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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 07 July 23 - August 6, 2019 $4.50 Numerals top Royal Auction By Jesse Robitaille had never been to a live auction; hope- Canada’s “Numeral” stamps were fully, they enjoyed the process.” among the top-earning lots of the recent The top-earning item was Lot 1649, a auction hosted in conjunction with the complete sheet of 100 brown violet 10- 2019 Royal Philatelic Society of Canada Continued on page 13 (RPSC) Convention. Singles, pairs, blocks, com- plete sheets and on-cover exam- ples of the turn-of-the-century issue were offered in the nearly 200-lot single-session auction hosted by R. Maresch and Son Auctions this June. “Hosting the auction went very well,” said auctioneer Peter Maresch, who added realiza- Cutting the ribbon to open Royal*2019*Royale is award-winning Toronto tions totalled more than 110 per exhibitor Jack Nixon, 10, winner of the 2017 American Philatelic Society cent of pre-sale estimates. “All ‘Champion of Champions’ youth event. the people involved with the Royal were very accommodat- ing. We were very happy to have Royal 2019 exceeds the opportunity, and we met some people on the floor who expectations in GTA A complete sheet of 100 brown violet 10-cent stamps By Jesse Robitaille for the massive three-day show and ex- (Scott #83) from Canada’s yearly harbinger of summer, the an- hibition co-hosted by the Bramalea ‘Numeral’ issue brought A nual convention of The Royal Phila- Stamp Club, West Toronto Stamp $15,000 as Lot 1649 of the telic Society of Canada (RPSC) wel- Club and CSN. recent Royal Auction. comed back both sunshine and stamps “This Royal had the best vibe of all this June. the Royals I ever attended,” said Ingo Beginning June 21 – the first day of Nessel, a member of The RPSC and Bra- Modern stamp printing requires summer – hundreds of collectors gath- malea Stamp Club and president of the ered in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Philatelic Specialists Society of Canada (PSSC). curated conditions, material Through the show website managed Publications Registration Mail No. 09136 AgreementNo. 40069699 by CSN at rpscroyal.com and The RPSC’s By Jesse Robitaille use of social media before, during and This is the second story in a after the convention, this year’s show four-part series highlighting a also boasted a strong online presence, private tour of Lowe-Martin, added Nessel, who was one of three an Ottawa-based security RPSC members elected to the society’s printer of Canadian and fellowship on June 22. worldwide stamps, as part of “We have to drag philately into the Orapex 2019. Internet age and the social media age, As it was 111 years ago, and that’s a big part of it.” when E.D. Lowe and Thomas This year, RPSC members gathered H. Martin first entered the under the banner of “It’s Your Royal,” a looseleaf business in Cana- theme chosen by the convention’s orga- da’s capital city, paper re- nizing committee to promote the soci- mains paramount for ety’s recently revised strategic plan, Lowe-Martin. which was unveiled at last year’s Royal in St. Catharines, Ont. Continued on page 6 “What we’re trying to do – as the All of Canada’s coil stamps Royal’s theme indicates – is ensure the are printed using a Gallus Royal is for everybody,” said RPSC seven-colour web-fed press known as the ’TCS 250.’ Continued on page 12 WE are BUYING Immediate Payment Booklet of 8 stamps 414117111 $7 20

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Robertson unteers, that leaves roughly two dozen CONTRIBUTORS: John Conrad, Gary Dickinson, Robin Harris, With so few volunteers, hosting a people who are responsible for count- Randy Heimpel, Richard Logan, Peter Mosiondz, Chad Neighbor, Hans Niedermair, Everett Parker, David Piercey, Tony Shaman, less, seemingly never-ending tasks. Mike Smith, Lewis E. Tauber I’m not complaining – and I’ve yet to ADVERTISING: [email protected] Royal presents interesting challenges Mike Walsh (Ext. 228), hear any complaints from other orga- Jim Szeplaki (Ext. 223) itting alongside organizers through- ber Garfield Portch prepared the show nizers – but I am impressed. 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Return postage guaranteed. bourse chair; Rodney Paige, a past exhibitors – and each has different Looking ahead to 2022, Canada may Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Circulation Dept., PO Box 25009 Rose City RO, Welland, ON L3B 5V0, Royal vice-president, served as exhibits means of enjoying a stamp show. host another international exhibition e-mail: [email protected] chair; BSC member Bob Thorne was re- It’s the organizers’ job to make ev- – its first since 1996 – but organizers We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada. sponsible for setting up and tearing eryone happy, but there is, at times, will need volunteers and financial sup- Funded by the Government of Canada down the exhibit frames; WTSC Trea- more work to accomplish than there are port to step up now. surer Lawrence Pinkney also served as volunteers on hand. It’s par for the Let’s show the world what Canadian EDITORIAL POLICY: Canadian Stamp News is a hobby magazine endeavouring to bring worldwide philatelic news and views to its readers with the major emphasis treasurer of the show; and WTSC mem- course when there are so many moving philately is all about. W on Canadian philately. Opinions expressed in signed columns, stories, and letters are not necessarily those of Canadian Stamp News. Auction and sales reports: CSN staff or assigned contributors write pre- and post-sale articles. Writers conduct interviews as needed and use information pro- Canadian contributions to Apollo 11 vided by the auction house as source material. As with all news articles, story 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 prices realized. Lots that fail to meet reserve, or are bought by the consignor or their agent, are considered non-sales for the purpose of reporting. From time to celebrated on two commemoratives time, CSN staff may request a copy of the invoice covering the auction transaction. Due to the public nature of auction transactions, this should not be needed often, By Jesse Robitaille but will be required in private treaty sales. Any information other than the price will be kept in confidence. A pair of commemorative stamps re- Attributions and values: Items attributed or values in CSN editorial content are offered as a service to our readers. In no way should they be construed to be an cently issued by Canada Post to mark endorsement or official opinion on a specific item. Readers looking for definitive the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 answers should seek the services of a professional philatelist. While we strive for accuracy, errors or mistakes can occur. 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4 July 23, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca charges of custody of a false instru- WHAT’S SIGNED ment with intent. Prosecutors also ac- cused the father of laundering more SEALED than £1.3 million in “criminal prop- INSIDE erty,” which he attempted to hide in DELIVERED personal bank accounts with individ- Volume 44 • Number 07 ual amounts ranging from £1,200 to TAX RECEIPT ‘BACKLOG’ more than £315,000. The penalty for AT OXFAM CANADA each of their 13 combined fraud ac- July 23 to Oxfam Canada’s philatelic fund- cusations carries an unlimited fine or August 6, 2019 raising program, “Stamp Out Hun- six months in prison. ger,” recently donated $30,000 to the charity’s flagship project tackling the DO NOT MAIL LIVE ANIMALS island than sending a generic post- problems of violence against women A 53-year-old woman in southern card. While the cost of postage to mail and girls in Asia. It was the stamp Alberta was charged this June after a coconut varies depending on its program’s most successful year, ac- she allegedly mailed a puppy and a destination, many countries can be Features cording to Bill Woodley, volunteer co- kitten using Canada Post. The Crown reached for less than $25. ordinator of the long-running corporation prohibits mailing most Royal 2019 exceeds fundraiser, which raises money live animals – aside from bees, para- ANOTHER NEW CCO FOR APS expectations in GTA...... Page 1 through stamp auctions, mail orders sites, leeches, day-old chicks or hatch- This June, only five months after and direct sales. “This is the most we ing eggs and other small cold-blooded naming Mark Kellner as its new chief Numerals top Royal Auction...... Page 1 have ever raised in over 30 years of animals – unless the sender has filed content officer (CCO), the American operation,” said Woodley, who added paperwork first. But this June, a Philatelic Society (APS) announced Modern stamp printing requires the charity also has “an overabun- postal clerk in Milo, Alta., found a Thomas Loebig would be taking over curated conditions, material...... Page 1 dance of large tax receipt-able dona- dog and cat stuffed into a cardboard that role immediately. The APS CCO tions on hand that we need to process box with proper postage and address; serves as editor of two award-win- Canadian contributions to and sell.” Until the backlog is elimi- a week later, another parcel ning jour- Apollo 11 celebrated on two nated, Oxfam Canada will accept no was left at the post office be- nals, The Ameri- new tax receipt-able donations. “We fore yet another puppy was can Philatelist and commemoratives...... Page 4 will continue to accept the hundreds found inside. While the three the Philatelic Lit- of regular donations from individu- small animals were un- erature Review, Early British traditional als, organizations, churches and harmed and are now under the latter of exhibit wins Royal Grand...... Page 16 schools as we normally do, as long as the care of the Calgary Hu- which is the flag- they do not request a tax receipt. We mane Society, Jill Marshall, a ship publication Austria’s ‘crypto’ stamp will also process and provide receipts resident of Vulcan County, is of the American a first for any government...... Page 22 for all the tax receipt-able donations charged under Alberta’s Ani- Philatelic Re- now on hand.” If you wish to donate mal Protection Act with caus- search Library. a large collection for a tax receipt, use ing animals distress. She’s The CCO is also the Canadian Stamp Dealers’ Associa- due in Lethbridge provincial responsible for Regulars tion (csdaonline.com) to find a local court on July 30. leading the growth of digital content offered to dealer or auction house for assistance. CSN MARKETPLACE “Once our backlog is fully sold we BUT YOU CAN MAIL COCONUTS members and non-members through will reassess our situation with re- An interesting addition to any topi- the APS’ website, stamps.org “Tom Are you buying or selling?...... Page 20 spect to new tax receipt-able dona- cal coconut collection, “coconut mail” brings experienced leadership in the tions,” said Woodley. is common in the small town of digital content field and will help lead SHOW AND BOURSE Hoolehua on the Hawaiian island of the APS and the hobby to serving Molokai. Through the Hoolehua Post 21st-century stamp collectors,” said Check out the shows Office’s unique “Post-a-Nut” pro- Scott English, APS executive director. in your area...... Page 23 gram, which began in 1991, people An experienced digital media and can mail a real Hawaiian coconut broadcasting executive, Loebig most along with a personal message to any- recently served as vice-president of one, anywhere in the world (except digital media content and operations Columns Australia and New Zealand, both of of AccuWeather. A collector in his which have strict import regulations). childhood, Loebig recently reignited LOOKING BACK ALLEGED FORGERS With about 3,000 coconuts mailed his collecting interests and joined the Late Canadian comedian, PILLAGE MILLIONS each year – that’s more than eight a APS. “Stamps have deep historical movie star John Candy An Italian father and son are being day – there have been upwards of significance and are beautiful pieces honoured in Toronto...... Page 8 charged with forging 3.6 million first- 85,000 hard-shelled drupe fruits in the of American art,” he said. “I look for- class stamps from Britain’s Royal mail stream in the past 28 years. ward to engaging our current mem- Mint with a total value exceeding Hoolehua Postmaster Roxann Tan- bers and introducing future members PHILATELIC JOURNALS £2.2 million (about $3.6 million Cdn.). cayo is certified by the U.S. Depart- with amazing content that advances Latest ‘Newfie Newsletter’ Ciro Gallo, 46, and his son Ivan, 20, ment of Agriculture (USDA) as an of- and promote the hobby.” Loebig will are accused of organizing the fraud ficial inspector, adhering with that join the APS team in Omaha, Ne- traces history, development for five years – from 2013 until last country’s federal regulations. Upon braska, for the joint StampShow/Na- of writing...... Page 10 November – although they deny all inspection, each soon-to-be-mailed tional Topical Stamp Show hosted the charges and have been granted un- coconut receives an official USDA APS and the American Topical Asso- STAMPING GROUNDS conditional bail. Prosecutors believe stamp, a mailing address and a return ciation this August. The Royal Phila- the younger Gallo is responsible for address. Stamps, preferably colourful telic Society of Canada will also be Overprints on stamps, from forging the stamps, which were then ones, are added to approved coconuts sending representatives to this show new denominations to text...... Page 14 used by his father. The son faces three by postal staff, who then send them as as part of the preliminary stages of a charges of using a “false instrument” mail according to their customer’s newly launched partnership with the NEW ISSUES with intent for it to be accepted as wishes. It’s reportedly more popular APS and other philatelic organiza- genuine while the father faces two with vacationers on the central Pacific tions worldwide. From around the world...... Page 18

