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Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/canadianstampnews Follow us on Twitter @trajanpublisher STAMP NEWS Follow us on Instagram @trajan_csn Volume 43 • Number 26 April 16 - 29, 2019 $4.50 Snelson wins again, this time with British airmail, at annual NTSC Exhibition By Jesse Robitaille Snelson, who has collected British un- For the second consecutive year, Ken derpaid international mail for more Snelson won the Grand Award – this than 25 years, also won the Max Rosen- time for an exhibit on early 20th-century thal Award for best postal history ex- British underpaid airmail – at the an- hibit. nual North Toronto Stamp Club (NTSC) About a decade ago, while visiting Exhibition. the Post Office Archives in London, An eight-frame exhibit, “British un- England, Snelson found a file of corre- derpaid intercontinental air mail to spondence to many empire and foreign WWII” displayed impressive treatment, post offices. which includes the organization and de- “This provided insight into the treat- velopment of the subject, according to ment of underpaid air mail and infor- national-level judge and chief of the mation for the write-up of the exhibit. jury Rodney Paige. Many of the items in the exhibit would More than 1,100 people came through the doors of the Spring 2019 “There was so much information con- have been diverted to surface mail un- National Postage Stamp and Coin Show on March 23-24. It was a record tained in this exhibit from across the der UPU (Universal Postal Union) rules attendance for the biannual show, the first of which was held in May 2016. whole subject,” said Paige, of Thorold, but were sent by air charged postage Ont., who was joined on the judging due because of these agreements.” panel by regional-level judge Steve John- Prior to the Second World War, un- World of philately awakens son, of London, Ont. derpaid airmail was “particularly

Continued on page 22 as harbinger ‘National Show’ Judges were ‘especially impressed’ with the draws 1,100-plus to Mississauga quality of the exhibits’ layout and material at By Jesse Robitaille ens of competing exhibitors returned to the 76th Annual North sure sign of spring’s arrival, the Hilton Mississauga’s 9,000-square-foot Toronto Stamp Club hobby season began to bloom this Graydon Hall for what was the largest (NTSC) Exhibition this MarchA as the biannual National Postage gathering since the show began in March, said chief of the Stamp and Coin Show opened its doors 2016. jury Rodney Paige, of in Mississauga. Continued on page 11 Thorold, Ont. On March 23-24, more than 1,100 show-goers, about 50 dealers and doz- ‘Canadians in Flight’ issue honours pilots, designers, aircraft Publications Registration Mail No. 09136 AgreementNo. 40069699 Five stamps celebrating legendary examples of Canadian ingenuity, technological prowess and courage in civilian and military aviation were issued March 27 by Canada Post. Developed with the support of the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, one of three museums under the Ingenium brand, the stamps commemorate a First World War pilot, an aviation pioneer and bush pilot, the first woman in the world to receive a master's degree in aeronautical engineering plus two iconic aircraft. "As Canada's storyteller, Canada Post is proud to share these stories of personal bravery and ingenuity, and to commemorate the aircraft that demonstrate Canadian technological innovation," said Doug Ettinger, who was recently appointed as the new president and CEO of Canada Post. The stamp issue – the sixth from Canada Post this year – was designed by Ivan Novotny, of Taylor Sprules, and printed by the Lowe-Martin Group using five-colour lithography and PVA gum. Continued on page 23 Released March 27 by Canada Post, the ‘Canadians in Flight’ issue is available in booklets of 10 stamps and gummed mini-panes of five stamps (shown above). They took aviation to new heights Canadians in Flight rom the legendary Avro CF-105 Arrow to the Faward-winning Lazair ultralight, to pioneering Canadians Elsie MacGill, C.H. “Punch” Dickins, and William George Barker, VC– this new collection celebrates Canada’s elevated status in the history of aviation. Get yours before they fly off our shelves!

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April 16, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 3 And complementing the crowd at the CANADIAN youth booth was an awe-inspiring scene Guest of nearly 40 kids feverishly bidding in STAMP our “Young Collectors” auction. Educa- COMMENTARY tional and exciting, the auction was free NEWS for children aged 17 and under. All bid- PUBLISHER / EDITOR: By Jesse Robitaille ders were given $1,000 in play money Mike Walsh (Ext. 228) [email protected] CONSULTING EDITOR: Ian S. Robertson before being shown the ropes of the auc- CONTRIBUTORS: John Conrad, Gary Dickinson, Robin Harris, tion game, and forced to sit together – Randy Heimpel, Richard Logan, Peter Mosiondz, Chad Neighbor, Who says the kids don’t collect? away from their parents – the young bid- Hans Niedermair, Everett Parker, David Piercey, Tony Shaman, Mike Smith, Lewis E. Tauber “Spring is the time of plans and proj- sociation (RCNA), the Canadian Asso- ders were given a real chance to get their ADVERTISING: [email protected] Mike Walsh (Ext. 228), ects,” wrote Russian author Leo Tolstoy ciation of Numismatic Dealers (CAND) feet wet acquiring material in an auction Jim Szeplaki (Ext. 223) in his monumental work of realist litera- and The Royal Philatelic Society of Can- setting. Most importantly, they were able CIRCULATION: [email protected] (Ext. 225) ture Anna Karenina. ada (RPSC). Thanks to donations from to take home material for their collec- COMPOSITION & DESIGN: [email protected] And with each spring comes one of our generous dealers, collectors and tions at no cost. 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Only six months earlier, Trajan acquired Funded by the Government of Canada the rights to the former “National Post- age Stamp Show” from the Canadian Dozens of young collectors showed enthusiasm on the floor of our youth EDITORIAL POLICY: Canadian Stamp News is a hobby magazine endeavouring to auction on March 24. bring worldwide philatelic news and views to its readers with the major emphasis Stamp Dealers’ Association. on Canadian philately. Opinions expressed in signed columns, stories, and letters are not necessarily those of Canadian Stamp News. Now with seven shows under our Auction and sales reports: CSN staff or assigned contributors write pre- and belts – one each spring and fall – one of other hobby organizations, our “Young And it wasn’t just the kids out in full post-sale articles. Writers conduct interviews as needed and use information provided by the auction house as source material. As with all news articles, story the things we’re most proud of is our Collectors” sales table – with heavily force this spring: we’re proud to an- 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 thriving “Young Collectors” program. discounted material for children only – nounce we’ve topped our attendance re- 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 Many shows cater to the young col- was busy throughout the entire week- cord once again, with more than 1,100 time, CSN staff may request a copy of the invoice covering the auction transaction. lector in one way or another, and we’ve end. people coming through the doors this Due to the public nature of auction transactions, this should not be needed often, but will be required in private treaty sales. Any information other than the price will brought some of these great ideas to our Together with the dealers on the March 23-24. be kept in confidence. Attributions and values: Items attributed or values in CSN editorial content are show with the help of our partners in bourse, there was no shortage of material We’ll see you Sept. 7-8, for the Fall offered as a service to our readers. In no way should they be construed to be an endorsement or official opinion on a specific item. Readers looking for definitive both philately and numismatics, includ- to help grow those budding little collec- 2019 National Postage Stamp and Coin answers should seek the services of a professional philatelist. While we strive for ing the Royal Canadian Numismatic As- tions. Show! accuracy, errors or mistakes can occur. As a matter of policy such errors or mis- W takes, when discovered, will be corrected in the next available edition. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Canadian Stamp News welcomes letters to the editor. Send letters to: [email protected], fax (905) 646-0995, Letters must be signed and include the author’s address and phone number for pos- or by post to CSN Letters to the Editor, Trajan Publishing Corp., sible verification. CSN reserves the right to edit letters. PO Box 25009 Rose City RO, REPRINT RIGHTS: Canadian Stamp News assumes that letters to any department and LETTERS to the Editor all unsolicited material submitted are contributed gratis and are for publication unless Welland, ON L3B 5V0 otherwise stated. Solicited material will be deemed accepted upon publication. Payment will be made two months following publication. Canadian Stamp News Editor, therefore, for many years, I have been • In 2017, I sent 198 letters, of which 104 reserves the right to edit, alter, or decline all material submitted, solicited or unsolicited. PRIVACY POLICY: Occasionally, Canadian Stamp News makes its subscriber list Two recent articles in CSN pushed me mailing to myself letters just to get the were cancelled (52.53 per cent) and five available to other reputable companies with offers of goods and/or services specific to write to you. real Canada Post cancellation. were defaced (2.53 per cent); to collectors. If you wish not to be part of this service, please phone or fax us, or e-mail [email protected]. You can also request a copy of our Privacy Policy, or see it First, I would like to congratulate The And I’ve kept a very detailed record of • In 2018, I sent 283 letters, of which 94 online at www.trajan.ca. RPSC for its effort in partnering with all the mailings for many, many years. were cancelled (33.22 per cent) and 31 PHOTOCOPYING RIGHTS: No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior writ- other philatelic organizations around the The good news is over the last 10-plus were defaced (10.95 per cent). ten consent of the publisher or, in the case of photocopying or other reprographic copying, a license from Access Copyright (Canadian Copyright Licensing Agency), world and promoting our beautiful years, there was no letter lost in the mail. The “record” is held by the 2017 Chi- 6 Adelaide St. East, Suite 900, Toronto, ON, M5C 1H6. hobby together. Standing to- nese New Year stamp, DISCLAIMER: Canadian Stamp News is not responsible for any errors which gether always helps us reach from the sheet, for which I may appear beyond the cost of the advertisement. Canadian Stamp News (ISSN 0702 3154) is published bi-weekly by Trajan Publishing further and improve our had to send 17 letters until Corp., 202-103 Lakeshore Rd, St. Catharines ON, L2N 2T6. Periodicals postage chances of getting the best I got a properly cancelled paid at Tonawanda NY and additional mailing offices. Known Office of Publication: 145 Gruner Rd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Send address changes to Canadian results. example. Stamp News, PO Box 59, Buffalo NY, 14205-0059. Publication Mail Agreement #40069699. Return undeliverable US addresses to Canadian Stamp News, PO Box Au contraire, the article The really unfortunate 59, Buffalo NY, 14205-0059, email [email protected] (GST 10638 6139) “Reusing stamps a criminal situation is the “defacing” Canadian Stamp News is indexed in the Canadian Magazine Index by Micromedia Ltd. ISSN: 0702-3154 act” in your March 5 edition of the stamps. Most of the Canadian Stamp News is owned and published by (CSN Vol. 43 #23) was a ma- letters in this situation re- jor disappointment. This is ceived a handstamp can- not because I do not agree cellation somewhere on with the fact reusing stamps is a criminal Occasionally, it took the letter two to the envelope plus a pen or marker strike 459 Prince Charles Drive South, Unit 2 act but because of the narrow-minded three weeks to make the round trip, but it over the stamp (see picture). This means Welland, Ontario CANADA L3B 5X1 approach Canada Post is taking to ad- always showed up. The bad news is the the Canada Post employee did not know WWW.TRAJAN.CA TELEPHONE: (905) 646-7744 FAX: (905) 646-0995 dress the problem. Give their employee a significant increase in the number of let- to apply the hand cancellation over the TOLL FREE: 1-800-408-0352 pen, and that solves the problem! ters that come back without a cancella- stamp to achieve his goal of protecting I collect used Canada stamps. It is tion as well as the ones that are “de- the Crown corporation’s revenue, and harder and harder to find reasonable can- faced” with a pen or marker. celled examples of the new stamps; Here are some statistics: Continued on next page

