Volume 49 – #02

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Volume 49#02

May 7 – May 20, 2024

Roy and Linda Houtby, dealers from St. Catharines, Ont. aid customers at the National Postage Stamp and Coin Show, attracting a continuous flow of collectors throughout the two-day event.

Collectors turn up the heat at National Stamp and Coin Show

The coin and stamp show, held at the Hilton Mississauga on April 6-7, boasted a remarkable turnout, particularly on opening day, with a substantial influx of collectors filling the expansive 9,100  sq. ft. ballroom throughout the day. Over the weekend, more than 50 dealers from across Canada enjoyed a steady stream of collectors at the spring edition of the National Postage Stamp and Coin Show, organized by Canadian Coin News and Canadian Stamp News. Additionally, approximately 25 children participated in Sunday’s popular Youth Auction and Workshop, sponsored by the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association and the show organizers. Continue reading →

Features
Dealers’ association looks to streamline internet sales, engage more young collectors
Page 1
Young Orapex exhibitors ‘the future of philately’
Page 1
Eastern’s May sale offers several ‘notable’ collections
Page 4
Canada Post releases stamps spotlighting endangered frogs
Page 19
Successful Edmonton show celebrates UPU’s 150th anniversary
Page 19

Regulars
CSN Marketplace
Are you buying or selling?
Page 20
Show & Bourse
Check out the shows in your area
Page 23
Columns
Ian Robertson
Looking Back
Audubon paintings of Canadian birds fly on Canadian, worldwi
Page 6
Mike Smith
Deltiology
Change in post office rules ushered in hobby’s classic era
Page 8

Ian Robertson
Stamping Grounds
Cherry Valley postmarks could fill an album
Page 14
Robin Harris
New Issues
From around the world
Page 18

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