It’s easy to learn but difficult to master. Progressing through the local, regional, national and international waters of philatelic exhibiting requires careful skill, attention to detail and committed passion for the hobby. Beyond the local level, it becomes increasingly difficult to stand out from the competition, but according to a trio of award-winning exhibitors and members of the North Toronto Stamp Club (NTSC), it’s all about perseverance. “It’s not one and done,” said NTSC Exhibition co-chair John Wilson, who was joined by fellow exhibition co-chair Jean Wang and website administrator Leon Matthys for an hour-long presentation at the recent National Postage Stamp and Coin Show. “It’s about repeated iterations.” Continue reading →
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Calgary-Edmonton airmail celebration
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Careful handling practices help preserve value
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Canada Post’s gift to Point Pelee on its 100th birthday
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$4 Jubilee stamp doubles catalogue value at auction
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Regulars
Are you buying or selling?
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Check out the shows in your area
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Columns
Looking Back
Designer channelled love of sport into 2008 Olympic stamps
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Philatelic Bookshelf
Reference will benefit exhibitors, would-be exhibitors alike
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Deltiology
Picturesque Thousand Islands grace Nash Bros. postcards
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Stamping Grounds
Hail to the chiefs: Collector describes 1902-03 U.S. series
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From around the world
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