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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 06 July 9 - 22, 2019 $4.50 After a century of growth, Ottawa printer continues to push boundaries By Jesse Robitaille they’re about to witness firsthand the This is the first story in a four-part se- inner workings of a modern printing ries highlighting a private tour of operation. Some are here to research a Lowe-Martin, an Ottawa-based secu- specific stamp while others are hoping rity printer of Canadian and worldwide to confirm a single detail about a spe- stamps, as part of Orapex 2019. cific production process. As I walk into the lobby of “You are the bread and butter of our Lowe-Martin, one of three security business, and it’s great to have you printers contracted by Canada Post, I’m here,” said Ian Hetherington, director of met with a formidable showroom of stamp production at Lowe-Martin, dur- printer’s paraphernalia. ing the May 3 tour. Among the display is a cabinet full of Continued on page 3 old letterpress printer’s blocks, monotype specimen books and several awards for past jobs well done. Also nearby are about 15 Lee Ann Stewart (left) is taking over as executive assistant of The Royal philatelists – attendees of Ora- Philatelic Society of Canada and Vincent Graves Greene Philatelic pex in Ottawa, where Research Foundation after Margaret Schulzke’s retirement on July 1. Lowe-Martin is located – and
Now known as the ‘Acart Long-time RPSC, Greene Foundation Building,’ 171 Nepean St. was purpose-built under executive assistant retires the direction of Lowe- Martin after the company’s By Jesse Robitaille Held by Schulzke since 2006 and previous plant was struck fter 13 years as executive assistant 2001, respectively, the positions will be by fire in February 1913. of The Royal Philatelic Society of taken over by Lee Ann Stewart, who has ACanada (RPSC) plus another five with spent 20 years as the senior executive the Vincent Graves Greene Philatelic Re- assistant to the CEO of the Alzheimer search Foundation, Margaret Schulzke Society of Ontario. Difficult to evaluate, postcards has retired from her roles effective July 1. “I decided to move forward into re- tirement so that I can give more time to are finding their place in exhibits the major values and interests in my Publications Registration Mail No. 09136 AgreementNo. 40069699 life,” said Schulzke, who’s also a Fellow By Jesse Robitaille At Orapex last May, Sam Chiu’s of The RPSC, adding “there’s always a This is the first story in a two-part five-frame postcard exhibit, this on need for volunteers; perhaps I’ll still be series exploring deltiology exhibits in Chinese picture postcards from Yantai able to give a little help along the way.” Canada. (formerly known as Chefoo) in 1898- Born in Kent, England, Schulzke be- In a sign of the changing landscape 1911, earned 96 points plus the sec- gan a career as a legal secretary before of philatelic exhibiting, the first Re- ond-highest honour. It’s a “shocking” spending a year in Toronto – an experi- serve Grand ever awarded to a post- revelation, Chiu said, for deltiology in ence that changed the trajectory of her card exhibit at a Canadian national- Canada. life. level show was recently handed out in Continued on page 3 Staying in Canada, she later applied Ottawa. for a part-time position at the Greene A five-frame postcard Foundation. After an interview with exhibit by Sam Chiu then-RPSC Secretary Harry Sutherland on picture postcards and Kenneth Rowe, she was hired in produced from 1898- 2001. 1911 in Yantai, China, Five years later, when The RPSC’s ad- earned 96 points and the ministrative work was brought in- first Reserve Grand ever house, Schulzke “offered to work an awarded to a postcard extra day each week” to take on that exhibit at a Canadian role in addition to her position with the national-level show at Greene Foundation. Orapex this May. Continued on page 23 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 Classified Ads section for great deals from our members.
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2 July 9, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca making collectors’ collaboration Bill Schultz, of West Chester, who added deltiologists should “Often, it’s the people spe- Postcards... paramount. Pa., who was also on the Ora- also seek material from “heavy cializing in a specific country “If you don’t know the com- pex jury. publishers,” mostly from or a specific region that have a Continued from page 1 munity well, you soon will,” “I think the ‘Golden Age’ is Leipzig, Germany, where there much better idea about the sig- “I do it for the hobby – for the said Wilson, who’s also a mem- 1900 through 1915, but 1900-05 were major printers. nificance of their postcards.” postcard collectors and the ber of the invite-only Philatelic is the great stuff, so if you can “You want stuff from a cer- Fellow nationally-accredited judges – to show them post- Specialists Society of Canada find postcards from that earlier tain time period and location, judge Joel Weiner, of Edmon- cards can be exhibited,” he told plus several other local, re- time period – not the later time and then you can get into the ton, Alta., who was chair of the CSN after the exhibition, add- gional and national philatelic periods – it’s important. If the subject importance.” Orapex jury, echoed Wilson’s ing he hopes his victory can groups. exhibit only has stuff from after While it’s often difficult to de- comments about evaluating “shatter the misconception that As one might expect, post- 1915, it’s not a very important termine the often-subjective cri- postcard exhibits. postcard exhibits will not win card exhibits should include postcard exhibit at all; it’s not terion of importance – worth 10 “As judges, we have a much high medals or high scores.” deltiological information – that that it’s bad, but it’s just not tell- points in the APS Manual of Phil- harder time with postcards, so In recent years, judges in is, specific postcards’ produc- ing the early story.” atelic Judging and Exhibiting there is also a concern that we both Canada and the U.S. have tion processes, sequencing and Schultz, who’s teaching a del- – evaluating a postcard’s impor- tend to over-score postcard ex- noticed “more and better” more. tiology-focused postal history tance and rarity is even more hibits. With a stamp exhibit deltiology exhibits coming to “You’re not simply showing presentation at this year’s troubling for judges. you have a provenance, a cata- the fore, according to nation- the pictures but you’re telling a American Philatelic Society “I can generally find a refer- logue and you know if some- ally-accredited judge John Wil- story – typically a sociological (APS) Summer Seminar, has ence source that talks about how thing is scarce or rare; you son, of Toronto, who was on the or cultural story – and as judges, produced four postcard exhibits rare one issue of a specific stamp have a history of the stamps. Orapex jury. we look for these two things to – one being the only U.S. post- is – or its significance – but it’s With postcards, 99 per cent of “For a while, there were no be together,” Wilson said, add- card exhibit to win the APS Best something I can’t judge so easily the time we, as judges, don’t appropriate awards for them, ing any “good” exhibit will Research Award. with postcards,” said Wilson. know.” but I think we’re starting to draw its viewer into the infor- “I was happier with that than “The exhibitor, who always Even if it took someone a meet that need. The trend is to- mation with a captivating story. any other award I’ve ever got- knows more than the judges quarter-century to accumulate wards much more sophisticated Like philatelic exhibitors, del- ten.” about their field, might say, a collection of postcards, it’s exhibits, and we’re starting to tiologists must clearly state their What he deems his best ex- ‘This stuff is rare,’ and we have much more difficult to deter- see postcard exhibits competing exhibit’s scope and maintain fo- hibit – “Toll Gates and Toll to determine if we can see that mine exactly how rare they are for the Grand,” added Wilson, cus on their subject, which in Houses – Their Progression on or not. It’s a problem that there’s compared to a stamp collec- of Chiu’s recent achievement. Chiu’s case was the Shandong Postcards” – won a gold at the no database.” tion, Weiner added. While all exhibits require an Province city of Chefoo, China. Garfield Perry March Party ear- The only answer, Wilson said, “Is somebody sitting with a enormous amount of research, “It was an important time pe- lier this year in Ohio. is more research to uncover so- box of postcards in their base- deltiology stands apart from riod in that part of the world, “It’s an important part of U.S. ciological phenomena that ment that was sent to them philately in that its research is and those postcards help tell history, and it has that heavy, would lend truth to a postcard’s when they had a family mem- more scarce and less accessible, that story,” said fellow judge forerunner stuff,” said Schultz, significance. ber who lived in Chefoo?” W
“coldest day this winter,” ac- struction cost about $85,000 in public authority psychiatric By the mid-1960s, the com- cording to a front-page headline 1913 – nearly $2 million in to- hospitals in 1907, according to pany was once again updating Printer... in The Ottawa Journal on Feb. 25 day’s money. a 1989 article by Barbara Craig, its equipment and production Continued from page 1 of that year. “Enterprise and adaptability entitled, “Hospital Records methods, and by 1970, head- “It just shows how much you At about 7 a.m. that day – and have characterized the and Record-Keeping.” quarters moved into a new fa- mean to Canada Post, but we with origins unknown – a fire Lowe-Martin firm from its in- The company is also listed in cility on Coventry Road in Ot- love the work you do, too.” broke out at 226-228 Albert St., ception and have been impor- the sessional papers of both tawa’s east end. Heading upstairs to the where Lowe-Martin ran its busi- tant factors in building up the Canada and Ontario in 1915, boardroom, we learn the ness out of the four-storey build- extensive business now enjoyed 1916 and 1917, when the LBC LOWE-MARTIN TODAY 111-year-old printing company ing. The losses in what was later by the firm, as well as in over- provided the federal and pro- Lowe died in 1927 at the age was founded in 1908 by Otta- dubbed the “Albert Street Fire” coming their serious set-back of vincial governments with of 58 while Martin died five wa’s E.D. Lowe, born in Perth, reached $120,000, with February, 1913,” reads the Cana- “sundry furniture supplies,” years later at the age of 65; in Ont., and Thomas H. Martin, Lowe-Martin losing $50,000 and dian Printer and Publisher story. index cards, bookcases, oak both cases, memorable, well- born in Port Hope, Ont. Martin himself warning report- cabinets, stationery and more. attended funerals were held. Initially, their main focus was ers “50 hands will be thrown out A CENTURY OF GROWTH “Our mission in life is to The duo’s 20th-century the “looseleaf” business; how- of employment by the fire de- Two years after the fire, make the businessman’s life growth continues to be echoed ever, within five years, the duo stroying this plant.” Lowe-Martin acquired the Li- easier and bring the chances of by the Ottawa-based company had branched out into general Despite the dire situation, it brary Bureau of Canada (LBC) error to an absolute mini- today. And thanks to one of its printing, with their first plant was reported Lowe-Martin in a move to “established itself mum,” Lowe told The Ottawa more recent ventures – postage consisting of two platen presses, would “continue business in as a national institution,” ac- Journal in 1920, when he was stamps – there’s still much to one ruling machine and one cut- three weeks’ time.” The new fa- cording to another Ottawa Jour- also serving on Ottawa city do about paper, which is seen ter. cility would be the young com- nal story published on April 28, council. all about the plant floor at 400 “Few job printing firms can pany’s fourth premises in only 1920. Soon after acquiring the Hunt Club Rd., where Lowe- look back upon the first six years five years. The LBC specialized in de- LBC, Lowe-Martin expanded Martin’s headquarters have of their existence and point to “The new plant was ordered veloping and manufacturing again with retail stores in Ot- been located since 2005. growth of such proportions as before the fire was extinguished, accounting and filing systems tawa, Montréal, Toronto and By that time, the company has been experienced by the and in less than a week, three plus office, library and bank Winnipeg. had established itself as a regu- Lowe-Martin Co.,” reads a story car equipment. Its patented auto- With these moves, lar printer of Canadian stamps, in the January 1915 issue of the loads of machinery and other matic index and card systems Lowe-Martin “was able to the first of which – “Tulips” former Canadian Printer and Pub- equipment were in Ottawa were widely used in both the round out a sales force which and “Corals” – it printed for re- lisher, which began in 1892 and awaiting a new home,” reads public and private sectors in had no equal in Canada in its lease in May 2002. Another was published until 2010 under the 1915 Canadian Printer and not only Canada but also Chi- ability to give their customers stamp, “Public Services Inter- the title Canadian Printer Maga- Publisher story. cago, New York and Buffalo. advice and help in the installa- national Congress,” was zine. Purpose-built under the direc- In Ontario, the LBC was re- tion and functioning of card printed for release in Septem- The good times, however, tion of Lowe-Martin, the new sponsible for supplying the and looseleaf systems and li- ber of that year. were short-lived. fireproof plant was erected soon forms, cards and new vertical brary supplies equipment,” Today, Lowe-Martin is re- In 1913, Lowe-Martin’s plant after the fire in a six-storey filing system for case files in- said Conrad Stoltz, then presi- sponsible for printing all of was destroyed by fire on the building on 171 Nepean St. Con- troduced into the province’s dent of Lowe-Martin, in 1978. Canada Post’s coil stamps. W
