Our very own Jannie Hofmeyr continues his international exhibiting success. His stunning exhibit titled Philatelic Invention in the United States: 1861-1881 has recently been awarded the Benjamin & Naomi Wishnietsky Champion of Champions prize at the American Philatelic Society’s Great American Stamp Show, the World Cup of philately. Jannie showed us this the first part […]
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Calling 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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Unitrade Associates has just announced the release of the much-anticipated update to its Specialized Catalogue of Canadian Stamps, and for the first time, the catalogue will be issued as two volumes. It is expected to sell out quickly and some dealers are already accepting pre-orders. Here is the full press release: PRESS RELEASE: 2025-2026 Unitrade
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The weekly drop-in meetings of the Muffin Break group will be paused until about mid-September because of construction in the lobby of the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre. Watch this space for an announcement when meetings resume.
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The CBC Maritimes has produced this great 22 minute item about last year’s Royal Philatelic Society of Canada’s national convention in Fredericton NB. It’s titled “Why People Still Collect Stamps” and features interviews with many collectors old and young. Philately is definitely alive and well.
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Come and visit our Spring Exhibition featuring displays from local schools. The next Stamp and Postcard Fair happens on Sunday, May 4 with local dealers offering stamps, postal history, supplies and other philatelic material at our new location at the Sandman Hotel, 2852 Douglas Street. Free Admission, Free Parking, Free Stamps for Beginners.
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Victoria Literacy Connection and the Victoria Stamp Club There has always been a tight connection between philately and literacy. Where would our hobby be if not for letters and correspondence being sent around the world? And yet, not everyone is able to easily send a letter to a friend, whether digitally or on paper. Without
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The Pacific Northwest Regional Group of the British North America Philatelic Society (BNAPS) has announced a meeting to be held in conjunction with the Victoria Stamp & Postcard Fair on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The location is the Sandman Hotel, 2852 Douglas Street, Victoria. Planning is still underway, but the program will include presenters on
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Garden City Philatelic Auctions’ second sale has been posted online on the Stamp Auction Network. The sale, which features 1,185 lots of singles, sets, collections and postal history of the world, will be conducted over two days, each starting at 08:00 am Pacific time. Saturday March 1, 2025: Lots 1 to 539Sunday March 2, 2025:
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The first stamp and postcard fair of the year happens on Sunday, February 9 with local dealers offering stamps, postal history, supplies and other philatelic material at our new location at the Sandman Hotel, 2852 Douglas Street. Free Admission, Free Parking, Free Stamps for Kids.
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