by Igor Krasnov “Stamps on stamps” — issues that depict postal related subjects — form one of the most charming and self-aware themes in modern philately. They appeal because they are both miniature history lessons and playful visual puzzles: the stamp becomes its own subject. This was the December 2025 topic for the “Show and […]
The Northwest Federation of Stamp Clubs has some 35 member clubs and philatelic organizations in Alaska, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon. The Victoria Stamp Club (through its predecessor clubs) has a been member since the Federation was founded. The Federation hosts PIPEX (Pacific International Philatelic Exposition) an annual American Philatelic Society
Some 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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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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