July 9, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 3 1992, the ensuing parade was about CANADIAN one kilometre. Guest The following year, when the Jays STAMP won again, the parade doubled in COMMENTARY distance. NEWS But on June 17, four days after the PUBLISHER / EDITOR: By Jesse Robitaille championship-clinching game, the Mike Walsh (Ext. 228) [email protected] CONSULTING EDITOR: Ian S. Robertson Raptors’ parade stretched five CONTRIBUTORS: John Conrad, Gary Dickinson, Robin Harris, kilometres – and several hours over- Randy Heimpel, Richard Logan, Peter Mosiondz, Chad Neighbor, Canada’s first NBA title Hans Niedermair, Everett Parker, David Piercey, Tony Shaman, schedule – with upwards of 2.5 mil- Mike Smith, Lewis E. Tauber lion people taking to the streets of ADVERTISING: [email protected] downtown Toronto. The festivities Mike Walsh (Ext. 228), a philatelic opportunity Jim Szeplaki (Ext. 223) began at Exhibition Place, traversed CIRCULATION: [email protected] year before marking their 25th an- was traded to Toronto in the off-sea- (Ext. 225) west down Lake Shore Boulevard, COMPOSITION & DESIGN: [email protected] niversary, the Toronto Raptors be- son for franchise player DeMar turned north down York Street and Production Co-ordinator – Jim Szeplaki (Ext. 223) cameA the first non-U.S. team to win the DeRozan. A dominant force through- Mary-Anne Luzba - [email protected] University Avenue and finally landed OFFICE: [email protected] National Basketball Association (NBA) out these playoffs, Leonard hit a at Nathan Phillips Square on Queen Accounts Receivable (Ext. 230) championship, in part fulfilling the game-winning buzzer-beater to give Street. 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The “Vince those league-leading Bucks, the Raps issue a die-cut baseball-shaped stamp CANADIAN POSTMASTER Send address changes to Canadian Stamp News, Carter Era” brought moderate success lost the first two games in Milwaukee in 2001 to mark the team’s 25th sea- PO Box 25009 Rose City RO, Welland, ON L3B 5V0 Publications Mail Agreement No. 40069699 around the turn of the century, but it before winning four in a row to ad- son. It’s one of four baseball-related Registration No. 09136, was nothing like this June, when the vance to the NBA Finals for the first Postage paid at St. Catharines, ON. stamps ever issued by Canada. Return postage guaranteed. Raps took home the NBA’s Larry time in franchise history. While we’re looking back, only a Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Circulation Dept., PO Box 25009 Rose City RO, Welland, ON L3B 5V0, O’Brien Championship Trophy. They were up against the back-to- handful of basketball stamps have e-mail: [email protected] (As an interesting aside, trophy name- back NBA champion Golden State been issued by Canada Post – the We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada. sake Larry O’Brien served as U.S. Post- Warriors, who were making their most recent released in 2009 as part Funded by the Government of Canada master General from 1965-68, before his fifth consecutive finals appearance. of a four-stamp set celebrating sports time as NBA commissioner from 1975- After five hard-fought games, the invented by Canadians. EDITORIAL POLICY: Canadian Stamp News is a hobby magazine endeavouring to bring worldwide philatelic news and views to its readers with the major emphasis 84.) Raps were up 3-2 in the best-of-seven But as the country’s biggest city – on Canadian philately. Opinions expressed in signed columns, stories, and letters are This season, Toronto began with six series. On June 13 in California – and and perhaps even the country itself – not necessarily those of Canadian Stamp News. Auction and sales reports: CSN staff or assigned contributors write pre- and straight wins – a franchise record – be- with tens of thousands of fans watch- transforms from a “hockey city” into post-sale articles. Writers conduct interviews as needed and use information pro- vided by the auction house as source material. As with all news articles, story fore setting another team record for the ing back home in “Jurassic Park” and a basketball city, what better way to selection, which sales to cover, and final placement in the magazine are news decisions made by the editor(s). Statements regarding sales are verified against most wins through the first 20 games at nearly 60 other viewing parties mark this monumental cultural shift prices realized. Lots that fail to meet reserve, or are bought by the consignor or (they were 16-4). It only took another across Canada – the Raps became the their agent, are considered non-sales for the purpose of reporting. From time to and special moment in Canadian his- time, CSN staff may request a copy of the invoice covering the auction transaction. four games to reach the 20-win mark in first Canadian team to win an NBA tory than with a stamp? Due to the public nature of auction transactions, this should not be needed often, but will be required in private treaty sales. Any information other than the price will a match against the Cleveland Cavaliers, title. With this year’s success and next be kept in confidence. Attributions and values: Items attributed or values in CSN editorial content are who defeated the Raptors in the previ- They are also the first non-U.S. year’s 25th anniversary, I’m unsure offered as a service to our readers. In no way should they be construed to be an ous three playoffs – 2016, 2017 and 2018. endorsement or official opinion on a specific item. Readers looking for definitive team to win a championship in any of there will ever be a better time for a answers should seek the services of a professional philatelist. While we strive for By the time the 2019 playoffs rolled the four major North American Raptors stamp, but alas, it doesn’t ap- accuracy, errors or mistakes can occur. As a matter of policy such errors or mis- takes, when discovered, will be corrected in the next available edition. around, the Raps were second in the sports leagues – the NBA, National pear to be in the cards. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Canadian Stamp News welcomes letters to the editor. league – behind only the Milwaukee Hockey League, National Football “Like all Canadians, we congratu- Letters must be signed and include the author’s address and phone number for pos- sible verification. CSN reserves the right to edit letters. Bucks – but there were more “firsts” to League and Major League Baseball late the Raptors on their win. 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The rate pro- PAY EQUITY DISPUTE posals were published for public com- RESOLVED AT LAST ment in the Canada Gazette, the official After nearly three decades, Canada federal government publication, on Features Post’s longest-running pay equity dis- June 15. pute has been resolved. The Canadian Canadian presence at China, Postmasters and Assistants Associa- ‘Stockholmia’ exhibitions...... Page 9 tion (CPAA) trade union, whose more than 8,000 members work at rural post offices across the country, first filed a pay equity complaint in 1992. “It was a Regulars HISTORIC POST OFFICE complicated case that involved numer- REVITALIZED WITH MURAL ous delays and stalling,” reads a CPAA CSN MARKETPLACE The circa 1912 Historic Post Office in statement issued June 4, about a month TWO U.S. GROUPS Are you buying or selling?...... Page 20 Melfort, Sask., is in the midst of a mas- after a deal was reached “on the brink TARGETED BY SCAMS sive preservation and rehabilitation of hearings, after several weekend- A pair of national U.S. philatelic or- SHOW AND BOURSE project that will see the 107-year-old long mediation sessions.” Now ratified ganizations were recently targeted by Check out the shows Main Street building reworked with by the Canadian Human Rights Com- online scammers, with one group los- hundreds of post boxes, 10 commis- mission, the agreement covers pay ing nearly $50,000 USD (about $67,000 in your area...... Page 23 sioned artworks and upwards of 100 rates for CPAA-represented employees Cdn.). At the United States Stamp So- “community tiles.” The tiles were from September 1992-March 1997, af- ciety (USSS) annual general meeting painted by locals of all ages this May ter which time the pay rates between at Westpex 2019 this April, USSS Pres- and June, when people in the north- rural postmasters and other postmas- ident Nicholas Lombardi announced Columns east Saskatchewan city added their ters “evened out,” ruled the Canadian the loss to members in attendance. A LOOKING BACK personal touch to the revitalization Human Rights Tribunal. “Not all our full report was published in the June members will be eligi- edition of the monthly USSS journal, Two Canadian wordsmiths, ble for that period of The United States Specialist. “The loss, poets featured on 1989 coverage, but it’s still though unfortunate, represented less se-tenant stamps...... Page 6 good to see some jus- than 10 percent of our 2017 year-end tice at last,” said financial assets,” wrote Lombardi in PHILATELIC BOOKSHELF Brenda McAuley, the June journal, attributing the loss CPAA national presi- to an online “phishing” scam. “Since Newfoundland definitive series dent. Details, including then steps have been taken to prevent explored by Stillions...... Page 8 how eligible employees this from happening in the future.” A can apply for payment, form of cybercrime, phishing can see FIRST-DAY COVERS will be announced targets contacted by email, phone or Three conferences leading soon. In its 2018 annual text message by someone posing as a to Confederation featured report, Canada Post re- legitimate institution in an attempt to on stamps, FDCs...... Page 10 project, which will include an 11-me- ported a before-tax loss of $270 mil- uncover sensitive data such as pass- tre-by-three-metre mural slated to be lion, citing the costs of resolving this words, banking and credit card infor- TONGE IN CHEEK completed by Oct. 31. “The objective is dispute plus the impact of last fall’s la- mation, addresses and more. There to commemorate the history of the bour disruption as “non-recurring” are more than 100 billion spam emails Barkerville postal history postal service in Canada as a starting contributing factors. sent daily, targeting 85 per cent of or- continues as local post point,” Brenda Mellon, artist and proj- ganizations worldwide and causing office remains...... 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AFDCS President manesque Revival-style post office is chased in a booklet, coil or pane, the Lloyd de Vries recently received an COMMONWEALTH COMMUNIQUÉ one of the few remaining early 20th- rate would become 92 cents a stamp – email from “AFDCS President Chris Tristan da Cunha islanders century public buildings in the west up from the current rate of 90 cents – Lazaroff,” who was requesting a unfazed after RMS St Helena and is a symbol of the federal govern- while buying a single domestic stamp money transfer for “Veterans in Hos- calls in one last time...... Page 16 ment’s presence in small, growing for the same lettermail item would pice Care.” Aside from being the cur- communities like Melfort, which is cost $1.07, up from the current rate of rent president, de Vries knew the about 100 kilometres north of Hum- $1.05. These rate changes would take email was a scam because past presi- COLLECTING 101 boldt and east of Prince Albert. effect on Jan. 13, 2020. While usage dent Lazaroff’s incorrect mailing ad- A valuable collection varies, the estimated impact of the dress was listed within the email. De – to some, at least...... Page 17 CALGARY CLUB rate increases on the average Cana- Vries warned the AFDCS executive CALLING ON JUDGES dian household would be “well under committee, but there were no losses in NEW ISSUES The Calgary Philatelic Society (CPS) a dollar a year, and the total increase this attempt. is calling on successful exhibitors who for small businesses that use stamps From around the world...... Page 18
July 9, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 5 Two Canadian wordsmiths, poets featured on 1989 se-tenant stamps
Looking BACK
By Ian Robertson
wo Canadian “wordsmiths” Post Office Department em- and poets were featured on ployee in Ottawa for most of his Tse-tenant commemoratives is- short working life. sued 30 years ago. The commemoratives were is- One honoured Louis-Honoré sued July 7, 1989. Fréchette. Full-colour paintings of both He had the distinction of be- men were by René Milot, an Canadian poets Archibald Lampman (left) and Louis-Honoré Fréchette were featured on ing the first Quebecois to receive award-winning, Quebec-born 38-cent 1989 commemoratives. the Prix Montyon from the Aca- Toronto-based illustrator and art démie française, for his prose. instructor. present-day Quebec, his par- After studying at the Broth- Fréchette then became one of Begun prior to the French Revo- Milot painted Fréchette ents were Louis Fréchette, an ers of the Christian Schools, the founding editors of two lution, then suspended by the against a pink-toned cloudy sky, unschooled entrepreneur, and during which time he wrote newspapers, Le drapeau de Lévis first government in place after on the right of his stamp. Lamp- Marguerite Martineau. several poems, Fréchette at- and La Tribune de Levis. the French Revolution, the series man, set in front of a thick green- A descendant of explorers, tended three colleges specializ- The first paper soon folded of prizes by that name have been leafed bush, is on the left side of farmers and shipwrights, ac- ing in classical studies, from and he left the second paper af- awarded regularly since 1815 by his stamp. cording to an article by Jacques 1854 to 1860. Older than many ter eight months, “for reasons the French Academy of Sciences Ashton-Potter Limited of To- Blais in the Dictionary of Cana- fellow students, he was consid- that are unclear,” Blais wrote. and the Académie française. ronto used six lithographic trans- dian Biography, their son ered a rebel, especially in disci- Claiming to have angered in- Fréchette became the first Ca- fer colours and Slater coated pa- “seemed all his life to want to plinary matters. fluential Quebec religious lead- nadian to be so-honoured in Eu- per to print 7,985,000 of each 36- reconcile the sedentary life While working in a top Que- ers in his parish, particularly rope. by-30 millimeter horizontal 38- with the nomadic and to an- bec city law firm, Fréchette since his journalistic writings The other stamp featured a cent commemorative (Scott swer the opposing calls of or- took several law courses at the had unpopular Liberal over- younger contemporary, Ar- #1243, #1244), on panes of 50, der and adventure.” Université Laval, while leading tones, the indebted writer chibald Lampman. with regular pin perforations Though considered a lead- a bohemian lifestyle. moved to Chicago in 1866. Highly-regarded for his na- and moisture-activated gum. ing figure in the province’s He became a reporter at Le He also suggested having ture poetry, and described as history, he was “a bundle of Journal de Québec, participated possibly given a Fenian spy lo- “the Canadian Keats” after John LOUIS-HONORÉ contradictions,” which gained in political campaigns first with cal defence information, which Keats (1795-1821), a famous Brit- FRÉCHETTE (1839-1908) him “a deeper humanity and a the Conservative party, then made him a suspect. ish poet who wrote in the Ro- Born on Nov. 16, 1839, at St- painful complexity,” Blais supported the Liberals. The Fenian Brotherhood, a mantic style, Lampman was a Joseph-de-la-Pointe-Lévy in wrote. Fréchette wrote his first play, U.S.-based Irish Republican Félix Poutré ou l’échappé de la po- group, raided British army tence, about a man who por- forts, custom posts and other trayed himself publicly and in Canadian locations between three autobiographical vol- 1866 and 1871, in a failed bid to umes as a farm worker, a store force Great Britain into leaving clerk and a police spy. Ireland. They surrendered With that lively background when faced by militiamen from depicted in Échappé de la po- Montreal, then were turned tence: souvenirs d’un prisonnier back during a second Quebec d’État canadien en 1838 – Escaped raid, which was followed by a from the gallows: Souvenirs of a battle two days later at Trout Canadian state prisoner in 1838, River. when published in English – Surviving Fenians were later Fréchette’s stage play became a arrested by U.S. authorities, much-repeated success. who confiscated their weapons. Poutré, who the Dictionary of Canadian Biography considers a “rogue,” was filled with “trivia and falsehoods,” eventually ex- posed between 1898 and 1913. Fréchette’s poems were later published in periodicals, in al- bums of wealthy young women, and in a book, Mes loi- sirs; poesies. In 1864, he opened an unsuc- cessful law office in his home town.
