Canada Post remembers regiments with stamp, envelope
Canada Post has brought out two military-themed issues just in time for Nov. 11. Continue reading →
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U.S. stamp sheet pictures living veterans
“Our challenge as a nation is to never forget the sacrifices all of these individuals made on our behalf,” Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said. “We hope these new Medal of Honor forever stamps will provide everyone with one more way to preserve our veterans’ stories for future generations.” Continue reading →
Reader finds miscut Christmas stamps
“I put one on to an envelope, only to realize that I no longer live in Canada, but now reside in the exotic country of Anada! The stamp had all the letters except the ‘C,’ which remained in the selvedge,” she said. Continue reading →
Home delivery out, postal rates up at Canada Post
On Dec. 11, Canada Post unveiled its “Five Point Plan,” aimed at returning the corporation to profitability, with changes taking effect in the new year. Highlights of the plan include the cancellation of home delivery in favour of community mailboxes, more franchise outlets, fewer sorting plants, fewer employees, and changes to the pension plan. Continue reading →
P stamps out, 63-cent stamps back in – for now
Following the withdrawal of permanent-rate P-marked stamps, Canada Post has returned to definitive stamps marked with the current-first class domestic rate of 63 cents. The new stamps were put into post offices within hours of Canada Post announcing a proposed domestic-rate increase to 85-cents per stamp, or $1 if stamps are purchased as singles. Continue reading →
Perforations missing on some Superman booklets
For these error booklets to have made it to McAndless, they would have had to pass unnoticed by at least three workers. It is that improbability that makes error stamps hard to find and attractive to collectors. Continue reading →
Big money expected at first Brigham sale
“People will either want to be part of the story or ensure that they get what they want.” Some items come up so rarely that their acquisition can be considered a once in a lifetime chance. Verge said that while there are three known two-cent Large Queen’s on laid paper, the last time one sold... Continue reading →
Suburban Canadians first under the home delivery axe
The end of door-to-door delivery is expected to reduce Canada Post’s staff by up to 8,000 people. The corporation said most losses will be covered by attrition, as more than 10,000 workers are expected to retire in the next five years. Continue reading →
World’s rarest stamp to go on the block
The world’s rarest stamp is expected to fetch a record price when Sotheby’s puts the famous British Guiana one-cent magenta on the auction block June 17. The coin, which Sotheby’s estimates at $10 to $20 US million, will lead off the sale of the world famous collection of John E. Du Pont, millionaire heir of... Continue reading →
Patricias get commemorative cover for 100th anniversary
Princess Patricia of Connaught, first honorary colonel of the regiment, is shown with the regimental flag. Continue reading →