July 23, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 5 While all of Canada Post’s printers, Canada Post contin- gamut of printing services for Crown corporation is cur- coil stamps are printed by ues to own the copyright for a variety of clients; however, rently in talks with an Ital- Printer... Lowe-Martin, there are two all of the art, including essays only its philatelic endeavours ian paper supplier. Continued from page 1 other security printers in the and proofs produced during with Canada Post require For paper, the typical lead After outgrowing its facili- game today. what printers call “pre- “optically dead” paper. time – that’s the time it takes ties several times in the past The Canadian Bank Note press.” While other clients prefer a supplier to process, pro- century, the security printer – Company (CBNC) prints all of For Canadian stamps, there bright “white paper,” Canada duce and deliver an order – is one of three contracted by Canada Post’s engraved are at least two pre-press Post requires its stamp paper eight weeks. Canada Post, among other stamps in Ottawa, where the printings – the essay and the to be “optically dead” – postal services – now operates company’s headquarters is lo- proof – which Canada Post meaning without optical A SAFE ENVIRONMENT out of a 120,000-square-foot cated, while Toronto’s Colour uses to approve a stamp de- brighteners – so tagging can Attention to detail is evi- high-bay building at 400 Hunt Innovations bids on other con- sign before it begins final pro- be detected as it contrasts dent throughout the stamp- Club Rd. tracts, excluding the aforemen- duction. with the dead background. printing process, including in Since printing its first regu- tioned coils and engravings. In the essay stage, the “It’s very difficult to get the environment of the print- lar-issue stamps – for Canada Despite CBNC’s monopoly printer produces an impres- optically dead paper these ing facility itself. – in 2002, Lowe-Martin has on engravings, there are “very sion of the proposed stamp days,” said Phillips, who When it comes to printing printed stamps for more than few” engraved stamps issued for review by Canada Post’s added there are no Canadian with paper, humidity is as 50 countries, including Fin- today, according to Canada design team. Although it producers, and U.S. produc- much of a concern as bright- land, the Netherlands, the Isle Post Director of Stamp Ser- rarely happens, if concerns ers “don’t want to use our ness. of Man and the Faroe Islands. vices Jim Phillips. are raised, a second essay specifications.” Once Lowe-Martin’s paper It’s also printed stamps for the “It’s a ton of time, a ton of might be produced, Phillips “If the paper’s not dead, delivery arrives at its Ottawa United Nations Postal Admin- money and there are only a said. Canada Post’s sorting equip- plant from Tullis Russell’s istration plus personalized couple people who do it in Ot- In the proof stage, the ment can’t find the stamp on factory in England, it needs postage for several worldwide tawa,” said Phillips, of the printer then produces a trial the envelope.” to be acclimatized before be- postal services, including “lost art” of engraving. printing of the approved de- For its Canadian stamps, ing used. Because that spe- Canada Post’s Picture Post- “We still maintain a commit- sign. Known as a proof, it’s Lowe-Martin mostly uses a cific C-grade paper is de- age. ment to collectors to do en- usually produced in the same British company – Tullis Rus- signed to be stable at between For its Canadian stamps, gravings,” he added, referenc- size as the final printing sell – which produces what it 44 per cent and 48 per cent Lowe-Martin uses a Heidel- ing the “Rocky Mountain Big- plate. calls “C-grade” optically humidity, Lowe-Martin’s fa- berg 10-colour sheet-fed press horn Sheep” stamp issued last Once approved by Canada dead paper (although inter- cility requires constant hu- and a Gallus seven-colour October, “but it has to be the Post, the stamp begins final national coils are printed on a midification (especially dur- web-fed press. The Heidel- right stamp and the right production. different type of paper). ing the dry winter months). berg “Speedmaster CD 102” time.” Although essays and Owing to the difficulty in “When it prints, we have to prints sheet and booklet The printing of all other proofs were previously stored maintaining low brightness keep it as stable as possible,” stamps while the Gallus “TCS stamps is tendered, with all by Library and Archives Can- as well as its infrequent com- said Hetherington. “If it 250” prints coil stamps. Alto- three printers, including ada, it now only holds fin- mercial use, optically dead shrinks because moisture is gether, the company can print Colour Innovations, bidding ished designs of Canadian paper is both more expensive sucked out, it won’t line up both gummed and self-adhe- for the contract. stamps. and more difficult to obtain with the die-cutter.” sive stamps, first-day covers than regular paper. With more attention to de- and coils in rolls of 50 to 5,000 ESSAYS & PROOFS ‘OPTICALLY DEAD’ PAPER “It’s not worth it for other tail in regards to the stamps stamps – but more on this in Even after a contract is se- Aside from security print- paper mills to produce opti- themselves, Canada Post also the next story. cured with one of the three ing, Lowe-Martin offers the cally dead paper, so there are requires the gum of self-ad- very limited options for hesive stamps to be soakable where you can source it for collectors. While this wa- from,” said Ian Hetherington, ter-soluble gum is more ex- director of stamp production pensive to produce, it’s a at Lowe-Martin. boon to collectors of used Although choices are lim- stamps, which – at least in ited, Canada Post is “testing Canada – can be soaked off of new papers all the time,” said covers and dried before stor- Phillips, who added the ing. W Organized philately returns to Red Deer After nearly 60 people attended the Alberta Wide Stamp Gathering in Red Deer this May, collectors in and around the central Alberta city are expected to join together and form a club before the year ends. Organized by the Edmonton Stamp Club, the Calgary Philatelic Society and the Lethbridge Phila- telic Society, the May 25 show was attended by collectors from throughout the region. Some of them expressed interest in starting a club in Red Deer, which has a population of more than 100,000 people. About a dozen people at the recent show signed expressions of interest to support the formation of a new club (the now-defunct Red Deer Stamp Club was originally founded in September 1964 but folded about 20 years ago). If anyone in or near Red Deer, Alta., is interested in forming a stamp club, contact local collector Peter Fleck at 403-348-9916. W

6 July 23, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca Honouring 100 Years Of The World’s Most Coveted Stamp The Inverted Jenny Golden Proof Coin Plated in Honours the 100th 24K gold Anniversary of the famous “Inverted Jenny” error stamp

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CA01_32003_001_ZI01.indd 1 5/17/19 5:22 PM Late Canadian comedian, movie star John Candy honoured in Toronto

Looking BACK

By Ian Robertson

ohn Candy was recently hon- Some had him in minor roles, oured at what was described others as a top star. asJ the first ceremony of its kind Candy also appeared in 26 in east Toronto. TV shows and films, including The four-stamp ‘Canadians in Hollywood’ souvenir sheet includes 51-cent stamps Raised in the city’s East York Second City TV, SCTV Channel, depicting (left to right) John Candy, Fay Wray, Lorne Greene and Mary Pickford. suburb, the late comedian, The Canadian Conspiracy, screenwriter, TV producer and Camp Candy, an uncredited, dis- Hollywood film star was in- guised role in a Saturday Night On March 4, CTV posted The siblings said they have Directed by Oliver Stone and ducted at the East York Hall of Live episode, and in The Dave Rinaldo’s recollections of him particularly fond memories of starring Kevin Costner, Tommy Fame on June 14. Thomas Comedy Show. on the network’s website. him and Levy playing the com- Lee Jones and Gary Oldman, the Featured on a 2006 com- He also did animated film “I have been a fan since the edy Polka-playing Schmenge controversial thriller portrays memorative issued in two for- voice-overs. early days of Second City Tele- brothers, Yosh and Stan. events leading to U.S. President mats, Candy died March 4, At the 2019 ceremony, Can- vision, when Candy’s talent Jen Candy said her father was John F. Kennedy’s assassination 1994, of a heart attack on vaca- dy’s children, who both became shone through in characters well-known in the city where he in 1963. tion from the production of the actors, described him as fun- like TV personality Johnny grew up as “Johnny Toronto,” Earlier in Candy’s career, “he comedy western Wagons East! loving and family-oriented. LaRue, Melonville Mayor after his comedy politician char- had done some more serious in Durango, Mexico. Jennifer Anne Candy told Tommy Shanks, and clarinet- acter, Johnny LaRue. stuff and kind of strayed away He was just 43. CTV National News anchor and ist Yosh Shmenge,” she wrote. “He’s the guy that will do from that because he liked the W5 correspondent Sandie Rinaldo was particularly anything,” she said during the comedy more,” his daughter Rinaldo her father was a smitten when he agreed to interview. said. “down-to-earth relatable guy her interview for a 1993 “Bi- “You walk into a bar, every- “I think he worked really that anyone could speak to.” ography” segment on one knows him. You walk into hard because he wanted to get it At home, “he was silly and CTV news while he was di- the local store, everyone knows right. He wanted to be consid- most all wanting to make us recting his first movie, Hos- him there. Everyone knows him ered as a serious actor at some happy. His legacy is almost tage for a Day, in Aurora, north on the street. LaRue thinks that point.” timeless and a good reminder of Toronto. he can do anything and every- Candy reportedly had fond to live every day to your full- “Candy was disarming” thing and everyone will love it.” memories of playing his first ro- est.” and had a “down to earth She also proudly recalled mantic role in the 1991 movie In a 2015 interview with Ca- personality,” she added. Candy’s portrayal of shady law- Delirious. nadian Press reporter Victoria Airing a clip from that in- yer Dean Adams Andrews, Jr., a He portrayed Jack Gable, a TV Ahearn, Jen Candy said he terview, in which Candy ap- rare dramatic role, in the 1991 writer who awakens after crash- “was very serious, stern, tough peared to be directing her for political thriller JFK, which won ing his car and found himself in love, but he knew how to have a scene, Rinaldo recalled “he Oscars at the Academy Awards realistic scenes from the soap op- a good time.” also made me giddy. I for Best Cinematography and era show, “Beyond Our Dreams,” Christopher Michael Candy couldn’t stop laughing.” Best Film Editing. based on his own fantasies. A poster promotes Wagons told Rinaldo, whose report in- His untimely death three East!, which was John cluded her interview with the months later deeply sad- Candy’s last movie. well-loved funnyman, that his dened her, she said. dad “took Canada with him, “Today we remember Canada Post wanted to in- wherever he went.” John Candy and smile.” clude him as a contemporary The CTV report included film In 2016, Jen and Chris star in a stamp set featuring of the Donlands Theatre in East spoke with Carol Off, host of former top Canadian Holly- York, where Candy was an CBC-TV’s As It Happens. wood actors, but his grieving usher while also playing with As a boy, Candy’s son saw family reportedly requested a the Leaside Hockey Association. his dad dressed in blue leather postponement. His comedy career began at with a bald wig while making The series, including Candy 23 with the Second City club Who’s Harry Crumb? in Van- on one of the four branch in Toronto, then three couver as a “quirky sleuth.” commemoratives, was years later in 1976 with its “Sec- “I just remember looking at launched in 2006. ond City Television” (SCTV) se- this massive man – my father He appeared in 45 movies ries, which also made stars of – as this character, going, ‘OK, over his 25-year career, includ- Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, An- this is not normal,’” Chris ing 1941, Brewster’s Millions, drea Martin, Rick Moranis, Bill Candy told Off. “It absolutely Blues Brothers, Delirious, Find the Murray, Catherine O’Hara, makes me smile just thinking Lady, Going Berserk, The Great Martin Short, plus late actors of him. At that point, I knew Outdoors, Home Alone, JFK, Na- John Belushi, Gilda Radner and there was something unique tional Lampoon’s Vacation, Once Harold Ramis. and interesting happening.” Upon a Crime, Spaceballs, Splash, “He took his work ethic from Stripes, Summer Rental, Planes, SCTV and his humble upbring- John Candy, centre, poses Trains and Automobiles, Uncle ings here – no hierarchy with with his son, Chris, left, and Buck, Volunteers and Who’s him,” Chris Candy said of his daughter Jen in this undated Harry Crumb? father. family handout photo.