Louis-Honoré Fréchette was born in 1839 and died in 1908.
6 July 9, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca Involved his adopted city’s when the provincial govern- ing,” he wrote, later quoted French and expatriot Quebec ment failed to make him its in Confederation Voices: Seven communities, Fréchette wrote chargé d’affaires in Paris. Canadian Poets. While walking La voix d’un exilé, a “violent After moving to France, he on the college grounds after verse polemic” that expressed continued writing. Published sunrise, “everything was disdain for Canadian Confed- in Paris in late 1887, La légende transfigured for me beyond eration and its Conservative d’un peuple, which traced Que- description, bathed in an old backers, according to The Cana- bec’s history, is considered his world radiance of beauty; the dian Encyclopedia. most famous work, Blais wrote. magic of the lines was sound- The author also worked for Despite giving several lec- ing in my ears, those divine awhile as corresponding secre- tures in France, Fréchette sailed verses.” tary for the Illinois Central Rail- for New York city a month Resonating in the rich style road’s land department, wrote later, where he suffered from of top British poet Alfred Ten- for a French-language Chicago depression. nyson, the 1st Baron Tenny- newspaper, then was editor of Following appeals to the Lib- son (1809-92), “I have never L’Amérique, a Republican paper. erals, Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid forgotten that morning, and Fréchette also visited north- Laurier appointed him as clerk its influence has always re- ern border states, promoting of the Legislative Council and mained with me.” Quebec’s annexation by the the family relocated to Mon- La Noel au Canada, a book by Quebec author and poet After several Lampman po- U.S. treal, where Fréchette rejoined Louis-Honoré Fréchette, was published in Toronto in 1900. ems were printed in the col- L’Amérique ceased publica- La Patrie. lege magazine, he penned a tion after running pro-Prussia More of his poems were pub- sonnet that appeared in the articles after a war between lished in 1890 and he began Four Canadian universities tor of The Week, a Toronto lit- first edition of The Week. France and Germany began in writing for a radical magazine. awarded him honorary doctor- erary-political journal, who At 22, he joined the post of- mid-1870. Some articles attacked church ate degrees and he was presi- became internationally fice as a lowly-paid clerk in After roaming Louisiana for leaders, a subject he continued dent of the Royal Society of known for writing about Ca- January 1883, following a several months, Fréchette re- with intensity in the newspa- Canada in 1900 and 1901. nadian exploration, natural three-month attempt to teach turned to Lévis. per, which led to two being de- The largest venue in the history, travel, plus several high school. Defeated as a Liberal candi- moted. 48-year-old Grand Théâtre in books. In his 1916 book, Canadian date during the 1871 provincial More of his works were pub- Quebec city is the 1,875-seat Lampman left his dormi- Poets and Poetry, author election, he was elected as a lished in subsequent years, in- Salle Louis-Fréchette. tory room, excited that “such John W. Garvin described him Member of Parliament three cluding Veronica, a melodrama More recently, Louis Honoré work could be done by a Ca- as “quiet and undemonstra- years later, a position that with mellower tones than his Fréchette Public School, a nadian, by a young man, one tive in manner,” with “a fasci- lasted until his defeat in the previous works, the Cana- French immersion school, was of ourselves. nating personality. Sincerity 1878 election, followed by an dian Theatre Encyclopedia notes. opened in 1991 in Thornhill, “It was like a voice from and high ideals characterized unsuccessful campaign in 1882. He also wrote Christmas in near Toronto. some new paradise of art, his life and work.” In 1876, Fréchette wed French Canada, which was later calling to us to be up and do- Continued on page 22 Emma Beaudry, a rich Montreal published as La Noël au Canada, ARCHIBALD LAMPMAN merchant banker’s daughter a collection of short stories still (1861-1899) and future mother of his five available today in various The only son of Archibald $BUYING NOW!! children. forms, including as an elec- Lampman, an Anglican cler- Canadian & Provinces Her husband’s third poetry tronic edition. gyman, and Susannah Char- IMMEDIATE PAYMENT - ALL TRANSACTIONS CONFIDENTIAL collection was published in Fréchette was looking for- lotte Gesner, a farmer’s CANADIAN ERRORS - MISSING COLOURS Montreal in 1877. ward to having the first of his daughter, was born Nov. 17, WANTEDINVERTS ALSO ALL BETWEEN #1-273 His financial status greatly life’s works published in a se- 1861, at Morpeth, Upper Can- CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-615-2596 improved with an inheritance ries of books when he died on ada, a village near Chatham- TO BUY OR SELL from a wealthy aunt. May 31, 1908, after suffering a Kent and Windsor, Ontario. Visit Our Website At: www.CityStamp.ca • E-Mail: [email protected] When readers in France stroke at the age of 68. When the lad was six, his City Stamp Montreal (Robert Cooperman – Philatelist) praised his freely-distributed He was buried in the Mont- parents relocated to Gore’s 1134 St. Catherine Street West, Suite #865 ® Montreal, Quebec H3B 1H4 Canada PayPal writings, Fréchette entered the Marie cemetery in Lévis. Landing on Rice Lake, On- Académie Française’s annual Long-time friend, journalist, tario, 2.5 kilometres from the poetry competition. That suc- lawyer, politician and newspa- Manitoba border, then to Per- cess was followed by produc- per owner Laurent-Olivier Da- rytown, near Port Hope, Ont. tion of two of his plays. vid lauded him as “one of the Shortly after starting After returning from France most brilliant figures of this fer- school, young Archie con- with the coveted award, his tile generation of 1860-68.” tracted rheumatic fever, world changed. Described in The Cana- which left him physically dis- Considered Quebec’s poet dian Encyclopedia as “the most abled for four years and with laureate, friends welcomed him widely honoured literary figure a weak heart. with banquets while critics of his time in Canada,” After attending high were accusing him of plagia- Fréchette was credited for rais- school, Lampman enrolled at rism, a campaign that lasted ing awareness about French in- Trinity College School in Port several years. tellectuals among English- Hope, followed by Trinity Never one to retreat, speakers in Canada and influ- College in Toronto, which be- Fréchette included republican ential people in France. came part of the University of thoughts in articles he submit- “Of perhaps even greater sig- Toronto. ted to La Patrie, originally a nificance,” Blais wrote in the Achieving several prizes daily Liberal paper, with which Dictionary of Canadian Biogra- and bursaries, he published he was briefly its top editor phy, “Louis Fréchette labored to his early prose in a college lit- starting in 1884. promote the French language erary journal. Wooed back into politics by and French thought among his The 19-year-old became in- top Liberals the following year, compatriots, although he be- spired after reading the first he crossed Canada, then turned lieved in fostering harmony book of poetry by Sir Charles against the Quebec leadership and goodwill.” G.D. Roberts (1860-1943), edi-
July 9, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 7 Newfoundland definitive series explored by Stillions ested collector, and Stillions’ two exhibits show what is in- deed possible within each se- Philatelic ries. Newfoundland contracted its BOOKSHELF stamp printing to the English printer, Perkins Bacon, about By David Piercey 1929. It produced the definitive set’s original designs and val- he British North America 1932-37 (Scott #183-210) printed ues for issue during 1932. Sub- Philatelic Society (BNAPS) by Perkins Bacon, of England, sequently, Sprague printings Trecently released two exhibits and another covers the similar were produced after Perkins formed by Clarence Stillions, of definitive series of 1941-44 (SC Bacon went bankrupt in 1935 Washington D.C., as part of its #253-266) printed by Waterlow and he acquired the company’s ongoing “Exhibit Series.” and Sons, of England. Both se- original dies, plates, inks and One exhibit covers New- ries offer much in the way of paper. Consequently, the new foundland’s definitive series of specialized studies for the inter- printing company’s stamps are indistinguishable from those produced by Perkins Bacon. It is only with the issue of the new 48-cent value in 1938 (SC #199) and the short Royal Fam- ily series of 1938 (SC #245-248) one can definitively ascribe a stamp to a Sprague printing. Sprague’s printing works was destroyed during the Ger- man bombing campaign known as the Blitz in 1941, and only a handful of the Perkins Bacon dies and transfer roles were sal- vaged; however, it was enough Another one of Stillions’ exhibits, ‘Newfoundland’s Last to continue printing the series Definitives: The Perkins Bacon and Sprague Printings,’ with a new printer, Waterlow was published by BNAPS last December. and Sons. The chief difference between version is perforated 12.5 line A long-time material of these the two printings is Waterlow’s while Perkins Bacon was (usu- issues, Stillion shows perhaps ally) perforated 13.3 comb; the most complete assemblage Clarence Stillions, however, the Waterlow print- of such material currently possi- of Washington, D.C., ings also look fuzzier (due to ble. As these are both tradi- released his exhibit the use of copper printing tional-type exhibits, he necessar- ‘Newfoundland’s Last plates, with steel then reserved ily shows a wide variety of pre- Definitives: The Waterlow for wartime necessities), and production material, including Printings’ as a 114-page Waterlow stamps are slightly large and small die proofs, plate book through the British wider due to their dry printing proofs and printer’s reference North America Philatelic method. file copies. The issued stamps Society (BNAPS) this May. are shown in multiples as plate VARIETY, COMPLEXITY blocks, postmark-dated copies Specialized collectors know and on cover or parcel tag usu- there is variety and complex- ally paying a correct postal rate BNAPEX 2019 ity within these two issues. of the period. A full explanation Perkins Bacon issues can be of the rates or routing is often OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA found not only comb perfo- provided with each cover. He rated 13.3 but also sometimes st identifies and explains the 71 Annual Convention, line perforated 13.75 as well as scarcer material to give us an ap- Exhibition and Bourse perforated 14 and 14.25. There preciation of his study and re- are different dies, plate blocks, search. British North America Philatelic Society booklet panes, inverted water- The many covers he includes marks, marginal lathework, in each exhibit not only show Friday, August 30 • 10 am - 5 pm specimens and plate proofs examples of the periods’ postal plus other pre-production ma- rates, but because many are Saturday, August 31 • 10 am - 5 pm terial to collect. business envelopes (corner Waterlow issues can be cards), we can appreciate the • 10 am - 3 pm found with reverse offsets, im- sort of trade and commerce of Sunday, September 1 perf pairs with or without se- the time. curity punches, pairs with one Of interest, too, is his explana- Delta Hotel • Ottawa City Centre stamp not showing any water- tion of why “Die II” of the five- mark, inverted watermarks, cent caribou stamp does not ex- 101 Lyon Street • Ottawa, ON K1R 5T9 aniline inks and a very wide ist on a Waterlow printing (“Die For hotel reservations use Group Code: BNAPS variety of plate number II” was destroyed in the bomb- blocks. Continued on page 17
8 July 9, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca Canadian presence at China, ‘Stockholmia’ exhibitions By Jesse Robitaille “The bourse area here is like a hibitors plus more than 80 inter- here was a noticeable Cana- bazaar, with people lined up to national judges. There were 12 dian presence at the recent purchase stamps, covers and all Canadian exhibits, including ChinaT world stamp exhibition manner of souvenirs,” said Fred Fawn’s “Canada – The and Stockholmia international ex- McLaughlin, who served as Can- Large Queens 1868-1896 The hibition this spring, according to ada’s national commissioner for First Stamps Printed in Canada” David McLaughlin, chair of The China 2019. “The booths range and McLaughlin’s “The Maple Royal Philatelic Society of Cana- from jade and silver jewelry sell- Leaf Issue of Canada 1897-1898,” da’s (RPSC) international liaison. ers, uncut stones, perfumes, both of which earned 93 points The 2019 Fédération postal authorities, major auction and a gold. Internationale de Philatélie (FIP) houses like Spink, Christoph Representatives from 22 mem- general world stamp exhibition Gartner, Stanley Gibbons and an bers of the Universal Postal The Stockholmia 2019 club dinner was attended by several known as China 2019 was held assortment of Asian dealers. Union – Canada not among them Canadians, including (from left) Rosemary Nessel and her June 11-17 in the city of Wuhan, There was no lack of customers – also attended the week-long husband Ingo, who’s the president of the Philatelic Specialists where a record 400,000-plus peo- at any booth.” show, with Australia Post and Society of Canada; Ann Lyon and her husband Gary, who’s ple are reported to have at- Altogether, there were nearly New Zealand Post issuing the founder and owner of Eastern Auctions; and dealer Chris tended. 4,700 exhibit frames from 85 ex- Continued on page 23 Green, Canadian ambassador for the exhibition. Submitted photo. Auction ACTION For complete information on advertising on this page, Phone: 905-646-7744 x223 • Fax: 905-646-0995; • E-mail: [email protected]; or Write to: P.O. Box 28103, Lakeport P.O., 600 Ontario St., St. Catharines, ON L2N 7P8
