Tag Archives: Canadian Stamps

Even the smallest stamp collection will be of interest for someone

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Would you like to know what to do with the shoe boxes of postage stamps gathering dust in the attic or basement of your house? -> Rekindle an interest in stamp collecting,  the most popular and rewarding hobby in the world and share your passion to younger members of the family and friends of your inner circle. -> Contact the local stamp collecting club or philatelic society and ask for advice on how to dispose of the stamps. The educational … Continue reading →

First Ass to Appear on a Canadian Stamp…

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  Canada Post just launched their fourth issue in ongoing series of postage stamps celebrating Canadian musical talent with a set of four stamps depicting legendary bands:  The Tragically Hip, Rush, The Guess Who and Beau Dommage. Probably not the issue for which I would vote “best of the year” but something very interesting did trigger my attention in this set of stamps that woud fit just lovely inside a music on stamps topical stamp collection! For people who know … Continue reading →

Great Photography Inside The Canadian Royal Wedding Keepsake Kit

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Upon checking into the Post Office, I noticed on the counter a display advertising the “Royal Wedding Keepsake Kit”. This packet being sealed, I could not see what was offered inside. The postal clerk  informed me that it contained a souvenir sheet of two stamps, a collectible postcard and a pre-addressed postcard that could be sent to the Royal Couple, Prince William and Catherine, to offer them best wishes. See images below.   Inside this special Keepsake Kit is the … Continue reading →

Stamp Collecting In The News: Sunflowers Issue Reveals a Canadian Première!

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  “For the first time since the flower series began, Canada Post decided to take a different approach to securing images of the sunflowers that appear on these stamps. In the past, we had relied on various public farms and gardens, particularly those tended by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), as well as the expertise and generosity of various botanists, horticulturalists and gardening groups. This time, we once again consulted with experts at the AAFC’s Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa, … Continue reading →

Canada Post’s ‘Stamp Quest’ Quaterly Collector Packs Discontinued in 2010

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In the July-September 2010  bilingual edition of Details magazine , Canada Post announced they discontinued the Quaterly Collector Packs as of June 1st-2010 ( Update: for Stamp Quest members only) The main benefit of this philatelic product is the peace of mind resulting from the fact that you know you are not missing out on any stamps being issued.  We will miss these quaterly packages as they were also quite practical.  (Update: Thanks to Doug’s comment, we now know that the … Continue reading →

Canadian Navy Centenary Reminds Us That Canada Is A Maritime Nation

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With ten of its twelve provinces touching salt water, Canada has the longest coastline of all worldwide nations with borders on three major oceans: Artic, Atlantic and Pacific. In remembrance and commemoration of 100 years of service of the Canadian Navy (1910-2010), Canada Post issued in May 2010, two commemorative stamps depicting the legacy of the men and women of Canada’s naval forces. Chief Petty Officer Second Class Cheryl Bush is the woman portrayed on the commemorative stamps. She is seen … Continue reading →