Canadian Stamps and Postal History

The Face Value Follies - 5 Reasons Why Treating Modern Stamps as Discount Postage is Damaging to the Hobby

The Face Value Follies - 5 Reasons Why Treating...

Christopher McFetridge

A compelling discussion of the reasons why treating the modern stamps issued after 1945 as being nothing more than postage is misguided. 

The Face Value Follies - 5 Reasons Why Treating...

Christopher McFetridge

A compelling discussion of the reasons why treating the modern stamps issued after 1945 as being nothing more than postage is misguided. 

The 1872-1873 Cents Issue of Prince Edward Island

The 1872-1873 Cents Issue of Prince Edward Island

Christopher McFetridge

This post discusses the much overlooked last issue of Prince Edward Island before it joined confederation in 1873. Here, I explore some of the shade varieties, gum varieties, perforation varieties,...

The 1872-1873 Cents Issue of Prince Edward Island

Christopher McFetridge

This post discusses the much overlooked last issue of Prince Edward Island before it joined confederation in 1873. Here, I explore some of the shade varieties, gum varieties, perforation varieties,...

What a Difference Condition Makes and the Importance of Knowledge in Sourcing Philatelic Bargains

What a Difference Condition Makes and the Impor...

Christopher McFetridge

A detailed case study that shows how important conditon is when trying to assess the value of a certain stamp or cover. The example used in this post is the...

What a Difference Condition Makes and the Impor...

Christopher McFetridge

A detailed case study that shows how important conditon is when trying to assess the value of a certain stamp or cover. The example used in this post is the...

Much Ado About Catalogue Values - Clearing Up Common Misconceptions

Much Ado About Catalogue Values - Clearing Up C...

Christopher McFetridge

This article explains the most common misconceptions that many collectors have about the relationship between market value for stamps and catalogue values.

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Much Ado About Catalogue Values - Clearing Up C...

Christopher McFetridge

This article explains the most common misconceptions that many collectors have about the relationship between market value for stamps and catalogue values.

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The 1875-1888 Registered Stamps

The 1875-1888 Registered Stamps

Christopher McFetridge

This article is a comprehensive discussion of the registration stamps of Canada that were issued in 1875 and were in use until 1897. All aspects of these stamps are discussed,...

The 1875-1888 Registered Stamps

Christopher McFetridge

This article is a comprehensive discussion of the registration stamps of Canada that were issued in 1875 and were in use until 1897. All aspects of these stamps are discussed,...

The 1898 Special Delivery Issue

The 1898 Special Delivery Issue

Christopher McFetridge

This post explores the many printings that were made of Canada's first special delivery stamp, which was first issued in 1898. Specifically discussed here are the colour shades, paper varieties,...

The 1898 Special Delivery Issue

Christopher McFetridge

This post explores the many printings that were made of Canada's first special delivery stamp, which was first issued in 1898. Specifically discussed here are the colour shades, paper varieties,...