Canadian named VP at Romania world exhibition
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by mwalsh
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Canadian exhibition judge Sam Chiu is one of three vice-presidents for the EFIRO 2024 Specialized World Stamp Exhibition, scheduled to run from April 16 to 19 in Bucharest, Romania. Chiu is among only a few Canadians to serve as a VP at a Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP) exhibition. At the Romania show – the only FIP-sanctioned event in 2024 – Chiu also serves as a juror member for the Asia and Africa postal history category. Earlier this year, Chiu became only the second judge in the world to earn the FIP’s cross-accreditation in the newly created postcard class. At the conclusio ..read more
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Canada Post corrects eclipse stamp reference error
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by mwalsh
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A stamp, unveiled by Canada Post in anticipation of the total solar eclipse on April 8, gained widespread attention for featuring three significant locations along the eclipse’s path, including New Brunswick’s renowned Hopewell Rocks. However, following an investigation by CBC News’ New Brunswick reporter Rhythm Rathi, Canada Post issued a correction within a week, acknowledging discrepancies in the stamp’s portrayal of the iconic geological site. Initially, the stamp was described as capturing the sun at the moment of totality, illustrating its trajectory across Canada and incorporating landm ..read more
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Philatelic luminary fuels Boston 2026 World Expo
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by mwalsh
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Donald J. Sundman, president of Mystic Stamp Company, has demonstrated his commitment to the philatelic community by donating $25,000 to Boston 2026, with further support pledged by his company. Hailing from a family deeply rooted in the world of collectors, Sundman’s passion for stamps traces back to his father, Maynard Sundman, who established the Littleton Stamp Company in 1945, initially operating from their home before expanding into a prominent enterprise, notably through its approval service. In 1974, the Sundman family acquired Mystic Stamp Company, with Don assuming the role of genera ..read more
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FILEX 2025 is now Royale 2025 FILEX
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by mwalsh
1w ago
Not only will FILEX 2025 celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Fédération québécoise de Philatélie, but it will also host the Royal Philatelic Society of Canada’s Royal*2025*Royale. After another potential host site pulled out, FILEX was approached about hosting the RPSC’s annual convention. The Royale 2025 FILEX will undoubtedly become Quebec’s largest philatelic show in 2025, with more than 100 exhibition frames. The April 25-26 event will be held at the Hotel Universel Convention Centre near downtown Montreal. More details will be announced after this year’s Royal*2024*Royale, hosted by the ..read more
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All Nations holds milestone auction
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by mwalsh
1w ago
More than 200 worldwide bidders participated in All Nations Stamp and Coin’s milestone 1,450th auction on March 16. The Vancouver-based business is celebrating 75 years in business this year, and owner Brian Grant Duff is also marking 40 years of operating coin and stamp shops in Vancouver and Toronto. Of the recent milestone auction, Grant Duff writes: “The stamps and postal history offered included useful Canada and British North America (BNA) last offered in the 1970s, the Brewery Collection, featuring fine Canada and BNA purchased from Robert Lyman in the 1950s and 1960s, with more to come ..read more
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EFIRO names Canadian as exhibition vice-president
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by mwalsh
1w ago
Canadian exhibition judge Sam Chiu is one of three vice presidents for the EFIRO 2024 Specialized World Stamp Exhibition, which will be held April 16-19 in Bucharest, Romania. SAM CHIU Chiu is among only a few Canadians who have served as a VP at a Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP) exhibition. At the Romania show, Chiu is also a juror member for the Asia and Africa postal history category. Earlier this year, Chiu was only the second judge in the world to earn the FIP’s cross-accreditation in the newly created postcard class. At the end of EFIRO, Chiu will present a qualification ..read more
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12-penny black sets new Canadian auction record
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by mwalsh
1w ago
“We just sold one of three known pairs of Canada’s 12d block for $625,000, plus buyer’s premium, a Canadian auction record,” Eastern Auctions announced on its Facebook page. Eastern Auctions’ March 8 sale of Ron Brigham’s Pence and Cents collections featured a mint pair of 12-penny black stamps with original gum. ‘It is one of the most expensive, recognizable and iconic items in Canadian philately,’ according to Yohann Tanguay, Eastern’s chief describer. The third portion of Brigham’s legendary collection, the Grand Prix collection of the Province of Canada, Pence and Cents, was offered in Mar ..read more
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RPSC panellists explore innovations in exhibiting
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by Jim Szeplaki
2w ago
By Diana Revelins The Royal Philatelic Society of Canada (RPSC)’s latest Stamp Panel featured ideas on how to make exhibits visually inviting. Kathy Johnson, both an exhibitor and a philatelic judge, created and competitively exhibited 28 multi-frame and 14 single-frame exhibits across the classes of exhibit types, and countries of origin. She had tips on how planning storylines can help with your exhibits. “A lot of the title pages we see are really bogged down, and are not inviting,” she said. “Remove some of the lengthy background and historic perspective, and have just a sentence or two. G ..read more
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USPS unveils Betty Ford Forever stamp
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by mwalsh
2w ago
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has revealed the artwork of a commemorative Forever stamp celebrating the life and legacy of former First Lady Betty Ford. The stamp design was unveiled on March 6 at the White House by First Lady Jill Biden, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and Susan Ford Bales, daughter of former President Gerald R. Ford and former First Lady Betty Ford. The dedication ceremony for the Forever stamp will be held on April 5 — three days before the 106th anniversary of her birth. The event will occur at the Annenberg Health Sciences Building located at Eisenhower Health in Rancho M ..read more
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USPS stamp honours hoops coach Wooden
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by mwalsh
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John Wooden’s extraordinary and enduring contributions to college basketball and the athletic community worldwide were lauded during the United States Postal Service (USPS)’s dedication ceremony for the new stamp in his honour at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Wooden, often considered the greatest coach in American sports history, led the UCLA Bruins to a record-setting 10 national championships. His success on the court was unparalleled, and he is remembered for teaching his players how to achieve excellence on the court and in life. The stamp features original artwork by A ..read more
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