4 April 16, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca the reputations of these libraries with WHAT’S SIGNED bigger collections, longer histories of service to the philatelic community and SEALED larger patron bases than ours, the HSPL INSIDE is rocking it in terms of the service we DELIVERED are offering our researchers,” said li- Volume 43 • Number 26 brarian Kathy Hartley, of the HSPL, NEW PRESIDENT, CEO which is one of about 25 contributors to AT CANADA POST the Global Philatelic Library (GPL). It’s April 16 to Doug Ettinger, who has served also one of the largest, with only the col- April 29, 2019 as Canada Post’s chief commercial offi- lections held by the Royal Philatelic So- cer for the past two and a half years, ciety London (65,200 items); Smithson- was recently appointed to a four-year ian’s National Postal Museum Library term as president and chief executive (40,000 items); American Philatelic Re- officer of the Crown corporation. The Canada Post in 2012. The “Art Can- search Library (30,000 items); and Cali- announcement was made at the begin- ada” issue showcased a variety of Fa- fornia’s Western Philatelic Library Features ning of March by Minister of Public Ser- fard’s oeuvre, including his popular bo- (14,400 items) topping the HSPL. vices and Procurement and Accessibil- vine sculpture Smoothly She Shifted; an- Exhibit reveals unique ity Carla Qualtrough, who’s also re- other sculpture, Dear Vincent, depicting chemistry of the war-time sponsible for Canada Post. “The ap- a sitting Vincent van Gogh; and a racing Admiral...... Page 19 pointment fulfills a commitment to trio of laser-cut steel and bronze horses strengthening the leadership of the Cor- known as Capillary. The OFDC poration,” reads Qualtrough’s state- shows Fancy, a detailed charcoal draw- ment, which adds the appointment ing of a horse. “This series on the sculp- was effective March 4. “Renewed lead- ture of Joe Fafard provided an addi- Regulars ership is a key component of our Gov- tional challenge: first, to select three ernment’s new vision for Canada Post: flagship works representative of the art- CSN MARKETPLACE providing Canadians with high-quality, ist’s versatility; then, to present the Are you buying or selling?...... Page 20 accessible and affordable service, no three works from the right angle-of- matter where they live.” Ettinger is ex- view, to capture the essence of the three WILD TURKEY SHOW AND BOURSE pected to play “a central role in working images while allowing them to coexist PURSUES MAIL CARRIER with Canada Post’s board and leading on the souvenir sheet,” said stamp de- A wild turkey was caught on camera Check out the shows its executive team in building a solid signer Hélène L’Heureux. Fafard was 76 chasing a Canada Post mail carrier in your area...... Page 23 foundation for the Corporation’s future years old when he succumbed to stom- while on his daily rounds this March success and prioritizing services to Ca- ach cancer, according to a written state- in Mississauga, Ont. Don Cumming, of nadians,” Qualtrough added. “He will ment released by his family shortly after Port Credit, witnessed the confronta- also work toward building more con- his death. “Joe died the way he lived, tion on March 6 and posted several pic- Columns structive and collaborative relationships simply, unpretentiously, in complete se- tures to Twitter, where he quotes the with employees, labour, communities renity, with a twinkle in his eye, but postal worker as saying, “He chases me and other stakeholders.” A Nova Scotia above all with the full love of his family every day.” According to a reply from LOOKING BACK native, Ettinger has more than 30 years and friends,” wrote his partner Alyce the City of Mississauga’s Twitter ac- Two stamps feature of experience in the consumer packaged Hamon. count, there “have been reported sight- modernist-style paintings goods industry with Canadian and ings of wild turkeys in Mississauga. by Québec-born artist...... Page 6 global organizations, for which he led HSPL NOT SO SMALL AFTER ALL Birds may find their way into residen- sales, marketing and product manage- tial areas looking for food. These birds A miscommunication led to a misrep- PHILATELIC BOOKSHELF ment. are good flyers and will find their way resentation of the size of the collection Japanese-Canadian internment back to their natural area.” Despite the at the Harry Sutherland Philatelic Li- explored in BNAPS book...... Page 8 INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED brary (HSPL), which is located at Toron- well wishes, the bird was later “hit and SASKATCHEWAN ARTIST DIES to’s Vincent Graves Greene Philatelic killed by an unknown vehicle” accord- Iconic Canadian sculptor Joe Fafard Research Foundation. The library actu- ing to another post by Cumming on DELTIOLOGY died at his home in Lumsden, Sask., on ally holds more than 10,000 items, in- March 12. Cumming added the un- Postcard Memories Show March 16. A recipient of the Order of cluding nearly 7,000 books and 600 jour- named postal carrier is “now said to be another home run...... Page 10 Canada as well as the Saskatchewan Or- nals – up from the 5,000 and 300 we saddened by the demise. Bird had der of Merit, Fafard had his work com- originally reported in CSN Vol. 43 #20 learned to recognize the postal van and NEWS BITES memorated on three stamps and an of- (“Size isn’t everything for philatelic re- chased on a daily basis. Pursuit was a Two ‘Great Canadian Comedians’ ficial first-day cover (OFDC) issued by search libraries”). “When you consider game, not a threat.” in U.S. news, including one’s link stamps at a young age just by soaking the to study about the stamps of today? These to Oscar-winning film...... Page 14 stamps from our parents’ and friends’ let- are all important aspects of our hobby, Cancelling... ters. I agree there are much fewer letters and it takes all the players to work to- STAMPNET Continued from previous page today, but let’s at least take care of them gether in solving the issues – Canada Former lawyer turned and use them to promote the hobby to Post, philatelic associations and CSN. collector, Don’s Classic Stamps the same employee or another followed the younger generation. Eventually, they Canada Post must solve its technical has it all...... Page 16 with a second action of actually destroy- will become serious collectors benefitting issue regarding its sorting equipment and ing the stamp. So much for efficiency and the hobby, the associations and Canada provide proper training to its employees respect for stamp collectors! Post. on how to hand-cancel a letter – while COMMONWEALTH COMMUNIQUÉ I would like to remind Canada Post How do we promote Canadian stamps taking away their pens! I am sure The Too early to report death that we, the stamp collectors, are also on the international stage when Canadian RPSC and all the other philatelic associa- of Christmas cards, postcards.....Page 17 their clients. We spend a considerable letters arrive at their destination either tions will be more than happy to provide amount of money to get both mint and uncancelled or defaced? all their support to Canada Post. And we used stamps as well as other Canada Post Postal history is a major area of collect- will all get the full support of CSN to get NEW ISSUES products. The more we promote philat- ing and studying. Will we forever study the different parties together. From around the world...... Page 18 ely, the more stamps will be sold by Can- the Admirals or Small and Large Queens? – Michael Petrescu-Comnene, ada Post. Most of us started collecting What do we leave to the next generation Ottawa, ON April 16, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 5 Two stamps feature modernist-style paintings by Québec-born artist A 1999 official first-day cover includes a 95-cent ‘Masterpieces of Looking Art’ stamp based on Québec-born BACK artist Jean- Philippe Dallaire’s By Ian Robertson modernistic painting of a anadian post office staff While recently searching on- cartoon-like and collectors really had line, I saw gallery sales prices rooster. Csomething to crow about when ranging from several thousand the 12th annual Masterpieces of dollars each for his gouache art Art stamp was released 20 to as high as $267,000 in 2008 for years ago. an oil-on-canvas painting, Vence The 95-cent commemorative 1960-61. After studying at a reproduces Coq licorne, a cartoon- Completed in varying styles Hull technical high like painting whose title trans- and methods, more playful art over a black cat, making a pre- prices this stamp at 65 cents in school, he enrolled in a Toronto lates as Unicorn Rooster. with characters sometimes float- sentation to the Virgin Mary, mint condition, 25 cents used. high school that specialized in The strutting rooster-like fig- ing in mid-air often result in who is sitting in a tall-backed Pierre-Yves Pelletier, a Canada teaching technical art including ure has a thin, pointed horn pro- viewers smiling. Dallaire’s more chair, with a halo surrounding a Post regular, designed the sec- drafting. truding from its forehead as a melancholy paintings, however, ball on top of her cone-shaped ond commemorative (SC #1800), In 1936, at the invitation of Fa- symbol reminiscent of the mythi- cause others to furrow their cap. which was produced with five ther Georges-Henri Lévesque, cal unicorn, but with snarling, brows while trying to discern the Designed by Tom Yakobina litho inks plus foil emboss- Dallaire established a studio in shark-like teeth bared in its open subject or meaning. and Jean Morin, of Montreal, ing. Singles could be used on the Dominican monastery in Ot- beak. Wikipedia describes him as four lithographic transfer overseas-bound covers. tawa and completed several reli- It was created in 1952 by the having a tendency to portray colours were used The Ashton-Potter Canada gious paintings plus a mural. late Jean-Philippe Dallaire, a “festive scenes peopled by maca- by Ashton-Potter Canada to Limited press run totalled six During this period, “Dallaire largely self-taught artist consid- bre characters.” print 106,500,000 of the 33-milli- million of the art stamps, on wanted to create a poetic, realis- ered by many to have had a Issued on July 3, 1999, the metre-by-30-millimetre stamps panes of 16, using TRC paper, tic and abstract work,” and be- sense of the theatrical, but who large-format stamp was the sec- on panes of 50, using Harrison moisture-activated gum and all- came disenchanted with domi- once confessed he didn’t take life ond Canadian commemorative paper, regular all-around perfo- around perfs. nant Québec business and all that seriously. in 15 years to feature his art- rations and water-activated Unitrade lists the 40-millime- church leaders who “considered Some observers have called work. gum. tre-by-48.5-millimetre commem- that modern art led to corruption him “the cursed painter.” A 32-cent Christmas stamp re- Issued Nov. 2, 1984, for use on orative at $2 in mint condition, of manners,” according to a pa- When he died in France al- produced his modernistic, reli- first-class mail, they were sold $1.50 used. per produced for a 2008 exhibi- most 54 years ago, Dallaire left a gion-based 1954 L’Annonciation for use on first-class mail. A pane with the silver border tion of his work by Recycl’art legacy of art ranging from tradi- painting (Scott #1040). It shows a The 2019 Unitrade Specialized missing is listed to have been Gatineau. tional to modernistic. stylized Angel Gabriel hovering Catalogue of Canadian Stamps discovered. Mint singles are One of his realistic paintings, priced at $1,750. of the body of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion, caused a scandal, STUDENT, P.O.W., TEACHER the Gatineau art gallery noted. Born in Hull, Qué., on June 9, The painting went to the Sémi- 1916, Dallaire and his twin sister naire St-Joseph des Trois- Aline were the eldest of 11 chil- Rivières. dren in their family. After two years, Dallaire be- Their father, Amedee Dallaire, gan studying at the Ecole des worked as a labourer. His wife, Beaux-Arts in Montreal. Alexina, was a homemaker. The Québec government then According to Musée des awarded him a grant to go fur- beaux-arts du Canada, Jean- ther afield. Philippe began drawing at the As a result, he studied briefly age of 11. at the Boston Museum, then the His mother provided space in Rhode Island Free Student their home’s attic for him to School – all the while seriously work. More formal art education considering his next step: Paris, followed. France, which was a major desti- When he was 17, Dallaire nation for budding Québec art- rented his first studio in the Met- ists. ropolitan Stores Limited build- On Sept. 30, 1938, Dallaire ing in Hull, where he painted married his sweetheart, Marie- portraits of local residents.

