PSSC Presentations / Exhibits
The PSSC membership wishes to share their passion for things philatelic by making available some of their presentations for all to enjoy. Below you will find exhibits big and small, PowerPoint presentations, Show-and-Tell pages, the occasional video and more as members submit items.
How to - Revising the Canadian Air Mail Catalogue
The New Canadian Air Mail Catalogue
By: Hargreaves, Chris
THE AIR MAILS OF CANADA AND NEWFOUNDLAND is both a comprehensive listing of Pioneer, Semi-official, Post Office and Airline flight covers, and a guide to many other aspects of Canadian airmail such as rates, aerograms, and Air Mail endorsements. The first edition published in 1997, was 560 pages in length. In 2014 the author was asked to be editor-in-chief for the revised edition. The presentation explains how 25 years of new listings and corrections from The Canadian Aerophilatelist, quarterly journal of the Canadian Aerophilatelic Society was consolidated into the new 2022 edition and kept it to only 80 more pages. 115
How To - Research Canadian WW 1 Military Mail
Researching Canadian WW 1 Military Mail
By: Schnarr, Wayne
Mail to and from military personnel in World War 1 are key components of Canadian history. There is a story behind every piece of mail and these stories should be researched. There are three components to researching military mail – a research objective, a research strategy, and access to relevant information. The author uses examples to highlight some of the many potential sources of information which can help the researcher achieve their objective. 114
NEW ZEALAND - UNDERPRINTED ADVERTISING STAMPS
THE NEW ZEALAND UNDERPRINTED ADVERTISING STAMPS
By: Carswell, Robert
In the 1890s the New Zealand postal authorities called for tenders for the right to put advertising messages on the backs of nine denominations of the postage and revenue stamps known as “Second Sidefaces”, featuring the portrait of Queen Victoria. This would become known as “underprinting”. The idea was to raise money for the government. The first underprinted stamps were issued in February 1893. They immediately raised a storm of controversy, as the NZ citizens did not want their government to foster private enterprise. The objections were so strong that the government decided in short order to terminate the program. The last NZ Adverts were sold in September 1893 – so the fundraising initiative had lasted only 7½ months. 113
AEROPHILATELY
AUTHORS OF PHILATELIC SPECIALISTS LOOK AT AEROPHILATELY (FIRST SESSION)
By: Cheryl Ganz, David Foot, Chris Hargreaves, and Ingo Nessel
The program consisted of four short presentations by authors of articles in the Anthology. The 21 June 2023, Zoom meeting will have additional presentations by authors of the articles not covered in this meeting.
The brief summaries do not do full justice to the articles in the Anthology. You are encouraged to download the complete book free from the PSSC website. 112
NOVA SCOTIA - GUYSBOROUGH
POSTAL HISTORY OF GUYSBOROUGH NOVA SCOTIA 1838-1946
By: Sodero, Jane
Guysborough, Nova Scotia is typical of many small communities across Canada in the development of its post office and the postal markings used. Through the 1800s, Guysborough, located on the shore of Chedabucto Bay near the Strait of Canso, became the mercantile and government centre for the agricultural and fishing communities of the eastern end of Guysborough County. The rural communities did not produce much mail and certainly very little to foreign destinations. In terms of collecting, this does provide a certain challenge. 111
PHOTO MAILERS
PHOTO MAILERS
By: Mclaughlin, David
In the 1850s just over 10 years after Daguerre commercialized his photographic process in France in 1839 photographic studios were operating in the Canadas. The photographs were mailed to customers in soft cardboard photo mailers. These also served to promote the photographer’s business. Beyond the Victorian era, photo mailers allow collectors perhaps a unique opportunity to trace the complete rise and fall of an industry that relied on postal services to serve its customers. 110
AIRGRAPHS
POLAND ILLUSTRATED AIRGRAPHS
By: Dziemianczuk, Wladyslaw
Starting in 1943, the Polish Field Post office, which operated in United Kingdom, officially introduced for soldiers' use, illustrated airgraphs with Christmas and Easter greetings, as well as commemorative and Polish National motifs. 109
WWII
ENMITY and GRATITUDE in WORLD WAR II
By: Freeman, Sandy
An 8-frame patriotic and propaganda exhibit, chronologically formatted by date. Includes artist signed and industry issued postcards, vignettes, cachet covers and satirical private letters. 108
PRINTING METHODS
STAMP PRINTING METHODS AND STYLES
By: Newroth, Peter
The display includes efforts to prevent forgery (in part use of the best technology of the time), stamp design, paper recycling, and printers' adaptations to use what they had at hand.