8 July 23, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca “The comedic side of it was a In 1975, Candy was an ac- That good working relation- great challenge and fun to do,” cused killer in an episode of Po- ship had a major impact on with actresses Mariel Heming- lice Surgeon, a Canadian TV Uncle Buck, including scenes way and Emma Samms, but Ga- show. shot in different ways, plus ble was “not usually the type of Other small roles introduced Candy softening the character’s role I’d get,” Candy told Mari- him to Canadian-born comedy sometimes originally-written lyn Moss, for a Boxoffice maga- and future stars Dan Aykroyd grittier side until both were zine article. and Rick Moranis. “comfortable.” “I think that the way people Aykroyd set the stage for his In his later career, several of perceive you over a period of friend’s future by encouraging his comedy movies were less time is limited to certain roles.” Candy to join him in audition- successful, which greatly af- Off-camera, Candy was ing for the Chicago-based im- fected him, leading to “exces- highly-regarded for looking af- provisational comedy troupe sive eating, drinking, and ter fellow actors plus stage and Second City, which planned to smoking,” the AllMovies film crews. open a Toronto branch. website noted. After learning legendary star On SCTV, which the Recognition of more dra- Maureen O’Hara was not given NBC network in the U.S. aired The 1983 John Candy film Going Berserk co-stars his matic talents in Only the Lonely, a trailer on the set of Only the from 1981 until it was cancelled SCTV pal Eugene Levy plus Joe Flaherty. a 1991 romantic comedy-drama Lonely, he gave her his trailer. two years later, other characters in which he played a 38-year- he portrayed included 3-D hor- His first lead Hollywood he made Summer Rental, and to old Chicago police officer liv- BORN ON HALLOWEEN DAY ror auteur Doctor Tongue; movie role was as overworked New Orleans in 1991 for JFK. ing with his overbearing John Franklin Candy was folksy fishing musician Gil air traffic controller Jack Chester As with many actors, success mother, JFK, plus Cool Run- born Oct. 31, 1950, into a work- Fisher; and talk-show sidekick in the 1985 comedy Summer allowed him to choose roles. nings, a 1993 comedy sports ing-class family in Newmarket, William B. Williams. Rental, directed by Carl Reiner. Admitting some of his movies film in which he played failed north of Toronto. By 1983, Candy was also Later appearances in low- succeeded “better than others,” Olympic athlete Irving “Irv” Following Sidney James Can- widely admired for mimicry, rated films, including Who’s Candy told Moss for her Boxof- Blitzer, helped raise the actor’s dy’s death in 1955, widow Evan- including portraying such ac- Harry Crumb?, which he pro- fice article that “you really don’t spirits. geline Aker Candy and relatives tors as Richard Burton, Tom duced, began to raise doubts go in with that in mind; you “People are seeing that I can raised her sons, James and John. Selleck, Gordon Pinsent, Ed As- about Candy’s longevity in the hope they’re all going to do do them,” he told Moss of his After graduating from Neil ner, Hervé Villechaize and Jerry highly-competitive industry. well.” dramatic abilities. Mathers, who played Theodore Then came Uncle Buck in 1989, Expressing an inherent under- “I’ve always considered my- “Beaver” Cleaver in the hit which is regarded as one of his standing of what makes good self an actor in the broadest 1957-63 TV show Leave it to Bea- best films. In the lightweight comedy, he also credited direc- sense of the word,” Candy said. ver. comedy aimed at a young audi- tors “who you can trust with a “I don’t like to be pigeonholed. Candy and Rosemary Mar- ence, Candy played clumsy, un- picture. It’s great ... plus I’ve had I feel confident that I can han- garet Hobor, who married in organized and untidy Buck Rus- a lot of good people to work dle those roles and give them a 1979, raised Jen and Chris in sell, a babysitter who earns the with.” dimension and feel.” East York-Toronto, before mov- love and respect of a teenaged He especially lauded director With a history of being over- ing to Los Angeles in the mid- girl and her younger siblings. John Hughes for being generous weight and both his father and 1980s. Candy’s family often accom- and accepting offered sugges- grandfather dying of heart at- In 1981, their father por- panied him to film locales, in- tions for altering a character tacks, the 6-foot-2 burly actor trayed mild-mannered U.S. cluding Jamaica while making from the original script, and for Army recruit Dewey OxBerger Cool Runnings, to Florida where recommending improvements. Continued on page 23 John Candy is shown while in the hit comedy Stripes, attending university. whose stars included Bill Mur- ray, Harold Ramis and Warren Canada’s Philatelic Centre McNeil Catholic High School, Oates. 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July 23, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 9 Latest ‘Newfie Newsletter’ traces history, development of writing

Newfoundland Study Group. concludes the lengthy and the vessel to 1915, with the Its editor is Malcolm Back, of nicely illustrated article by second part to appear in an- Stouffville, Ont. adding, “There should no lon- other issue. Philatelic For more information, con- ger be doubt about the valid- Gary Weiss also writes tact Martin Goebel, 13 O’Mara ity of this stamp issue and it about covers from Operation JOURNALS Place, St. John’s, NL A1A 5B7. should rightly take its place Iceberg in the Ryukyu Islands His email is [email protected] among Mexico’s rarities.” during the latter days of the By Everett Parker patico.ca. Lin Yangchen also writes Second World War, and Jake about Malaya’s timeless de- Wilhelm writes about the re- he history of writing is ex- Their engine failed and COLLECTORS CLUB signs from the King George VI tirement of one of the U.S. Na- plored in the April 2019 is- they crashed into the Atlantic PHILATELIST era, producing a deeply re- vy’s oldest warships in 2017. Tsue of The Newfoundland News- before – luckily – being res- In the January-February searched and well-written The journal’s editor is Rich- letter, which is among this cued. 2019 issue of The Collectors analysis. ard Jones, of Ormond Beach, week’s selection of philatelic Newfoundland postal offi- Club Philatelist, the bi-monthly Julian Goldberg presents a Fla. journals you might find inter- cials had the current three- journal of The Collectors Club census of stamps produced by For more information, con- esting. cent caribou stamp over- of New York, Marc Gonzales the Stickney rotary press in tact USCS Secretary Steve Jean-Claude Vasseur traces printed in anticipation of the presents a comprehensive look the early 1900s. The census in- Shay, 747 Shard Ct., Fremont, the development of the written flight, and covers of the era at one of the more elusive cludes stamps from nearly a CA 94539, or email shaymur@ word over the centuries, spe- are quite scarce. In fact, the Mexican provisional stamps. dozen countries. flash.net. cifically the significant changes author poses the question of The journal’s editor is of the 20th century, when the how many Hawker covers Wayne Youngblood. written word, including mail, were prepared, and he pro- For more information, con- was transported at ever-in- vides a census of all known tact The Collectors Club of creasing speeds. The article examples. The article is nicely New York, 22 E. 35th St., New serves as a prelude to the news- augmented by several vintage York, NY 10016-3806, or email letter’s theme – a salute to the photographs showing the [email protected]. 100th anniversary of the first Hawker and Grieve aircraft west-to-east transatlantic flight before it departed on its ill- attempt in 1919, when Harry fated journey and as its Hawker and McKenzie Grieve wreckage was being retrieved took off from Newfoundland. from the ocean. Rob Moore continues the story by showing several pho- tographs of a lifeboat Hawker and Grieve had onboard their plane and which was credited with saving their lives. Little is known about the so- Finally, Bruce Robertson il- called “Cuautla Provisional” TOPICAL TIME lustrates special covers pre- of the mid-1800s, with the first The March-April 2019 issue pared for the 50th anniver- published data only becoming of Topical Time, the bi-monthly sary of the flight in 1969 and available in 1925. There was journal of the American Topi- the 60th anniversary in 1979. confusion for a long time, U.S.C.S. LOG cal Association (ATA), in- The newsletter, which was Gonzales adds, because some U.S.C.S. 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July 23, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 11 leading up to this year’s Royal, one is sitting alone in the cor- Krikor Malezian shows off Convention... and throughout that weekend, ner, you tell them to come over his original membership card from 1969. Malezian was Continued from page 1 was lauded by fellow organiz- and join you.” ers, dealers and show-goers With its solitary stereotype, one of eight RPSC members President Ed Kroft, who’s also alike. stamp collecting is sometimes inducted into the society’s a member of several RPSC “It’s been a great show,” said seen as a solo pursuit; how- 50-year club at this year’s committees, including those Kroft. ever, regular shows contrast annual general meeting. overseeing finance, ethics, “We’re very pleased with the this often-misleading label. judging, strategic planning, reactions from dealers, attend- “We go away for two ganizing the Royal in Freder- volunteer recognition and the ees and others as to the show’s months and study our stamps, icton next year.” Geldert Medal. location and the quality of the but then we all come together Lastly, Nessel, of Brampton, Since last year, the society’s service people have received.” for a big show, and it’s really a Ont., is “well-known for cer- executive has shifted its focus Québec dealer and RPSC di- special thing.” tain things, but unknown for to “improving transparency,” rector Hugo Deshaye, owner of Trauzzi, a member of the others,” Verge said. something they hope will en- Hugo Deshaye (Philatelist) Inc., Bramalea Stamp Club, added ship is mainly owed to his past “He has been involved with tice collectors – and volunteers echoed these positive com- the convention “was very posi- mentorships. the PSSC for more years than – to participate in The RPSC’s ments. tive, and I’m really happy with “He’s been a mentor of the he wants to count – as trea- initiatives while promoting “It was a great show, and I all the hard work from our or- next generation of philatelists surer, vice-president and pres- philately at large. think the Royal is going in the ganizing committee.” in this country,” said Verge, ident – but he also has a very right direction,” said Deshaye, offering Chris Green, owner long career with other organi- who added he saw several new RPSC FELLOWS of Chris Green Stamps, and zations.” faces on the bourse this June. Three RPSC members – Ian Stéphane Cloutier, past presi- Among his many roles, Kimmerly, Rob Lunn and Nes- dent of the Postal History So- Nessel is a former vice-presi- Joe Trauzzi, chair of sel – were also inducted into ciety of Canada, as leading dent of the Grand River Valley Royal*2019*Royale, is a the society’s fellowship, which examples. Philatelic Association, the member of the Bramalea includes nearly 150 philatelists Stamp Club, which co- called to join the ranks since hosted this year’s convention 1960, when Fred Jarrett was with the West Toronto Stamp named the first Fellow. Club and CSN. It’s the top honour a philate- list can receive from The RPSC, “That’s rare,” he added, according to the society’s histo- about Canada’s close-knit rian and past president Charles stamp-collecting community. Verge, who introduced the new But for Deshaye, the “best Fellows at the June 22 awards part of the show” is – per- banquet. “As a result of this transpar- haps surprisingly – after the For a philatelist to be in- ency, people are asking us show, when dealers and collec- ducted, they must promote the questions about how the Royal tors meet for dinner and drinks. hobby regionally, nationally or works, if they can get involved “It’s about fellowship and ca- internationally, said Verge, and how they can get involved, maraderie. You have people who was named a Fellow in and that’s quite reassuring,” from across Canada – New- 1997. said Kroft, who added The foundland, Ontario, Québec, “You have to be a part of RPSC “needs volunteers; we’re the west coast – coming to- writing and researching the looking for people with ideas gether for stamps.” hobby, you have to be a part of to come forward.” The show’s communal qual- organizing the hobby – being a A full review of The RPSC’s ity, Deshaye said, relates to his member of the board of direc- annual general meeting will be time in the military as a Cana- tors of the Royal or spending published in a future issue of dian Forces master warrant of- years regionally or locally run- CSN. ficer. ning a club or maintaining its “The group – or the unit – is viability – and you have to also A ‘GREAT SHOW’ an important thing, and with participate in a number of ALL AROUND the army mindset, you never things that make our hobby vi- Chris McFetridge, president of New Brunswick’s Brixton- Although it was convention leave anyone behind,” said De- brant.” Chrome, was one of about 30 dealers on the bourse this June. chair Joe Trauzzi’s “first rodeo” shaye, who was invested as a The current Fellows are re- at the helm of a show – any member of the Order of Mili- sponsible for electing their suc- “He has done that for years, “heart and soul” of the Hong show – his work in the months tary Merit last June. “If some- cessors – upwards of four a and that’s the most important Kong Study Circle, a frequent year – from a list of nominees. aspect of keeping the hobby event organizer and promoter Kimmerly, of Victoria, B.C., going.” of youth philately. is a long-time collector, exhibi- Lunn, of Fredericton, N.B., “I’m elated, very very tor, dealer and auctioneer who is a long-time RPSC director, happy,” said Nessel, who formerly served on Canada is involved in the hobby pro- added he was “partially sur- Post’s 12-person Stamp Advi- vincially and has previously prised but very gratified to sory Committee, among other exhibited “important collec- get some recognition.” notable positions; however, his tions,” Verge said, including “I’m a pretty modest guy – I election into the RPSC fellow- his award-winning single- don’t try to brag too much frame exhibit, “Internal Mails – but I truly do put a lot of my Bramalea Stamp Club and Postage Rates of Pre-Con- personal hours into the hobby members Bob Thorne federation Prince Edward Is- at different levels and for dif- (left) and Jerry Piotrowski land,” which won the Single- ferent things, so to get that display stamps designed Frame Grand Award at Ora- recognition is a big deal.” by local students who pex in 2014. For more information about participated in the club’s in- “He’s still young and still this year’s show, visit rp- class stamp program. participating, and he’ll be or- scroyal.com. W

