Toronto’s First Post Office has opened a new exhibition that delves into the fascinating world of fakes and forgeries in stamps and postal history.
Already under way and running through May 2026, the exhibition is part of the Vincent Graves Greene Philatelic Research Foundation’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
The Greene Foundation, Canada’s leading expertizing body for stamps and postal history, is dedicated to research, authentication and supporting collectors through its resources and library.
Titled Philatelic Fakes & Forgeries, the exhibit was curated by Natalie Mitchell, library manager at the Greene Foundation, and Sophie Andrade, librarian and social media content creator. Nine wall-mounted pages, each measuring 26 inches high, guide visitors through the language and terminology of forgeries and explain how classic and modern fakes are detected. The exhibition also spotlights a notorious Canadian creator of philatelic fakes.
Adding to the display, Toronto philatelist Garfield Portch contributed additional exhibit pages and modern examples of fakes mounted in a display case for close-up viewing.
Open to all visitors, the exhibition promises an engaging experience for both seasoned collectors and those curious about postal history. For more information, visit townofyork.com.