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July 9, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 9 Three conferences leading to Confederation featured on stamps, FDCs
First-Day COVERS
By Gary Dickinson
he trail to Canadian Con- The centenaries of those federation was blazed by a three critical meetings were Tgroup of men who met on three marked by Canada Post with occasions in the mid-1860s to commemorative stamps is- negotiate the establishment of a sued on July 29, 1964, for the workable framework to which Charlottetown Conference Figure 3. The Gamula cachet for all of the colonies and prov- (Scott #431), Sept. 9, 1964, for Charlottetown includes a frame inces could subscribe. the Quebec Conference (SC for the stamp. The first meeting took place #432) and May 26, 1966, for in Charlottetown, P.E.I., from the London Conference (SC Sept. 1-9, 1864, and was fol- #448). lowed by the Quebec Confer- The number of copies ever, from 26 for the Char- ence which began on Oct. 10, printed for each stamp ranged lottetown stamp to 21 for the 1864, and lasted for more than from 25.1 million to 29.3 mil- Quebec issue and 18 for the two weeks. The final confer- lion while the number of first- London Conference com- ence occurred in London, Eng- day covers (FDCs) serviced at memorative. land, and lasted from early De- Ottawa increased gradually cember 1866 until the end of from 68,998 for the first stamp CONFERENCE COVERS March 1867, when the British to 78,357 for the third. In selecting a sample of cov- Parliament passed the British The number of different ers to accompany this article, North America Act, which then privately-produced FDCs the three Rosecraft products are received royal assent. gradually decreased, how- shown because each cachet in- cludes a group photograph of the delegates and an illustra- tion of their meeting location. The other covers represent a Figure 4. The Rosecraft cachet for SC #432 shows the range of different makers. conference participants in a group photo. Rosecraft’s cachet (Figure 1) for the Charlottetown Confer- shown in Figure 2 notes Char- his cachet (Figure 3) is the ence issue noted this is “where lottetown hosted the “First Pro- green frame surrounding the the first idea of confederation ceedings in Favour of a United stamp. was discussed.” A number of British North America.” Both Subsequent talks leading to- social activities held during the the main cachet design in wards union were held at Que- Conference helped to solidify brown and green and the red bec city a month after the Char- the purpose of the delegates shield adjoining it includes lottetown talks concluded. and lead to a conclusion that symbols of the British lion and Rosecraft’s cachet (Figure 4) for Figure 1. Rosecraft’s cachet for Scott #431 shows the further talks were warranted. conference participants and their meeting room. the French fleur-de-lis to signal the Quebec Conference com- The Overseas Mailers FDC the merging of two cultures. memorative includes a group Art Gamula, of Ottawa, pro- photograph of the delegates duced an FDC for the Char- and a drawing of the confer- lottetown stamp with the main ence site. text in green and a yellow back- The dominant figure at the ground reference to “100 Quebec event was Sir John A. Years.” An unusual feature of Continued on page 19
Figure 5. The Caneco first-day cover (FDC) for SC #432 Figure 2. The text of the Caneco cachet for SC #431 emphasizes the Charlottetown focuses on a maple leaf as a symbol of unity as it does on conference as the starting point for unity discussions. the stamp design.
10 July 9, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca Barkerville postal history continues as local post office remains
British Columbia’s eighth oldest operating post office continues to offer full service through the present Tonge day. The postmark is said to IN CHEEK be a collector’s item.
By Frank Tonge Several groups of lobbyists seeking regular service for the he year 1862 saw gold found of the colony, sought permission small town opposed the move in the British North Ameri- from British Parliament to build and presented such a positive Tcan colony of British Columbia, “Cariboo Wagon Road” to the case that Canada Post agreed to which was a crown colony from province’s interior. The road won earnings; however, the lo- named Barkerville Post Office in review its decision. 1858-66. was started from Yale in 1862, cal law was strict about such ac- July 1872. Support for the reopening Just a few years prior to the traversing very treacherous tivities. Offenders often found The first postmaster was John came from the city of Prince 1862 gold discovery, the rich mountain terrain, but would not themselves in the courtroom of Bowron, and items on deposit at George, whose council claimed Californian gold strike of 1848- be completed as far as Barker- Judge Begbie who soon gained the location included three led- “the voices of all the municipali- 55 was petering out. Thousands ville for another two years. the reputation of the “hanging gers of registered letters, one led- ties are united in their concern. of miners left to seek fresher A few years later, in 1871, Brit- judge.” The courthouse is lo- ger of postal orders, telegraph Barkerville as a heritage site has fields, and ever optimistic, most ish Columbia and another cated about 1.5 kilometres past forms and receipts, deposit slips, an economic impact not only on people were leaving San Fran- crown colony – Vancouver Is- Barkerville. deposit slips, an account book surrounding communities but cisco and heading for the British land – joined together and soon One of the outstanding fea- and more. on the whole region.” Columbia interior, where emerged as Canada’s sixth prov- tures of Barkerville was the The- Bowron was also appointed To emphasize its value, the rumours were spreading of a ince. atre Royal, which continuously government agent and served as then mayor of Wells re-iterated new strike in the Williams Creek On arrival at the site, gold produced amateur dramatics in magistrate of the Supreme Court. the post office dates to 1867 area of Richfield in the north- miners were confronted by nar- the saloons beginning in 1865. Canada Post closed the outlet “and is one of the very few B.C. central portion of the province. row streets packed with make- After a fire destroyed the town in spring 2005 “as an economy post offices established during Almost 10,000 people from all shift shacks, tents a few with in 1868, shows were presented measure,” according to a story the colonial period that are still points of the world were said to portable storefronts and shanties in a building still shared with published by the Globe and Mail in operation.” have suddenly invaded the col- huddled together in the dirt and the Williams Creek Fire Brigade. in 2005. The concerns grew too loud ony. Each scrambled his way mud trying to accommodate Barkerville even had its own “The outlet would not reopen for Canada Post to ignore and along the dangerously narrow, most of the miners’ needs – and newspaper – the Cariboo Sentinel due to the retirement of the post- they agreed to a review. As a re- rocky and muddy roads to reach all for a price. – with authentic equipment. master and the fact stamp sales sult, Canada Post concluded the the strike location. A fire destroyed virtually all in recent years had covered only post office was part of Barker- Many arrived by fast ship of Barkerville in 1868, but the WILLIAM ‘BILLY’ BARKER about half of the operating ville’s cultural centre and from San Francisco, landing at town was quickly rebuilt with The town was named after costs,” postal authorities said, agreed to reopen the facility on Victoria on Vancouver Island wider and straighter streets – Barker, who was born 1820. adding the facility would remain a full-time basis. then crossing by steamer to the wide enough to accommodate Barker and his partners open on a seasonal basis until The present town consists of mainland at Yale. On arrival, two wagons – and out of the claimed to have taken $600,000 Sept. 30. 107 structures, 62 of which are they joined the overland trek to squalor sprang a boom-town. in gold from his claim. For their mail, Barkerville resi- heritage buildings. Each year, reach the creek and register a Almost instantly, new perma- The first post office in this dents would need to travel eight 50,000-60,000 visitors are at- claim. Anyone with funds hired nent businesses sprang up: sa- north-central area of the prov- kilometres, and after Sept. 30, tracted to the town’s park, pack animals to carry supplies loons were a common sight for ince was the Williams Creek year-round residents would have which is a National Historic while a few travelled by stage- miners seeking to quench their Post Office, opened in July 1864. group boxes at the contract Site. coach; however, the majority of thirst after a hard day of dig- It later became the Cariboo Post postal station in the town of Barker died of cancer in Vic- people were not so affluent and ging. Gamblers also frequented Office in 1871 and finally re- Wells. toria in July 1894. W loaded whatever they were able the saloons hoping to increase to carry on their backs as they their financial stakes, and a few trekked along behind the seem- women arrived at the site to pro- ingly endless line. vide partners for nightly dances. Check This Value! Billy Barker, a man of diverse Other businesses included occupations – most recently a restaurants, general stores, bar- Bi-monthly issues of The Canadian Philatelist, sailor – jumped ship in 1858 and bers, dentists, bakeries, laundry, our international award-winning magazine. joined the Fraser River gold assay offices and other contem- Sales Circuits – A great opportunity to both buy rush. He struck gold while dig- porary necessities. A few miners and sell. Find new stamps to add to your collec- ging in Williams Creek in May brought their wives, who often tion and dispose of stamps you no longer need. 1862, establishing and register- found work as cooks, store ing his claim downstream from clerks or laundresses. Insurance – Preferred rates for coverage Richfield, where the gold soon A surprising number of on your stamp collection. played out. churches were built to serve var- ...And much more! Barker dug down nearly 16 ious denominations. metres – through worthless When a cartage company be- Annual membership is $40 (plus GST/HST) for soggy gravel by hand – before gan operations, it was credited Canadian residents; $53 (USD) for residents of the his luck changed and the great- with lowering the outrageous United States, and $62.50 (USD) for all other countries. est creekside placer gold deposit prices being charged for food- For a sample copy of The Canadian Philatelist and a membership in the world was found. stuffs. application, send $5 (deductible from your fi rst year membership) to: Because of the large number The British system of justice of deaths on the dangerously also arrived. Occasionally, a des- The Royal Philatelic Society of Canada, P.O. Box 69080, St. Clair Post Offi ce, narrow road, Richard Clement perate scoundrel would try to Toronto, ON M4T 3A1, Canada, or visit our website at www.rpsc.org. Moody, first lieutenant governor fleece the miners of their hard-