12 July 23, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca American Bank Note Company Lot 1685 offered the complete Maresch... trade sample sheet was offered set in imperforate pairs (SC as Lot 1598. #217c-227a) with the low values Continued from page 1 Measuring 208 millimetres by – from one to eight cents – in cent Numerals issued in 1898 130 millimetres, the sheet – used horizontal pairs and the higher (Scott #83). It brought $15,000. by the printer to demonstrate its values in vertical pairs. It Featuring a left-facing portrait high-quality production pro- brought $2,300. of Queen Victoria in various cesses to potential clients – fea- Rounding out the Canadian colours, Canada’s classic Nu- tures an engraved printing in highlights was an 1870 Large meral issue of 1898-1902 (SC two colours, black with green Queen cover paying 10 times the #74-84) followed the “Maple underprint, on India proof pa- domestic rate. Mailed in 1870 Leaf” issue of 1897-98 (SC #66- per. The various vignettes in- from Fredericton, N.B., to nearby 73). The two series’ designs were clude Queen Victoria in her Gagetown, about 55 kilometres nearly identical except for the “widow’s weeds” and explorer southeast – and with next-day An 1870 Large Queen cover paying 10 times the domestic bottom two corners of each Jacques Cartier alongside en- arrival on the back – the cover is rate brought $1,750 as Lot 1595. stamp. While the aforemen- gine-turned scrolls, value tablets franked on the front by a “very tioned Maple Leaf issue features and other designs. fine pair” of 1868-dated 15-cent the Latvian and Lithuanian ma- The next Maresch sale is a maple leaf at all four corners, Described by Maresch as “a Queen Victoria stamps (SC #29i) terial on consignment, we made slated for this fall – either Octo- the Numeral issue replaced the lovely exhibition showpiece, tied by two strikes of a two-ring it a priority to contact and target ber or November – with “a leaf in each of the bottom two which is possibly unique,” it cancel. buyers specific to the collection,” lovely specialized collection of corners with a number reflecting brought $2,700. It brought $1,750 as Lot 1595. said Maresch, who added most Southern Rhodesia,” Maresch the respective stamp’s denomi- of this material “well exceeded added. nation. our estimates, with multiple bid- For more information about A block of 61 brown violet ders from around the world,” the auction, visit maresch. Numerals (SC #83) was also of- prior to the sale this June. com. W fered as Lot 1650, which realized $4,000. Rounding out the Numerals, Lot 1652 offered a right margin block of 36 olive green 20-cent stamps issued in 1900 (SC #84). 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July 23, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 13 Overprints on stamps, from new denominations to text Canada Post has overprinted Cameroun. Britain claimed modern souvenir sheets with western areas bordered with text and logos promoting Nigeria, calling the territory the Stamping stamp shows and special British Cameroons. events. Various overprints were ap- Last year, for example, a lim- plied to Cameroon stamps un- GROUNDS ited run of 45,000 five-stamp der these and subsequent ad- Birds of Canada souvenir ministrations, including By Ian Robertson sheets was overprinted with “Camroun Francaise 27.8.40” in This is the first story in a three- When rapid inflation oc- the 2018 International Ornitho- 1940, and “Ambulance Laquin- part series exploring overprints curred overnight, postal offi- logical Congress logo. tinie” the following year. on stamps. cials were sometimes unable to Back in the day, overprints French Cameroon became in- tamps have been over- distribute freshly-overprinted were usually applied with dependent in January 1960. Germany’s 25-pfennig printed by many of the stamps, since their denomina- metal type set into forms so Northern Cameroons joined definitive is overprinted Sworld’s postal administrations, tions were already too low for their positions corresponded Nigeria on May 31, 1960, and with ‘Kamerun.’ including Canada’s, and for a use on mail the following day. with the position of stamps on Southern Cameroon joined variety of reasons. Nazi Germany’s surrender, pre-printed sheets. Electrotype Cameroon four months later. Most involved a need to pro- which ended the Second plates were also produced with They were followed three Until the region’s realignment, duce different denominations World War in Europe in 1945, numerals and texts. years later by stamps in the stamps of Nigeria overprinted as a temporary measure to de- resulted in extensive overprint- Such overprints are interest- “Kaiser’s Yacht” series com- “Cameroons U.K.T.T.,” which note a different currency. These ing of stamps. ing and should be included in mon to all German colonies. stood for United King- are called a “surcharge” or a To re-establish their postal in- “country” collections. During the First World War, dom Trust Territory, were is- “provisional issue.” dependence, countries occu- They can also be the subject from 1914 until 1916, the coun- sued for use in both Northern Overprints were also applied pied by that regime ordered of a historically fascinating, try was occupied by Allied and Southern Cameroons. to make a proclamation such as overprints of German and do- multi-faceted topical collection. forces. In 1962, overprints were ap- a nation’s independence, to de- mestic stamps issued during oc- As with all printed matter, Stamps of the country of Ga- plied to change denominations note use for special functions cupation – often with portraits mistakes are bound to happen, bon were overprinted “Corps on Republique Federal de including airmail, official mail, of Adolf Hitler, the German dic- despite due diligence during Expeditionnaire Franco-An- Cameroun stamps. special delivery, on newspapers tator, obliterated with black production. glais CAMEROUN” in 1915, and telegraph forms, and for lines. Misregistrations, inverted then stamps of Middle Congo UKRAINE INDEPENDENCE postage due fees. text and the occasional absence were overprinted “CAMER- FROM USSR Some countries had revenue of overprints have occurred, OUN Occupation Française” When Ukraine separated stamps overprinted for use on providing some highly sought- in 1916, for use by French from the Union of Soviet Social- mail while others had postage after varieties. forces. ist Republics (USSR) late in stamps overprinted for non- Some misprints are expen- German stamps overprinted 1991, the first stamps produced postal fee purposes. sive. “C.E.F.”, which stands for Cam- as an independent country in Surcharge overprints – provi- Others are more affordable eroons Expeditionary Force, 70 years were ordered. sionals – raised or lowered the and – if you don’t seek com- with denominations from half- With no national production denomination of stamps when pleteness – can add an interest- pence to five shillings, were is- facility available and Moscow- mailing fees were about to ing and fun section to a general sued for use by British occupa- based printing plants no longer change in order to make use of overprint collection. tion forces in July,1915. Starting an option, “of the many initial otherwise surplus stocks with Since thousands of world- about five years later, British ‘band-aid’ solutions, local out-of-date values. wide examples exist, I’ve nar- Cameroons mail was franked postal facilities were granted The most famous example of rowed the field with a few for- with unoverprinted Nigeria the authority to create and sell continuous surcharging oc- eign examples plus a sequential stamps. local provisionals,” my friend outline of Canadian over- curred in Germany almost a An Australia five-shilling Divided between France and and award-winning Ukrainian printed stamps. century ago. stamp depicting Queen Great Britain until League of stamp exhibitor Mark Stelma- During the country’s period Elizabeth is overprinted Nations mandates after the covich told me. of postwar hyper-inflation, in FROM COLONIAL ERAS war, most of the country be- On March 25, 1992, Ukraine’s ‘B.C.O.F. JAPAN 1946’ TO INDEPENDENCE 1921 and 1923, prices of com- for use by the British came the French colony of State Committee for Communi- modities and services increased Commonwealth Military and political so quickly stamps that origi- Occupation Force after changes resulted in many coun- nally bore denominations in Japan surrendered, ending tries changing their names, pfennigs or marks were over- the Second World War. which also resulted in sur- printed with values of thou- charges and text overprints on sands, hundreds of thousands, their stamps. millions and eventually billions When Japan surrendered In west Africa, between Ni- of marks. later, Australia had surplus geria, Chad and the Central Af- To keep up with the ever-in- stamps overprinted “B.C.O.F. rican Republic, the Republic of creasing figures required, plates JAPAN 1946” for use by the Cameroon located on the coast of undenominated stamps were British Commonwealth Occu- of the Atlantic Ocean had quite prepared. Printed in an array of pation Force. a history of stamp overprints different colours, they were Overprinting declined with by various countries. then overprinted with the latest modern computerized printing, In 1884, Cameroon became a required denominations. which is much faster than using protectorate of Imperial Ger- Most inflation-era German old-style intaglio engraving, ro- many (1872-1918). stamps are common in mint togravure or offset lithography. The first stamps issued un- Ukraine’s five-karbovantsiv ‘Trident’ overprinted USSR condition with genuine used Some countries continued to der this administration, in 1897, 1988 stamp for regular airmail letters to foreign countries examples of the highest denom- apply overprints, however, de- were German colonial stamps outside the Soviet Union, is shown alongside another inations fetching higher prices, noting special events and occa- overprinted “Kamerun” or stamp with an inverted overprint. especially on a cover. sional political realignments. “Karolinen.”

