Let's See Your Classic Canadian Stamps

Nice - any details on this Unitrade # 5 ?

René

hdm1950

.....mes excuses !! I was too fast on the numbers, though type of paper and scans do not work together - Bravo ! for the # 2  and the # 5

René

JeffS Thanks for your concern Jeff. I am quite comfortable with the verification and trust the auction house from where it came. My Canada #1 is not certified but the laid paper is quite obvious as is the paper for the #2 in this post. I do not have any plans to sell any of my better stamps so it is not a real issue at this time. I had looked at the Greene Foundation for a few items I have without certificates but I do not see much sense in spending the money when I am not selling. My executor is aware that my collection is rather serious and has direction on the proper selling of it if something should happen suddenly. 

After I posted those two Pete I discovered my 4 hole OHMS is mnh which surprised me because the bulk of my stamps from the punched group are used. I vaguely remember buying all 3 as a lot at an auction back in the 1990's. My OHMS appears to be the aniline violet but I could be wrong on them. cv varies little so not a big deal if I am proven wrong and they are all dull violet.  As you say they are beauties. 

I've just started getting interested in stamps of Canada especially the earlier ones that remind me the various Australian state issues.
Here are a couple more that took my fancy.











To name but a few, although not admirals they are very appealing.

In todays mail were some varieties that I decided to add to my collection. I was never that interested in varieties but now that most the holes are full in my early Canadian stamps this is a interesting new direction. 



The following is a MNH King George V from the Arch issue Unitrade 166i with the extended mustache on the left side. 



The next is a pair of the .03  from the Imperial Economic Conference set with the broken 'E' on the stamp on the left. Unitrade 192i The broken 'E' is on the right side POSTAGE on the stamp on the left. 


The broken 'X' on the 1933 Grain Exhibition (Unitrade 203i) stamp is a little more subtle. It is located on the lower left stamp of the block of 4. 

This Christmas present to me arrived today. This is a F-VF Unitrade 9 with a moderate grill cancel and a partial red transfer cancel. It came with a 2022 Greene Foundation Certificate of authenticity. The seller noted a trivial corner thin not mentioned on the certificate. I personally cannot see it but I commend the seller for mentioning it. 

Having read 11 pages of this thread and not finding my "prize" stamp - I am free to go as it is under another CANADA thread

Will not repeat the history as it is found under the appropriate Beaver thread

Still proud as all Canadians are when they acquire real classics !!

This is my # 1 CANADA and figures in my avatar since  !! Love the cancel, also 6 ringer on the spot 

Our approaches to auctions may differ, but you have some real gems there Hugh(hdm1950 ) :-)

The entire plate of Canadian 1/2¢ SQ is believed to have been heavily re-worked on more than one occasion, so finding the re-entries on the stamps should not be that difficult. The bonus is, with the margin inscription, you should be able to plate their positions as well.

The offset on the 2¢ is a fine example and a nice addition to the collection...


Have fun and happy collecting!

The 1908 Quebec Tercentenary Issue never seems to get the attention it deserves. As a group it is my favourite Canadian set although the 1929 .50 Bluenose is still my favourite individual Canadian stamp. Here is my Quebec mint set with a few being never hinged. One of the .01 copies I have marked as the 'hairline in the margins' variety. I need natural light to see the hairlines properly. Trying to capture it in artificial light has been a flop.




 

This major difference in the post mark name isn't something I  was aware of, until now, and possibly the same might be the case with other 'limeys' on the Europe  side of  the pond  -  just to clarify, the AIR envelope is superimposed  on top  of the EDMONTON cover for reasons of wanting details  of the different post marks to be seen as close  as possible.     

The green 1 Cent looks to be  SG 197 - this is George V in the full 'Admiral' uniform series from the definitive issues 1911 to  1922 -  I say 'looks' as Gibbons appear  to recognize four shade  vars.  - their Nos. 196 - 199 - though I  think this lacks any yellow, so will  go with 197 pro tem. but stand to  be  corrected.   The date post mark here is September 1919, and if IIRC it looks  like they printed three  billion two hundred and eighteen million in total!!

The AIR cover dated August 1931 again shows George V, though not in Admiral dress  -  anyone know what uniform he's wearing?     This is the 1 Cent orange SG 275 from the definitive series 1928 to  1929.

But, the reason for posting is that have to  admit I had no idea that ALTA was the standard abbreviation for ALBERTA - until now, and according to the internet the following may well be the explanation   ............ 

"The abbreviation "Alta." for Alberta is a historical reference to the Latin word "altus" meaning "high" or "deep", which was used by early cartographers to describe the region. It's not necessarily intended to save letters, but rather to have a consistent naming convention with other provinces and territories that also have Latin-based abbreviations, such as "B.C." for British Columbia and "Que." for Quebec."

"Apparently it's a common Canadianism of dropping letters and sounds from pronunciation of words, especially in place names For example, Edmonton is often pronounced as ed’nton, and Calgary as cal’gry. Kelowna is often “k’lona”. People often refer to Toronto as tronno or tranna, and various similar elocutions. Newfoundland is often pronounced more like Newf’nland."           Perhaps this too is partly responsible.