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Post by jamesw on Apr 1, 2014 1:12:49 GMT
I'm going to the old paper show in Toronto this coming weekend. Actually managed to convince the wife to come with me (hope she enjoys herself). I usually find something interesting, and many of the dealers are great to talk to and learn from.
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Post by cindycan2 on Apr 13, 2014 13:12:08 GMT
The Laurie Engine Company of Montreal, Quebec was founded by John Laurie in 1871. It was a major designer and manufacturer of automatic steam engines, including the “Efficient” Corliss and Rival Engines, feed water heaters, and power pumps. It ceased operations about 1905. This one dates to 1903, originating from Austen Brothers, a machinery distributor located in Halifax, NS.
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Post by therealwesty on Apr 16, 2014 11:49:07 GMT
Wow that's a great label! Posibly my favorite in this entire thread.
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Post by cindycan2 on Apr 21, 2014 1:02:24 GMT
Cinderellas from the very early 20th century have a very classic look. Here's another one of my favorites, issued in 1904 to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s reconnaissance voyage to the Bay of Fundy in 1604. Printed by the Canadian Bank Note Company in St John, NB, it features a portrait of Champlain (which is not really a portrait as there are no contemporary portraits of Champlain), the French and Canadian flags, and an image of a building. Searching for an appropriate location for a new settlement, on June 24 the expedition entered the mouth of the "Rivière St-Jean", so named by Champlain in honour of St. John the Baptist on his feast day. It would be some time before the town of Saint John would be founded here, as the settlers chose Ile Sainte Croix further south-west to establish their colony. After a disastrous winter, the surviving settlers moved their small colony across the Bay of Fundy to Port-Royal, which became the hub of the Acadian settlements for the next century. In 1904 grand celebrations were held on St. Croix Island, in Port Royal, Nova Scotia and in Calais, Maine. The largest and most elaborate celebrations, however, were held in Saint John, where cheerful crowds took part in a full week of festivities during The Old Home Week and Ter-centenary celebrations held from June 20-27, 1904.
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Post by cindycan2 on Apr 21, 2014 21:20:01 GMT
A quick update regarding those "United - Canada's Security" labels mentioned on the previous page of this thread. I found an article in the June 1, 1916 issue of Pulp and Paper Magazine of Canada, in which it is mentioned that there was a court case regarding these labels. The labels were to be used to promote trade between Canada, Britain and France. They were printed by the Toronto firm Phoenix Lithographing Company, and commissioned by Charles E. Racine & Co., customs brokers and forwarders located in Montreal. Apparently the printers made an error and reversed the colours of the French flag, which should have been blue-white-red, instead of red-white-blue. As they were printed with an error that might detrimentally affect trade with France, Mr Racine refused to pay the printers. The case went to court and the judge agreed with Racine. Presumably the labels were never used. They therefore date to about 1916 or slightly earlier.
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Post by rod222 on Apr 22, 2014 0:24:50 GMT
A quick update regarding those "United - Canada's Security" labels mentioned on the previous page of this thread. I found an article in the June 1, 1916 issue of Pulp and Paper Magazine of Canada, in which it is mentioned that there was a court case regarding these labels. The labels were to be used to promote trade between Canada, Britain and France. They were printed by the Toronto firm Phoenix Lithographing Company, and commissioned by Charles E. Racine & Co., customs brokers and forwarders located in Montreal. Apparently the printers made an error and reversed the colours of the French flag, which should have been blue-white-red, instead of red-white-blue. As they were printed with an error that might detrimentally affect trade with France, Mr Racine refused to pay the printers. The case went to court and the judge agreed with Racine. Presumably the labels were never used. They therefore date to about 1916 or slightly earlier. Wow! no one here noticed the Flag! Brilliant Cindycan, these are the moments that really tickle me in stamp collecting, solving not so well known puzzlers. You get my "Sherlock" award for April, fabulous effort there, and a great story and I trust a new addition to the Field Guide next edition. Two big Puzzlers solved, this one and the "Picture Pasters"
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Post by cindycan2 on Apr 22, 2014 3:34:04 GMT
Thanks Rod. Yes a new addition for the Field Guide, and a much better idea where to insert it.
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Post by rod222 on May 5, 2014 0:42:17 GMT
Canada Cinderellas Normanna Rest Home, Burnaby B.C. Seals 1962 - 1970 Retirement residence for Canadians of Scandinavian heritage.
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Post by cindycan2 on May 7, 2014 5:09:21 GMT
Also from Burnaby, British Columbia, seals from...
Dania Danish Old Peoples Home
Swedish Canadian Rest Home Finnish Canadian Rest Home
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Post by alanl on May 7, 2014 5:46:48 GMT
Canada Cinderellas Normanna Rest Home, Burnaby B.C. Seals 1962 - 1970 Retirement residence for Canadians of Scandinavian heritage. The Normanna Home is now funded by the government and they decide who goes there. Not just old scandinavians anymore.
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Post by firstfrog2013 on May 12, 2014 19:26:57 GMT
Rod ,the method to the madness is to keep you so busy with stamps you will have no time to get in trouble with the roos.You're welcome Sir Rod.!! p.s. more will be headed your way soon.
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Post by cindycan2 on May 19, 2014 1:58:10 GMT
I've since had a bit of luck working out the different IUTS labels. As far as I can tell, there were at least 6 different colours, each corresponding to a particular university: a) red (York University) b) blue (University of Toronto) c) maroon (University of Ottawa) d) gold with black text (University of Waterloo) e) cerise (University of Guelph) f) purple (University of Western Ontario) And there were at least four basic label designs (types 1-4). This is what they looked like. I have yet to find a colour image of the type 4 label. If anyone has more information on these labels or the IUTS, please share...
