Canadian Stamps and Postal History

Modern Canada – Treasure Trove of Endless Possibilities for the Specialist

Modern Canada – Treasure Trove of Endless Possi...

Christopher McFetridge

As a philatelist for over 4 decades now I am always amazed at the fact that organized philately in this country seems to me to be stuck in the 19th...

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Modern Canada – Treasure Trove of Endless Possi...

Christopher McFetridge

As a philatelist for over 4 decades now I am always amazed at the fact that organized philately in this country seems to me to be stuck in the 19th...

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The Gum and Chalk Surfacing on the 1972-1978 Caricature Issue

The Gum and Chalk Surfacing on the 1972-1978 Ca...

Christopher McFetridge

This post discusses the variations that can be found in the PVA gum that was used on these stamps as well as the chalk surfacing that was used by the...

The Gum and Chalk Surfacing on the 1972-1978 Ca...

Christopher McFetridge

This post discusses the variations that can be found in the PVA gum that was used on these stamps as well as the chalk surfacing that was used by the...

The Tagging on the 1972-1978 Caricature Issue

The Tagging on the 1972-1978 Caricature Issue

Christopher McFetridge

This post examines the tagging found on the stamps of this issue in detail. In addition to the basic differences between the Winnipeg tagging, OP-2 Ottawa tagging, and OP-4 Ottawa...

The Tagging on the 1972-1978 Caricature Issue

Christopher McFetridge

This post examines the tagging found on the stamps of this issue in detail. In addition to the basic differences between the Winnipeg tagging, OP-2 Ottawa tagging, and OP-4 Ottawa...

The Perforations on the 1972-1978 Caricature Issue

The Perforations on the 1972-1978 Caricature Issue

Christopher McFetridge

This post examines the different perforations found on the stamps of this issue and focuses on the different configurations of these perforations as they relate to the sheets, as well...

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The Perforations on the 1972-1978 Caricature Issue

Christopher McFetridge

This post examines the different perforations found on the stamps of this issue and focuses on the different configurations of these perforations as they relate to the sheets, as well...

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Shade Varieties on the 1972-1978 Caricature Issue

Shade Varieties on the 1972-1978 Caricature Issue

Christopher McFetridge

This post examines some of the shade variations found on the stamps of this issue, none of which are formally listed in the specialized catalogues, such as Unitrade.

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Shade Varieties on the 1972-1978 Caricature Issue

Christopher McFetridge

This post examines some of the shade variations found on the stamps of this issue, none of which are formally listed in the specialized catalogues, such as Unitrade.

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Varieties Found on the Low Value Stamps From the 1972-1978 Caricature Issue

Varieties Found on the Low Value Stamps From th...

Christopher McFetridge

This post examines some of the constant and non-constant varieties found on the low value designs of the 1972-1978 Caricature and Landscape Issue of Canada.

Varieties Found on the Low Value Stamps From th...

Christopher McFetridge

This post examines some of the constant and non-constant varieties found on the low value designs of the 1972-1978 Caricature and Landscape Issue of Canada.