A hallmark of early paper making processes, it rarely appears on modern stamps, but is eagerly sought after by collectors specializing in stamps of the Victorian era. They can also be illusive, but their presence often raises the value of a stamp dramatically. Continue reading →
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Features
Spooky stamps show up a year late
Page 8
Regulars
Are you buying or selling?
Page 19
Check out the shows in your area
Page 23
Editorial
A fascinating year for auctions
It appears that 2014 will go down in the records as a year of auctions.
Columns
Looking Back
Canadian stamps honour United Empire Loyalists
Page 6
Philatelic Bookshelf
Publication charts postal system’s formation in Canada
Page 9
First-Day covers
Montreal Games semi-postal used infrequently as postage
Page 10
Kid Collectors VI
Club set, now you need some stamps
Page 11
Stamping Grounds
V-mail/airgraphs solved mail shipping space problem
Page 14
New Issues
From around the world
Page 18
Off the beaten track
Stamps offer a sticky wicket in cricket
Page 22
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