In 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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This presentation by Gray Scrimgeour describes the development of the postal systems in British Columbia’s Nicola and Similkameen Valleys from the gold rush days to present times. Many examples of covers are shown, along with maps and photographs of the routes and methods.
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This presentation by Gray Scrimgeour explains the history of the Mount Tolmie post office, which first opened in 1892 in what was then a rural area of Victoria. Using covers and illustrations, he explains the early postmasters and locations of the post office over time. Also shown are covers sent to and from other post
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Stories From The Early Mail Service Of Victoria by Paul Parizeau Old Victoria We are going to venture back in time to old Victoria, to days of long ago that may be difficult to visualize now. The time is 1859, and we will have to allow our imagination to transport us beyond the days of
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Stories From The Early Mail Service Of Victoria by Paul Parizeau Larceny In Victoria’s Colonial Post Office The years from 1858 to 1861 had been especially trying for Governor Douglas. No sooner had gold been discovered on the Fraser River than a veritable horde of miners, drifters and opportunists from all parts of the world
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Stories From The Early Mail Service Of Victoria by Paul Parizeau Early Express Companies The sturdy little paddle-wheeler ‘Yale’ was slowly pushing its way against the early spring current on the Fraser River two miles above Hope. As it approached Union Bar on that quiet Sunday the peace was abruptly shattered as a violent explosion
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Stories From The Early Mail Service Of Victoria by Paul Parizeau Victoria’s Post Office, The Early Years Nowadays a new city such as Kitimat, B.C. or Thompson, Manitoba is planned ahead of time on the drawing board in much the same way as a shopping center or an airport. It is not necessary to build
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April 14, 2024 BUY SELL TRADE EXHIBIT This year, instead of the Victopical Stamp Show, we will have exhibit frames sponsored by the Victoria Stamp Club at the Stamp and Postcard Fair. This will be a non-competitive exhibit, no judging. Prizes! And instead of the normal 16 page (8 ½” by 11”) exhibit format, submit
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In the early days of the Colony of Vancouver Island and the Colony of British Columbia, all mail had to be routed through San Francisco in order to connect with the rest of the world. This presentation by Gray Scrimgeour explains how mail to and from Victoria was transported before the days of a trans-national
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The Postcards of Stan V. Wright Ltd., Victoria BC This exhibit by Rick Deegan shows the production history of postcards by Stanley Victor Wright, one of the best-known modern publishers on Vancouver Island. It describes the various printing companies used and the locations captured in a vast array of colour postcards distributed to the tourist