Coc licorne, Dallaire’s 1952 painting of a snarling rooster- like creature with a unicorn- like thin horn protruding from its forehead, was reproduced on the ‘Masterpieces of Art’ stamp.

6 April 16, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca Thérèse Ayotte (1917-2002) in Ot- While living in Québec city, Not keen on postwar A 1984 32-cent Christmas tawa. They were both 22. from 1946 to 1952, Dallaire changes in that city’s art com- stamp reproduces the After they reached Paris, he taught at the École des beaux- munity, Dallaire settled in modernistic religion-based enrolled at the Ateliers d’Art arts. Vence, a hillside commune in L’Annonciation painting by Sacré plus the studio of André In the year after he began southeastern France, between Dallaire. Lhote (1885-1962). teaching at the fine arts school, Nice and Antibes. Lhote, who specialized in an exhibition of his works at the A fast-paced, highly-moti- The artist combined basic Cubist-style subjects, painted Cercle universitaire de Montréal vated artist, his works were ‘French qualities’ with “fantastic, portraits, landscapes and still life was considered an eye-opening later displayed at a local gallery imaginative energy manifested images. success among art-lovers. plus one in Montréal. in his use of humour and carica- In addition to considering var- Keen to explore tapestry art, Considered a virtuoso, his ture, his embrace of naïve art ious styles – in particular surre- Dallaire returned to France, painting wasn’t limited to one and children’s drawings, and his prise, all adorned with fancy alist works by artists including where he studied with a special- type of material. In addition to often cheerful irony through hats and tiny umbrel- Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali ist and visited a well-known tap- using linen or cotton canvas, he which a sense of tragedy still las?” Kozińska asked. – Dallaire set up a one-room stu- estry factory. painted on cardboard, chip- shows through,” Viau wrote. Canadians were introduced to dio in the hillside Montmartre board, and plywood. Recycl’art Gatineau credited his work at several exhibitions district. It had a long history of FILM ANIMATION Starting with realistic por- Dallaire with playing “a leading between 1968 and 2016, starting art and artists. For six years, until 1958, he traits, his later works appeared role as a forerunner of the return at the Musée d’art contemporain By 1940, he had completed his worked in Ottawa and then cheerful, including carnival to figurative painting in Canada de Montréal and the Musée du studies. Montreal for the National Film scenes. in the late 1960s.” Québec – now the Musée na- In the Canadian Encyclopedia, Board of Canada as an illustrator But many of them portrayed In an article for the Jean-Pierre tional des beaux-arts du Québec Michael Vincent Cheff described of animated and educational characters with troubled, event Valentin Gallery in Montreal, – Cheff wrote. the 24-year-old Canadian had films based on historic and folk- violent tendencies, the Musée which held an exhibition of his In Dallaire’s home town, an wide-ranging interests as having lore subjects. des beaux-arts du Canada works in 2008, Kozińska de- exhibition was held in 1989, fol- not focused on any one style but Dallaire exhibited his paintings notes. scribes “echoes of surrealism” lowed by a travelling exhibit of regarded himself “as an artist of in Paris and São Paolo, Brazil. In Quoted by Dorota Kozińska found in the artist’s “floating his work organized by the lo- international stature.” the U.S., exhibits of his work in her 2008 book, Biography of compositions, the unusual pair- cally-amalgamated City of Jean Dallaire, the artist in 1957 ing of figures, at once realistic Gatineau, which includes Hull, said “one could say that I do and theatrical. from 2005 to 2008. It included Dallaire not take life seriously. I always “Dallaire’s works accentuate some works by his son François (1916-1965) had a fondness for birds, little the pictorial rather than the intel- Dallaire, an artist and designer is shown flags and the texture of fabrics. lectual,” she continued, adding whose father allowed him to at an art Perhaps it is a bit decorative, while he searched for new ap- paint in his studio when he was exposition but so what.” proached, like Surrealist artists, a boy. in Vence, In The Canadian Encyclopedia, “his flights of fancy are disarm- Quoted in Canada Post’s 1999 France, in Cheff wrote: “Dallaire’s works ingly human, almost childlike.” Collections album, Michele 1959. reflect a variety of stylistic in- Some of his “fantasy-based Grandbois, curator of modern fluences and are still highly re- universe” including portrayals art at the Musee du Québec, said garded for their fine draftsman- in puppetry, which is particu- Jean-Philippe Dallaire “painted ship, their spontaneity in the larly relevant in the unicorn- very large canvases, using On May 1, 1940, Dallaire were staged in Seattle, Wash., and choice and treatment of sub- rooster painting on the 1999 sumptuous colours and bold wrote a letter to a sculptor friend in San Francisco, Calif. jects, and their use of colour.” stamp. textures. in Hull, describing himself feel- Critics and collectors began to Following a serious illness, “Could it be that Dallaire “He enjoyed flirting with spa- ing “disoriented” after seeing take notice. the artist died of heart failure sought to forget the hardship he tial distortion and non-figura- numerous art exhibits. Following his participation in on Nov. 27, 1965, at the age of experienced in the simple joy of tive painting — spreading his “I have tried Cubism, abstrac- a Canadian art exhibition at 49. paintings his beloved birds, in wings and testing his liberty.” tion, realism, and then Cubism the National Gallery of Canada By then, Dallaire had pro- losing himself in playful por- Grandbois called the rooster again,” he wrote. “You shouldn’t in Ottawa, plus work in a studio duced more than 2,000 paint- traits composed of dappled image on the 95-cent stamp, be afraid of being influenced. in Ville St-Laurent, Qué., where ings. patches of colour, faces staring at painted predominantly in red, The mistake that Canadians His wife, who had remar- he was commissioned to pro- the viewer with childlike sur- Continued on page 9 make is to want a Canadian form duce several murals, Dallaire ried, died at age 85. of painting.” still felt the lure of France. By then, however, the Second But after being diagnosed by THEATRICAL, World War was in its eighth his doctor as an alcoholic and VIVID IMAGINATION month and France’s capital was given just six months to live un- In a 2001 biography, Le cy- facing a grim future. less he stopped drinking, he quit clope et l’oiseau, Québec art critic After German forces invaded the National Film Board. René Viau described Dallaire as Paris, Dallaire and his wife were In 1959, after a lengthy hospi- “a solitary and resolutely inde- arrested by the Gestapo along tal stay, the 43-year-old artist pendent artist,” who followed with other British subjects and left what had become a trou- contemporary trends “only to sent to a prison camp at nearby bled marriage and returned to play his own music and let his Saint-Denis. Paris. own voice be better heard.” Marie-Thérèse was released after several months. $BUYING NOW!! 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April 16, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 7 Japanese-Canadian internment explored in BNAPS book Japanese Canadians in World War II – Censored Mail from the Uprooting in Philatelic British Columbia by Louis Fiset, of Seattle, Wash., was published last year by BOOKSHELF the British North America Philatelic Society. By David Piercey

he uprooting, property con- After the attack on Pearl Har- post-free, as per Geneva Con- fiscation, internment and re- bor in December 1941, the fed- vention standards. This POW settlingT of Japanese Canadians eral government ordered the im- mail would have to be censored during the Second World War is mediate impoundment of all by someone familiar with the an unfortunate event in Cana- Japanese-operated fishing boats Japanese language, so mail had dian history that still reverber- along the entire coast of British to be transported to the Ottawa ates among the remaining few Columbia, the closing of nearly Base Post Office for military cen- survivors and their descendants. all Japanese-language newspa- soring. This involved long de- The story is not particularly pers and the closing of all Japa- lays for any intended recipient. well known within the post-war nese-language schools. Thirty-one of these Ottawa cen- generations of Canadians, but Se- After a few initial arrests by sored covers, including those to attle native Louis Fiset has writ- the Royal Canadian Mounted Japan through the International ten and exhibited extensively on Police, believed agitators were Red Cross in Geneva, are re- Japanese-American and Japa- incarcerated in Vancouver’s Im- corded. nese-Canadian internment, both migration Detention Building for the historical reader, and sep- and a 160-kilometre exclusion AMERICAN COMPARISON arately, for the philatelic reader. zone was declared along the There were similar relocation His new book, Japanese Canadi- British Columbia coast. About practices in place in the U.S. with ans in World War II – Censored 22,000 Japanese Canadians were its Japanese-American citizens, Mail from the Uprooting in British forcibly removed to other loca- though there are critical differ- Columbia, tells us the fuller phila- tions beginning in February ences outlined by Fiset. telic story of Japanese-Canadian 1942. For example, unlike the U.S., internment practices, illustrating With the largest population of which allowed its displaced resi- his story throughout with the Japanese Canadians residing in was to be censored, and it is this The Japanese Canadians, be- dents to return to the coast be- kinds of mail produced by such Vancouver, a special processing censoring which provides the ing gradually relocated to inte- ginning in January 1945, Canada internments. These covers – 353 centre was set up at Hastings bulk of the known internment rior locations in British Colum- would not begin to allow their in total – have been fastidiously Park to relocate area residents. covers. bia as well as to the prairie prov- internees to return until April traced and documented by Fiset, This provides a significant num- Most of the covers Fiset docu- inces and Ontario, continued to 1949. For strong political rea- allowing us to appreciate the full ber of the known resettlement mented were censored by post write to their relatives. Japanese sons, the Canadian government extent of what is currently held covers – complete with censor office staff in Vancouver, where men, many initially relocated to stuck to a policy of dispersal to by all other collectors of such ma- marks – as it took about five the largest number of Japanese roadwork camps in British Co- locations east of the Rockies after terial. too. months to remove all the area Canadians had originally lived, lumbia’s interior mountain the war. 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W 8 April 16, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca Wikipedia quotes a 2002 multi- A self-portrait of Dallaire ple-authored article about his shows the Hull, Qué.-born Dallaire... techniques, published in the artist as young man. Continued from page 7 Journal of the Canadian Associa- white and blue, “his homage to tion for Conservation of Cultural France.” Property, noting that some critics ated an “expressive expansive- A play on Latin words for have “marginalized” his work. ness of his imagery” which is Gaul, a region in France, and Beauty is the eye of the be- unlike any other artist’s works. rooster, “Coq Gaulois” – The holder, as the old saying goes. “Although it reflects numer- Gallic Rooster – is one of And what one person dismisses, ous influences, it remains France’s national emblems, de- another person may admire. unique, and highly mastered,” pictions of which decorated the Kozińska is obviously among Kozińska concluded. “Each country’s red, white and blue the latter. glance at Dallaire’s work reveals national flags during the French Her article for the gallery ex- something new.” Revolution in 1789-99. hibition describes Dallaire’s A large bronze bust depicting ago in Carré Vaudreuil Park in dishes on Rue Laval in Gatin- As often happens in the cre- “very personal manner of con- the late Hull-born artist wear- Gatineau. eau, opened in late 2012. ative world, however, not ev- structing his own pictorial uni- ing a jacket and turtleneck On a final note, Bistro CoqLi- The name was adapted from eryone appreciates Dallaire’s verse,” with oil paintings re- sweater, by sculptor Jeremie corne, a bistro restaurant offer- Dallaire’s 1952 painting, which art. sembling gouaches, which cre- Giles, was dedicated 18 years ing light meals, tapas and grill was used on the 1999 stamp. 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April 16, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 9 Postcard Memories Show another home run