14 July 23, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca cations gave permission to have cent Theodore Roosevelt When a British team cause of a small maple leaf en- overprints applied to surplus definitives with two-line “HA- won its only Fédération graved on all four corners. USSR stamps. WAII 1778-1928” overprints to Internationale de Football The three-cent stamp went on The set produced for the main mark the 200th anniversary of Association world cup sale Jan. 4, 1898. Kyiv post office consisted of 11 the Pacific Ocean islands becom- championship in 1966, Engraved numerals were overprints of three Soviet stamps ing part of the U.S. stocks of four-pence added to the lower corners after with symbolic tridents and commemoratives were complaints from French-speak- Ukraine’s shield, plus new de- SHORT-LIVED overprinted ‘England ing Quebec residents, which re- nominations. Of those initial ANTI-THEFT OVERPRINTS Winners.’ sulted in a Universal Postal overprinted stamps, the five-kar- The U.S. also had several Union request to make the de- boyantsiv was the last one put definitives overprinted the fol- man wrote in his 1968 book, nominations easier for all Cana- on sale. lowing year with “Kans.” for Handbook of Irish Philately. dians to understand. Three variations occurred, pri- Kansas, and “Nebr.” for Ne- Since three printers produced Revised three-cent definitives marily consisting of nine-, 11-, braska. the overprinted versions, collect- with the same portrait and a and 11.5-millimetre shields. Vari- Officials decided to have them ing varieties poses a worthwhile boxed “3” replacing each of the eties included inverted and produced to thwart post office challenge. two bottom maple leaves, were shifted overprints, stamps with burglars since such stamps • Private companies in the U.K. issued on June 17, 1898 as part of reversed tridents, plus varying would raise suspicions with any- were also allowed to have what became known as the “Nu- ink shades. one being offered them for sale stamps overprinted with their meral Issue.” These provisional stamps are in other states. The overprints were ordered names to deter internal theft by listed in the Michel catalogue but “because of complaints from employees. not in the Scott catalogue. postmasters about the difficulty • When a British team won its On March 1, 1992, Ukraine is- of distinguishing between differ- only Fédération Internationale sued its first commemoratives, ent values on the current is- de Football Association (FIFA) one with a distinct Canadian sue,” according to the special- world cup championship in connection. ized catalogue of Queen Victoria 1966, large stocks of four-pence One of the two 15-karboyan- issues by Stanley Gibbons Publica- commemoratives were over- tsiv stamps marking the 100th tions. printed “England Winners” in anniversary of Ukrainian emi- Essays with overprints on two black lines. grants arriving in this country other stamps in the regular series They were very popular and has a red Canadian maple leaf in were produced but never re- remain inexpensive. the upper left corner, above a leased for use on mail. • In later years, British stamps CANADA’S FIRST man and wife dressed in tradi- Among Canada’s first were overprinted for various OVERPRINTS tional clothes worn in 1891. The overprinted definitives is an A nine-cent Thomas government-related agencies, in- second stamp depicts Cossacks Canada’s first overprinted 1899 ‘Numeral’ three-cent Jefferson U.S. definitive cluding “Board of Education,” in 1490. stamps were issued 120 years Queen Victoria definitive features a ‘Kans.’ overprint “Admiralty Official,” “Army Of- More overprinted USSR ago. with a ‘2 CENTS’ surcharge used in a short-lived anti- ficial,” “O.W. Official” for Office stamps were issued throughout Released 13 days apart in mid- in black after the domestic burglary experiment in 1929. of Works, “I.R. Official” for Inter- Ukraine’s provinces for several 1899, the provisional issues con- lettermail rate was lowered. years. nal Revenue and a generic term, sisted of two engraved Queen Post office holdups were also “Gov’t. Parcels.” Victoria definitives with “2 MOLLY PITCHER, common in the U.S. during the There were also definitives CENTS” applied in black by HAWAII STATEHOOD “Hungry 1930s.” overprinted “R.H. OFFICIAL” electrotype plates. Provisional two-cent over- Overprints on commemor- Since many postal clerks in for Royal Household mail. The first version was an over- prints on 100-stamp sheets of the atives provided quicker and Kansas and Nebraska were un- Many of these overprints, es- printed three-cent stamp from “Maple Leaf” and “Numeral” cheaper alternatives to designing aware of the overprints and re- pecially on low-denomination the “Maple Leaf” set. three-cent definitives were or- and printing special stamps. fused to accept them on mail, stamps, are relatively affordable. Introduced in late 1897 with dered after Canada’s inland first- • In 1928, the U.S. had a large the program was cancelled after Others, however, can cost a the denominations expressed in class letter rate was reduced by stock of two-cent George Wash- the first stocks were used. pretty penny. capital letters below the queen’s one cent the following year. ington engraved definitives • Some stamps, including King portrait, they got that name be- Continued on page 19 overprinted “Molly Pitcher” in FEW BRITISH OVERPRINTS George V definitives, were over- black capital letters. FOR USE IN U.K. printed for non-postage use, in- The Molly Pitcher was a nickname Although Great Britain had cluding “Additional medicine POSTAL HISTORY SOCIETY OF CANADA given to a woman believed to Duty” with a distinctive caveat definitives overprinted for use offers its members: have fought in the Battle of Mon- in several associated countries added: “Not available for post- mouth in 1778 during the Revo- age.” • A gold medal-winning quarterly publication, between the Queen Victoria the PHSC Journal lutionary War, but whose name and early Queen Elizabeth II • Across the Irish Sea, British definitives issued from 1912 • A new research website with searchable: is also part of folklore tales asso- eras, it rarely ordered them for - Back issues of the PHSC Journal ciated with other women. regular mail in the U.K. through 1922 were overprinted - Post office listings of Canada • Also in 1928, the U.S. issued • The earliest examples were “Rialtas Sealadach na hÉireann” - Up-to-date Canadian cancellation databases - Articles and exhibits two-cent Washington and five- “3d” and “6d” red overprints – Provisional Government of Ire- APS affiliate 67 • Ongoing online project on BNA Postal Rates on three- and six-pence pale land – in February 1922 for use PHS Inc. affiliate 5A RPSC affiliate 3 • Study groups, many of which publish purple Queen Victoria on mail after the southern part of Ireland became independent of their own newsletters and databases definitives issued from 1880 to • Postal history seminars and awards 1883. the U.K. The new republic’s first • Research funds stamps were released in Dec. 6, • The fellowship and knowledge of other A 1928 U.S. George Canadian postal history enthusiasts 1922, with stamps overprinted Washington two-cent Join today! • www.postalhistorycanada.net “Saorstát Éireann” – Irish Free definitive is overprinted For a membership application form please visit our website or State – issued on Dec. 11. Stamps ‘Molly Pitcher’ in honour contact the Secretary: inscribed “Eire” were gradually of a Revolutionary War produced, with the last Irish- Postal History Society of Canada heroine whose name could overprinted British definitives 10 Summerhill Ave., Toronto, Ontario M4T 1A8 Canada be folklore associated with distributed in 1937, David Feld- email: [email protected] other women.

July 23, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 15 Early British traditional exhibit wins Royal Grand By Jesse Robitaille With his exhibit, Matthews n the heels of two decades relates the story of this famous, Oof research, Stuart Red- week-long event that saw re- dington won the Grand Award nowned aviators compete with for his traditional five-frame ex- their heavier-than-air flying ma- hibit on Britain’s 1840-41 line- chines for 200,000 francs – more engraved issues. than $1 million Cdn., in today’s For 20 years, Reddington has money. “kept a record of many of the “This is a really well-done unusual uses, cancels, multiples postcard exhibit,” said Teyssier, and foreign uses of the three who added its scope “is limited, stamps,” including the 1840 but it is really complete and re- “Penny Black” – the world’s ally well explained.” first stamp – as well as the 1840 “In a postcard exhibit, you “Two-Penny Blue” and the 1841 have to tell a story but you also “Red Printings.” have to explore the postcards “The first issues evolved themselves – the type of post- from the changing require- cards, how they were printed – With 61 collections ments of the times, and the new and this is not something we see competing, there were seven challenges that the uniform Stuart Reddington (right) receives the Grand Award from very often, but it’s really well- large golds; 21 golds; 16 postal rate brought,” explained Royal Philatelic Society of Canada President Ed Kroft (left) presented.” large vermeils; nine vermeils; Reddington in his treatment. at the national-level exhibition held in conjunction with If someone is interested in six large silvers; one silver; “The most immediate prob- Royal*2019*Royale this June. learning about creating a post- and one silver bronze lem that resulted from the ini- card exhibit, Matthews’ award- awarded at the June 21-23 tial use of the Penny Black was winning display is “a good ex- exhibition in Mississauga. the re-use of the stamp. This Struck in 1837 to celebrate British Columbia; former RPSC ample to follow,” added Teys- soon resulted in the trials of Queen Victoria’s first visit to director Robert Pinet, of On- sier, who’s the author of several other colours and experimental London, England, after her ac- tario; Tim Beach, of New Zea- books, including La Distribution tory to postcards, thematics cancels which resulted in the cession to the throne earlier that land; Elizabeth Hisey, of Flor- postale de la presse periodique Qué- and display, so everything is development of the Penny year, the City Medal was de- ida; and apprentice judge becoise: 1851-1911 and Initiation represented and there’s some- Red.” signed by British medallist Wil- Laurent Bélisle. aux marques postales du Québec, thing for everyone,” said Teys- Highlights of his exhibit in- liam Wyon based on a model he “There are really exclusive, as well as numerous articles in sier. clude: made of the then-princess three really scarce items here, and Bulletin histoire postale et de mar- “There were a lot of frames • a first-day usage of the Penny years earlier. The medal’s de- they’re all well-presented,” said cophilie, Philatélie Québec and The and more than 60 collec- Black, dated May 6, 1840; sign was the basis for Britain’s Teyssier, who previously Canadian Philatelist. tions – and again, with a good • one of three known experi- line-engraved stamps until the worked as a consultant for the mental cancellation sheets in end of the 1870s, embossed now-defunct Canadian Postal red; stamps in the late 1840s and Museum as well as the Cana- • three Penny Black VR official early 1850s and postal statio- dian Postal Archives and Parks stamps; nery until the turn of the cen- Canada. • one of four recorded Penny tury. Some of the scarcities include Black covers to Canada; “This one is the grand prize – three Penny Black “VR” official • blue Maltese cancel covers to it’s about the first stamps of the stamps for use on official mail. Canada; world – and it includes impres- “The stamp was supposedly • a Penny Black cover with sive proofs and essays along only issued for the Queen to postal fraud; and with the Wyon medal,” said use, and these stamps are really, • other sought-after items, in- jury chair Grégoire Teyssier, a really rare,” said Teyssier, added cluding large blocks, rare cov- national-level judge from Qué- “they’re not the kind of stamps ers and a “City Medal” using bec. you usually get to see in per- the same portrait of Queen Vic- He was joined on the jury by son.” toria as the Penny Black. RPSC President Ed Kroft, of “Other than in books or auc- Doug Matthews’ Reserve Grand Award-winning exhibit tion catalogues, going to a show includes a card franked with a five-cent French stamp, like the Royal gives you a postmarked Sept. 29, 1909, and depicting the Colonel chance – like in a museum – to Renard preparing for lift-off. see the real thing right in front of your eyes.” ‘GOOD VARIETY’ variety – so collectors were able RESERVE GRAND Reddington and Matthews’ to find something interesting to The Reserve Grand Award exhibits were two of dozens of look at. But for the jury, it was a went to New Zealand exhibitor entries displayed across more big challenge because there Doug Matthews for his five- than 200 frames. were a lot of different things to frame postcard exhibit, “Grande Altogether, there were seven judge, not just traditional phi- Semaine d’Aviation de la Cham- large golds; 21 golds; 16 large lately. We’re seeing more and pagne.” vermeils; nine vermeils; six more postcard and display ex- “The Champagne Region’s large silvers; one silver; and hibits at national shows, and Great Aviation Week brought one silver bronze awarded at for the jury, it’s fun to judge – Reddington’s exhibit includes the only recorded William half a million people to the rich, the June 21-23 exhibition in but challenging, too.” Spooner #8 envelope used with an 1840 ‘Penny Black.’ wine-growing area centred in Mississauga. For a full list of exhibits and Spooner published a set of illustrated envelopes #1-14, Reims, France in the summer of “What’s interesting about the the Royal*2019*Royale pal- with ‘very few’ using a Penny Black. 1909,” explained Matthews in Royal is there’s a good variety mares, visit rpscroyal.com/ his introduction. of collections, from postal his- agenda. W

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July 23, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 17 Palace on May 24, 1919. She became the Queen of Eng- land at the age of 18, succeeding her uncle, King William New IV, on June 20, 1837. The coronation was held a year later, on June 28. ISSUES In 1840, Queen Victoria married Prince Albert and the Around the World with Robin Harris first of her nine children were born. She entered a long period of depression after losing her devoted husband and principal trusted adviser in 1857, withdrawing from public appearances for many years until she began to resume her public duties.

COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS Surfing, windsurfing, snorkelling and kitesurfing are among the water sports featured on a four-stamp set is- sued by Cocos (Keeling) Islands on May 28. The two atolls and 27 small islands comprising the AUSTRALIA Cocos (Keeling) Islands are about 2,750 kilometres north- Australia’s four main native bee families are the focus west of Perth, Australia, in the remote Indian Ocean. The of a four-stamp set issued by the “mega-diverse” country azure waters of Cocos’ unspoiled tropical paradise are on May 14. ideal for a variety of water sports. Propelled by favour- The resin bee (Megachile) builds its nest in narrow able breezes and trade winds, kitesurfers and windsurf- holes in timber, constructing the structure and sealing the ers speed across the warm waters of the shallow lagoon. In 1877, Victoria became Empress of India under the entrance with gums and resins it collects from leaves and At “The Rip,” located at the southern tip of Direction Royal Titles Act and went on to celebrate her golden and other plants. This solitary bee, which is found across Island, snorkellers ride the currents amid an abundance diamond jubilees in 1887 and 1897, respectively. When northern Australia, prefers nectar from legume flowers. of spectacular marine reef life. The waters near the small she died at the age of 81, she was the longest-reigning From Halictidae, the second-largest family of the island Pulu Maraya, which lies at the southern end of monarch; today, Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reign- Apoidea superfamily, the green and gold nomia bee (No- West Island, also offer excellent snorkelling. ing – and longest-lived – British monarch. mia australica) is found throughout eastern Australia, The moderate waves at “The Spot,” on the ocean side where it nests in the ground. After looking for mates and of West Island, attract beginner surfers while more expe- UNITED NATIONS foraging for nectar during the day, clusters of numerous rienced surfers are drawn to a nearby location known as The 100th anniversary of the International Labour Or- male bees spend the night “clinging” or “roosting” to- “The Shack.” ganization (ILO), the oldest of the United Nations’ spe- gether on tree twigs or grass stems. cialized agencies, was marked on a set of stamps issued The wasp-mimic bee (Hyleoides concinna) can most fre- by the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) on quently be seen feeding on eucalyptus flowers in eastern June 28. Australia, from southern Queensland to Tasmania. It The ILO deals with the world of work: it sets interna- convincingly disguises itself as a black and orange wasp tional labour standards, promotes rights at work and in order to fool and deter predators. The female builds encourages decent employment opportunities, the en- her nest in stumps, logs or fallen trees, lining the walls hancement of social protection and the strengthening of and sealing the entrance with a cellophane-like material dialogue on work-related issues. that she secretes. The ILO was created in 1919 as part of the Treaty of Lastly, the strikingly bright neon cuckoo bee (Thyreus Versailles, which ended the First World War, to acknowl- nitidulus) is so named because it opportunistically lays its edge peace can only be accomplished with social justice. eggs on pollen balls inside the ground nests of the blue- In 1946, the ILO became a specialized agency of the banded bee. The metallic-blue cuckoo – a cleptoparasitic United Nations. Its unique structure gives an equal voice bee – has no need to collect pollen from flowers and is to workers, employers and governments to provide a found across eastern and northern Australia. platform for promoting decent work for all women and men.

TOKELAU The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing is also remembered on a four-stamp set issued by Tokelau, a remote group of atolls in the South Pacific Ocean, on NIUE July 3. The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing is The new issue includes: a 45-cent stamp, “Pre- commemorated on a four-stamp set issued by the small launch,” which shows the Saturn V preparing to launch South Pacific island nation of Niue on July 3. on July 16 with three astronauts and more than 450 per- A day earlier, on July 2, the Moon – or the lunar deity sonnel in the firing room; a $1.40 stamp, “Lift-off,” which “Mahina” – blocked the sun over the South Pacific highlights the millions of people around the world Ocean, plus Chile and Argentina, for a partial solar watching the historic launch on TV or radio; a $2 stamp, eclipse. Niue was one of the best locations from which to “Lunar Module,” which depicts the Apollo 11 Lunar view it. Module resting on the Moon’s surface; and a $3 stamp, Half a century earlier, in July 1969, the Apollo 11 mis- “Landing,” which features the three Apollo 11 crew mem- This June, the UNPA issued three 20-stamp sheets, sion took the first humans to Mahina’s surface. This bers awaiting pickup by a helicopter from the USS Hor- each with four se-tenant strips of five stamps. monumental achievement is remembered on the four net, the prime recovery ship for the historic Apollo 11 “I have long been interested in art that focuses on the stamps, which include: a 30-cent stamp, “Pre-launch,” mission. common aspirations and the struggles of ordinary peo- which highlights the world awaiting the launch of the JERSEY ple,” said award-winning U.S. artist Owen Smith, who Saturn V on July 16, 1969; a $1.40 stamp, “Lift-off,” which The 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s birth is re- designed these ILO stamps as well as other illustrations shows the Saturn V rising past the launch tower as it lifts membered on six stamps, each featuring a portrait of the in Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated, Time, Esquire, off; a $2 stamp, “The Moon Walk,” which depicts a hu- former monarch at a key stage of her life, issued by Jer- The New York Times and The New Yorker, for which man walking on the Moon for the first time; and a $4 sey on May 24. he’s created 19 covers. “I am influenced by the murals stamp, “Landing,” which commemorates the Apollo 11 Victoria, daughter of Edward, Duke of Kent, and Vic- created during the Great Depression that depict the dig- mission safely returning to Earth on July 24, 1969. toria, of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, was born at Kensington nity of labour.”

18 July 23, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca overseas countries where the References to airmail service Overprints... service was available: to Colombia costing 35 cents per • “B” denoted Belgium; half ounce were included in the Continued from page 15 • “Bo” was for Bolivia; Canada Post Office Weekly Bul- The 2019 Unitrade Specialized • “Br” for Brazil; letin issued on March 1, 1930, Catalogue of Canadian Stamps • “C” for Cuba; but did not mention the require- cites production of 1,375,000 • “CR” for Costa Rica; ment to affix SCATDA stamps “Maple Leaf” versions and • “Ch” for Chile; to covers posted in Canada, in 2,745,000 “Numeral” versions. • “D” for Denmark; order to prepay the airline’s Those surcharged stamps • “E” for Spain; mail-handling fees, Plomish were replaced by engraved two- • “EU” for the U.S.; wrote. FREE GIFT WITH EVERY ORDER! cent “Numeral” Queen Victoria • “F” for France; Prices for single mint and definitives introduced on Aug. • “G.B.” for Great Britain; used stamps are cited in hun- 22, 1899. • “I” for Italy; dreds of dollars, with those with The overprinted stamps are • “H” for the Netherlands; the highest three -and five-peso relatively inexpensive. • “P” for Panama; denominations listed at $1,200 The “Maple Leaf” version is • “PE” for Peru; each, mint or used. The 20-cen- listed in Unitrade at $4 to $30 in • “Su” for Sweden; tavo airmail stamp overprinted mint condition, $4.50 to $10 • “S” for Switzerland; and “R” in red for use on registered used. The “Numeral” version is • “V” for Venezuela. letters is listed at $1,200 mint or listed at $4.50 to $50 in mint con- In 1923, a large black capital used, and $10,000 for the only- dition, $3.75 to $7.50 used. “C” followed by a smaller capi- known cover. As mentioned earlier, slip-ups tal “A” and a period – spelling “Early airpost collectors did sometimes occurred during “CA.” – was applied to 12 of the not consider consular overprints overprinting, and the 1899 pro- fourth issue of SCADTA stamps to be airmail postage stamps, visional issue was no exception. to be sold at Colombia’s consul- and were largely ignored,” Unitrade prices examples ates in Canada and at offices of Plomish wrote. “Almost all CA. with inverted two-over-three- various agents in this country’s covers posted in Canada to Co- cent overprints at $1,000 each. major cities. Most were mailed lombia are addressed to banks As a result, bogus versions ex- from Toronto, Montreal or Van- or businesses and ended up in ist, and pre-purchase certifica- couver, Unitrade notes. the trash.” tion is highly recommended due It reports some covers are A fifth issue of SCADTA to the quality of some forgeries. known with unoverprinted 1923 stamps, for international incom- More overprints of Canadian SCADTA airmail stamps plus ing airmail service, but without stamps were ordered for later is- Canadian issues. the consular service overprinted sues, but the first were also the initials, was released on June 1, last known with genuine up- 1929. Denominated in pesos and side-down text. sold in foreign countries includ- ing Canada, at the contempo- CANADA-LINKED rary rate of exchange for the OVERPRINTS ON U.S. gold dollar, the so-called COLOMBIA STAMPS “Gold Issue” replaced previous Although not overprinted Ca- versions. nadian stamps, some of the So- Those stamps were affixed to ciedad Colombo-Alemana de covers along with stamps of the Transpores Aeros (SCADTA) air- country of origin, including Ca- mail stamps issued by Colombia nadian issues. Plomish reported almost a century ago have a dis- knowing of only one such tinctive link to our country. mixed-franking 1929 cover. In 1921-23, staff at Colombian Remainders of that year’s Co- consulates around the world A 30-centavos stamp lombia SCADTA issue were sold sold semi-official stamps pro- issued for the Sociedad to collectors in the 1930s, vided for airmail services within Colombo-Alemana de Unitrade notes. the South American country and Transpores Aeros (SCADTA) The airline continued to carry abroad, aboard planes flown by is overprinted with ‘Ca.’ for airmail until after the Second the national SCADTA airline – use on airmail from Canada. World War. When it merged also known as the Colombian- with the Servicio Aéreo Colom- German Air Transport Society. Since the issues were not pro- biano – Colombian Air Service – Formed in 1919, several agen- duced for collectors, covers with or SACO, the Aerovías Naciona- cies were opened abroad as it “CA.” overprinted Colombia les de Colombia, known as Avi- grew, first in the U.S., then in stamps are pricey, ranging from anca, was formed. Germany and Panama, followed $3,000 to $10,000 each. After the airline was bought by outlets in other countries, ac- Unlike in the U.S., Plomish in 2004 by Synergy Group, a cording to a Walter Plomish ar- noted, “the Canadian Post Office Brazil-based South American ticle in a 2001 BNA Topics, the did not list SCADTA services in conglomerate founded and British North America Philatelic any of its postal guides, supple- owned by entrepreneur Germán Society’s journal. ments, or bulletins issued to Efromovich, the name was The Colombia government re- Postmasters. changed to Aerovías del Conti- ceived two per cent of the total “The first Canadian SCADTA nente Americano – the American revenue from sales of the reference known to the author is Continent. It retained the Avi- stamps, which provided the air- contained in the 5 April 1929 is- anca brand name. line’s major source of income. sue of the Commercial Intelli- The next part of the story will Different initials were applied gence Journal, published by the explore overprinted Canadian to the stamps, to represent the Canada Board of Trade.” ‘Admirals,’ and more. W

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July 23, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 21 Austria’s ‘crypto’ stamp a first for any government

