AURORA, ON (August 10, 2026) — Unitrade Associates is pleased to announce that the 2027 edition of the Unitrade Specialized Catalogue of Canadian Stamps is now complete with delivery expected in early September. Collectors and dealers may place orders through their preferred local or online stamp dealer, many of whom have already begun accepting pre-orders due to anticipated high demand.
Under the editorial direction of Patrick Durbano, the Catalogue continues to evolve following the successful transition to a two-volume format. The 2027 edition introduces three major enhancements, alongside extensive pricing updates, corrected descriptions, improved image quality, and expanded coverage across both volumes.
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Major Enhancements for 2027
Fully rewritten and professionally translated French-Language Introduction
For the first time in 25 years, the Catalogue features a bilingual introduction. This new section appears at the front of each volume, allowing each to function as a self-contained reference and significantly improving accessibility for francophone collectors.
Reorganized Postal History section
The Postal History section has been moved to the beginning of the Catalogue and reorganized into proper chronological order. A fully revamped Stampless Postal History section, complete with updated pricing, is included in the CLASSICS volume.
New Canadian Precancel and Perfin Precancel section
A major addition to Volume 1 is a new 30-page Canadian Precancel and Perfin Precancel section, complete with pricing. This material is provided courtesy of specialists David Marasco and Kyle Taylor.
CLASSICS Volume (1851–1952)
The CLASSICS volume now opens with the reorganized Postal History section, including the revised and repriced Stampless Postal History listings, followed by a selection of nineteenth-century cancellations. Additional updates include:
- Over 150 price adjustments
- More than 60 new images, improving coverage of Varieties, Proofs, and Specimens
- Newly documented material and corrected placements, including Postal Stationery
- Expanded listings supported by contributions from the VG Greene Foundation
ELIZABETHAN Volume (1953–2026)
The ELIZABETHAN volume continues to incorporate each new Canada Post issue as released. Updates for 2027 include:
- Over 225 price changes, reflecting current market demand.
- Renumbering of booklets beginning at BK842
- Several new finds and corrected dates, descriptions, and images
- Restoration of the Red Postage Dues and Queen Elizabeth “G” Officials
- Seamless page numbering from Volume 1, eliminating repeated page numbers between volumes.
Across both volumes, collectors will find corrected placements of Postal Stationery, Postage Dues, Official “G” overprints, and Christmas Seals; clarified photo descriptions; expanded illustration coverage; and many newly reported listings.
A Continuing Benchmark in Canadian Philately
For more than four decades, the Unitrade Specialized Catalogue of Canadian Stamps has remained the benchmark reference used by collectors, dealers, appraisers, and auction houses specializing in Canada and BNA philately. The 2027 edition continues this tradition with the most current, accurate, and comprehensive information available.
“Each year, our goal is to broaden the Catalogue and better meet the needs of collectors from coast to coast,” said Patrick Durbano, Editor. “The 2027 edition reflects extensive community input, major structural improvements, and significant new research. I am grateful to the many collectors, dealers, and philatelic advisors who contributed to this year’s work.”