DELTIOLOGY

By Mike Smith

n my last CSN article, I raved Of the half dozen or so items I about all the fun I had at the purchased from him at the annualI Toronto Postcard Club show, my favourite is a First Show in February. World War embroidered silk At that event, I picked up gem with the Canadian Army some terrific printed cards by Service Corps badge (see Fig- Stedman Bros. and Valentine ure 1). Embroidered silks from and Sons plus a superb real that horrible conflict are very photo postcard by Midland, collectible. The Canadian ver- Ont.-based photographer J. W. sions, especially those with Bald. regimental and battalion Just when I thought this win- badges, can be quite scarce. Figure 2. A colourful circa 1906 patriotic postcard of ‘Sussex Valley Scenery’ is from ter’s postcard hunting couldn’t Another great find at Soy- Atkinson Bros. Series 5. get any better, the March 17 ka’s table is shown as Figure 2. Postcard Memories Show This “Sussex Valley Scenery” yielded yet another crop of postcard was published circa triotic postcard series recorded postcard delights. 1906 by Toronto’s Atkinson to date. But it certainly looks For those who’ve never at- Bros. It’s from a very attractive like Atkinson Bros. Series 1 is tended the annual Postcard patriotic series – “Atkinson vying for the No. 1 spot. Memories Show, all I can say is Bros. Series 5” to be exact – SALLOWS CARDS you’re missing out on one of with 82 different scenes identi- the key events of the Canadian fied thus far. I’ve made no secret of the postcard season. At this year’s Atkinson Bros. was one of fact I’m a big fan of Goderich show – held again at Binge- the earliest companies in Can- photographer Reuben R. Sal- mans in Kitchener – there were ada to jump on the postcard lows (1855-1937). 20 dealers manning 39 tables bandwagon, and in the Toronto Sallows, whose photos of Ca- stuffed with postcard goodies business directories in the nadian rural and outdoor life and old paper. 1880s, the firm was listed as were used to make thousands Right off the bat, I hit a home “Stationers and Card Manufac- of postcards, established busi- run at dealer Jon Soyka’s table. turers.” ness links with many of the Soyka, who hails from Hamil- The following decade, it was golden age (1900-1914) publish- Figure 3. One of the two circa 1907 Atkinson Bros. red- ton and is president of the listed as “Fancy Goods Manu- ers in Ontario and Quebec. bordered view cards found at Dave Moore’s table depicts Golden Horseshoe Post Card facturers” and later simply as Atkinson Bros., for example, a comic image from a Reuben Sallows photo. Club, has only been a dealer for “Atkinson Bros. Wholesale published a delightful series of the past few years, but he’s Fancy Goods.” red-bordered view cards made managed to build up a superla- The “fancy goods” aspect of from Sallows photos around tom (see Figure 4). I must admit Germany, we now know it pro- tive stock of antique postcards. the firm’s repertoire certainly 1907. To date, 23 of these red- this is one of the most unusual duced many of its own post- applies to the 11 beauti- bordered cards have been re- novelty postcards I’ve seen in cards domestically. ful series of patriotic corded, which means there’s at quite a while. The fact Stedman Good for them! W postcards it published least one more to find. Bros. produced it between 1904 and In my collection, I only had made its purchase a 1911. four until I stopped to check no-brainer (Stedman The firm’s first pa- out dealer Dave Moore’s table. Bros. is my go-to triotic series – aptly True to form, Moore presented publisher these days). named “Atkinson me with a wonderful group of By the way, it’s Bros. Series 1” – cur- cards to inspect. As luck would only recently come to rently has an astound- have it, two of the cards were light Stedman Bros. ing 443 cards in it, from the Atkinson Bros. red- made many of its and more turn up ev- bordered group (see Figure 3), own postcards right ery year. For the re- and they didn’t match any of in Brantford at the cord, at 446 cards, the four I already had. Need- firm’s stationery Warwick Bros. & Rut- less to say, I now have six. plant. So although ter’s “Series 7” is cur- I mentioned Stedman Bros. at the bulk of the firm’s rently the largest pa- the start of this article and high-quality view would now like to finish off by cards were made in Figure 1. A terrific showcasing a very unusual First World War Stedman Bros. item found in Figure 4. Brantford, embroidered silk the Moore group. The card is Ont.’s Stedman postcard features extra thick, fabric covered and Bros. produced a the Canadian has an embossed basket of very unusual, extra Army Service flowers with “Joyful Easter” thick novelty Easter Corps badge. printed in gold script at the bot- card circa 1908.

10 April 16, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca these connections with people,” In 2017, he took home two said Hartley, who added shows Vermeil medals for a pair of ex- NPSCS... are a helpful outlet for inform- hibits on the local stamps of Continued from page 1 ing collectors about the library’s Kaulbach Island, N.S., and the “It’s always one of the best acclaimed collection, which mail of Port Hastings, N.S. spring shows, and it’s a great holds nearly 7,000 books, 600 That year at Canpex, another way to start the season,” said journals and thousands of other one of Matthys’ exhibits, this on dealer Stephan Bilodeau, owner items. the 1917 Halifax Explosion, of Canadian-Stamps, who has “A lot of them know I’ll be at earned a Gold medal as well as attended all seven shows since these shows, so it’s a great the British North America Phila- the first in May 2016, about six chance to catch up on stuff – and telic Society’s Best Researched months after Trajan Publishing to get overdue library books BNA Exhibit Award. acquired the rights to the for- back from certain people – but “I’ve found a few things for mer “National Postage Stamp also to share information with next year or the year after,” said Show” from the Canadian the judges,” she said, adding ac- Matthys, about his luck on the Stamp Dealers’ Association. credited exhibit judges often use bourse this spring. “I have a lot of pots on the go, but they’re Attendees were impressed with the range of philatelic never ready unless I focus on material onn the bourse. one and bring it up to exhibit- worthiness.” One of the highlights of his March 24, when various mem- ders, so there was no cost to the time on the bourse was finding bers of the NTSC explored dif- nearly 40 young participants. Canada Post’s 2013 Rush stamps ferent aspects of collecting and Most importantly, they were all featuring the iconic Canadian exhibiting. able to take home some material rock band. Led by Wilson and fellow for their budding collections “I like Geddy Lee, and I NTSC member and award-win- thanks to donations from deal- bought a bunch of Rush post- ning exhibitor Derwin Mak, the ers and supporting organiza- cards, but I was on a hunt to find first seminar highlighted single- tions. Rush postage stamps, which I’ve page exhibiting with a focus on “Our next auction is in Kings- now found,” said Matthys, who telling a story using three phila- ton in three weeks,” said auc- has attended each of the seven telic elements. tioneer Robb McPherson, who’s shows hosted by Trajan since Later that day, Mak also dis- also the treasurer and past pres- 2016. cussed thematic collecting and ident of the Ontario Numis- “I probably need one or two exhibiting with the U.S. Postal matic Association (ONA), about Erling van Dam, owner of Bridgenorth, Ont.’s E.S.J. van more, but I cleaned out one of Service’s Batman and Wonder the 2019 ONA Convention on Dam, was one of 50 dealers on the bourse of the two- the vendors here yesterday. That Woman stamps. April 12-14. day show held in Mississauga. Specializing in revenue was one of my projects – to fin- One of two exhibits submit- A full review of the “Young stamps and related documents, van Dam is displaying a ish getting the stamps to send off ted by Mak, a two-frame the- Collectors” auction will be pub- 1931 Supreme Court of Canada ruling affixed with two the postcards to friends of mine matic entry entitled “Wonder lished in a future issue of CSN. 1897-dated $5 law stamps. – and it’s a maximaphily project Woman” earned a Large Ver- or a music project, depending on meil as well as the Stu Sheppard 2019 FALL SHOW “What I noticed this year is the library, which has a “really how you see it. It was great to Award for Most Creative Ex- The Fall 2019 National Post- there are many, many more peo- good worldwide collection” in get that project off the ground.” hibit. age Stamp and Coin Show will ple coming out to the show. It’s addition to its comprehensive A full review of these semi- be held Sept. 7-8 at the same lo- getting more and more popular, Canadian and British North 76TH ANNUAL nars will be published in a fu- cation, the Hilton Mississauga, and that’s why so many dealers American material. NTSC EXHIBITON ture issue of CSN. which is located directly off are coming back year after year.” “It’s also a great opportunity As mentioned, the NTSC held Highway 401 on Mississauga Also returning to the two-day for the library to get the word its 76th annual exhibition during ‘YOUNG COLLECTORS’ Road. show this spring was Kathy out that we are open to the phil- the show with nearly 60 frames AUCTION As always, admission is $3 on Hartley, a librarian with the atelic community and we do of exhibits, including nearly 40 As part of the show’s family- Saturday and free on Sunday, Harry Sutherland Philatelic Li- have material they can use.” competitive frames. friendly mandate, organizers and free on-site parking is avail- brary, which belongs to the To- “As one of the organizers, we once again hosted a free “Young able to show attendees. ronto-based Vincent Graves HUNTING THE BOURSE were very pleased by the range Collectors” auction with 35 lots For more information about Greene Philatelic Research One of the hundreds of collec- of exhibits this year in terms of of philatelic and numismatic ma- the biannual show, hosted by Foundation. tors probing the bourse at the the classes as well as the interest- terial for children aged 17 and Trajan Publishing Corp., pub- “It’s nice to have our first big show this March was award- ing approaches to more tradi- under. lisher of Canadian Stamp News Toronto-area show because we winning exhibitor Leon tional subjects,” said NTSC Exhi- A total of $1,000 in play and Canadian Coin News, missed Unipex,” said Hartley, of Matthys, who’s also an active bition co-chair John Wilson, who money was provided to all bid- visit stampandcoinshow.com. W the now-defunct Unipex Coin member and webmaster of the added no exhibitors earned less and Stamp Show, held in To- North Toronto Stamp Club than a Silver medal. ronto every January from 1999- (NTSC). “We have discovered good 2018. “I have too many pots on the quality in new exhibitors, and “It’s nice to be back with all stove, and I can never develop we were very pleased with the the dealers in the spring; it’s like anything too fast,” said Matthys, quality of the exhibits.” spring has sprung in the world who didn’t submit an exhibit for More than a third of the 23 of philately.” this year’s 76th Annual NTSC competitive exhibits – a total of The show also served as a Exhibition, which was held in nine entries – earned a Large way for Hartley and others in conjunction with the two-day Vermeil medal or higher. “Organized Philately” to ren- show. For a full review of the exhibi- dezvous with collectors. At last spring’s NTSC Exhibi- tion and palmares, see page 22. “Shows like this draw people tion, Matthys earned a Silver from all over the place, and over medal for an exhibit on the pic- PHILATELIC SEMINARS The show also boasted a free ‘Young Collectors’ auction the six years I’ve been at the torial cancels of Christmas Is- Two well-attended philatelic that brought out nearly 40 budding collectors. Greene Foundation, I’ve made land, N.S. seminars were also held on

April 16, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 11

Two ‘Great Canadian Comedians’ in U.S. news, including one’s link to Oscar-winning film

Ontario-born Hollywood actor, comedian, scriptwriter and cartoonist Jim Carrey, who featured News in various movie roles, was honoured on a 2014 BITES commemorative.

