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Excitement builds for Royal*2024*Royale
Royal*2024*Royale chair Rob Lunn (left) was named a Fellow of The Royal Philatelic Society of Canada in 2019. He’s chairing this year’s convention in Fredericton
After the cancellation in 2020 and a more than 20-year hiatus since 1999, the Royal *2024* Royale is set to make a triumphant return to Fredericton, N.B., Sept. 20-22. Rob Lunn, chair of the event, described the anticipation and enthusiasm surrounding this significant philatelic gathering. “The club is excited about the opportunity to finally host... Continue reading →
‘Champion exhibitor’ shares knowledge of U.S. grill stamps
Renowned South African philatelist Jan Hofmeyr, who clinched the prestigious single-frame Champion of Champions award in 2022 at Chicagopex, has now made British Columbia his home. In this month’s Stamp Talks, Hofmeyr shared invaluable lessons he learned while writing Understanding the Grill Stamps of the United States. “One of the biggest surprises to me,” said... Continue reading →