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Canadian philately belongs on world stage
Ed Kroft, right, receives a commemorative presentation during the FIP Macao 2026 World Stamp Exhibition. Kroft represented Canada as commissioner at the international exhibition, held June 26 to July 1 in Macao, China. (Photo submitted)
Canadian exhibitors are proving that the country’s philatelic scholarship, research and collecting expertise can stand alongside the best in the world – and one of Canada’s leading philatelists hopes their success will inspire more collectors to take their exhibits beyond the national level. That message is at the heart of a feature in the latest... Continue reading →
The story everyone believed … Until two researchers asked why
Three examples of the so-called Riel Essay, from left, in black (B-2), green (G-2) and red (RW-2) on wove paper. These examples are courtesy of the Castel collection.
For nearly a century, collectors accepted the colourful "Riel Essay" as an unissued stamp essay prepared for Louis Riel's provisional government during the Red River Resistance. The remarkable label appeared in catalogues, exhibits and collections, becoming part of Canadian philatelic lore. But what if the accepted explanation didn't stand up to closer scrutiny? Continue reading →