By Ian Robertson

ntario-born Hollywood ac- “It shows that there’s a 91st annual awards ceremony tor, comedian, impression- deeper problem in this country in Hollywood. istO and screenwriter James Eu- ... greed,” Carrey continued, They introduced Bohemian gene Redmond “Jim” Carrey calling the U.S. Congress “cor- Rhapsody as one of the films has been steeped in controver- rupt.” sion program but became de- miered at the Warsaw Film Fes- nominated in the Best Motion sial current events. He also accused organized pressed after its cancellation tival in October 2016. It had a Picture-Drama category. Following the March 15 mas- right-wing Christians of dis- following 13 episodes. limited U.S. cinema run last The biopic about Queen, a sacre of 50 Muslims at mosques guising their bid to retain power After leaving stand-up com- year, then was released on Blu- British rock band, follows the in Christchurch, New Zealand, as religion-based morality. edy to paint, sculpt and study ray and DVD. life of its lead singer, the late he posted an apparent self-por- Born in Newmarket and acting, Carrey pursued film For the first time since 1994, Freddie Mercury. trait cartoon laced with tears on raised in several other Toronto- work, landing a top role in a he returned to a television se- He was with the group for 15 its face. area communities, Carrey did poorly-received film starring ries last fall on the Showtime years, starting in 1970, until its “My heart is with you New stand-up performances in his second wife, Lauren Hut- comedy-drama Kidding as Jeff famous 1985 Live Aid perfor- Zealand, my tears are for all of school on occasion and worked ton. Like his first union, with a Piccirillo, who as troubled en- mance at Wembley Stadium in us,” Carrey wrote. as a factory janitor to help sup- waitress, their brief marriage tertainer Jeff Pickles stars in a London, England. He posted a similar heartfelt port his parents and siblings. ended in divorce, but his on- children’s program, Mr. Pickles’ While Myers and Carvey cartoon after a van driver killed Later, he debuted unsuccess- screen career was improving. Puppet Time. spoke, the hit song Bohemian 10 people in Toronto last May. fully at Yuk-Yuk’s comedy club Several photos of the star of A U.S. court last year dis- Rhapsody was playing. “I never thought I’d see a in Toronto. hit movies, including The Mask; missed a wrongful death law- In a Wayne’s World opening tragedy like this in beautiful Once an A student, he Dumb and Dumber; Dumb and suit against Carrey arising from sequence, they drive through a Toronto,” Carrey wrote. dropped over difficulties bal- Dumber To; Ace Ventura; Pet De- the death of an ex-girlfriend, town while a tape Myers put “There’s no way to cover your ancing work and studies. tective; Ace Ventura: When Na- who overdosed on drugs in into their car’s cassette player eyes anymore. My heart goes The family lived in a Volk- ture Calls; Liar Liar; The Truman 2015. plays loudly, with both head- out to the victims and their swagen van in campgrounds Show; Man on the Moon; Me, In addition to publicly criti- banging to the instrumental families.” but finally got regular work and Myself & Irene; Bruce Almighty; cizing Trump and his press sec- guitar break on the recording. In the U.S., he has been in- a full-time home. How the Grinch Stole Christmas; retary plus the president’s sup- The Queen hit resurged on volved in political and social After moving briefly to Las Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless porters, he has publicly op- music charts after the comedy action protests, including criti- Vegas in 1979, Carrey relocated Mind; and Yes Man, were posed children’s vaccinations. film became a blockbuster. cizing President Donald to Los Angeles, focusing on shown on the commemorative Last September, on Real Time It was chosen specifically by Trump. Hollywood opportunities. issued Aug. 29, 2014 in a set of With Bill Maher, Carrey blasted Myers, he told the host of The Carrey, whom Canada Post Performing at The Com- five Great Canadian Comedi- proposed medicare critics for Late Show With Stephen Colbert featured almost five years ago edy Store, the 19-year-old Cana- ans stamps. denouncing Canada’s public last November. on a Permanent stamp, has dian impressed Rodney Dan- A U.S. citizen since 2004, health care system, saying “it is Los Angeles-born actor Rami posted his political-theme car- gerfield (1921-2004), a veteran with a star dedicated to him not a failure,” while describing Said Malek, whose parents toons on Twitter since 2016. American comedian and film that year on the Canadian Walk personal experiences with Ca- came to the U.S. from Egypt, “Trump is a melanoma, and star who coined the term, “I get of Fame, Carrey has received nadian doctors and free medi- starred as Mercury in the 2018 anybody that covers for him, no respect.” In addition to open- several top awards and was cation. Bohemian Rhapsody movie. including [press secretary] ing acts at Dangerfield’s show once nominated for an Oscar. According to Chris Jancele- Malek won an Oscar for Best Sarah Sanders, is putting in Las Vegas, Carrey toured In recent years, he wrote a wicz on Global News, Carrey Actor at this year’s Academy makeup on it,” the 56-year-old with him for two years. children’s book, released a par- said this country’s system Awards event. The film’s other star was quoted by the Holly- Sometimes depressed, his ody music video, did movie works because residents “have two top awards were for Best wood Reporter as saying last No- comedy fell flat and audiences voice-overs, produced a docu- a government that cares about Sound Editing and Best Sound vember at a Los Angeles event. occasionally confronted him mentary film based on a peace- them.” Mixing. while others applauded seeking meeting of New York Jancelewicz reported Car- Green Book won the Oscar for and cheered at often off- street gangs, was executive pro- rey’s comments were praised Best Picture. the-cuff improvisations ducer of a 2017 Showtime on Twitter by former U.S. presi- In the Queen-based movie, and humour. drama-comedy, I’m Dying Here, dential candidate Bernie Sand- Myers played a record execu- Keen to avoid being and was the subject of two doc- ers. tive who opposed the band re- stuck in lounge act rou- umentaries, including one fea- cording Bohemian Rhapsody, and tines, he took a brief turing his lifelong passion for MIKE MYERS makes a reference attributed to role in an NBC televi- art. AT 2019 OSCARS the 1992 comedy film he co- Carrey, who as the star of The Comic actor Mike Myers, starred in with Garvey. actor-comedian Jim Cable Guy became “the first ac- who was also featured on a “Bohemian Rhapsody played a Carrey drew this tor to crash the $20-million 2014 Great Canadian Comedi- large part in the success of mournful cartoon (U.S.) bracket for a single ans stamp, reunited on the 2019 Wayne’s World,” the Canadian and posted it online movie,” according to the Cana- Oscars stage with his co-star in comedian and producer said. after the massacre dian Encyclopedia, also won ac- a hit 1992 movie, Wayne’s World. “We’re humbled to be associ- of 10 people by a van claim with more dramatic roles He and Dana Carvey, whose ated with that brilliant song.” driver in May 2018, in recent movies. echoing phrase “We are not Myers co-wrote Wayne’s calling their deaths His last film, Dark Crimes, a worthy” was widely quoted by World, which was produced by an unpredictable detective true-life murder fans, reportedly made a sur- another Canadian, Lorne Mi- ‘tragedy.’ drama filmed in Poland, pre- prise appearance Feb. 24 at the chaels.

14 April 16, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca Michaels is best-known for lead role in three hit Austin From then-British India, his creating and producing Satur- Powers films, plus its villain, Dr. parents had moved to the In- day Night Live (SNL), which de- Evil. dian Ocean archipelago, where buted on television in 1975. He also starred in a less-suc- his father Bomi Bulsara worked The two co-stars played cessful non-comedy film, 54, al- as a bank cashier. wacky rock fans who broadcast though some critics praised his Back in India, living with a public-access TV show. role as a New York discotheque relatives, the lad took piano les- In it, Myers – an SNL regular owner. sons. Five years later, at the age from 1989 to 1995 – is Wayne Myers also did voice-over of 12, he formed a school band Campbell, and Carvey, who is work as Shrek in the 2001 film at a British-style boarding from Missoula, Montana, ap- by that name, reprising the role school near Bombay. peared as Garth Algar. in four sequels. Keen on Western-style pop Born on May 24, 1963, in In 2007, he became the sec- tunes, the future singing star Scarborough, a suburb of To- ond Canadian presented with began to call himself “Freddie.” ronto, Myers started his career an MTV Generation Award, one In 1963, he rejoined his par- in commercials at the age of year after Carrey was the first ents in Zanzibar, but the family two. recipient. fled to England during a Ten years later, he was a Myers’ later movie work, in deadly independence revolu- guest on the Toronto-based Ca- straight roles, included Inglouri- tion the following year. nadian situation-comedy tele- ous Basterds in 2009 as a British At a London high school, vision series King of Kensington. general during the Second where he learned to play guitar, After completing high World War, plus two last year, then at Ealing Art College, Mer- school, Myers joined The Sec- Terminal, a thriller, and Bohe- cury studied graphic art and ond City Canadian touring mian Rhapsody. design, graduating in 1969. A Guinea Bissau 2016 souvenir sheet was issued for the company, then moved to Eng- Off-screen, the New York city He joined several bands, sold 25th anniversary of the death in 1991 of Freddie Mercury, land, his parent’s homeland. In resident and married father of second-hand clothes at an out- lead singer of Queen, a British rock band. London, he co-founded The three is a band member, has door market and was a Heath- Comedy Store Players and later played soccer with a celebrity row Airport baggage handler. merous speculative articles One page consists of British starred in a children’s televi- team, Hollywood United F.C., After two musical groups he about his health in tabloid pa- stamps arranged to spell out sion program. practices ideas for films over joined faded away, Mercury be- pers, Mercury made his final the letter “F” for Freddie. came the lead singer with a appearance on stage at a Lon- Often dressed in intricate band called Smile, after joining don theatre in early 1990. His stage outfits, including royal its guitarist, Brian May, and final performance in a music robes, his career hits include drummer Roger Taylor in early video was in May 1991. Bohemian Rhapsody, Seven Seas 1970. He died on Nov. 24 from of Rhye, Killer Queen, Somebody When bassist John Deacon AIDS-related bronchial pneu- to Love, We Are the Champions, became the fourth member the monia at the age of 45. Don’t Stop Me Now, and Crazy following year, Mercury His ashes were given to Aus- Little Thing Called Love. changed the musical four- tin, who was quoted vowing Numerous small countries some’s name to Queen and ad- she would never reveal their issued stamps featuring Mer- opted his new last name. whereabouts. cury to appeal to collectors. “It’s very regal obviously, Mercury appeared posthu- A 19-pence commemorative and it sounds splendid,” he mously on Queen’s last studio showing him and Queen dur- Se- A 2014 commemorative features Canadian comedian-actor was quoted saying in a 2005 album, Made in Heaven, re- ing a concert was released in attle Gay News Mike Myers, who starred in several comedy roles. article. “It’s a leased in 1995. 1999 as part of Great Britain’s strong name, very universal In 1993, his boyhood stamp two-year Millennium Series. and immediate. album was bought by the Brit- The stamp, which repre- Two years after rejoining The three years before completing “I was certainly aware of the ish Postal Museum in London, sented “Popular Music,” Second City cast in 1986, he scripts, and wrote a 2016 book, gay connotations, but that was where it is displayed. caused a brief controversy be- trained, taught and appeared Canada, about history and pop- just one facet.” Following traditions of the cause Taylor appears in the on stage in Chicago at the Im- ular culture. While some of his tunes had family’s Zoroastrian religion, background, behind his prov Olympic. Myers was inducted into intricate harmonies, others all his possessions were drums. His Wayne Campbell charac- Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2003 were simple, matching his burned, but his father – whom The only living people ter became a hit on Citytv in To- and became an Officer of the claim to barely read music. the museum said influenced Royal Mail is supposed to de- ronto in the early 1980s, fol- Order of Canada two years ago As for his stage antics, the his son to take an interest in pict are Royal family members. lowed by appearances on a for “his extensive and ac- singer was “a performer out to stamps – kept the album. Queen Elizabeth II, whose CBC show, It’s Only Rock & Roll. claimed body of comedic work tease, shock and ultimately He had the collection sold at golden silhouette is on the top The hit film with Carvey ex- as an actor, writer and pro- charm his audience with vari- auction, with proceeds going to left corner, approved the com- panded on the Wayne’s World ducer.” ous extravagant versions of the Mercury Phoenix Trust, an memorative’s design, as is cus- characters they took to SNL. It Stamps featuring Myers have himself,” Thomas Blaikie wrote AIDS charity. tomary for all British stamps was followed in 1993 by a se- also been issued by Angola, the in The Spectator in 1996. “As pop memorabilia and prior to their release. quel, Wayne’s World 2. Russian republics of Buriatia, Mercury also had two solo for cultural reference, Freddie The Royal Mail admitted to That same year, Myers Komi, plus the Republic of the albums and several single re- Mercury’s collection is price- the rare oversight, requesting starred in So I Married an Axe Ivory Coast. cordings. At first, he used the less,” the British Postal Mu- “common sense to prevail,” Murderer, a romantic dark com- name Larry Lurex, as a pseud- seum and Archive notes on its since Taylor’s image is tiny edy film co-starring Nancy Tra- STAMPS onym. website. and backlit by a strong light as vis, whose character is sus- & FREDDIE MERCURY A self-confessed introvert It was also shown at a major Mercury sings on-stage. pected of being a serial killer Long before his flamboyant off-stage, Mercury had a long- British stamp exhibition in In 2011, the U.K. issued before her axe-wielding sister is stage style and wide-ranging standing relationship with 2016. eight “1st” class arrested. singing voice set him apart Mary Austin, whom he consid- The album contains stamps commemoratives featuring Like the Carrey stamp, the from many other rock musi- ered his common-law wife, but from Great Britain, Monaco, British musicals, including one one depicting Myers includes cians, Mercury was born Far- also dated several men. Aden – now part of Yemen – showing Mercury from behind photos of him in character from rokh Bulsara on Sept. 5, 1946, in Touring less, appearing and Zanzibar, which is part of on stage, while singing Queen’s several movies, including his Zanzibar. gaunt and the subject of nu- Tanzania. 1977 hit We Will Rock You. W