Thanks to Peter Newroth for allowing his VICPEX 2022 "One Frame" display to be place on the PSSC website. 107
JAPANESE OCCUPATION Issues
JAPANESE OCCUPATION OF SOUTH EAST ASIA DURING WWII
By: Gosse, Tom
By 1942 the Japanese occupied many countries in SE Asia. The presentation shows how the Japanese operated such an incredibly large postal network. They used existing postal services and philatelic items and obliterated anything that they considered needed censorship. The presentation includes items from Brunei, Burma, Dutch East Indies, Hong Kong, Malaya, North Borneo, Philippines, and Sarawak. 106
BELGIUM
PHILATELIC EXPOSITION SPECIAL PRINTING: BELGIUM’S FIRST MONTENEZ ISSUE
By: REDNER, DR. GREGG
The stamp was the work of Georges Montenez (1873-1930) from Belgium. The topic of this presentation is the ‘Special Printing’ which was produced as a souvenir sheet for the 1921 Brussels International Philatelic Exhibit.
The stamp was released in a special printing in the form of a 50-centime stamp on May 26th, 1921. It features a very finely engraved profile portrait of King Albert I, in a circular white frame, surrounded by a wreath of laurel and oak leaves. The country name is inscribed bi-lingually in Flemish and French. 105
FORGERS - PATRONI – BNA
PATRONI – A “NEWLY ATTRIBUTED” BNA FORGER
By: Pugh, Ken
This presentation is based on Kem Pugh’s book dealing with the forgeries by Giovanni Patroni. There is much to be done in identifying all of Patroni’s forgeries. Patroni’s BNA forgeries are not well identified in the literature, and they are often attributed to other forgers such as Zechmeyer and Spiro. Gerhard Lang-Valchs was instrumental in identifying several of them in correspondence with Ken. 104
Being a philatelic specialist
FROM PHILATELIST TO SPECIALIST
By: Houde, Michel
Members of the Philatelic Specialists Society of Canada (PSSC) were surveyed as to why and how they became specialists, what they gain from being a specialist and what it allows them to give back to the hobby.
The results might be used to encourage others to become philatelists. 103
Graf Zeppelin
PROVING FLIGHTS OF THE GRAF ZEPPELIN
By: Selby, Les
Ferdinand von Zeppelin was a retired Prussian General when he decided to devote his attention to developing a rigid airship that could be used for both commercial and military purposes. Construction on his first dirigible, LZ-1, began in late 1898. On July 2nd, 1900, Zeppelin lifted off in LZ-1 for a flight that lasted 20 minutes. By 1908, Count Zeppelin had enough financial support that he could establish the Luftschiffbau Zeppelin GmbH to produce rigid airships commercially. In 1909 he founded the world's first airline, the Deutsche Luftschiffahrts-Aktiengesellschaft (DELAG), which used zeppelins to fly both paying passengers and VIPs on pleasure trips around Germany. 102
Canada - unauthorized precancels
UNAUTHORIZED PRECANCEL STAMPS AND COVERS
By: Pickney, Lawrence
The First officially Precancelled stamps were authorized by The Post Office in 1889. They were labeled “Style A” to “Style N” and were a variety of bars and dashed lines. These various Styles along with more modern City Styles are very well illustrated in both The Unitrade Specialized Catalogue of Canadian Stamps, and in The Standard 8th Canada Precancel Catalogue. Boggs, Jarrett, Reiche, Walburn and Manley referred to various Precancelled stamps in their own books as well. This presentation was a summation of various statements that each author and/or each Editor made in these various books and catalogues. 101
USA Grill stamps
THE PROCESS THAT LED TO THE 'GRILL' STAMPS OF THE USA
By: HOFMEYR, JAN
The story of the grills begins in 1865 when Charles Steel of the National Bank Note Company (NBNC) wrote to Alexander Zevely of the USPO, about an idea for a stamp that could not be cleaned and reused. Steel was the NBNC’s operations manager. The NBNC had been awarded the contract to print US postage stamps in 1861; but the USPO wanted, to quote Zevely, “… a stamp from which it (would) be impossible to remove cancelling marks without destroying it.” 100
British Post Office at Bangkok
