000-$7,500 as Lot per listing). 2010.

March 17, 2020 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 39 OLD TIME BARGAINS #981 Welcome back once again to the back page. This time you’ll fi nd some excellent specials on mint NH Newfoundland as well as mint hinged Canada, among others. Select those you need and order today by phone, fax, mail or email. There are no additional charges for shipping or sales taxes and install- ment terms are available if needed. We have the new 2020 Unitrade catalogue in stock at $53.95 postpaid. The latest Scott catalogues are also in stock. Have something nice for sale? If you do, please get in touch. We pay the highest prices for specialized collections and individual rarities of not only Canada and Provinces, but U.S.A., British Colonies and Foreign material as well.

SPECIAL OFFER #18,772 SPECIAL OFFER SPECIAL OFFER #18,786 I recently picked up a very nice old-time stock of the 2¢ Orange Newfoundland #18,779 The most valuable Leaf Issue is the 10¢ high codfi sh (Scott #48). A F-VF NH example Here’s one you almost never see – value (Scott #73). I have a couple of nice mint lists at $110.00. My price is just $49.95. a Newfoundland Christmas Seal. VF LH examples available at a great price. List Or take a block of four at $149.95. This This is the scarce 1946 issue, the price is $800.00. My price is $239.00. stamp is very scarce in NH condition. only one ever issued! I have a few in VF NH mint condition. I can supply a mint block of four at SPECIAL OFFER #18,787 $16.95. While we’re at it here is the top value of the SPECIAL OFFER #18,773 Numeral Issue, the 20¢ Olive Green (Scott #84). This one is always hard to fi nd. A F-VF LH mint Next here is a great little offer on the half cent single lists at $650.00. My price is a steal at just black Newfoundland Dog (Scott #58). List $195.00. price for a F-VF NH mint single is $38.00. My price is just $9.95! Or take a pack rat lot of fi ve SPECIAL OFFER #18,788 examples for just $39.95. SPECIAL OFFER #18,780 A couple of nice offers from SPECIAL OFFER #18,774 New Brunswick follow. First here is #10Pii, the 12¢ steam- The 3¢ value of the Royal Family issue of ship proof with type B SPECIMEN overprint in red. This was the Newfoundland has a shade variety that is fi rst stamp in the entire world to portray a ship. List price for a VF quite elusive – Scott #83c. I picked up some pair is $140.00. My price is just $79.00. I also have a block of four Canada issued only nine airmail stamps between 1928 and 1947 nice mint singles recently. A VF NH example at $149.00. (#C1-C9). After that regular postage stamps together with an lists at $150.00. My price is just $69.95. airmail label were used. Putting together a complete set in well SPECIAL OFFER #18,781 centered mint never hinged condition is not as easy as you may imagine. Here are all nine mint singles in fresh mint VF NH con- The top value of the set was the 17¢ black (Scott dition. List price is $425.00. My price is $169.00 only. #11). The gum will show traces of offset from an- other stamp, the result of a post offi ce fi re. List SPECIAL OFFER #18,775 price for a F-VF NH single is $147.50. My price is SPECIAL OFFER #18,789 Three excellent specials featuring New- $59.95. A block of four is also available at $199.95. One of the more unusual collecting ar- foundland airmails follow. First, from eas is the study of marginal lathework. the 1931 issue, here is the 15¢ brown These occurred during the Admiral Is- (Scott #C6). List price for a VF NH mint SPECIAL OFFER #18,782 sue era and are highly sought after in single is $30.00. My price is $14.95 Next here is an interesting Canada. Here’s a very scarce item you item from the Sir Gawaine may like. It is the 2¢ postage due (#J2) with type ‘A’ lathework in Baillie collection, a lovely the sheet margin. A VF used single lists at $2,000.00. My price is plate proof block of the just $695.00 (or fi ve payments of $139.00 each). 8½¢ in the scarce dark green shade (#11Pii). It is printed SPECIAL OFFER #18,790 SPECIAL OFFER #18,776 on card mounted india pa- The 1939 Royal Visit set exists perfo- per and shows the detailed The 1931 issue was released again but on rated OHMS for offi cial use. These engraving beautifully. List watermarked paper. The next two spe- are seldom seen and regularly pop price for a very fi ne pair is cials come from this set. Here is the 15¢ up on collectors’ want lists. Here is $150.00. My price is just brown (Scott #C9) in VF NH condition. the four-hole version of the 1¢ value $79.95. Or make it $149.50 List price is $30.00. My price is $14.95. (#O246). Condition is VF NH mint for a block of four. and list price is $250.00. My price is just $149.00. SPECIAL OFFER SPECIAL OFFER #18,777 SPECIAL OFFER #18,783 #18,791 Next up is the 50¢ green wa- Five very attractively priced specials on hard to Here’s one for the revenue termarked airmail (Scott fi nd early mint Canada from the 1890s follow. collector – a nice complete #C10). This must be one of First here is the 5¢ Leaf Issue (Scott #70) in F-VF set of the King George V the most beautiful stamps LH mint condition. List price is $155.00. My price weights and measures is- ever issued by any nation. is just $49.00! sue in F-VF NH mint con- List price for a F-VF NH dition. Van Dam price is single is $70.00. I have some $89.00. My price is $34.95. very nice examples available at just $39.95 each. SPECIAL OFFER #18,784 I have a few nicely centered examples of the 6¢ Brown Leaf Issue in stock (Scott #71). List price SPECIAL for a very fi ne H single is $225.00. My price is just OFFER #18,792 SPECIAL OFFER $79.00 while they last. A number of scarce varieties are known #18,778 on the fi rst Manitoba Here’s a nice offer. In- Wildlife stamp, includ- cluded are four New- ing a double perfora- foundland postage due SPECIAL OFFER #18,785 tion error (#MW1b). stamps -- #J1a-J4a. List Even scarcer is the 8¢ Orange Leaf (Scott #72). A Here it is in a nice F-VF NH mint strip of three. List price is $93.00. price for the set of four in VF NH mint condition is $98.00. My F-VF LH mint single lists at $325.00. My price is My price is just $39.95. For extra value I will include a mint NH price is low at just $39.95. Or make it $159.50 for blocks of four. low at just $99.00. block of four of the normal stamp free of charge

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