April 16, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 15 Former lawyer turned collector, Don’s Classic Stamps has it all

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By Randy Heimpel

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16 April 16, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca Too early to report death of Christmas cards, postcards A 2010 envelope from the area of Hartford, Conn., makes a strong statement Commonwealth of peace, harmony and understanding with a carefully chosen pair of COMMUNIQUÉ U.S. stamps marking the Hanukkah and Eid religious By Chad Neighbor festivals. don’t know about you, but key (42 per cent), carol singing we had a bumper crop of (31 per cent) and even the an- ceived. Even more, 70 per cent, ChristmasI and holiday cards nual Christmas shopping trips said they would prefer receiv- this year, and almost all of them (46 per cent). ing a holiday card from a friend bore stamps. or member of the family over a This could be because I’m a CROSS-GENERATIONAL “While digital communica- production of traditional cards, social media message. They felt member of the “Baby Boom” APPEAL tions have replaced traditional lifting them to the next level of cards have more sentimental generation and a stamp collec- Even with the younger gen- written Christmas cards for personal expression.” appeal and are more collectible. tor, although the majority of eration, the cards are holding some, we are finding that many Indeed, is anything to do cards were from people outside on to their appeal. people – and an increasing MORE OF A CHALLENGE with digital messages collect- the philatelic fraternity. More Just over half of those aged number of young people – are FOR POSTCARDS ible? than a few had the traditional 18 to 24 years old in the survey choosing a more personal touch Several months earlier, the Just over half of those who page-long report of family and said they prefer sending cards at Christmas for friends and Royal Mail conducted a survey said they send postcards indi- other events inside. for festive messages over tex- loved ones,” said Jeremy Lune, about vacation postcards and cated they don’t just do so on The more likely explanation ting. chief executive officer of Cards other aspects of postal commu- their summer vacation. Post- is such cards are a well-in- “Whilst social media is a for Good Causes, whose mem- nications thought by many to cards also went in the mail dur- grained fact of Western life, and great way of keeping in touch bers have raised more than £40 be highly retro. ing mini-breaks, as thank-you email and most other digital on a day-to-day basis, there’s million for local and national Unsurprisingly, it found notes and when moving. Christmas greetings are not something inherently festive charities in 10 years. much support among respon- Furthermore, 60 per cent of much of a substitute. The ani- and heart-warming about send- Digital technology could dents, all of whom sent or re- Britons who receive cards said mated holiday cards are very ing and receiving a physical even be helping traditional pa- ceived a postcard at some point, they display them, and a simi- well done and a good alterna- card through the post, which per cards, Alex Avramenko, of for a revival in the cards bear- lar number say they have kept tive, but I only received a cou- someone has lovingly taken the Abertay University’s Dundee ing traditional holiday images. at least one postcard received in ple of them this year, and num- time to write,” said Mark Business School in Scotland, “Revival” is a key word here, past years. bers do not seem to be growing. Street, Royal Mail’s head of told the Dundee Courier. as even the Royal Mail ac- I like, buy and send post- My view of the likely longev- campaigns. “Traditional paper-based knowledges the popularity of cards and feel it would be a ity of Christmas, Hanukkah “In this digital age it’s inter- cards are not about to become postcards is waning. All the shame if they disappear. At and other such cards is backed esting to note that 18-34 year extinct – in fact, it’s the oppo- same, 60 per cent of respon- least we have plenty of evi- up by surveys conducted by olds are buying more cards site. Online technology has dents said they would like to dence this won’t be happening the U.K.’s Royal Mail. than a generation ago, demon- been applied to the design and see more cards sent and rein the immediate future. W While the more skeptical strating that cards remain the among you might say, “Of preferred choice when it comes course Royal Mail is reporting to expressing a personal mes- Christmas cards are here to sage and making someone feel stay,” but the research offers up extra special,” said Amanda convincing statistics. Fergusson, the head of Britain’s The survey, incidentally, was Greeting Card Association, conducted online. which obviously also has a Royal Mail reports 77 per vested interest in the survival cent of Britons feel sending tra- of paper cards. ditional cards is their favourite The fact I live in Britain – the VANCE AUCTIONS LTD. way of sending seasonal greet- first nation to have Christmas ings to family and friends. cards – is another factor, al- Serving Stamp and Postal History Collectors Since 1972 Cards were preferred, even though a lot of my cards came over personal greetings, with laden with airmail rate stamps social media greetings trailing from a variety of countries. 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April 16, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 17 harrisii); and the eastern blue-tongue (Tiliqua scincoi- des). New The galah, also aptly known as the rose-breasted cockatoo because of its distinctive rose-pink and ISSUES grey colouring, is found across Australia. This vocal Around the World with Robin Harris and playful bird is known for its acrobatic style of flight but spends much of the day sheltering in trees and shrubs. Large and noisy flocks can often be seen feeding on grass seeds. Like many other cockatoo species, the galah can learn to mimic and repeat words. The red kangaroo is the largest marsupial and mammal in Australia with some males known to stand as tall as at two metres and weigh around 85 kilograms. The red kangaroo’s substantial rear leg muscles help them to jump a distance of nine metres in a single bound, reaching nearly two metres in height. It’s also one of the two animals featured The European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) is on Australia’s coat of arms. depicted on an 80-pence stamp. Sometimes referred The endangered Tasmanian devil is the largest to as the seven-coloured finch, it’s unmistakable living carnivorous marsupial in Australia and the with its red face, black and white head, striking world with males weighing around 12 kilograms. black wings and broad yellow wing bar. GREAT BRITAIN Despite its fearsome reputation, the loud grunts A 90-pence stamp features the common starling The 2019 rate increase in Great Britain resulted in and screeches that led to it being branded a “devil” (Sturnus vulgaris), which can be described as being six new Machin designs released March 19. These are actually thought to be made out of fear rather gregarious in both song and habit, mimicking the six stamps, which feature Arnold Machin’s iconic than aggression. Now restricted to Tasmania, much sounds of the bird world with their many whistles bas-relief portrait of Queen Elizabeth II used on work is being done to save this fascinating creature and squeaks. The bird’s vivid emerald and irides- Britain’s definitive stamps since 1967, were issued from the fatal Devil facial tumour disease. cent violet plumage disappears in the breeding sea- alongside eight regional definitives with designs Lastly, the eastern Blue-tongue is a common sight son. related to England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and in eastern and northern Australia, but blue-tongue Completing the series is a 98-pence stamp featur- Wales. species are found throughout mainland Australia, ing the beautiful common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), The new Machins include denominations of £1.35 often in backyard gardens, where they play a valu- once trapped by hat makers for its colourful plum- (orchid mauve); £1.60 (amber yellow); £2.30 (goose- able role in controlling pests such as snails and age. These shy birds can be found fishing in fresh- berry green); £2.80 (spruce green); £3.45 (dark pine slugs. Named for their deep cobalt-blue tongues, water and coastal sites in the Bailiwick in the win- green); and £3.60 (bright orange). Measuring 20 these birds are quite shy but can become aggressive ter, catching their fish and knocking them uncon- millimetres by 24 millimetres, these stamps were if threatened. scious against their perch before swallowing them printed by International Security Printers using gra- whole. vure printing. GUERNSEY Singing Bailiwick birds were the subject of a set of AUSTRALIA six stamps released April 1 by Guernsey for its Australia released four stamps on March 5 featur- “Europa” issue. ing Australian fauna. The set includes two Europa stamps, which incor- Australia boasts an impressive array of animals, porate a special feature for smartphone users, who many of which have become iconic symbols at can scan the stamps to hear the sounds of the birds. home and overseas. This stamp issue is the latest on A 48-pence features the Atlantic puffin (Fratercula this popular theme and presents striking photo- artica), a member of the auk family, which with its graphs of four fascinating creatures. This group of large colourful parrot-like beak is an unmistakable animals span a variety of personality traits and seabird. physical features. The Bailiwick of Guernsey, namely Sark, Herm, The stamps use a close-up perspective and white Jethou and Burhou, is where the most southerly background to show off the unique features of each breeding colonies can be found. By August, the puf- fascinating species. They include the galah (Eolo- fins leave the islands to spend the rest of the year in phus roseicapilla); the red kangaroo (Osphranter ru- the middle of the ocean. NEW ZEALAND fus); the endangered Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus A 65-pence stamp depicts the common linnet (Li- Six new stamps from New Zealand were released naria cannabina), which gets April 3 for Anzac (Australian and New Zealand its name from the Latin word Army Corps) Day. for flax, “Linum,” which is The first Anzac Day was observed throughout one of its favourite food New Zealand on April 25, 1916, which was the in- sources. The male is the most augural anniversary of the landings at Gallipoli. striking with its crimson The acts of New Zealand soldiers in their first major chest and forehead, grey face campaign of the First World War provided a source and grey bill while the fe- of pride while the dead brought much sorrow. male has subtle brown and Whether an Anzac Day dawn service is held at beige plumage. Auckland or Kaikoura, Gallipoli or London, Scott A 66-pence stamp features Base or Stewart Island, New Zealanders rise early the Eurasian bullfinch (Pyr- on Anzac Day. On this day of the year, they forgo a rhula pyrrhula), one of Guern- holiday sleep-in to acknowledge at dawn those who sey’s few true resident birds. made the ultimate sacrifice – and who now sleep Named after its heavy look- forever. ing bull-like neck, it is one of Once a solemn and silent parade of veterans, An- the most striking types of zac Day now belongs to all New Zealanders as they finch with the male sporting acknowledge the human cost of war and share in a a bright crimson chest and a sense of pride in the collective deeds of those who jet-black cap. served.

