Monthly Archives: September 2014
Modern collectors are not just hunters and gatherers
Today, we take it for granted that stamps are supposed to be relevant to Canadian society. We even spend a fair amount of time thinking about relevance. While it often boils down to a personal opinion about what is relative, there are certain subjects which are pretty much guaranteed because they touch on our Canadian... Continue reading →
Kimmerly closes Ottawa store, but remains in the hobby
A philatelic landmark has disappeared from the nation’s capital, with the closing of Ian Kimmerly’s Ottawa stamp shop. For Kimmerly, the closing is both positive and negative. While he will miss the chance to deal with customers, he will also enjoy being able to focus more of his time on stamps. Continue reading →