THE BRITISH CONSULATE POST OFFICE AT BANGKOK FROM 1855 TO 1885
By: HOUDE, MICHEL
The presentation is based on the author’s book which collates all the information he has discovered from more than 40 years of collecting. He takes a social philately approach to the subject. The presentation looks at the politics, businesses, people, stamps, covers, postmarks, and postal history of the British Consulate Post Office in Bangkok. 099
Thematic - Military
A FRIENDLY INVASION: UNITED STATES FORCES AT CHURCHILL
By: O’Reilly, Kevin
US Forces had a large presence in Canada during World War II and into the Cold War. Operations in North America were significant in terms of providing supplies to the Allies in Europe. This included the North Atlantic Ferry Route or what became known as the Crimson Project. This presentation and summary are representative of these developments and how the two postal systems, US military and Canadian civilian, worked together in a time of crisis. The focus is on the US Forces at Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. 098
Newfoundland
NEWFOUNDLAND KING GEORGE VI
By: Gosse, Tom
All stamps issued between 12 May 1937 and 24 June 1947 are depicted including plate proofs, colour trials, colour proofs, the printing process and postal usage. [160 pages] 097
Thematic - King George VI
THE KING GEORGE VI LARGE KEY TYPE REVENUE AND POSTAGE HIGH VALUE STAMPS 1937-1953 USED FOR POSTAGE
By: Gosse, Tom
This exhibit shows the printings and the development of head and frame plate flaws of the high-value revenue and postage stamps issued during the reign of King George VI - known as the 'large key plates.' The exhibit shows proofs, printings, sheets, plate reconstructions, flaws and postal usage for Bermuda, Leeward Islands and Nyasaland Protectorate where the large key plates were used for postal purposes. 096
Thematic - Japanese Occupation Issues
JAPANESE OCCUPATION OF THE BRITISH TERRITORIES OF SOUTH EAST ASIA DURING WWII
By: Gosse, Tom
This exhibit depicts stamps and postal history during the occupation of the British Territories of South East Asia by the Japanese Armed Forces during the Second World War (the Pacific War). For purposes of this exhibit only the British Territories of Brunei, Burma, Hong Kong, Malaya, North Borneo, Sarawak, and the Thai Occupation of Malaya (based on agreements with Japan) are shown. 095
THEMATIC
ZEPPELIN MATCHMAKER
By: Ganz, Cheryl
These are stories of how in her lifetime of collecting she has brought zeppelin items back together after they had been separated for decades.
The presentation includes a story about Germany’s LZ-126, later known as the U.S. Navy’s ZR3 Los Angeles, and its trial flight drop mail. One of the three enclosed items is known. Other stories feature drop mail by the U.S. Navy zeppelin Shenandoah, a LZ-127 Graf Zeppelin stamp die proof, and LZ-129 Hindenburg crash mail. 094
GREAT BRITAIN
SEALING LABELS OF UK RETURNED LETTER OFFICES AND BRANCHES
By: Snelson, Kenneth
The exhibit shows the sealing labels specifically printed for, and used in, the UK Returned Letter Offices and Branches (collectively referred to as RLOs) to return or reissue mail that had been opened or damaged. The exhibit illustrates the circumstances of their use. It starts with the first issue of these labels in 1880 and ends with the last known use of in 1983. 093
AUSTRALIA
E.L.D.O. AND THE EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY
By: Foot, David K.
The purpose of this one-frame postal history exhibit is to show the contribution of Australia to the establishment of the European Space Agency. It also illustrates the transition of early post-WWII rocketry from intercontinental missiles to satellite launchers that underlie the modern communication age. In the 1960s, the rocket launch site at Woomera in South Australia was second in activity only to Cape Canaveral in the U.S. The European Launcher Development Organization (E.L.D.O.) was established to develop a satellite launch vehicle for Europe. 092
NEW ZEALAND
CAMPBELL ISLAND: POSTAL HISTORY OF A SUBANTARCTIC WEATHER STATION
By: Foot, David K.