By Jesse Robitaille breed, sell, purchase and col- dentials – the so-called “vir- owner. because they’re tied to a gov- rom an embroidered lect virtual cats. Each virtual tual collector’s item” – on the Why should you, the collec- ernment-issued postage Fstamp shaped like Aus- cat is unique and owned by right, beneath a scratch ticket- tor, care about any of this? Is stamp – I’d say these crypto- tria’s traditional dirndl dress the user, validated through style covering. Se-tenant in it philately? collectibles belong in any to others made of porcelain, the blockchain and vulnerable nature, the two sides can be Well, of the 150,000 stamps complete Austrian collection. glass, meteorite and lederho- to the ups and downs of that separated, with the stamp go- issued beginning June 11, And like a virtual cat worth sen-shaped leather, this Cen- specific market. ing on a letter (or parcel) and there are five different colours hundreds of thousands of tral European country’s You might be surprised to the opposite side going in with varying degrees of scar- dollars, each of these stamps postal service is no stranger know the highest-selling your collection. The stamp’s city – 78,500 black, 40,000 represents a store of value to philatelic innovations. CryptoKitty as of last Septem- digital details are also stored green, 20,000 blue, 10,000 yel- that can grow and fall de- This June, Österreichische ber sold for 600 Ether (about within Ethereum, where it sits low and only 1,500 red. pending on the whims of a Post – Austria’s national $162,000 Cdn., at the time). in a digital account owned ex- Because they’re govern- very strange market. postal service – unveiled its Because each cat is unique, clusively by the stamp’s ment issued – but especially Not only is it true to phila- digital “crypto” stamp pow- some of them – mainly the telic form, but it’s also the ered by the Ethereum block- earlier generations – are more first time an NFT has been chain, a decentralized open- expensive. launched by a government or source platform that gener- As a collector, you might a government entity. ates digital “Ether” tokens, a know where this is going. Designed by Julia Ober- form of non-fungible token NFTs are also used for digi- müller, the stamps have a de- (NFT) or cryptographic token tal items like “crypto-collect- nomination of 6.90 Euro (hence the “crypto” name). ibles,” whose “value” – or (about 0.022 Ether, as of June But unlike cryptocurrencies level of uniqueness, in the 26). such as Bitcoin, which is fun- case of the crypto stamp – can Unfortunately for collec- gible (or interchangeable) be- be used to regulate scarcity or tors, the stamps sold out cause each Bitcoin carries the rarity. quickly; however, they can be same monetary value, an NFT This is the principle mir- traded using the “All About represents something unique rored in the recent issue from Stamps” app, which is a digi- – each with a different Austria: the stamp can be tal collector’s album for “value,” so to speak. used as postage, but accord- stamps of Austria, Germany, These NFTs are commonly ing to the postal service, it’s The recently issued ‘crypto’ stamps are in a landscape Switzerland and Liechten- used to regulate and verify also “a virtual collector’s format and split directly down the centre. Se-tenant stein. digital scarcity in “crypto- item.” The landscape-format in nature, the two sides can be separated, with the Using the app, users can gaming,” where players can – issue is split directly down postage (left) being used and the ‘virtual collector’s item’ find and contact other collec- like in the popular game the centre, with the postage (right), which is beneath a scratch ticket-style covering, tors with which they can CryptoKitty – use NFTs to on the left and the crypto cre- remaining in your collection, both physically and digitally. trade the crypto stamp. W

for the U.S. space program in cide how to do the Apollo mis- “His job was making sure all U.S. astronaut Neil Armstrong Apollo 11... the 1960s, and the other part is sion,” said Gainor, who added these different parts and systems taking humankind’s first steps the physical one: most of the “there were a number of ways worked together because the on the moon. Continued from page 4 legs – but not the entire assem- to do it.” command and service module But the first legs to stand on They “checked every an- bly – were made in Lon- Instead, Chamberlin favoured was built by one contractor and the moon didn’t belong to tenna, seam and hatch of the gueuil.” having a smaller landing module the lunar module by someone Armstrong; they were from modules for authenticity,” ac- travel to lunar orbit attached to else. You had to get them – and Héroux Machine Parts Limited cording to Canada Post’s De- CHAMBERLIN & MAYNARD the main spacecraft, then de- all the systems inside of them – (now known as Héroux-Devtek) tails magazine. About a dozen Canadians had scend to the moon’s surface and to work together and mesh with in Longueuil. The company man- A resident of Sidney, B.C., “leading roles” in the mission, later reconnect with the main the control and communication ufactured the spider-like landing Gainor was in Mississauga this Gainor said, adding James spacecraft. This approach, systems.” gear legs on the lunar module to June for the Royal Philatelic Chamberlin (1915-81), of known as lunar orbit rendez- As for the new issue’s design, NASA’s specifications. The legs Society of Canada (RPSC) Kamloops, B.C., and Owen May- vous, became fundamental to the Gainor said Clark, Sztaba and were also part of the launch plat- Convention, which was held a nard (1924-2000), of Sarnia, Ont., Apollo program. the rest of the team “did a really form allowing Armstrong and week after the 2019 RASC are among the key figures hon- Another one of Canada’s top terrific job.” Buzz Aldrin to lift off from the Convention in nearby Toronto. oured by Canada Post. aircraft engineers before being “It’s hard to do a design on Moon and reconnect with the “Canada Post contacted me, Chamberlin was a leading fig- hired by NASA in 1959, Maynard Apollo 11 that’s original, but I main command module. Those and I was thrilled they were ure in aircraft design in Canada went on to head the systems en- think this is about as close as you legs remain on the moon at the doing an Apollo 11 stamp,” before moving to the U.S. to gineering division for the Apollo can get. To be personally in- Apollo 11 landing site in an area said Gainor, who, in addition work for NASA in 1959. He be- spacecraft program – effectively volved in a stamp like this is re- known as the “Sea of Tranquil- to serving as the president of came head of engineering for making him the chief engineer. ally exciting for me.” ity.” RASC since last July, has col- Project Mercury, the first U.S. hu- He sketched early designs of the Although Gainor has main- The stamps, which were un- lected stamps for more than 50 man spaceflight program, and main Apollo command module tained several collections, the last veiled at Héroux-Devtek on 755 years. project manager and chief de- and is credited as the person at RPSC Convention he attended Thurber St., in Longueuil, were “I started as a kid, and I signer for the Gemini spacecraft, NASA most responsible for the was in July 1972 in Edmonton, printed by Lowe-Martin in six- have a variety of collections; which preceded Apollo. design of the lunar lander. He Alta. colour lithography with PVA my big one is a space collec- For the Apollo 11 mission, he also served as chief of the mis- “I never stopped collecting; gum and tagging along three tion with lots of stamps and helped determine the best type sion operations division and was it’s just I just haven’t been active sides plus additional blue tag- covers.” of spacecraft to transport the as- responsible for planning the se- or organized.” ging on the Moon and stars “as a There are two main aspects tronauts and was one of the first quence of missions leading to design feature.” to Canada’s role in the Apollo people at NASA to recognize fly- Apollo 11. HÉROUX-DEVTEK A total of 7,000 OFDCs with 11 mission, Gainor said. ing directly to the Moon wasn’t “Maynard was probably the On July 20, 1969, more than Longueuil cancellations were “One part is the Avro folks, an ideal option. highest-ranking Canadian in the half a billion people around the also printed as part of the release. and actually some other Cana- “He played a really impor- management in the Apollo pro- world were transfixed by grainy For more information, visit dians who went down to work tant role in getting NASA to de- gram,” said Gainor. black-and-white TV footage of canadapost.ca. W