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Post by rod222 on May 19, 2014 2:25:22 GMT
Bravo! Cindycan2, amazing detective and research work. prospere conatum "success from endeavor"
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Post by cindycan2 on May 22, 2014 15:50:12 GMT
Hey did anyone notice that Toronto celebrated it's 180th birthday in March? Apparently not even Toronto noticed. But 80 years ago, for the centennial, it was fireworks and parties. They even reconstructed Old Fork York as part of the festivities. And what better way to celebrate in 1934 than by issuing cinderella stamps and labels!
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Post by jamesw on May 27, 2014 2:57:57 GMT
Those Toronto labels are great Frog. Ol' Fort York don't look like that now. Surrounded by condos, a raised hi way and railway lines. Still a neat place to escape the city and go back in time.
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Post by firstfrog2013 on May 31, 2014 13:06:15 GMT
Can someone tell me a year of issue for these ??Maybe printers name?? I have a set(?) of 21.
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Post by rod222 on May 31, 2014 13:28:24 GMT
Can someone tell me a year of issue for these ??Maybe printers name?? I have a set(?) of 21. Nice ones Froggie ! Field guide to the cinderella stamps of Canada cat #cc6260 Page 176 1939 set of 20 Imperial Oill Canada Southam Press Toronto a special map of canada printed in 5 colours also issued to affix the stamps CV strip of 4 $10 Hope that assists PS Referenced Poster Stamp Bulletin 1939 v 4 page 1-3
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Post by firstfrog2013 on May 31, 2014 15:06:25 GMT
Thanks Sir Rod. Another '39 issue.WOW was a bonus year for cindys I guess.Seems I already have about fifteen pages devoted to cindys that year and twenty large size stamps are going on another three.Something tells me I may be moving pages from binder to binder to make room for more from this year.
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Post by Mick on May 31, 2014 18:23:16 GMT
Going back to the fantastic IUTS stamps, which I have somehow missed until this morning: could these also be classified as a local post? Or would they need to have denominations to be local post stamps?
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Post by rod222 on May 31, 2014 20:25:25 GMT
Going back to the fantastic IUTS stamps, which I have somehow missed until this morning: could these also be classified as a local post? Or would they need to have denominations to be local post stamps? Purely a guess, and would defer to Cindycan, but I reckon not a local post, per se, more like an "inter Office" instrument after an agreement. It wouldn't appear to have any central authority in the transferance of mail, and no central logging of items, more an act of trust between like minded institutions.
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Post by rod222 on May 31, 2014 20:31:23 GMT
Thanks Sir Rod. Another '39 issue.WOW was a bonus year for cindys I guess.Seems I already have about fifteen pages devoted to cindys that year and twenty large size stamps are going on another three.Something tells me I may be moving pages from binder to binder to make room for more from this year. That should be easy Froggie, I recall you use the plastic sheet and "D" File system. Shall be a nice collection, I would forsee these Cinderella collections be extremely valuable in years to come, If you ever decide to sell, place with a reputable auctioneer.
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Post by firstfrog2013 on May 31, 2014 22:53:29 GMT
So here's a few more of interest.Any idea on the two gentlemen seals(year wise)? The playing card I never saw before and the signed postmark is bit interesting as well.
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Post by Ryan on Jun 1, 2014 3:01:45 GMT
Your War Savings stamp is listed in ESJ Van Dam's revenue catalogue. The major number goes with a stamp with yellow gum, valued at $6.50 mint. This listing on his website is for one of the minor numbers, with white gum. There are no used prices listed - the catalogue states "Used on war savings forms. Documents scarce." Ryan
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Jun 1, 2014 3:24:36 GMT
Thanks Ryan,I still have three full stock sheets to sort through.mostly the stuff I knew was "odd ball" a few reply coupons.booklet of xmas seals,blocks of revenues,postal paid meter type things,just a bunch of stuff.i try to include lots of this junk in my regular collection never know what you'll find when you turn the page.Like a good novel I guess.
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Post by rod222 on Jun 1, 2014 4:39:09 GMT
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Post by rod222 on Jun 1, 2014 4:49:07 GMT
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Post by Londonbus1 on Jun 2, 2014 12:29:14 GMT
IUTS: I would certainly consider these local post stamps, as they were used to indicate the transfer service, even if there was no denominations. Clercs de St Viateur: This was part of a set of 20 stamps (5 designs x 4 colours: brown, blue, green, and purple) issued in 1947 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the religious order in Canada.
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Post by cindycan2 on Jun 5, 2014 20:32:21 GMT
This is why I love Canadian Cinderellas. Here's one advertising Canada's National Fish Day. The first National Fish Day was held on February 29, 1916. It was the brainchild of Mr. J. A. Paulhus, president of the Publicity Committee of the Canadian Fisheries Association, to better educate the Canadian public as to the benefits of eating fish and seafoods on a regular basis, and to stimulate the fishing industry. The second National Fish Day was held on October 31, 1918. The third National Fish Day was held on November 11, 1919, the same day as the first Armistice Day. Future events were held annually in February (1921-1922) or in October (1923-1927), until the event was converted to a National Fish Week starting in 1928.
This beauty dates to 1919. I expect similar labels exist for the other years. Has anyone seen them? Bonus points if anyone can identify the type of fish (Hint: maybe it's a rare hybrid...)
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Jun 6, 2014 12:44:22 GMT
While not a fish guy I would say it appears to be half salmon and half cod,but only the parents know for sure.
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Post by cindycan2 on Jun 6, 2014 21:06:41 GMT
That's the impression I had too, Mr Frog! 5 bonus points! I think this is what happens when a committee can't decide on a design. It's definitely a compromise.
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