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From commercial miscalculation to crown jewel of Canadian philately, the Province of Canada’s 12-pence black — known reverently as the “Black Empress” — has travelled an extraordinary path over the past 175 years. Issued on June 14, 1851, it began as an ambitious expression of postal independence and ended as one of the rarest and... Continue reading →

Eastern Auctions’ upcoming Feb. 25–28 sale reaches deep into the heart of British North America and Canadian postal history, offering one of the most extensive and diverse public selections the firm has assembled in recent years. Anchored by two major named collections, the auction’s real strength lies in the breadth of specialist material spanning classic... Continue reading →