18 April 16, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca Exhibit reveals unique chemistry of the war-time Admiral This is the final story in a two- “I wanted to quantify it, and of the molecule, and it’s a part series highlighting Rich- one of the things you can do in very nice way of identifying ard Judge’s exhibit on the chem- spectroscopy is take that fluo- molecules. Simply put, there istry of the war-time Admiral. rescence – that glow that you is another way to try to differ- see – and stick it into a spectro- entiate the inks, and that’s FREE GIFT WITH EVERY ORDER! By Jesse Robitaille graph, which will break it apart what I’m hoping to do next,” hemist Richard Judge’s in- into its component wavelengths. he said last fall. terest in Canada’s Admiral Essentially, we get a fingerprint Cissue was bolstered while of what fluorescence looks like.” HOPES DASHED studying the red shades of the He was also able to quantify This March, Judge ex- series’ two-cent denomination. this fluorescence – that is, deter- plained how his “hope for While trying to match his mine its strength – based on such a long time frame has stamps’ shades with catalogue “how intensive it’s looking to been dashed.” descriptions and commercial the photomultiplier tubes or the “Instead, the norm is nano- colour guides, he found a few detector.” seconds and occasionally into examples certified as pink For comparison, he also the microsecond realm. My shades; however, they looked looked at filter paper, which is home-build system is just at markedly different from one pure cellulose, in addition to the detection of nanosecond another. “non-fluorescent, barely fluores- realm,” he said, adding his “In the ink-making process, cent and strongly fluorescent” work is ongoing. you start with a dye, which is papers. “I have been buying cheap water soluble. If it’s acidic, you “My great hope was that I Chinese laser diodes – the add a base to it,” said Judge. would be able to differentiate good ones are in the hundreds

Showing two examples from Plate 94, one of which is ‘slightly aniline ink because it has a slight bleed-through,’ Richard Judge admitted there’s ‘not much difference’ but added there is a ‘slight shift in frequency’ that holds promise for future research.

Because most of the Admi- between the aniline ink pe- of dollars – but they keep ral stamps’ dyes were acidic, riod – plates 90-94 – by their burning out. Such is the fun of bases were added – and pre- fluorescent profile.” research. Given time, I might cipitated out to form a solid – Showing two examples be able to see something.” alongside other compounds from Plate 94, one of which is He also uses the VSC-6000, used to make the mixture sta- “slightly aniline ink because it which is a digital imaging ble. has a slight bleed-through,” system that can forensically “Once you’ve got that, Judge admitted last fall examine a range of items, in- you’ve got a pigment, and there’s “not much difference” cluding stamps and other then pigment goes on to make but added there is a “slight philatelic material. an ink.” shift in frequency” that could In 2017, Judge lectured in But this, Judge added, is hold promise for future re- London, England, at the Third also where problems might search. International Symposium on arise. “My hope that I could dif- Analytical Methods in Philat- “If a dye that has been made ferentiate the aniline ink by its ely. into a pre-pigment has not fluorescence is a little bit He recently proposed to been prepared properly, it be- taken aback,” he said, adding speak on his most recent re- comes partially soluble,” he he next studied lifetimes, or search at the Fourth Interna- said, noting “nothing is com- the half-life of the decay. tional Symposium on Analyti- pletely insoluble and nothing “When the ink fluoresces, it cal Methods in Philately next is completely soluble; there are does it over a very short pe- year in Washington, D.C. always degrees of solubility.” riod of time, so it will glow Earlier in his career, Judge “But if they don’t do the for maybe two or three milli- was employed by the Ontario precipitation right here, then seconds. If you hit the stamp Ministry of the Environment there are going to be prob- with a very short pulse of as head of their X-ray diffrac- lems.” light – in the microseconds, so tion and XRF labs; later, he re- When it comes to fluores- a thousand times shorter – it turned to academia to work in cence, the 1911 two-cent car- lights up and you can watch high-resolution visible spec- mine Admiral (Scott #106) is the fluorescence decay down troscopy using lasers as a “very weak,” Judge said. to zero. That’s a characteristic light source. W

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April 16, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca 21 “I am pleased, of course, to any massive correspondence PALMARES Exhibition... win the Grand, but most of the for the family, so there’s no Large Gold Continued from page 1 satisfaction comes when other family histories and no busi- • Ken Snelson’s “British underpaid intercontinental air mail to collectors find the exhibit inter- ness correspondence; it’s just WWII” interesting,” said Snelson, esting.” straight advertising, so it’s an Dan Marz’s “The Art Of Georges Betemps” who’s the secretary of the Phil- He plans to show his exhibit unpopular rate.” Garfield Portch’s “The One Cent Rate In Canada’s Small atelic Specialists Society of Can- again – and with several new This disfavour, he added, is Queen Period, 1870-1897” ada. items added – at Orapex, which why he felt he needed to tell Gold “There were different rates returns to Ottawa this May 4-5. the story. • John Wilson’s “A Plantation Economy: British Guiana’s by different routes and a range “This will be a national-level “My area of study is the Postal Arrangements From the Earliest British Presence Up of methods of handling under- show, and I am interested in Small Queens, and part of the To Entry Into the UPU” paid mail, diverting to lower how national-level judges view study of the stamp is what • Denzil Fernandes’ “Alphabets Spell Life for Travelling Post cost airmail or surface routes, the exhibit,” he said, adding he was it used for, so this just Offices / Railway Mail Service in British India” sent by air charged double defi- will also “look forward” to happens to fit very nicely,” • Jack Nixon’s “Canada 1988-91 Wildlife Series – Medium ciency or in some cases just comments from aerophilatelists said Portch, who added this Value Mammals” single deficiency due. The ex- at the upcoming show in the study wouldn’t work for Large Vermeil hibit even includes an example nation’s capital. other issues “because there’s • Derwin Mak’s “Wonder Woman” where an unpaid airmail item not enough mail to fill the • Ken Snelson’s “Xtreme Delay Due to Xtraordinary Circum- ONE-CENT RATE IN 1870-97 was allowed to pass free after a frame.” stances – A British Postal History Contribution to the Popular devastating earthquake,” said The best single-frame exhibit “The one cent has a whole Xtreme Sports” Snelson, whose book The Re- went to Garfield Portchfor his myriad of rates with the book • Karl Wysotski’s “The White Dove Of Peace… Globally Ac- turned Letter Offices of Great Brit- take on “The One Cent Rate in rate, the publisher’s rate, the knowledged” ain to 1912 and Beyond was pub- Canada’s Small Queen Period, printer’s rate, the fifth class Vermeil lished by the Royal Philatelic 1870 to 1897,” which also won and the drop letters; there’s • Les Selby’s “Zeppelins And Airships – Nationalism and Society London last year. the Charlesworth Trophy for enough that it can be interest- Pride Inspired by a 20th Century Mode of Luxury Travel” ing. If you do the three-cent • Michael Graf’s “The S.S. Normandie Story” rate, once you do the domestic • Ken Snelson’s “Royal Mail – We Damaged It! Lets Bag It.” letters, there’s nothing else • Kathy Hartley’s “The Man Behind The Medal: John Blundell and you have to start playing Persse” with variations on the theme.” • Don Hedger’s “A Soldier’s Postcards – From the Somme and Flanders Fields, WWI, May 1915 to March 1916” OTHER AWARD WINNERS • Michel Houde’s “Australasian Postal Markings on the Dan Marz’s seven-frame ex- Stamps of the Straits Settlements” hibit, “The Art of Georges Be- Large Silver temps,” won the Alan Hanks • Derwin Mak’s “The Atlantic Charter” Award for best thematic or • Michelle Brooks’ “For The Children” topical exhibit. Silver “That exhibit was over- • Peter Evelyn’s “The Call Of The Sea” loaded with rare material,” • Rick Stankiewicz’s “Hunting With Stamps” said Paige, who added Marz • Malcolm Pacey’s “Great Britain Booklets – 2014” included an “impressive” dis- In addition to a star-studded Court of Honour featuring play of printing proofs. “It exhibits that previously won medals at the national level, was really, really good.” the NTSC Exhibition featured nine competitive exhibits Les Selby’s two-frame ex- “To take a subject like that the quality of the layouts as well across nearly 30 frames in its open competition. hibit, “Zeppelins and Airships and make a story out of it is re- as the quality of the material.” – Nationalism and Pride In- ally quite interesting,” said “There is some really stun- Following the development best British North America ex- spired by a 20th-Century Paige. ning material out there. The of the routes of Imperial Air- hibit. Mode of Luxury Travel,” won Lastly, Peter Evelyn’s single- usual high standard was easily ways, which in British Prime “It’s an almost-complete ex- the Best Novice Award, the frame exhibit, “The Call of the maintained.” Minister William Churchill’s hibit,” said Paige. “It’s got ev- American Association of Phil- Sea,” won the AAPE Women Ex- The 76th Annual NTSC Exhi- words was created to “stitch erything you could find for that atelic Exhibitors (AAPE) hibitors Sterling Achievement bition was held in conjunction the Empire together,” Snelson’s subject.” Award of Honour (Silver) and Award. with the National Postage exhibit explains there were no A long-time philatelist and the Harold Gosney People’s “Once again, the local Toronto Stamp and Coin Show in international UPU rules on award-winning exhibitor, Choice Award. clubs put together an exceed- Mississauga on March 23-24. W how to treat underpaid airmail Portch is the vice-president of “That shows the most ingly good set of exhibits. We re- until 1928. the Toronto-based Vincent promise, too, because it had ally were impressed,” said See the next issue of CSN for a full “Most underpaid airmail Graves Greene Philatelic Re- some stunning material. It just Paige, who added the judges review of the Greater Toronto Area was diverted to surface routes. search Foundation, for which needed its treatment – the were “especially impressed with Philatelic Alliance Challenge Cup. For airmail to Iraq, India and he also serves on the expertiz- way it was presented – to be beyond, the U.K. post office ing committee. improved,” said Paige, who found that diverting to surface “The one-cent rate is a funny added it was an “above aver- would lead to a delay of a week rate because it was junk mail – age” effort for a novice exhibi- or two causing complaints,” or what we would consider tor. Snelson said. “The U.K. post of- junk mail today, printed matter Derwin Mak’s two-frame fice sought agreements from – so it was the 1890s equivalent exhibit, “Wonder Woman,” other postal administrations to of the Pizza Pizza ad,” said won the Stu Sheppard Award send most if not all underpaid Portch, who added much of for most creative exhibit. airmail by air charged double this material would’ve been deficiency postage due.” lost over time due to its seem- The NTSC Exhibition also Exhibiting with the NTSC ingly inconsequential nature. featured 12 competitive since about 1990, Snelson said “They probably threw it single-frame exhibits vying he has “always enjoyed show- out, used it to light the fire- for the Greater Toronto ing my collection to other col- place or whatever they did Area Philatelic Alliance lectors.” back then. It didn’t contain Challenge Cup.