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Another round of fancy philatelic terms Great Britain was printed on ples are a series of U.S. issues the backs of Queen Victoria produced between 1867 and stamps before gum was ap- 1870, with the embossed holes Stamping plied. Following a request from imbedded by machines in- Britain’s postmaster-general, vented by Charles F. Steel. GROUNDS the De La Rue printing com- How’s that for a touch of irony! pany had its staff print With various sizes and up or By Ian Robertson “PEARS’ SOAP” in double- down points of the grill impres- lined capital letters on the sions, many of the stamps are ere – in alphabetical order • Album weeds – A general- backs of one-pence lilac-colored listed in the Scott catalogue for – are more philatelic ized term that refers to a non- 1881 definitives and half-pence between $1,100 and $3,500 The famous 1918 ‘Inverted terms,H some familiar and others stamp that looks like one. Such orange 1887 Jubilee vermillion each. I recently saw examples Jenny’ 24-cent U.S. airmail perhaps lesser-known. items could be forgeries or bo- definitives. Records show the offered on eBay for prices rang- stamp features a Curtiss As in three previous columns gus issues that appear to be le- company reported difficulty ing from as low as $5 for one Jenny JN-4 biplane printed in this occasional series, sub- gitimate stamps but were pro- producing the underprints, so used stamp in Fine condition upside down. jects were chosen randomly. I duced without official sanction the soap manufacturing firm despite several nibbed outer hope you enjoy and find them to attract collectors unaware of had their own trial versions perforations to others listed at duction and destroyed, accord- helpful. their status. The term can also printed, with text printed on under $200 each. The rarest ing to various published re- Starting with the letter “A” be applied to legitimate non- top of the gummed stamp U.S. grill stamps, with two ex- ports. The lucky buyer of the seems highly appropriate. stamps, such as publicity la- backs, in various colours. Such amples of each reported, are unique error pane was collector bels. Perforated publicity la- stamps are quite pricey. Less listed by Scott at $2 million and William T. Robey, who wrote to bels, often called “cinderellas,” expensive are New Zealand $3 million each, in used condi- a friend three days before the promote a variety of subjects stamps. In addition to Pears tion. Peru issued similar grill- new issue was released, sug- including trade shows, hotels, Soap backprints, other prod- embossed stamps from the gesting “it would pay to be on restaurants, commercial goods ucts were also promoted with mid-1870s through the mid- the lookout for inverts.” In the and exhibitions. Christmas and text printed on the back of that 1880s. Both the U.S. and Peru late 1900s, several U.S. two-co- other charity seals, plus stamp country’s definitives. Stamp versions were produced by the lour stamps with inverted cen- show labels also fit into this cat- dealers were also keen to pro- National Bank Note Co., which tres were sold publicly. They egory, especially if the latter is a mote their businesses, and one merged with the Ameri- soon commanded hefty prices reproduction of an earlier in London, Farington and Mar- can Bank Note Co. of New York when bought by collectors. stamp or and unaccepted tin, had company imprints ap- in 1879. Robey immediately recognized stamp design. plied to the backs of definitives • Invert – A definitive or com- his pane of stamps consisted of • Annigoni portrait – The issued in Finland and in India, memorative with one part of 100 major varieties and soon name applied to the portrait of according to the “Stamporama” the design upside down in rela- reaped a hefty profit when he A 10-centavos Colombia Queen Elizabeth II used on online forum. tion to other sections of the sold his $24 purchase to lead- stamp features an ‘A’ Canada’s 1959 five-cent com- ing Philadelphia dealer Eugene overprint for use on air memorative for that year’s Klein for $15,000. Klein in turn mail carried by the airline Royal Visit. Founded in the Re- sold the pane to “Colonel” H.R. Aerovias Nacionales naissance art tradition, Petro Green, a high-profile collector, de Colombia within the Annigoni (1910-88) was an Ital- who kept some and gradually South American country. ian portrait and fresco artist sold the rest for ever-increasing who opposed the abstract art prices. A new record for an In- • A – Colombia stamps over- movement prevalent in his verted Jenny was set last year, printed with a capital “A” start- homeland in the 1940s. Exhibits when one locked away in a ing on July 12, 1950, stood for of his work were staged in Lon- Chicago family’s vault for a airmail flown by the airline don, New York and Paris in the century sold for $1,593,000 Aerovias Nacionales de Colom- 1950s and 1960s. A long-time USD (including the 18 per cent bia – Avianca – within the resident of Florence, Italy, he is buyer’s premium) at a Robert South American country. When best-known for his portrait of A. Siegel auction. According to Avianca became the only air- the queen that was also fea- An 1868 12-cent U.S. George Washington grill definitive “How the Inverted Jenny, a 24- line carrying airmail within the tured on stamps issued by An- was offered on eBay for $206.50 USD. Cent Stamp, Came to Be Worth country, single letter stamp tigua, Fiji and Hong Kong. a Fortune,” a 2018 Daniel Fer- overprints were discontinued. • Backprint – Some countries nandez article on the • Albino – When the surface of added advertising or other • Grill – A series of small metal stamp. The world’s most fa- Smithsonian.com website, the an engraved printing plate messages to the backs of pins pressed onto stamps broke mous example is the “Inverted postal clerk who sold the In- does not apply ink during pro- stamps. The most famous ex- the paper fibre, permitting can- Jenny,” a 1918 24-cent U.S. air- verted Jenny pane did not real- duction, the plate presses into amples, also known in the col- cellation ink to sink into the mail stamp with its Curtiss ize the printing mistake – since the paper’s surface, resulting in lecting world as an underprint holes, in order to prevent the Jenny JN-4HM biplane printed he had never seen an airplane. a recognizable image. An al- because the text promoting definitives being cleaned and upside down. The U.S. Postal In 2013, the USPS was criticized bino sometimes occurs when soap made by A.F. Pears Ltd. in reused. The best-known exam- Service (USPS) celebrated its by collectors and its own gov- two sheets of paper go through use of specially-modified air- ernment watchdog for issuing a press together, with the top craft to carry mail regularly be- panes of six $2 versions of the one receiving the stamp image A trial ‘Pears’ tween Washington, D.C., Phila- “Inverted Jenny” airmail and the lower sheet impressed Soap’ underprint delphia and New York by or- stamps in a bid to boost sales of by the same but uninked im- on an 1887 half- dering the engraved stamps stamps. In addition to those 2.2 age. Similar albino prints can pence Queen printed with dark red borders million stamps, 100 panes of six occur when paper is folded Victoria Jubilee and the aircraft in dark blue. with upright planes were over, resulting in stamp or por- definitive was Only one pane of 100 inverts is placed in sealed, unmarked en- tion of a stamp printed on the listed on eBay known to have been sold at a velopes among the rest, as po- back, which provides a rare in June for $875 Washington post office. Other tential hidden treasure for ea- and more collectible variety. Cdn. panes were spotted during pro- ger buyers. Not all have been
14 July 9, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca reportedly found, but those known cover was postmarked way are plentiful. Certificates or “personalized postage la- between “Canada” and a cen- that were sold for big profits. that day on a bank envelope of authenticity are highly rec- bels,” they can be ordered tral picture, 12 decorative im- Two upright $12 plane panes sent to its largest nearby ommended as part of any pur- through post offices or post of- ages include hearts, snow- were sold in 2014 for more branch, in Belleville, Ont. A To- chase agreement. fice-approved agencies that flakes, wedding bells, wedding than $50,000 USD each. Cana- ronto dealer acquired the other doves, butterflies, Christmas da’s most famous inverted 22 mint stamps several days holly leaves, flowers, maple stamp variety was much more later and they were bought by a leaves, balloons and other cele- plentiful. With the central blue syndicate on Sept. 9, “two days bration symbols, plus chil- design consisting of a map of before the news of the Picton dren’s cartoon characters. Dis- the Great Lakes, the St. Law- find broke,” Verge wrote. The counts are offered for multiple rence Seaway, a Canadian ma- Intelligencer newspaper in Bel- sheet orders. Postcards, greet- ple leaf and a U.S. eagle, and leville reported on Sept. 13 a ing cards and invitations are outer text printed in red, sales second Inverted Seaway pane also available. “Picture Postage of the five-cent St. Lawrence was bought at the Picton post is the perfect way to celebrate Seaway commemorative began office. About half the stamps life’s big occasions, and all the on June 26, 1959. Based on col- were used on mail by an insur- special moments in be- lector reports and studies, espe- ance company, with the rest tween,” Canada Post notes on cially by Charles Verge in his owned by several local stamp its website. “Whether it’s for a 2009 book The 1959 St. Lawrence collectors, my friend, the late birthday, anniversary, wed- Seaway Joint Issue and its Invert, journalist Alan R. Capon, wrote ding, new baby, retirement, va- 800 mint and used inverts from in one of his history books. cation memory, business 16 panes of 50 printed on two News of the rarities first sur- launch or some other important sheets of 200 stamps are known faced in Winnipeg on Sept. 10, milestone or event ... with to have escaped detection. three weeks after a hotel office Misaligned perforations cut through the centre of a pane many different product and de- “Three panes remain unac- employee bought 30 inverted of 20-cent U.S. Douglas Fairbanks 1984 commemoratives, sign options, you’ll never get counted for to this day,” Verge stamps at a sub post office in a resulting in a dramatic misperf variety. bored celebrating with Picture wrote. Many surviving In- downtown T. Eaton Company Postage.” Unlike regular verted Seaways were damaged department store. He gave commemoratives, complete due to handling by unwary them to colleague Mildred Ma- • Misperforated – Sometimes permit photos and slogans pro- lists and images of Picture Post- son, who used three on mail be- referred to as “miscuts,” a vided by customers. Images age are not included in stamp fore spotting the design error stamp with wrongly-placed must be approved by Canada catalogues. Collectors inter- after preparing to attach a perforations that don’t cut into Post, which recently offered a fourth stamp to an envelope. the design is usually not con- 20 per cent discount from $70 An employee who collected sidered collectible. Some collec- for 50-stamp sheets, $35 for stamps heard she was showing tors, however, like more dra- 26-stamp sheets and $18 for the inverts to workmates and matic “misperf” stamps, which 12-stamp booklets. “All images warned her not to use them for have perfs dividing part of the and any text used on Picture Canada’s first major stamp postage. Leading Winnipeg central design, or have part of Postage products must be suit- error, the 1959 ‘Inverted dealer Kasimir Bileski report- the next stamp printed within able for family audi- Seaway’ features its central edly bought the remainders, its border. Occurring when a ences,” Canada Post notes on blue engraved section but postal clerks already sold sheet of paper is misaligned in its website. Staff review all A Canadian ‘Picture Postage’ upside down, in relation to the other 70 commemoratives. the perforating machine, such messages and submitted art- stamp features a photo of the outer red text. It’s listed The Post Office Department is- varieties were more common in work “to ensure appropriate- a grey cat with the caption in current catalogues at sued a press release acknowl- the 19th and early 20th centu- ness.” Images depicting “nu- ‘2007 Mibumachi, Japan.’ $12,500 in mint condition. edging the inverted stamps and ries, and though modern qual- dity, pornography, violence Bileski quickly contacted media ity control systems usually and/or Illegal activity, weap- outlets, resulting in stories car- catch such misperfs, they do ons, discriminatory or hate ested in acquiring examples non-collectors who learned of ried around the world. occur. messages, vulgar scenes, alco- can ask friends to save enve- the mistake from newspaper Rumours and published re- lopes franked with such and broadcast reports. For 108 ports about what was paid for stamps, which have die-cut years, post office officials were early examples of the Inverted perforations. A few dealers of- proud of their record for secu- Seaway range from $50 per fer them for sale after finding rity printing firms and postal stamp to $1,500, with myriad them in mixtures of recent used staff preventing the accidental variations in the stories. stamps, and some are regularly release of stamps with serious The Winnipeg Tribune reported offered on eBay. Early Cana- production errors. During press Mason receiving just over $200 dian versions were sold with runs totalling 41,110,000 at each for the 27 stamps sold to colourful borders around blank the Canadian Bank Note Com- Bileski, who later denied ever centres, onto which customers pany Limited’s facility in Ot- paying less than $1,000 each. could affix pre-gummed, non- tawa, 76 panes with upside More were found in Ontario, denominated miniaturized art- down blue centres – from 19 and as demand increased, work based on their submitted sheets totalling 3,800 stamps – prices increased. An Inverted photos. Some were mailed were detected and destroyed, Seaway is listed in the 2019 An over-inked King George V half-pence green New without the ordered labels at- Verge reported, quoting an in- Unitrade Specialized Catalogue of Zealand definitive was printed with the crown, much of the tached, while others had differ- ternal document. Two panes Canadian Stamps at $12,500 in top edge and some of the monarch’s head smudged. ent artwork applied. That pro- were returned to the Post Office mint condition, $10,000 in used cess was later changed, with Department in Ottawa by condition. Unitrade lists a • Over-inking – When an en- hol, political statements within supplied images printed on the postal staff in Winnipeg and cover – 16 covers or postcards graved printing plate was over- the image, text within the im- stamps. In the U.S., similar Peterborough, Ont. The first are known to have been inked, the resulting build-up of age that contains a question- stamps can be ordered from known sale of Inverted Sea- franked with one of the rarities ink obscured all or part of a able message or use of lan- private suppliers authorized by ways occurred in Picton, Ont., – at $25,000 each. Due to the stamp. guage, and religious, spiritual the USPS. Some countries pro- on Aug. 10, 1959, when a Bank hefty prices of genuine exam- • Picture Postage – Sometimes or faith-based images, without vide sheets of post office com- of Nova Scotia clerk bought 28 ples, forgeries of both the In- called “personalized stamps,” proper approvals,” will be re- memorative stamps adjoining for use on mail. The earliest- verted Jenny and Inverted Sea- “personalized photo stamps” jected. Available for the space Continued on page 22
