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Victoria Stamp and Postcard Fair
Read more: Victoria Stamp and Postcard FairNovember 24 is the last stamp fair of the year, so come out and join the early Christmas shopping. Plus: browse through the VicPEX stamp exhibition and displays.
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RPSC – PHSC Joint Symposium on Postal History
Read more: RPSC – PHSC Joint Symposium on Postal HistoryPlease join us for The RPSC-PHSC Joint Symposium on Postal History Via Zoom Saturday, November 9, 2024 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm EST (All times Eastern) The Zoom Symposium will feature three concurrent streams presenting material which is designed to interest beginner, intermediate and advanced collectors of postal history. Pre-registration is not necessary – simply…
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New Meeting Place and Date
Read more: New Meeting Place and DateEffective October 3, 2024 the Victoria Stamp Club will meet in a new place and on a different date for the first meeting of each month. The meeting schedule will change from the 2nd Friday to the 1st Thursday of each month. The meeting times (7:00 pm to 9:00 pm) will not change. The new…
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RPSC Journal Reviews Larry Margetish Book
Read more: RPSC Journal Reviews Larry Margetish BookBack in January 2024, VSC member Larry Margetish published his new book, “The Story Behind Canada’s Caricature and Landscape Issues.” The book was recently reviewed by Tony Shaman for The Canadian Philatelist, journal of the Royal Philatelic Society of Canada. You can read Tony’s review below. The book is published by the British North America…
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Garden City Announces First Auction
Read more: Garden City Announces First AuctionThe inaugural sale of Garden City Philatelic Auctions sale has just been posted on the Stamp Auction Network where you will find 1,146 lots in many stamp and postal history categories. The live sale will be conducted at their Victoria location over two days, each starting at 8:00 am Pacific time: Saturday, September 28: Lots…
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Royal *2024* Royale National Stamp Exhibition
Read more: Royal *2024* Royale National Stamp ExhibitionIt’s a long way to travel for those of us on the west coast, but if you are going to be down east in September, Canada’s annual premier exhibition is happening on the other side of the country this year. For only the second time ever, the annual convention of The Royal Philatelic Society of…
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Free Software to Build Your Collection
Read more: Free Software to Build Your CollectionSome collectors enjoy creating their own album pages and there are many ways to do this. AlbumEasy is free software that allows you to design individual pages from simple text commands and then print them as PDF documents. Developed by Vancouver Island philatelist, Clive Levinson, it is available for free download. His website also offers…
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June 23 Stamp & Postcard Fair
Read more: June 23 Stamp & Postcard FairThe next Victoria Stamp and Postcard Fair will be held Sunday, June 23 at the Greek Cultural Centre, 4648 Elk Lake Drive from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Featuring local and regional dealers who offer stamps, postal history, supplies and other philatelic material for sale.
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New West Coast Live-Auction House Launched
Read more: New West Coast Live-Auction House LaunchedIn a move that demonstrates the strength of local philately, several well-known collectors are launching a new, live auction house here in Victoria. Stéphane Cloutier (former Auction Manager with Sparks Auctions, Ottawa), Firmin Wyndels (Weeda Stamps), and Steve Johnson (former Senior Lotter with Sparks Auctions, Ottawa) have just announced the creation of Garden City Philatelic…
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April Stamp Fair Is a Wrap
Read more: April Stamp Fair Is a WrapThis month’s Victoria Stamp and Postcard Fair was a roaring success, featuring 10 regional stamp dealers and exhibitions by both school kids and experienced collectors. We welcomed new and familiar faces. It was a great family event attended by many young people who are learning about the hobby and how to build and present their…