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	<title>The Stamp Echo</title>
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		<title>Famous Canadian women on stamps Part One:1961-1992</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:54:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Stamps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[agnes macphail]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[canadian women on stamps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emily murphy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emily stowe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emma albani]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[frances ann hopkins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[henrietta edwards]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[idola st-jean]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jeanne mance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jennie k. trout]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kateri tekawitha]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[laura secord]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[louise mckinney]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marguerite bourgeoys]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marguerite d'youville]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marie de l'incarnation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[molly brant]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nellie mcclung]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pauline johnson]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[queen victoria]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[thérèse casgrain]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Women have been appearing on Canadian stamps since June 1851 when a 12-pence black stamp was issued featuring reigning monarch Queen Victoria. This is only normal since reigning monarchs have always been front and center on any country’s postal issues. &#8230; <a href="http://www.arpinphilately.com/blog/famous-canadian-women-on-stamps-part-one1961-1992/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>FAQ:How can I safely remove gummed stamps from paper?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:10:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Stamps FAQ]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[remove stamps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[soak stamps]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Every new stamp collector is faced with the dilemma of acquiring stamps for his collection. Many have chosen to collect used stamps, often an economical alternative to mint stamps. However, when used stamps are on-paper (for example:still stuck to an &#8230; <a href="http://www.arpinphilately.com/blog/faqhow-can-i-safely-remove-gummed-stamps-from-paper/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Stamp History-The Bluenose</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:09:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Stamp History]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bluenose stamp]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Captain Angus Walters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[classic stamps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fishing schooner]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There is often a colourful story behind a stamp. Sometimes, the images on these tiny pieces of paper tell a tale that could help us to learn more about who we are and where we come from. This new series &#8230; <a href="http://www.arpinphilately.com/blog/stamp-history-the-bluenose/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>New Canada Stamps Quarterly Packs!</title>
		<link>http://www.arpinphilately.com/blog/new-canada-stamps-quarterly-packs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:49:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[New Products]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Canada]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[quarterly packs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stamps]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Arpin Philately is pleased to announce the new arrival of Canada Quarterly Packs. These handy collections are sure to please many collectors. Each Quarterly Pack contains all the stamps issued by Canada Post in its corresponding quarter (for example: Quarterly &#8230; <a href="http://www.arpinphilately.com/blog/new-canada-stamps-quarterly-packs/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>New 2011 Canada stamp album supplements have arrived!</title>
		<link>http://www.arpinphilately.com/blog/new-2011-cws-canada-stamp-album-supplements-have-arrived/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:31:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[New Products]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Constitution album]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CWS stamp supplements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CWS supplements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dominion album]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Parliament album]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stamp]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stamp albums]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tradition album]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uni album]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Unity album]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Winter has arrived and what a perfect time to organize our stamp albums. Arpin Philately is pleased to announce that the 2011 CWS stamp supplements for Canada stamps have arrived. These supplements contain the illustrated pages you will need to &#8230; <a href="http://www.arpinphilately.com/blog/new-2011-cws-canada-stamp-album-supplements-have-arrived/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>New 2011 supplements for Popular World albums have arrived!</title>
		<link>http://www.arpinphilately.com/blog/new-2011-cws-supplements-for-popular-world-albums-have-arrived/</link>
		<comments>http://www.arpinphilately.com/blog/new-2011-cws-supplements-for-popular-world-albums-have-arrived/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:24:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[New Products]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[21st century]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CWS supplements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cws world stamp album supplements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[olympian]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[phoenix]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[planet earth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stamps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[world deluxe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[world nations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[world senior]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[world stamp albums]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Now that colder days have arrived, it&#8217;s an ideal time to organize your stamp albums! Arpin Philately is happy to announce that the 2011 CWS stamp supplements for Popular World stamp albums have arrived. These supplements are made to fit &#8230; <a href="http://www.arpinphilately.com/blog/new-2011-cws-supplements-for-popular-world-albums-have-arrived/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>FAQ &#8211; How do I calculate the value of mint never hinged stamps?</title>
		<link>http://www.arpinphilately.com/blog/faq-how-do-i-calculate-the-value-of-mint-never-hinged-stamps/</link>
		<comments>http://www.arpinphilately.com/blog/faq-how-do-i-calculate-the-value-of-mint-never-hinged-stamps/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:44:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Stamps FAQ]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mint stamps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[never hinged stamps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[NH%]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[original gum stamps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[regummed stamps]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Now that you know how to grade the condition of your stamps, you may feel ready to either purchase or sell some stamps. However, if you are dealing in Mint stamps, there is another factor you need to understand in &#8230; <a href="http://www.arpinphilately.com/blog/faq-how-do-i-calculate-the-value-of-mint-never-hinged-stamps/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>FAQ &#8211; How to grade the condition of my stamps?</title>
		<link>http://www.arpinphilately.com/blog/faq-how-do-to-grade-the-condition-of-my-stamps/</link>
		<comments>http://www.arpinphilately.com/blog/faq-how-do-to-grade-the-condition-of-my-stamps/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:16:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Stamps FAQ]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Catalogue]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Defect stamps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Extremely fine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fine stamps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stamp condition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stamp grading]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Unitrade catalogue]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[used stamps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Very Fine stamps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Very Good stamps]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Condition grading can sometimes be very confusing as it is a subjective evaluation and even veteran experts may disagree on some points. The overall quality must be taken into consideration before a grade can be determined. Many points must be &#8230; <a href="http://www.arpinphilately.com/blog/faq-how-do-to-grade-the-condition-of-my-stamps/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>New 2011 Canadian stamps feature Xmas stained glass</title>
		<link>http://www.arpinphilately.com/blog/new-2011-canadian-stamps-feature-xmas-stained-glass/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:45:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Canada stamps new issues]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On November 1st, 2011, Canada Post began issuing three new stamps as part of its Christmas 2011 series. This year&#8217;s theme for the new stamps is &#8216;Stained Glass&#8217;. The craft of colouring glass goes back to ancient times. In ancient &#8230; <a href="http://www.arpinphilately.com/blog/new-2011-canadian-stamps-feature-xmas-stained-glass/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>New 2011 Canadian stamp featuring Christmas holly</title>
		<link>http://www.arpinphilately.com/blog/new-2011-canadian-stamp-featuring-christmas-holly/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:27:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Canada stamps new issues]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On November 1st, 2011, Canada Post began issuing a new stamp in its Christmas series featuring &#8216;Holly&#8217;. This plant, with its pointy green leaves and bright, red berries is a popular decoration during this winter holiday. The stamp depicts a &#8230; <a href="http://www.arpinphilately.com/blog/new-2011-canadian-stamp-featuring-christmas-holly/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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