July 9, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 15 Tristan da Cunha islanders unfazed after RMS St Helena calls in one last time
This unused Pacific and Orient line envelope bears a Tristan cachet, annotated Commonwealth as ‘Type VI.’ The cachets indicated a piece of post originated from the isolated COMMUNIQUÉ island group and occasionally was used to cancel stamps. By Chad Neighbor
he era-changing with- routinely be able to make that drawal of the stalwart trip any longer. RMST St Helena thanks to Saint The next closest island, As- Helena’s new airport, which cension, is 2,800 kilometres of come scarcer as well – and opened in 2016, won’t have choppy South Atlantic Ocean more collectable. much impact on the remote away. In a recent issue of Gibbons South Atlantic Ocean island. Unlike Saint Helena, Stamp Monthly, the philatelic On the other hand, its Tristan has no airfield and its world traveller Basil Herwald “neighbour” Tristan da Cunha wide beach for landing was gave an entertaining account – another island about 2,100 covered in the 1961 volcanic of what it’s like to visit kilometres to the south – has eruption that forced islanders Tristan. He was one of the lost a key transport link to the to be evacuated to England lucky travellers to sail last rest of the world. The world’s for several years. year to the island on RMS St make it to the stamp and even if the card might take a most remote populated island, Now, any crucial supplies – Helena’s last trip there. He tourism shop, speak to leisurely and roundabout trip it will become even more re- not to mention exports of the notes two of three ships at- Tristan’s postmistress Iris to its destination. mote and harder to reach. island group’s much-loved tempting to land passengers Green, visit the Thatched Even e-mail communications stamps – will have to go out at Tristan fail to do so, but on House Museum and enjoy the SEA CHANGE are difficult thanks to weak via the annual visit of the the third day of lying off- antics of the rockhopper pen- AT ST. HELENA links, but the 270 islanders are supply ship Agulhas II from shore, he and fellow passen- guins, peer at the volcano in Not surprisingly, the retire- confident their lives can go on Cape Town, servicing the gers braved being hoisted his several hours on shore, ment of the RMS St Helena much as before. South African weather station onto a boat, complete with and have a beer. and the completion of the There is remote, and then on Gough Island, or cruise the last, several-foot leap into The postmistress told him Saint Helena Airport are com- there is extremely remote. ships and fishing vessels. the hands of sturdy Tristani- subscriptions to Tristan memorated on the island’s Tristan is about 2,800 Regular delays of several ans. stamps have dropped from stamps – and quite attractive kilometres from Cape Town, months will increase, but that Now, that takes a lot more 400 to 100 in recent years, but ones at that. South Africa, and more than could mean the stamps are gumption and dedication sales are still bolstered by the- Each is a set of four based 3,400 kilometres from Monte- only more highly prized. than travelling 100 kilometres matic collectors, particularly on photographs with quite video, Uruguay. Posted envelopes and post- to a stamp show. of ship and bird issues. low face values topping out While Saint Helena is closer cards bearing the attractive He was well-rewarded, Tristan’s colony of northern at just 60 pence (about $1 still, it’s not like anyone will and varied stamps will be- however, as he was able to rockhopper penguins is one Cdn.). The ship set features of the world’s most impor- three views of the vessel and tant. Stamp sales account for one of its first Saint Helenian 10 per cent of Tristan’s total captain, the late Rodney income – more than that from Young. tourism – but the main money The airport set is titled earner is by far fishing, chiefly “Airport Project Part III – of rock lobsters. Completion.” This is indeed Green has a problem few something for the islanders to others in her position will shout about, for it seemed have: she doesn’t know the their long-cherished ambition date of issue of her next set of regular flights might never VANCE AUCTIONS LTD. because it depends on when be realized – despite millions the ship carrying the stamps of dollars spent on a modern Serving Stamp and Postal History Collectors Since 1972 will arrive and be able to un- airport – because of the load them. winds buffeting the island. All of Tristan’s five yearly But suitable craft for the issues are closely linked to its tricky landings have been Auctions every 7 weeks! culture and the Common- found, and all seems to be go. wealth and face values are The stamps picture the first modest. helicopter landing and the You can get your FREE colour catalogue The lure of stamps and first “calibration flight” land- postcards is far from finished, ing, with another picturing or view it online at even among non-collectors, flight and airport crews. The given Tristan’s experience. fourth stamp shows the Herwald noted the shop/post gleaming airport’s control www.vanceauctions.com office was full of cruise pas- tower. sengers busily scribbling mes- For more information, visit P.O. Box 267L, Smithville, Ontario, Canada L0R 2A0 sages on postcards and affix- sainthelena.gov.sh/st-helena- ing 35-pence stamps (about 50 stamps, which notes only six Toll Free Phone: 877-957-3364 • Fax: 905-957-0100 cents Cdn.) on them for deliv- sets are issued a year, and all [email protected] ery anywhere in the world. sets pertain directly to the is- That’s what I call a bargain, land or the Commonwealth. W
16 July 9, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca A valuable collection – to some, at least went to the woman’s home, Our ads make no secret of the We are certainly not com- where he heard the same story fact we deal solely in pre-1940 plaining about these calls by and made a similar offer. U.S. stamps. Yet there are calls any stretch of the imagination, Collecting He offered $500 and was cast asking us if we buy collections for we like nothing much bet- out as an ogre. of old plate blocks, some even ter than to engage in a phila- We wonder if the disap- going back so far as the 1950s. telic conversation. 101 pointed widow will ever sell Wow! That really makes us feel One of our classic calls the collection at her price. If our age. came in many years ago. The By Peter Mosiondz, Jr. you’re interested, it is probably Then there were the calls ear- question seemed plausible isheartening is the fact complete but all were hinged. still available for $8,000. lier this year asking us if we buy enough. more collectors do not The woman told us she spent Another recent call came collections of Spain, Turkey and “I see that you always ad- confideD with their loved ones the past week adding up the from a woman whose father Russia. The trio of callers obvi- vertise to sell stamps. Do you about the real value of their col- values. That immediately set lived with her and her hus- ously did not read our ad even buy them as well?” lections or who should eventu- off a warning signal for what band until his recent passing. though they acknowledged that Just as with the mail, there ally handle the disposition. was to come next. She pro- She admitted she knew noth- is how they “found” us. are the sad calls and ones that For we know of no one who duced a “catalogue,” in which ing about stamps but went on Over the years, we have been bring happier news. has been able to successfully her husband had circled the to give a very good descrip- offered collections of just about We never know what the carry their collection to that price of every stamp he pos- tion. She also told us her father every nation on the globe. These next call will bring, but we do heavenly stamp club in the sky. sessed. She proudly informed never made any pretensions calls are given a referral to deal- hope they keep coming. We have frequently preached us her husband always told her about the collection’s value ers who will either buy or auc- Until next time, stay well the need for a competent ap- he had a valuable stamp collec- and he simply loved “playing tion their collections. and enjoy your hobby. W praisal to all who would listen, tion. with stamps.” but for some, sound advice of- She stated the “catalogue From the description given ten falls on deaf ears. The cost values” added up to slightly to us – a couple of battered al- is roughly the same as one more than $10,000. She also ac- bums, some stamps stuffed in might expect to pay for draw- knowledged the fact she real- envelopes and in a couple of ing up the last will and testa- ized we were in business to shoe boxes – we felt certain it ment. earn a living and she would was valueless and informed A call similar to the one re- gladly let us take possession for her of our suspicions. We sug- #1 RESOURCE FOR STAMP COLLECTORS OF ALL AGES AND INTERESTS gested perhaps it be given to a ceived from our distinguished $8,000. Canadian Stamp News young family member. Order your one-year war veteran, whom we men- No informed philatelist subscription and we’ll send you the tioned in our previous would touch it for a 10th of that She agreed but said she and instalment of “Stamps and Sto- price, and we thought about her husband wanted to be ab- ries,” informed us her husband the 125 copies of the $2 Texas solutely certain before doing left a very valuable collection of stamp we passed on a short anything with it. We brought # U.S. stamps and asked if we while ago. up the subject of our fee, and were interested in seeing it and She was crestfallen and terri- since her home was relatively STAMP making an offer. bly disillusioned when our of- close to our office, told her MAGAZINE IN CANADA The residence was not too far fer came in the mid-three-fig- there would be no travel ex- every other week from our home, and applying ure range. We were told we pense. She readily agreed and our time-tested policy of not were trying to take advantage we were there within the hour. 1 engaging in a series of ques- of her but she was one step The collection was exactly as tions to the philatelically unin- ahead of us and would not ac- expected. I hated to collect the formed, we quickly agreed and cept our “ridiculous” offer. fee after spending less than an said we’d be there that evening. A week later, we received a hour there, but she told us at It was a typical U.S. collec- call from a nearby dealer who least now she and her husband tion. The early issues were very asked us if we were out to see know exactly what they have. spotty and those of any value this particular collection. When Some of the other calls com- had a defect of one kind or an- we replied in the affirmative ing into the shop bring a other. 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July 9, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 17 horseback with servant John Brown dated 1876; a paint- One of five German starters was 19-year-old Jochen ing of Queen Victoria depicted on horseback, again Behle from Willingen in Hochsauerland. He started out New with Brown and dated 1876; a portrait of Queen Victo- strong with one of the fastest times at five kilometres; ria wearing the Robes of State dated 1859; the marriage however, cameras did not show him during the race. ISSUES of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert dated 1840; and In West Germany, the phrase “Wo ist Behle?” became Around the World with Robin Harris Queen Victoria as a young girl with her terrier, Fanny, famous after the TV broadcast, when the commentator dated 1830. couldn’t find Behle and worriedly repeated this question. A miniature sheet highlights the legacy of Albert Lastly, a third stamp highlights West German swim- Prince Consort with four stamps featuring Model mer Michael Grofl (spelled Gross in English). He re- Lodge, Kennington; Balmoral Castle, Scotland; The ceived the nickname “The Albatross” for his especially New Crystal Palace, Sydenham; and Royal Albert Hall, long arms that gave him a total span of 2.13 metres. London. At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Gross was one of the great athletes of the games. Gross easily UNITED STATES won gold in the 200-metre freestyle, dominating the The U.S. Postal Service field. During the 200-metre butterfly race, reporter Jörg SOUTH GEORGIA (USPS) issued a single stamp Wontorra urged Gross along with the phrase “Fly, Alba- South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is- on June 12 to honour former tros, fly.” sued a four-stamp set featuring three-dimensional (3D) President George H.W. Bush, images of landmarks of Grytviken on May 10. who died Nov. 30, 2018, at the Founded on Nov. 16, 1904, by Norway’s Carl Anton age of 94. Larsen, Grytviken was the largest whaling station on The 41st president guided South Georgia, where it was considered the best har- the U.S. through the end of the bour in the area. Cold War and drove the cre- The set includes stamps featuring: Grytviken Church ation of a multinational coali- (70 pence), a whaler’s church built in 1913 and conse- tion that successfully forced crated that Christmas; Shackleton’s Grave (80 pence), Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait which holds what’s arguably the most famous resident in the Persian Gulf War. of the Grytviken cemetery, the remains of the explorer An advocate for public service, Bush explained his Ernest Shackleton, who was laid to rest in 1922 after suf- vision