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Inside the Royal Train’s hidden postal history
Lot 289 (inset) is a silk armband worn by G.W. Ross during the 1939 royal visit, identifying his role in the Royal Train postal service. He can be seen wearing it in an original photograph (not included with Lot) taken inside the Post Office car of the train.
A remarkable archive from one of Canada’s most historic royal events is about to come to market, offering collectors a rare inside look at the postal operations aboard the 1939 Royal Train. The small group of material, assembled by Major G. W. Ross, the train’s postmaster, is set to headline an upcoming Garden City Philatelic... Continue reading →
All-Canadian booth, dealers anchor Boston 2026 presence
Boston 2026,set for May 23 to 30 in Boston, Mass., is expected to draw strong global participation, with a strong contingent of Canadian exhibitors.
Canadian collectors and societies are pressing ahead with plans to participate in Boston 2026, ensuring a national presence at one of the world’s premier international stamp exhibitions despite shifting travel patterns. Continue reading →