Monthly Archives: September 2026
Exploring what lies beneath the stamp
The latest issue of Canadian Stamp News (Vol. 51 No. 13), released Sept. 22, takes collectors behind the printed image to explore two fundamental elements of stamp production: the paper itself and the way stamps are separated. In the second part of his Royal Philatelic Society of Canada Stamp Talks presentation on “Common Technologies for... Continue reading →
U.S. tariff squeezes Canadian stamp dealers
Canadian stamp dealers are facing a significant new challenge as a 50 per cent U.S. tariff on Canadian-origin stamps and other philatelic material threatens sales into one of their most important markets. The Canadian Stamp Dealers’ Association (CSDA) says the impact could be substantial. Based on responses from its members, U.S. customers account for about... Continue reading →