of a nation of volunteers as “a brilliant diversity fering a fatal heart attack; The Petrel Wreck (£1.05), a spread like stars, like a thousand points of light in a MONACO 35-metre former whale catcher built in Oslo in 1928 and broad and peaceful sky.” Six stamps featuring opera singers were released by an iconic part of the Grytviken skyline; and harpoon In 1988, Bush defeated Democratic opponent Michael Monaco on March 6. guns (£1.85), which were once a common site on South Dukakis to become the first incumbent vice president to A French baritone born in Bordeaux in 1861, Maurice Georgia, where they were mounted on the bows of be elected president in 152 years. Foreign policy drove Renaud was known around the world for his fine vocal whale catchers and fired explosive harpoon shells deep the Bush presidency; military operations were con- talents and acting abilities. He performed in Saint Peters- into the flesh of whales. ducted in Panama and the Persian Gulf, the Berlin Wall burg, Berlin and Monte-Carlo, where he sang in the pre- To view these stamps in 3D, red-cyan anaglyph fell in 1989 and the Soviet Union dissolved two years mieres of two operas by Massenet, Le Jongleur de Notre- glasses are required. later. Bush also signed the North American Free Trade Dame (1902) and Chèrubin (1905). At the Monaco opera, Agreement (NAFTA), which created a trade bloc con- he also performed the role of Mephistopheles in Berlioz’s sisting of the U.S. plus Canada and Mexico. La Damnation de Faust in 1902. The celebrated soprano of the Metropolitan Opera, Gèraldine Farrar made her debut in Berlin in the role of Marguerite, in Gounod’s Faust. In Monte-Carlo in 1905, she played Amica in Mascagni’s eponymous opera. Far- rar also enjoyed a film career with leading roles includ- ing Carmen and Joan of Arc in productions by Cecil de Mille. Emma Calvè, a tremendous soprano, was a star before GREAT BRITAIN the age of stardom. She won fame in particular through Two bicentenaries in 2019 – the birth of both Queen the title role in Georges Bizet’s Carmen, which she per- Victoria and of her husband Prince Albert – were formed more than 1,000 times during her career. Adored marked with a set of stamps released by Great Britain throughout the world, she sang on the stage of the on May 24. GERMANY Monte-Carlo Opera several times. Queen Victoria’s reign was the second longest in Brit- Three stamps were released by Germany on May 2 to Russian opera singer Feodor Chaliapin was consid- ish royal history. The era named after her saw dramatic highlight legendary Olympic moments. ered the greatest Slavic bass of his time. In 1910, he per- social, political and economic change. Six stamps chart One stamp is titled “And Halla Laughs.” Halla was a formed in the role of Massenet’s Don Quixote in Monte the life of Victoria from princess to empress, and the ac- horse ridden by Hans Günter Winkler. She is the only Carlo. He bid farewell to the stage in Monaco in 1937 in companying miniature sheet stamps celebrate the leg- horse ever to win three Olympic Gold medals in the Boris Godunov. In addition to his exceptional voice, acy of Prince Albert. sport of show jumping. Chaliapin embodied all the qualities of operatic art – an The six stamps showing Queen Victoria depict: a Halla had already won back-to-back World Champi- expressive personality, an understanding of roles, cha- head-and-shoulders portrait of Queen Victoria by Hein- onships in show jumping when she and Winkler com- risma and commitment to the stage. rich Von Angeli in 1890; a painting of Queen Victoria peted at the 1956 Olympics in Stockholm. During the Titta Ruffo was an Italian baritone who performed at and Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli at Osborne first round, Halla took off early for the penultimate the Monte-Carlo Opera on many occasions. His first House in 1878; a painting of Queen Victoria depicted on fence. Winkler was thrown into the air, landed heavily performance on the Monegasque stage was in Rossini’s back in the saddle and tore a groin muscle. He knew if The Barber of Seville in 1907. He played Figaro, one of his he withdrew from the final round, the German team signature roles. Blessed with a voice of exceptional would be eliminated. In great pain, he rode anyway, power, he sang at the official opening of the Oceano- only being able to give the slightest direction to his graphic Museum in Monaco from a raft in the middle of mount. Halla completed the course without a fault, and the harbour. they earned gold in both the individual and team Lastly, Selma Kurz was an Austrian singer. She sang as events. a mezzo-soprano, and then as a soprano, finally special- Another design is entitled “Where is Behle.” The 1980 izing in coloratura. In 1899, Gustav Mahler engaged her Winter Olympics took place from February 13-24 in at the Vienna Opera House. She went on to perform all Lake Placid, N.Y. over the world, including at the Monte Carlo Opera.
18 July 9, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca Conferences... Continued from page 10 Macdonald who eventually be- came the first prime minister of Canada. Seventy-two resolu- tions were adopted which were the basis for the final confer- ence in London, England. The Canada Envelope Com- FREE GIFT WITH EVERY ORDER! pany (Caneco) produced a sim- ple cachet (Figure 5) featuring a maple leaf for SC #432 as a Figure 8. Kolor Kover’s cachet for SC #448 features a symbol of unity as it also ap- portion of the stamp’s design. pears on the stamp. A cover in- sert, illustrated in Figure 6, summarizes the delegations and outcomes of the Quebec Conference. The third and final confer- ence leading to the British North America Act took place in London and lasted for four months. The resolutions ad- opted in Quebec were first re- viewed then forwarded to the British Colonial Office. A com- mittee developed a draft of the act, which was then reviewed Figure 9. The RPSC cachet for SC #448 replicates the with British officials to finalize stamp’s design. the text which was passed by the House of Lords and the House of Commons before re- The Rosecraft FDC for the ing at the Westminster Palace ceiving royal assent from London Conference com- Hotel in a working session. Queen Victoria on March 29, memorative shows the “Fa- (Figure 7) 1867. thers of Confederation” meet- Kolor Kovers’ cachets were always printed on envelope stock other than white, and its FDC for SC #448 is shown in Figure 8. Their buff and brown cachet features a portion of the stamp design. The Royal Philatelic Society of Canada (RPSC) held its an- nual exhibition in Hamilton, Ont., from May 26-28, 1966, so the official issue date for the London Conference commemo- rative was the first day of their meeting. The RPSC FDC for the London Conference issue repli- Figure 6. The Caneco insert for the Quebec Conference cated the stamp’s design as il- FDC identifies the conference participants and outcomes. lustrated in Figure 9. W
Figure 7. Conference delegates are shown in their working setting in the Rosecraft cachet for SC #448.
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July 9, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 21 Morning on the Lièvre, The cover of the fiery urban construction noise which was published 2015 book, Lyrics of an “inhuman music” which Poets... in his first book. Earth, by Canadian follows a “hideous routine” Continued from page 7 The two pals and poet Archibald that will finally fade into “the another new friend, Lampman was first silence of eternal night.” Five years after Lampman poet William Wilfred published in 1895. In his preface introducing married 20-year-old Maude Campbell, began the 473-page Poems of Ar- Emma Playter in 1887, their writing a literary col- His headstone in chibald Lampman, published in daughter, Natalie Charlotte, umn for The Globe Beechwood Cemetery, 1900, Duncan Campbell Scott was born. newspaper in Toronto which he wrote about described the author being She was followed by Arnold, – a forerunner of The in a namesake poem, “on the side of socialism and who died within three months Globe and Mail. Lamp- is inscribed, sim- reasonable propaganda to and became the subject of a man received $3 for ply: “Lampman.” that end,” arguing his beliefs grief-filled poem by his father. each of his 87 pub- Publication of his “with courage whenever nec- Another son, Archibald Otto, lished short essays. third volume, Alcyone essary.” was born in 1898. In 1895, he was and other poems, was But he and later researchers Lampman’s first self-pub- elected a Fellow of completed posthu- concluded that Lampman lished book, Among the Millet, the Royal Society of mously. was not a radical socialist. which had 48 poems, was pub- Canada. Published The Encyclopedia of In 1943, Scott and E.K. lished 10 years earlier, aided by that year in Bos- World Biography de- Brown published a fourth a legacy inherited by his wife. ton, Mass., his second scribes him bringing volume of Lampman poetry, After meeting Duncan poetry collection, Lyr- “new and distinctly At the Long Sault and Other Po- Campbell Scott, a Department ics of Earth, was not as Canadian elements to ems. of Indian Affairs employee, her successful as his first the tradition” of 19th “I am not a great poet and I husband encouraged him to book. century Romantic po- never was,” Lampman once write poetry. By that decade’s ets in Britain. wrote, considering himself “a Scott introduced his new end, however, Lamp- With careful obser- minor poet of a superior or- friend to outdoor camping west man’s poetry was being pub- that often reclusive and shy, vations for all elements of na- der and that is all.” of Ottawa, plus hiking and ca- lished in Canadian periodi- Lampman suffered “a spiri- ture, including colours, sounds In numerous studies fol- noeing in the Laurentian High- cals and top U.S. magazines, tual malaise” compounded and subtle movements, lowing his death, others dis- lands, on the Gatineau and including Atlantic Monthly, by the death of his first son, “Lampman, like others of his agreed, Wikipedia notes. Lièvre rivers and other water- Harper’s, the Independent, along with “his own deterio- school, relied on the Canadian The federal government ways in Quebec. Scribner’s and The Youth’s rating health.” landscape to provide him with designated him a Person of One of their early trips is Companion. The poet was only 38 when much of the imagery, stimulus, National Historic Significance credited with inspiring In The Canadian Encyclope- he died in Ottawa from heart and philosophy which charac- in 1920. Lampman’s classic poem, dia, Michael Gnarowski wrote failure, on Feb. 10, 1899. terize his work,” that encyclo- His Selected Prose was pub- pedia adds. lished in 1975. “Evocatively rich, his poems The Archibald Lampman A U.S. 1974-dated 10-cent are frequently sustained by a Award, a literary prize, is pre- ‘ZIP Code’ stamp shows mood of revery and with- sented annually by Arc, an Terms... various transportation Ottawa-area poetry maga- drawal, while their themes are methods used for that Continued from page 15 those of beauty, wisdom, and zine. For the past 20 years, country’s mail service. reassurance, which the poet leading Canadian poets have customer’s submitted photos discovered in his contempla- attended the annual Ar- reproduced as undenomi- tion of the changing seasons chibald Lampman Poetry buildings. There were nated, perforated labels or as and the harmony of the coun- Reading at Trinity College. 855,815 postal codes in this additional artwork beside the tryside.” Several of his books have country, according to the stamp image. The Canadian Encyclopedia been reprinted, with Lyrics of 2014 Canadian Postal Code Da- • ZIP code – Introduced in notes Lampman is “generally Earth perhaps the most pro- tabase. Canada Post issued 1963, the U.S. postal code sys- considered the finest of Cana- lific: I saw several offered re- two 17-cent commemoratives tem is known as the da’s late 19th-century poets in cently on eBay, all with differ- in 1979 with bilingual “ZIP Code.” English.” ent covers. on April 1, 1971, followed by “Postal Code/Code Postal” Featured on a 10-cent 1974 It describes his more than Canadian singer-song- gradual implementation promotional text. One stamp commemorative promoting 300 carefully edited and often writer Loreena McKennitt set across the country starting in shows a man’s upright finger its use, the code consists of reworked poems being “for Lampman’s poem, Snow, to 1972. The three-letter, three- wrapped in a reminder numbers registered for geo- the most part close-packed music on her 1995 album, A numeral code denotes re- string, the other has a wom- graphical areas, states, a ma- melancholy meditations on Winter Garden: Five Songs for gional locations that can in- an’s upright finger wrapped jor post office location and natural objects, emphasizing the Season. clude streets and apartment with a typewriter ribbon. W smaller post office centres. W the calm of country life in con- A“Mr. ZIP” cartoon figure trast to the restlessness of city depicting a mail carrier is living.” printed on the outer margins Lampman’s later poems in- of U.S. stamp panes. In Can- cluded philosophical observa- ada, single-digit codes for tions and social critiques, Mal- large centres were introduced colm Ross wrote in his 1960 in the 1920s. Tests of the cur- book, Poets of Confederation. rent six-digit alphanumeric Revealing titles included “The code system began in Ottawa City of the End of Things.” The sonnet describes a Two 17-cent 1979 heartless robot-built city, with commemoratives promoting use of a new Archibald Lampman was Canadian postal code born in 1861 and died in system on mail. 1899.
