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Another Look at the Fawcett Correspondence
Read more: Another Look at the Fawcett CorrespondenceBy Gray Scrimgeour Editor’s Note: This article by Gray Scrimgeour updates an earlier article on correspondence of the Fawcett family. It gives a detailed look at the challenges of sending mail between the Victoria and Britain during the early days of the Colony of Vancouver Island. Several years ago, I purchased on eBay the flimsy…
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Opal Manufacturing Company
Read more: Opal Manufacturing Companyby Larry Margetish Many modern Canadian stamp collectors have heard of the Opal Manufacturing Company Ltd due to stamp booklets and stamp vending machines. This company started making stamp vending machines for the Post Office Department in 1955 [1]. Opal Manufacturing Company’s headquarters were at 20 Sheffield Street in Toronto, from at least 1964 until…
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April 26 Stamp & Postcard Fair
Read more: April 26 Stamp & Postcard FairCalling all stamp collectors! The Victoria Stamp & Postcard Fair brings together many local and regional dealers who offer stamps, postal history, and other philatelic material for sale. Plus, an exhibition of stamps sponsored by the Victoria Stamp Club. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Sandman Hotel Victoria, 2852 Douglas Street. Free admission, free parking, free…
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A Christmas Stamp Story: Bex Morley at the Victoria Stamp Club
Read more: A Christmas Stamp Story: Bex Morley at the Victoria Stamp Clubby Igor Krasnov On February 20, the Victoria Stamp Club had the pleasure of welcoming Canadian licensing artist Bex Morley for a long-anticipated presentation. The meeting had been in preparation for several months, and the strong turnout of club members reflected the high level of interest in the topic. Bex’s lively and engaging talk, titled…
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Firmin Wyndels Acquires All Nations Stamp & Coin
Read more: Firmin Wyndels Acquires All Nations Stamp & CoinA major development is underway in the local stamp community. Firmin Wyndels, the owner of Victoria-based Weeda Stamps and Garden City Philatelic Auctions, has announced that he will acquire All Nations Stamp & Coin which is based in Vancouver. Brian Grant Duff, the long-time dealer/owner of All Nations is retiring, but will stay on for…
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Neil Donen Wins 2025 Geldert Medal
Read more: Neil Donen Wins 2025 Geldert MedalThe Royal Philatelic Society of Canada has just announced Neil Donen as the winner of the 2025 Geldert Medal. Neil is a long-time member of the Victoria Stamp Club and this award recognizes his many years of philatelic experience. In his announcement, RPSC President Gregg Redner said that “Neil is well known for his detailed…
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