This one-frame exhibit presents the postal history of Campbell Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site that lies halfway between New Zealand and Antarctica. After World War II New Zealand converted a coast watching station into a weather station. In 1952 this site was upgraded to a meteorological and research station with postal facilities. The site was closed in 1995. The Officer-In-Charge (OIC) was the designated senior postal official. Campbell Island covers were processed by the OIC and station personnel, often for philatelists during the long winter nights, and went through the mails via New Zealand to destinations worldwide. 091
CYPRUS
KING GEORGE VI DEFINITIVES CYPRUS USED IN MAKING UP POSTAGE RATES ON AIR MAIL ITEMS
By: Forbes, John (Jack)
The purpose of this exhibit is to show King George VI adhesive definitives paying, or helping to pay, the postage rates on letters and other items sent by Air Mail, and for ancillary charges such as Registration and Avis Reception, of items going to various countries of the world during the period 1938 to 1955. 090
Military Postal History
HIS MAJESTY’S CANADIAN SHIP
By: McCarthy, Peter
There were 106,000 men and women enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy that served in 1,140 warships during World War II. This included commissioned, non-commissioned vessels, stone frigates (depots), submarines and anything crewed by R.C.N. personnel. The Royal Canadian Navy became the third largest navy in the world. Very little identifiable mail exists. Peter’s presentation deals primarily with identifiable mail to and from personnel serving in small boats. 089
Thematic - King George VI
THE KING GEORGE VI LARGE KEY TYPE REVENUE AND POSTAGE HIGH VALUE STAMPS 1937-1953 THAT WERE USED FOR REVENUE PURPOSES
By: Gosse, Tom
The large key types were printed by De La Rue and Company (DLR) under contracts with the Crown Agents. These stamps were first introduced in 1908 for the high value stamps of the Nyasaland Protectorate thus they are commonly referred to as the 'large Nyasa type'. This design was used for the high value postal usage for Bermuda, Leeward Islands and Nyasaland.
The large Nyasa type design was used during the KGVI era for revenue-only stamps of Nyasaland, Ceylon, Tanganyika, Uganda, Kenya, Straits Settlements, British Military Administration Malaya (BMA), Singapore, Malacca, and Penang. 088
THEMATIC
ILLUSTRATED PERMITS USED BY RELIGIOUS GROUPS
By: Covert, Earle L.
Religious Groups in Canada have many Illustrated Permits. The presentation shows 44 users who have over 550 different permits. No other area has the same diversity. An organization with a bulk mailing agreement with Canada Post downloads the template and adds its artwork and agreement number. These custom indicia are much more appealing to bulk mailers. 087
Great Britain
THE FIRST FOUR
By: Newroth, Peter
In 1840-1841 Great Britain issued the world's first adhesive postage stamps. The innovation of using stamps to prepay postage combined with lower mailing rates and Post Office reorganization, contributed to rapid improvement of communication, literacy, and commerce. One Penny (Black), Twopence (Blue), One Penny (Red) and Twopence (Blue, lines) stamps are shown with information on their production evolution and usages. 086
New Brunswick
HISTORY OF THE FREDERICTON POST OFFICE AND ITS POSTMARKS PRE-1900
By: Smith, Ron
Late in 1783, New England Loyalists after the American War of Independence, sailed from New York to ‘Nova Scotia’. Fredericton was chosen as the location for the capital in 1785. There is reference to a ‘post office’ in Fredericton as early as 1788. Ron looks at Fredericton’s history through the Post Office Buildings, Postmasters, as well as postmarks pre- and post-confederation. 085
Great Britain
UK RESPONSE TO 1 APR 1887 RULE — BILINGUAL REASONS FOR RETURN HANDSTAMPS
By: Snelson, Kenneth
The purpose of this exhibit is to illustrate the response of the GB Post Office to 1887 UPU rule requiring returned international mail to have the reason for non-delivery indicated by a label or handstamp in French. The label or stamp could also include the reason in another language. After experimenting with labels, the GB Post Office settled on bilingual handstamps applied in the Returned Letter Office, London. A variety of reasons were shown in the handstamps which form the main part of this exhibit. 083
THEMATIC
GERMAN HOSPITAL SHIP HELGOLAND
By: Houde, Michel
M.S. Helgoland was a hospital ship chartered by the West German government and operated by the German Red Cross during the Vietnam War. She served from 14 September 1966 to 31 December 1972. Her mission was to help all civilians in need at no cost. By the time her mission ended she had seen 228,000 patients. The Vietnamese called her the "white ship of hope."