22 July 9, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca surer of the Toronto Association of Philatelic Exhibitions. Retiring... She has also previously man- Continued from page 1 aged the office of the treasurer of SHOW & Bourse the Federación Interamericana Visit www.canadianstampnews.com/events for the full list of shows posted to date de Filatelia, a multi-national “I had already gained some JUNE 29, SCARBOROUGH, ON SEPT. 7, MONCTON, NB philatelic experience and felt I philatelic organization covering Scarborough Stamp Club Show, Cedarbrook Community Centre, Brunpex 2019, Royal Canadian Legion, 100 War Veterans Ave. could be of service to The the Americas. 91 East Park Blvd. No admission charge, free parking, club cir- Sponsored by the Fundy Stamp Collectors Club, Brunpex 2019 will Royal,” she added. “Her wealth of knowledge cuit (5-10 cent) and individually priced items, as many as 4 be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be seven dealers and an and experience with society dealers per show, new dealer inquiries welcome. Bus routes: auction table, with the auction to be held at 1.30 p.m. For more Lawrence E # 54 or Markham Rd # 102 For more information, information contact Mike Steeves, email [email protected]. FAR-REACHING ROLES matters has helped us all along email [email protected], telephone 416-460-3970. ca, telephone 506-387-4462. Over the years, Schulzke’s the way,” said RPSC President Ed Kroft. “We will all miss her JULY 18 – 21, HAMILTON, ON SEPT. 14, TORONTO, ON major roles and responsibilities PHSC Symposium, Hamilton Sheraton Hotel, 116 King St. W. North Toronto Stamp Club Fall Bourse, Yorkminster Park Baptist included handling correspon- pleasant and polite manner and Building on the success of the 2018 Symposium, the Postal Church, 1585 Yonge St. The North Toronto Stamp Club’s Fall dence, phone calls and emails; her never-ending desire to assist. History Society of Canada is proud to announce the third annual Bourse will be held at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 membership applications; chap- We welcome her replacement, PHSC Symposium. We will visit several different sites of historical Yonge Street. Hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easy subway access at St. Lee Ann Stewart, and look for- interest in Hamilton and the Greater Toronto Area, where invited Clair subway station, free admission, 22 dealers, more than 100 ter insurance; database entries; sales circuit books including recent issues, over 100 ten cents ward to a long working relation- members will speak about a variety of postal history topics. We and RPSC National Office re- will also host a national-level postal history exhibition as well as books, members table, door prizes (first prize one kilo of stamps) ports for the society’s bimonthly ship with her.” a bourse with 15 dealers, breakout sessions and additional speak- snack bar, wheelchair access, parking at the Church and on journal, The Canadian Philatelist. Schulzke leaves behind “20 ers and activities. The activities and meals are available at a nearby streets, families and children welcome. For more informa- tion, email [email protected], telephone 647-990- She also helped with inquiries years of providing very exten- nominal cost. Admission to the bourse and exhibition is free. For sive administrative support to a more information, email [email protected], 4073. Website: www.northtorontostampclub.ca. from executive members and di- telephone 905-690-3598. Website: www.postalhistorycanada.net. rectors, preparations for the an- number of organizations in our SEPT. 14 – 15, BURNABY, BC Coins, Stamps & Collectibles Show, Nikkei Centre, 6688 nual Royal convention and over- unusual hobby,” added Ted AUG. 1 – 4, OMAHA, NE Nixon, chair and treasurer of the APS StampShow, CHI Health Center Omaha, 455 N. 10th St. Southoaks Cres. Hosted by the North Shore Numismatic Society, seeing the “50-year club” com- StampShow 2019, co-hosted with the American Topical this show is open on Saturday from 10 a.m-4 p.m. and on Sunday mittee, which recognizes and Greene Foundation. Association, in Omaha, Nebraska, marks the 133rd annual con- from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be 40 tables of coins, stamps, awards people with 50 years of “Margaret is always calm, or- vention of the American Philatelic Society. Each year, stamp col- banknotes, tokens, medals, postcards, art, pins and more. Admission is $2 each day or $3 for both days. Children age 16 continuous RPSC membership. ganized and very patient in lectors, exhibitors, historians and members of the general public dealing with the wide variety of gather to socialize, increase philatelic knowledge, and exchange and under, if accompanied by an adult, are free. Free under- “Advances in technology over stamps. The 2019 show will feature more than 100 dealers, soci- ground parking. Japanese restaurant at location. For more these years have made a signifi- personalities she encounters eties, live auctions, literature and philatelic exhibits, more than information, email [email protected], telephone 604-299- cant difference,” said Schulzke, among us all. She really has 100 meetings and seminars, and first-day-of-issue ceremonies 3673. Website: www.northshorenumismaticsociety.org. been the stable continuing pres- for new stamps. The show is free and open to the public. For more who added most advances are SEPT. 14, CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO information, email [email protected], telephone 814-933- ence for both the Greene Foun- Cambridge Stamp Show, Armenian Centre, 35 International focused on updating systems 3803. Website: stamps.org/STAMPSHOW-SS. and websites, including “far dation and as the executive as- Village Dr. Cambridge Stamp Club Annual Show, Armenian greater involvement with social sistant for the RPSC also. We AUG. 10, CAMBRAY, ON Centre, 35 International Village Dr. between 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 will truly miss her in these Fenelon Stamp Club Show & Sale, Cambray Community Hall, 2255 p.m. Visit with 10 dealers, circuit books, and a silent auction. A media.” lunch counter is available for your convenience. Free admission roles.” Elm Tree Rd. The 35th annual Fenelon Stamp Club Show & Sale “Exhibits are presented and will be held from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Lots of free parking and 10 and free parking. Everyone welcome! For more information, displayed using new and cre- stamp dealers from across Ontario. Snack bar. Draw prizes and email [email protected], telephone 519-742-5892. Website: ative methods. Expertization LEE ANN STEWART table auctions. Everybody welcome. For more information, email www.cambridgestampclub.weebly.com. [email protected], telephone 705-454-9196. procedures have been enhanced. Stewart succeeded the role of SEPT. 21, MEDICINE HAT, AB The energy and activity is very executive assistant of both The AUG. 10, KINCARDINE, AB Medicine Hat Coin & Stamp show, Higdon Hall (stampede encouraging.” RPSC and Greene Foundation KINEX 2019, Davidson Centre, 601 Durham St. This annual stamp grounds), 2055 21 Ave SE. Over 40 tables of coins and stamps show and sale features upwards of 11 dealers on the bourse, with vendors from across Alberta and Sask. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. While new collectors and following Schulzke’s retirement Door prizes. Admission $2, children with parent free. Buy, sell or on July 1. exhibits, door prizes, lunch booth, a youth table and sales circuit those returning to the hobby af- books. For more information, email [email protected], tele- trade. Vendors welcome. for more info contact Ron For more ter retirement – a common phila- “She brings wonderful enthu- phone 519-395-5817. information, email [email protected], telephone 403-526- telic demographic – are continu- siasm and solid modern office 5158. Website: www.mhcasc.ca. management skills to us,” said AUG. 10, CAMBRAY, ON ing to join The RPSC, e-member- Fenpex, Fenelon Community Centre, 2255 Elm Tree Rd. Fenelon SEPT. 21, ST. CATHARINES, ON ships “have now become a Nixon, of Stewart. Falls Stamp Club presents FENPEX 35, from 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Best Western Stamp Show, Best Western Hotel (Niagara Room), 2 choice for many,” added Schul- For more information about at the Fenelon Community Centre, 2255 Elm Tree Rd., Cambray North Service Rd. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free parking, free admission and free appraisals. Sponsored by Roy’s Stamps, spe- zke, who’s also a former trea- The RPSC, visit rpsc.org. W Ont. Dealers, silent auctions, club sales, draws, youth displays, exhibits, food court. Free admission & parking. Wheel chair cializing in the stamps and covers of Canada and the British Commonwealth. For more information, email [email protected], sole Canadian exhibitor. friendly. For more information, email [email protected], telephone 705-340-8575. telephone 905-934-8377. McLaughlin’s eight frame ex- Presence... SEPT. 27 – 29, BURNABY, BC hibit, “The Maple Leaf Issue of AUG. 30 – SEPT. 1, OTTAWA, ON Vanpex 2019, Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres. National Continued from page 9 Canada 1897-1898,” earned 95 BNAPEX 2019, Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre, 101 Lyon St. N. The 71st annual convention of the British North show commemorating Centenary of the British Columbia themed stamps to mark the points for a large gold – one of 23 America Philatelic Society (BNAPS)—BNAPEX—features a 160- Philatelic Society, founded in 1919. For more information, email event. handed out in the traditional phi- frame British North America competitive exhibition as well as a [email protected]. Website: www.bcphilatelic.com. The next FIP annual exhibition lately class. Altogether, there 20-dealer bourse and about 25 BNAPS Study Group meetings and SEPT. 28 – 29, WINNIPEG, MB is scheduled to be held in Lon- were 70 large gold winners across seminars. For more information, email [email protected], Manitoba Coin Club’s Fall Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Show, Sunova don, England, in 2020. nine classes and 294 exhibits. telephone 905-934-8377. Website: bnaps.org/. Centre, 48 Holland Rd. Dealer tables, exhibits, free gifts and prizes! Meanwhile, Stockholmia 2019 New Brunswick’s Eastern SEPT. 7 – 8, MISSISSAUGA, ON Something of interest for everyone, from the novice collector to the experienced. “Come with paper, leave with gold.” Plenty of free was held May 29-June 2 to mark Auctions had a booth on the National Postage Stamp and Coin Show, Hilton Mississauga/ Meadowvale hotel, 6750 Mississauga Rd. National Postage Stamp parking. ATM on site. Admission is $5 a day per person. For the the 150th anniversary of the bourse, and dealer Chris Green, and Coin Show featuring about 50 professional coin and stamp deal- Saturday evening banquet with guest speaker at Aalto’s Restaurant, Royal Philatelic Society London of Ottawa, was the Canadian am- ers from across Canada. Highlights include a two-day live auction by Canad Inns Garden City, RSVP with [email protected] or 204-253- 0419 ($25/person). For more information, email [email protected], (RPSL). Held in Sweden, where it bassador for the show and also Colonial Acres; various seminars; the Young Collectors Table, plus telephone 204-253-0419. Website: www.manitobacoinclub.org. was that country’s largest phila- participated with Spink and Son. the popular Free Kids’ Auction on Sunday. Admission $3 on Saturday telic exhibition since 1986, the ex- With more than 2,000 frames of and FREE on Sunday. Show hours 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. SEPT. 28, OWEN SOUND, ON – 4 p.m. Sunday. Parking is Free. For show updates, visit website. hibition recognized the RPSL’s exhibits, 200 public seminars and Owen Sound Stamp Club Show, St Mary’s High School, 1555 15 Presented by Canadian Coin News and Canadian Stamp News. For St. E. Dealers, exhibits and ongoing draws. For more information, global membership, more than meetings and nearly 50 dealers more information, email [email protected], telephone 1-800-408-0352. email [email protected], telephone 519-376-7161. Website: half of which live outside of the and auction houses from 14 coun- Website: www.stampandcoinshow.com. www.owensoundstampclub.org. U.K. tries on the bourse, Stockholmia The Canadian contingent was the largest club-run show SHOW ORGANIZERS: How to list: Simply fill out the form found at www.canadianstampnews.ca or mail, fax or email your information to Trajan Publishing (S&B), PO Box 25009 Rose City RO, Welland, ON L3B 5V0, fax (905) 735-1909, email numbered about 12 philatelists, held anywhere in the world in re- [email protected]. Please include: date of show; site of event, street, city, prov.; official name of event; organization sponsoring or including Charles Verge, who cent decades, more than doubling affiliated with the event; hours; admission charge; if exhibits are present (display or competitive), contact person’s name, address, postal code, telephone number. 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July 9, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 23 OLD TIME BARGAINS #963 This week you will fi nd a very interesting selection of special offers on the back page, with everything from scarce stamps to choice proofs and elusive er- rors. Many have never been offered here before. Select those you need and order today by phone, fax, mail or email! There are no additional charges for shipping or sales taxes and installment terms are available if needed. We have the new 2019 Unitrade catalogue in stock at just $54.95 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 and Foreign material as well.
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A very fi ne single lists at shift on the $1 Glacier high (Scott #26). Here is a lovely used single $300.00. I have one in stock at $129.00 and also value (#934). The denomi- in VF condition. List price is $300.00. a pair at $219.00. nation appears on the wrong My price is $229.00. side of the stamp! I can supply a VF NH mint single at just $239.00. SPECIAL OFFER #18,404 Here’s an item I have never sold before, SPECIAL OFFER #18,396 a rare proof of the 2¢ Queen Victoria em- SPECIAL OFFER Next here is the 10¢ value from the set (Scott bossed portrait in scarlet used on postal #18,411 #27), which depicts Price Albert. A very fi ne stationery (#EN13). It is printed on laid Here is an imperforate photo- mint hinged single lists at $1,000.00. This ex- paper. I have just one available, in very graphic essay block of four of the ceptional example, which has rich colour and fi ne condition, and priced at $229.00. 42¢ fl ag regular issue (#1356b). full original gum, is priced at just $595.00. 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