22 April 16, 2019 • CANADIAN STAMP NEWS • www.canadianstampnews.ca hold a master's degree in aeronautical engineering and to work Flight... as a professional aircraft de- Continued from page 1 signer. SHOW & Bourse She was dubbed "Queen of the Visit www.canadianstampnews.com/events for the full list of shows posted to date It's available in booklets of 10 Hurricanes" in a wartime comic APR. 5 – 6, DORVAL, QC open on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 stamps (two of each design) and book for her work in overseeing Lakeshore 2019, Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dealer tables, club tables, youth tables, auction. gummed mini-panes of five design refinements and produc- Lakeshore Dr. The Lakeshore Stamp Club will be holding its 56th Free admission and free parking. For more information. Website: stamps. tion of Hawker Hurricanes. The annual stamp exhibition on April 5-6. The more than 20-dealer www.calgaryphilatelicsociety.com. fighter plane was a stalwart bourse will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days, and the exhibi- "For each subject came a tion will include about 100 frames of high-level exhibits. Excellent APR. 13, PETERBOROUGH, ON wealth of material, stunning old workhorse in the Second World canteen on site. Free admission as well as lots of free parking. For KAPEX 2019, Evinrude Centre, 911 Monaghan Rd. The Kawartha photos, rare artifacts and great War, and especially the Battle of more information, email [email protected], telephone 514- Stamp Club invites the public to “KAPEX 2019” their 63rd annual Britain. 426-0432. Website: www.lakeshorestampclub.ca/. stamp show and exhibition, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is stories," said Novotny. the only regional stamp for the Peterborough area. There is lots Five official first-day covers "It’s a privilege to contribute to APR. 6, MONCTON, NB of free parking including wheelchair access, with a free gift for are also available as a set or sepa- the Canadians in Flight stamp is- Moncton Stamp Fair, Royal Canadian Legion, 100 War Veterans every child who attends. There will be up to 12 stamp dealers rately with a print run of 8,500 sue and the effort to introduce Ave. The Moncton Stamp Fair is held each month from October to from around Ontario, Canada Post, Woolworth books, raffles, more Canadians and people May. Hosted by the Fundy Stamp Collectors Club, the show runs draw prizes, table auctions, stamp exhibits, a snack bar and a each. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission, free parking and silent auc- special edition “Show Cover” (envelope). Everyone is welcome to "Ingenium is thrilled that our around the world to Elsie Mac- tion. There are usually between four and six dealers, and a live this annual all age’s event. For more information, email collection has helped to bring Gill and her inspiring life story," auction starts at 1 p.m. For more information, email bourqup@ [email protected], telephone 705-775-0230. Website: these ground-breaking moments said Dick Bourgeois-Doyle, for- umoncton.ca, telephone 506-875-2684. www.rpsc.org/chapters/kawartha. in Canadian aviation to life," said mer secretary general of the Na- APR. 6, MEDICINE HAT, AB APR. 20, KAMLOOPS, BC Christina Tessier, president and tional Research Council of Can- Medicine Hat Coin & Stamp show, Higdon Hall (stampede grounds), Kamloops Stamp Show, Sale & Auction, Sahali Centre Mall, 945 W. CEO of Ingenium. "We hope that ada and author of Her Daughter 2055 21 Ave SE Over 40 tables of coins and stamps with vendors Columbia St. ** SHOW CANCELLED FOR 2019** This annual show from across Alberta and Sask. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Door prizes. the Engineer: The Life of Elsie usually has six out-of-town dealers as well as club members by sharing stories of those who Admission $2, children with parent free. Buy, sell or trade. Vendors selling material. The afternoon auction is a highlight of the day dared to think differently, we in- Gregory MacGill. welcome. For more information contact Ron, email medhatcsc@ and well attended from the neighbouring communities. Held from spire ingenuity, creativity, and in- live.com, telephone 403-526-5158. Website: www.mhcasc.ca. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., the show boasts free parking, free admission and novation in all Canadians." LAZAIR AIRCRAFT hourly draws. For more information, email [email protected], APR. 6, LONDON, ON telephone 250-314-1021. The Lazair are a family of Lonpex 2019, Ramada Inn, 817 Exeter Rd. The London Philatelic WILLIAM G. BARKER twin-engine, high-wing ultralight Society will be holding their annual Stamp Bourse from 9:30 a.m. APR. 26 – 27, HAMILTON, ON to 4 p.m. with 12 dealers. Free admission, free parking. Everyone First World War pilot William monoplanes designed by Dale Springpex, St. John de Brebeuf Secondary School, 200 Acadia Dr. welcome. For more information, email [email protected], Large silent and voice auctions Friday evening with viewing starting George Barker is a Victoria Cross Kramer of Port Colborne, Ont. telephone 519-472-0206. at 5 p.m. Saturday is a 20-dealer bourse with stamps, postcards, recipient who remains the most Manufactured as kits in Can- covers and supplies, plus youth booth and silent auction from 10 APR. 6, ST. CATHARINES, ON a.m. to 4 p.m. GRVPA clubs circuit sales books Friday and Saturday. decorated member of the military ada between 1979 and 1985, the Best Western Stamp Show, Best Western Hotel (Niagara Room), 2 Light food and refreshments available with ample free parking. in the history of Canada and the Lazair is still considered one of North Service Rd. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free parking, free Sponsored by the Hamilton Stamp Club. For more information, email admission and free appraisals. Sponsored by Roy’s Stamps, spe- British Empire. the best light aircraft ever made. [email protected]. Website: www.hamiltonstampclub.ca. He flew more than 900 combat Kramer received the Roméo cializing in the stamps and covers of Canada and the British Commonwealth. For more information, email [email protected], hours between 1916 and 1918 and Vachon Award in 1983 for out- APR. 26 – 27, MONTRÉAL, QC telephone 905-934-8377. International Stamp Show of Montreal / EXUP 46, Maison du is credited with 50 victories over standing contribution to the de- Citoyen, 7501, Rue François-Perreault Fri. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat. APR. 13 – 14, WESTLAND, MI enemy aircraft. velopment of aeronautics in Can- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 15 dealers to complete your collection. Canada 50th Plymouth Show, Hellenic Cultural Center, 36375 Joy Rd. This Post Draw! For more information contact Patrick. For more infor- "In war, our grandfather was a ada. American Philatelic Society “World Series of Philately” exhibition mation, email [email protected], telephone 1-450-223- trailblazer during the transition "When I was told the Lazair and bourse is presented by the West Suburban Stamp Club. 0082. Website: www.timbratheque.com. from cavalry to aircraft. In peace, was chosen for a stamp, I was Nearly 40 dealers from 11 U.S. states and Canada will be selling overwhelmed with pride. I still stamps, postcards and other related items. There will be more APR. 27, KINGSTON, AL he continued to innovate, flying than 100 frames of rare and intriguing material on display in the some of the first airmail in his- fly mine, and I never tire of the Eastern Ontario Stamp and Coin Festival, Crossroads United Church, exhibition. Admission and parking are free. Seminars for youth 690 Sir John A. Macdonald Blvd. The Kingston Stamp Club and the tory," said Ian and David feelings of freedom and wonder and adults interested in learning how to collect and store stamps Kingston Numismatic Club present the Eastern Ontario Stamp and Mackenzie, grandsons of William that I experience," said Kramer, are offered at no cost. “Stamps in Your Closet” is an opportunity Coin Festival. The Festival will be held on 27 April from 10AM until who piloted the Lazair in the to bring items you have inherited for a complimentary evaluation. 3PM at Crossroads United Church, 690 Sir John A. McDonald Blvd, Barker. For more information, email [email protected], main photo shown on the stamp Kingston , Ontario. Admission and parking are free. Buy direct from "A stamp is a fitting tribute to telephone 313-533-7737. Website: www.plymouthshow.com. Club Members, who will have tables to buy, sell and trade. For more him." and contributed the background APR. 13 – 14, WENDAKE, QC information, email [email protected], telephone 613-389- vector drawing. Postalia Spring 2019, Complexe sportif, 100 Grand-Chef- 9587. Website: [email protected]. 'PUNCH' DICKINS "I am grateful for the many in- Thonnakona Exposition timbres, histoire postale, monnaie, cartes APR. 27, SUDBURY, ON Aviation pioneer and bush pi- dividuals who have carried on postales, vieux papiers, bourse philatélique. Plus de 25 march- Sudbury Stamp & Coin Show, Parkside Adult Centre, 140 Durham the passion for the Lazair. This ands, experts sur place, achat – vente – échange. De 10h à 17h, St. This one-day stamp and coin show will be held April 27 from lot C.H. "Punch" Dickins logged entrée et stationnement gratuits. For more information, email more than 1.6 million kilometres stamp will fuel their enthusiasm." 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission and free underground parking. [email protected], telephone 418-575-8849. Website: Everything for the philatelist and numismatist under one roof. For flying over northern Canada. www.societephilateliquedequebec.org. AVRO CF-105 more information, email [email protected], telephone The First World War flying ace APR. 13, WATERLOO, ON 705-560-1274. and Distinguished Flying Cross The twin-engine, supersonic K-W Stampfest 2019, Trillium Lutheran Church, 22 Willow St. The APR. 27 – 28, BOUCHERVILLE, QC annual stamp show and bourse of the Kitchener-Waterloo recipient made the first recon- Avro CF-105 Arrow interceptor Coin and Stamp Show, De Mortagne School, 955 De Montarville Philatelic Society will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more naissance flight across the un- could fly at more than twice the The show will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. Free information, email [email protected], telephone 1-800-361- admission, free parking and 35 dealers in attendance. Club infor- mapped Barren Lands of the speed of sound. 6631. Website: www.kwstampclub.org/stampfest/. Northwest Territories. It is considered one of the mation and food service available. The show is sponsored by the Association des Numismates et des Philatelistes de Boucherville "He mapped without GPS. He greatest technological achieve- APR. 13, DARTMOUTH, NS Nova Scotia Stamp Club Spring Stamp Fair, East Darmouth (ANPB). For more information, email [email protected], tele- could fish, trap or catch food to ments in Canadian aviation his- Community Center, 50 Caledonia Rd. The Nova Scotia Stamp phone 514-592-7288. Website: www.anpb.net. survive. He could repair any tory. Some of its innovative tech- Club will host a Spring Stamp Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with APR. 27, PORT WILLIAMS, NS free admission, free parking and a club auction. There will likely plane engine or part. He was bril- nologies are still in use today. Valley Stamp Club Annual Exhibition & Sale, Port Williams be to 6 to 10 dealers and the live auction will start at 1:30 p.m. liant, kind, compassionate, fear- "I was delighted when I heard Community Centre, 1045 Main St. The Nova Scotia Valley Stamp For more information, email [email protected]. Website: Club Annual Exhibition & Sale will run from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. less, careful, calculated, responsi- that Canada Post was planning a www.nsstampclub.ca. ble, patriotic—a great human be- stamp for this aircraft, and hon- Stamps dealers, exhibits, auction and a special table with proceeds going to a local charity. Refreshments area, free admission, ing," said Dickins’ grandson John oured to be consulted on its de- APR. 13 – 14, CALGARY, AB Calgary Spring Bourse, Kerby Centre, 1133-7 Ave. S.W. Hosted by free parking, draws and door prizes. For more information, email Dickins. sign," said Chris Gainor, who's the Calgary Philatelic Society, the Calgary Spring Bourse will be [email protected], telephone 902-665-4577. the author of five books on the 'ELSIE' MACGILL Avro Arrow and space explora- 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 Elizabeth "Elsie" MacGill was tion. [email protected]. Please include: date of show; site of event, street, city, prov.; official name of event; organization sponsoring or the first woman in Canada to re- For more information about affiliated with the event; hours; admission charge; if exhibits are present (display or competitive), contact person’s name, the “Canadians in Flight” issue, address, postal code, telephone number. 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