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2012 Edition of the Unitrade Specialized Catalogue of Canadian Stamps

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Daniel Arpin

The 2012 edition of the very popular Unitrade Specialized Catalogue of Canadian Stamps is expected very soon. It is expected to start shipping to stamp dealers by mid October and is now available for pre-orders. This is the ultimate reference … Continue reading →

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2009 Canada Remembrance Day stamp

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Daniel Arpin

On October 19th, 2009, Canada Post will begin issuing a stamp in remembrance of fallen soldiers. Featuring a single poppy and details from the National War Memorial in Ottawa, the stamp reminds us of the famous poem In Flanders Fields written by … Continue reading →

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It’s that time of year-back to stamps!

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Daniel Arpin

The return of colder weather lets us know that it’s back to school time once again. It’s also back to stamps time! Hopefully we have all had a great summer, full of fun activities and memorable experiences.

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A unique provisional stamp, made in Gaspé !

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Daniel Arpin

The Postal service in Canada began under the French regime in 1705 with delivery of mail by courier between Quebec City, Three-Rivers and Montreal. In 1763 it was taken over under the British Crown by Benjamin Franklin and formed part of … Continue reading →

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The Penny Black, how to determine its value

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Daniel Arpin

As most stamp collector already know the Penny Black is the world’s first adhesive postage stamp and was issued by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland on May 1st 1840. Due to its significance this stamps is very … Continue reading →

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New 2009 Unitrade Specialized Catalogue of Canadian Stamps

Posted on November 1, 2008 by Daniel Arpin

The new 2009 Unitrade Specialized Catalogue of Canadian Stamps is freshly off the press and ready to deliver. This is the ultimate reference for every Canadian stamp collector. It is printed in full color and spiral bound. Most varieties and … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Smelly Stamps!

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Daniel Arpin

Have you ever owned a scented stamp? Or how about a tasty one? Gaining in popularity worldwide are scented stamps. Many of these novelty stamps have been issued since 1999, but back in 1973 the innovative nation of Bhutan got … Continue reading →

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XII Summit of «La Francophonie» Commemorative Stamp

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Daniel Arpin

Canada Post has commemorated this year’s summit of «La Francophonie» being held in Quebec City with a special stamp issued on October 15th. It is richly coloured and features a picture of Quebec City with the name of each of … Continue reading →

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Unusual stamps from Bhutan!

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Daniel Arpin

Bhutan Talking stamps. Can be played on a redord player! Some stamps of the world are not taken seriously by some collectors, but they can still be fascinating due to their design and composition. Examples of this are the fascinating … Continue reading →

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What is «National Stamp Collecting Month» ?

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Daniel Arpin

Youth Sports issued by Canada post in 2005 to commemorate National stamp collecting month Have you ever heard of «National Stamp Collecting Month»? Starting in 1981, October has been the month set aside to celebrate and introduce people to one … Continue reading →

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