22 July 23, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca He regularly flew to cities where the Argos were play- Candy... ing, appeared on radio sta- Continued from page 9 tions to promote ticket sales, SHOW & Bourse and rallied fans. Attendance Visit www.canadianstampnews.com/events for the full list of shows posted to date began dieting in the early soared. JULY 18 – 21, HAMILTON, ON SEPT. 14, TORONTO, ON 1990s, eased back on alcohol “John was larger than life,” PHSC Symposium, Hamilton Sheraton Hotel, 116 King St. W. North Toronto Stamp Club Fall Bourse, Yorkminster Park Baptist and stopped smoking. host Brian Williams reported. Building on the success of the 2018 Symposium, the Postal Church, 1585 Yonge St. The North Toronto Stamp Club’s Fall The night before he suffered “For Toronto, those were the History Society of Canada is proud to announce the third annual Bourse will be held at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 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. a fatal heart attack while Hollywood days.” interest in Hamilton and the Greater Toronto Area, where invited Clair subway station, free admission, 22 dealers, more than 100 asleep, Candy told his body- In 1994, The Second City members will speak about a variety of postal history topics. We sales circuit books including recent issues, over 100 ten cents guard he was tired, wanted to produced a special Candy me- will also host a national-level postal history exhibition as well as books, members table, door prizes (first prize one kilo of stamps) complete his last two movie morial, which was aired a bourse with 15 dealers, breakout sessions and additional speak- snack bar, wheelchair access, parking at the Church and on ers and activities. The activities and meals are available at a nearby streets, families and children welcome. For more informa- scenes and return to his fam- across Canada. nominal cost. Admission to the bourse and exhibition is free. For tion, email [email protected], telephone 647-990- ily. “He left behind a towering more information, email [email protected], 4073. Website: www.northtorontostampclub.ca. The actor’s body was re- telephone 905-690-3598. Website: www.postalhistorycanada.net. legacy of professional comedy SEPT. 14 – 15, BURNABY, BC turned to California, where he and personal, everyman JULY 27, BRIGHTON, ON Coins, Stamps & Collectibles Show, Nikkei Centre, 6688 was entombed at Holy Cross warmth and kindness to 2019 South – Central / Eastern Ontario Saturday Postage Stamp, Southoaks Cres. Hosted by the North Shore Numismatic Society, Cemetery in Culver City. which every comedian should Coin & Postcard Event, King Edward Community Centre / Hockey this show is open on Saturday from 10 a.m-4 p.m. and on Sunday Rink Complex, 75 Elizabeth St. Event hours 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be 40 tables of coins, stamps, aspire,” its website notes. p.m. Over 1 million worldwide postage stamps, postcards, cov- banknotes, tokens, medals, postcards, art, pins and more. In Toronto, the John Candy ers, coins and currency notes. Related hobby supplies also avail- Admission is $2 each day or $3 for both days. Children age 16 Visual Arts Studio at Neil Mc- able, many at discounted prices. For more information, email and under, if accompanied by an adult, are free. Free under- Neil Catholic High School was [email protected]. ground parking. Japanese restaurant at location. For more information, email [email protected], telephone 604-299- dedicated in his honour. AUG. 1 – 4, OMAHA, NE 3673. Website: www.northshorenumismaticsociety.org. Completed four years ago, APS StampShow, CHI Health Center Omaha, 455 N. 10th St. StampShow 2019, co-hosted with the American Topical SEPT. 14, CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO the 60-seat John Candy Box Association, in Omaha, Nebraska, marks the 133rd annual con- Cambridge Stamp Show, Armenian Centre, 35 International Village Theatre at the Second vention of the American Philatelic Society. Each year, stamp col- Dr. Cambridge Stamp Club Annual Show, Armenian Centre, 35 City Training Centre in the lectors, exhibitors, historians and members of the general public International Village Dr. between 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Visit Old Firehall in downtown To- gather to socialize, increase philatelic knowledge, and exchange with 10 dealers, circuit books, and a silent auction. A lunch coun- stamps. The 2019 show will feature more than 100 dealers, soci- ter is available for your convenience. Free admission and free ronto as part of the wooden eties, live auctions, literature and philatelic exhibits, more than parking. Everyone welcome! For more details contact Oscar stage where he and other 100 meetings and seminars, and first-day-of-issue ceremonies Cormier, email [email protected], telephone 519-742-5892. SCTV cast members per- for new stamps. The show is free and open to the public. For more Website: www.cambridgestampclub.weebly.com. formed. information, email [email protected], telephone 814-933- 3803. Website: stamps.org/STAMPSHOW-SS. SEPT. 21, MEDICINE HAT, AB He was inducted into Cana- Medicine Hat Coin & Stamp show, Higdon Hall (stampede da’s Walk of Fame in Toronto AUG. 10, CAMBRAY, ON grounds), 2055 21 Ave SE Over 40 tables of coins and stamps with in 1998. Fenelon Stamp Club Show & Sale, Cambray Community Hall, 2255 vendors from across Alberta and Sask. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Door The hit 1989 comedy Uncle Elm Tree Rd. The 35th annual Fenelon Stamp Club Show & Sale prizes. Admission $2, children with parent free. Buy, sell or trade. Buck stars John Candy. Finally, numerous Candy will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lots of free parking and Vendors welcome. for more info contact Ron, email medhatcsc@ films are currently offered on 10 stamp dealers from across Ontario. Snack bar. Draw prizes live.com, telephone 403-526-5158. Website: www.mhcasc.ca. eBay. and table auctions. Everybody welcome. For more information, email [email protected], telephone 705-454-9196. SEPT. 21, ST. CATHARINES, ON Los Angeles Police closed an Best Western Stamp Show, Best Western Hotel (Niagara Room), 2 entire street for the funeral pro- CANADIAN ACTORS AUG. 10, KINCARDINE, AB North Service Rd. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free parking, free cession, an honour usually ex- KINEX 2019, Davidson Centre, 601 Durham St. This annual stamp admission and free appraisals. Sponsored by Roy’s Stamps, spe- The 51-cent Candy stamp show and sale features upwards of 11 dealers on the bourse, cializing in the stamps and covers of Canada and the British tended only to U.S. presidents (Scott #2153a, #2154a) was is- exhibits, door prizes, lunch booth, a youth table and sales circuit Commonwealth. For more information, email [email protected], and the Pope. sued May 26, 2006, in booklets books. For more information, email [email protected], tele- telephone 905-934-8377. At the time of his death, Can- phone 519-395-5817. Website: http:// and on souvenir sheets with SEPT. 27 – 29, BURNABY, BC dy’s net worth was $15 million, three others in Canada Post’s AUG. 30 – SEPT. 1, OTTAWA, ON Vanpex 2019, Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres. National show according to the Celebrity Net first of three annual “Canadi- BNAPEX 2019, Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre, 101 commemorating Centenary of the British Columbia Philatelic Worth website. ans in Hollywood” sets. Lyon St. N. The 71st annual convention of the British North Society, founded in 1919. For more information, email verdraco@ America Philatelic Society (BNAPS)—BNAPEX—features a 160- uniserve.com. Website: www.bcphilatelic.com. Lowe-Martin used five lith- frame British North America competitive exhibition as well as a LEGACIES ographic transfer colours, two 20-dealer bourse and about 25 BNAPS Study Group meetings and SEPT. 28 – 29, WINNIPEG, MB Wagons East!, which co- varnishes and Tullis Russell seminars. For more information, email [email protected], Manitoba Coin Club’s Fall Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Show, Sunova telephone 905-934-8377. Website: bnaps.org/. Centre, 48 Holland Rd. Dealer tables, exhibits, free gifts and prizes! starred U.S. stand-up comedian paper to produce 1.5 million of Something of interest for everyone, from the novice collector to the Richard Lewis, was released each 30-millimetre-by-48-mil- SEPT. 7 – 8, MISSISSAUGA, ON experienced. “Come with paper, leave with gold.” Plenty of free five months after Candy’s limetre vertical format com- National Postage Stamp and Coin Show, Hilton Mississauga/ parking. ATM on site. Admission is $5 a day per person. For the Meadowvale hotel, 6750 Mississauga Rd. National Postage Saturday evening banquet with guest speaker at Aalto’s Restaurant, death, following rewrites, edit- memorative for booklets of Stamp and Coin Show featuring about 50 professional coin and Canad Inns Garden City, RSVP with [email protected] or 204-253- ing of newly filmed scenes, eight stamps, with die-cut per- stamp dealers from across Canada. Highlights include a two- 0419 ($25/person). For more information, email [email protected], plus the use of special effects forations and self-stick gum. day live auction by Colonial Acres; various seminars; the Young telephone 204-253-0419. Website: www.manitobacoinclub.org. and a stand-in actor. In addition, the Ottawa Collectors Table, plus the popular Free Kids’ Auction on Sunday. Admission $3 on Saturday and FREE on Sunday. Show hours 10 SEPT. 28, OWEN SOUND, ON Finished earlier, the comedy company delivered 600,000 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday. Parking is Free. Owen Sound Stamp Club Show, St Mary’s High School, 1555 15 film Canadian Bacon was re- souvenir sheets with regular For show updates, visit website. Presented by Canadian Coin St. E. The Owen Sound Club hosts its annual stamp show on Sept. leased in 1995. News and Canadian Stamp News. For more information, email 28 with dealers, exhibits and ongoing draws. For more informa- perforations and moisture-ac- tion, email [email protected], telephone 519-376-7161. In 1991, Candy, his friend [email protected], telephone 1-800-408-0352. Website: www. tivated gum. stampandcoinshow.com. Website: www.owensoundstampclub.org. and hockey star Wayne Gretzky The stamps were designed OCT. 6, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO joined sports executive Bruce by John Belisle and Kosta SEPT. 7, MONCTON, NB Brunpex 2019, Royal Canadian Legion, 100 War Veterans Ave. Mississauga Coin & Stamp Show, John Paul II Polish Cultural McNall as partners in the To- Tsetsekas, of Vancouver’s Sig- Sponsored by the Fundy Stamp Collectors Club, Brunpex 2019 Center, 4300 Cawthra Rd. Sponsored by the Troyak Club. Hours: 9 ronto Argonauts Football Club. nals Design Group. will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be seven dealers a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 30 dealers & 60 dealer tables. Canadian and Their purchase cost the new Dramatic portraits of and an auction table, with the auction to be held at 1.30 p.m. world coins, banknotes, stamps and supplies. Buy, sell, trade, appraise. For more information, email [email protected], tele- owners $5 million. Candy, Lorne Greene, Mary For more information contact Mike Steeves, email msteeves@ nb.sympatico.ca, telephone 506-387-4462. phone 416-5057999. Website: http://www.troyakclub.com. A half-hour TV special, John Pickford and Fay Wray, by art- Candy: True Double Blue on The ist Neal Armstrong, depicted 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 Sports Network (TSN) in 2011, the actors in movie poster [email protected]. 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July 23, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 23 OLD TIME BARGAINS #964 Welcome once again to the back page. Among the features items this week are complete booklets and back of the book issues, all in choice condition at very attractive prices. 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.

SPECIAL OFFER SPECIAL OFFER #18,422 SPECIAL OFFER Here’s an item to put away for the future. #18,415 It’s the 1990 booklet in the scarce perf. 12.5 #18,429 Once in a while an old time stock x 13 variety (BK#111A). Included in this Five-hole perfi ns were re- of Canadian booklets surfaces, booklet are some elusive stamps -- #1184a, placed by a new four-hole the kind of lot you rarely see 1185a, and 1189b. List price is $50.00, and type in the 1930s. Com- anymore. Several nice offers well worth it! Condition is VF NH and my plete mint sets of these of- from this lot follow. First here price is just $19.95 while they last. Or take fi cials are scarce. Here is is BK5d, the 2¢ carmine Admiral a wholesale lot of fi ve booklets for $89.95 the 1938 high value set of booklet with the small type text. List price for a VF booklet is only. fi ve (#O241-O245). List price for this set in VF NH condition is $225.00. My price is $89.95. $610.00. My price is just $269.00.

SPECIAL OFFER #18,416 SPECIAL OFFER SPECIAL OFFER #18,430 Here is another booklet of the 2¢ In 1939 King George VI and his carmine Admiral, but this time #18,423 family visited Canada and the U.S. with the rate change overprint Here is a scarce booklet from the on a grand tour. Canada issued a on the cover (#BK5f). This one 1970s Caricature Issue (#BK74f). set of three stamps to mark the oc- is getting hard to fi nd. List price The numeral ‘1’ is missing on casion. Here is the scarce 1¢ Royal for a VF example is $225.00. My two of the 1¢ stamps. List price Visit with four-hole O.H.M.S. per- price is just $89.00. for a very fi ne example is $150.00. My price is $79.00. fi n (#O246). A VF NH single lists at $250.00. My price is $139.00. SPECIAL OFFER #18,424 SPECIAL OFFER SPECIAL This pair of the 8¢ Indi- OFFER #18,431 #18,417 ans shows a scarce one-bar Next up is a complete Next this booklet contains two tagging error (#567ai). It is listed in the Peters cata- mint set of the Peace panes of six of the 2¢ brown War Issue, a set of six high Issue (#BK33a). List price for a logue at $150.00. My price for a VF NH pair is just values issued in 1946 very fi ne example is $67.50. My (#O268-O273). I have some very nice VF NH mint sets in stock. price is just half at $27.50. $49.95. Or make it $99.95 for a plate block of four. List price is $390.00. My price is $179.00. SPECIAL OFFER SPECIAL OFFER #18,418 SPECIAL OFFER #18,425 More booklet specials follow. Next here is a nice little variety on #926Be, the #18,432 Here is #BK34d, the French ver- 34¢ Parliament Issue. The lower row of perfo- Next here is a nice group of sion containing two panes of rations is shifted upward, giving the appear- airmail offi cial stamps that four of the 4¢ carmine War Issue. ance of an imperforate margin at foot. Price for received the four-hole per- List price for this in VF condi- a VF NH mint single is just $49.95. fi n (#OC1, OC6-OC9). Condition is F-VF NH mint and list price tion is $112.50. My price is $39.95 is $60.00. My price is just $34.95. while they last. SPECIAL OFFER SPECIAL OFFER #18,433 SPECIAL OFFER Offi cial overprints replaced #18,419 #18,426 perforated offi cials in 1949. In 1947 Canada issued a Here is a rare major missing co- Here are the four low values unique booklet – the only lour error on the Year of the Rab- from the fi rst issue in fresh one ever to contain airmail bit issue (#1767a). The red colour mint VF NH blocks of four stamps. The booklet is is completely missing. It is also (Scott #O1-O4). List price is #BK39a. It sold for $1.00 untagged. List price for a VF NH mint single is $1,250.00. My price $108.00. My price is much and contained two panes of is just $595.00 (or fi ve monthly payments of $119.00 each). more reasonable at $29.95. #C9a as well as single panes of #252c and 254a. List price for a Singles if you need them are very fi ne booklet is $66.00. My price is $29.95. SPECIAL OFFER #18,427 $9.99. Here is a newly discovered variety on the cur- SPECIAL OFFER rent $2.65 coil stamp. It shows a misplacement SPECIAL OFFER #18,420 of the die cuts so that the inscription ‘CAN- ADA $2.65” appears at the top of the stamp #18,434 Also in stock is the scarcer instead of the bottom! A VF NH pair is just Here’s another scarce offi cial (Scott French version of the above $69.00. Or make it $129.00 for a strip of four. #O27). This is the “G” overprint on booklet -- #BK39a. List price the $1.00 Fisheries stamp. List price for a VF example is $105.00. for a VF NH mint single is $180.00. My price is just $49.95. My price just $69.95. A block of four is $269.95. SPECIAL OFFER SPECIAL OFFER #18,421 SPECIAL OFFER Next here is the scarce book- #18,435 let #BK42b, which contains the #18,428 Here’s one you don’t often see, es- stitched booklet pane of the 4¢ Here is a ‘cinderella’ offer on Can- pecially in fresh mint condition. orange (#306bi). List price for a ada #CL42 including four colour It is the brown offi cially sealed VF booklet is $27.00. My price is trial reprints in blue, orange, red stamp Scott #OX4). A F-VF NH $11.95. I also have a pack rat lot and magenta. A VF NH set of singles is $24.95 while corner blocks single lists at $350.00. My price is of ten booklets at $99.00. are $95.00. just $195.00.

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