GOAL: To illustrate the various types of covers and markings related to the ship especially during its service in South Vietnam as well as her history before and after its Red Cross service. 082
Thematic - GONE WITH THE WIND
GONE WITH THE WIND: CONTROVERSIAL CLASSIC
By: Mak, Derwin
This display exhibit is about Gone With the Wind, the famous 1939 film based on the novel by Margaret Mitchell. The exhibit uses stamps, covers, and cancels to show the history of the movie, from the publication of the novel to the Academy Awards of 1940, where it won 9 Oscars. The exhibit also shows the film's controversies, including its depictions of Black/African Americans, the Confederate Lost Cause, and the racially-segregated film premiere in Atlanta. Finally, the exhibit uses a postcard and cover to show Margaret Mitchell's secret and complicated relationship with Morehouse College, a Black university. 081
New Brunswick
POSTAL HISTORY OF THE NEW BRUNSWICK “CENTS” ISSUE OF 1860
By: Smith, Derek
As part of the process of moving to a decimal currency system in 1860, the New Brunswick post office had to produce new stamps denominated in “cents” to replace the existing pence values. In December 1859, Charles Connell, the Postmaster General, let a contract to the American Bank Note Company of New York for four values, for delivery by April for usage on 1 May 1860. There was public furor over Connell’s using his image on the 5¢ stamp. He was forced to resign, and the “offending stamp” was withdrawn. Using rare images from various sources Derek examines the postage rates from 15 May 1860, for letters to BNA, to adjacent towns, Newfoundland, the United States and then moves on to transatlantic mail, Bermuda, and the British West Indies. 080
Military - CANADA’S Y-FORCE IN JAMAICA
Y-FORCE Canadian Army in Jamaica 1940-1946
By: White, Owen L. PhD
This is Dr. White's presentation to the PSSC on 20 November 2013. The "Y” Force regiments were sent by Canada to Jamaica to replace the British garrison which had been withdrawn to the UK to defend the Island. The presentation looks at covers from the four regiments that were sent in turn to Jamaica between 1940 and 1946. Special attention is paid to the Military Censor markings that are found on these covers. 079
Cyprus
CYPRUS SURFACE MAIL
By: Forbes, John (Jack)
This exhibit shows King George VI Adhesive Definitives being used to pay, or helping to pay, Surface Postage Rates and any Additional Postal Services, where applicable, in the 1938 to 1955 period. 078
WWII - EXPORT CONTROL
BRITISH PHILATELIC ASSOCIATION'S INVOLVEMENT IN WWII - EXPORT CONTROL
By: Forbes, John (Jack)
This exhibit describes the procedures that were put in place during WW II to control philatelic material being exported and imported during the 1940 to 1953 period in the United Kingdom. Reference is made to the number of pieces being dealt with by the B.P.A. organization. 077
Palestine
SOME UNCOMMON DESTINATIONS FOR MAIL SENT FROM PALESTINE DURING BRITISH OCCUPATION: DECEMBER 1917-MAY 1948.
By: Kroft, Ed
Ed Kroft, President of The Royal Philatelic Society of Canada, provides an epic adventure around the world in his postal history presentation. There is a discussion of over 150 rare covers sent from Palestine to various uncommon worldwide destinations over a 31-year period. His presentation describes and analyzes covers to over 100 different sovereign states, colonies, territories, and possessions. The presentation whets your appetite for an entertaining mix of history, geography and philately filled with extensive research. 076
Canada
FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTROL BOARD – 15 Sept 1939 to 14 Dec 1952
By: Godfrey, Eldon
This presentation documents the role played by Canada Post, its Directors and Postmasters, in assuring compliance with the regulations of the Foreign Exchange Control Board with respect to the flow of foreign exchange through the mail during World War II and seven years thereafter from September 16, 1939 to December 14, 1951. 075
New Republic
NEW REPUBLIC
By: Carswell, Robert
The New Republic issued stamps in many denominations (over 20), but of those only the 1d and 2d, and possibly 3d and 4d stamps, are known to have been used for postage. The higher denominations, to the extent they were used at all, were used as revenue stamps, and were cancelled by manuscript. Gerrit Jonkers, the pre-eminent authority on these matters, states that stamps of the higher denominations bearing mechanical cancels were probably cancelled to order for philatelists. The New Republic stamps (other than those referred to as “early revenue stamps”) feature the same primitive design. They were hand-stamped, one at a time, almost always in violet ink, on two types of imported paper. Many were embossed (again by hand) with the elaborate arms of the Republic, one stamp at a time. 074
Australia
QUEENSLAND – A PHILATELIC MISCELLANY
By: Hopper, David
The first stamps of Queensland were printed in London and issued in 1860. David covers the various printers as well as the stamps they produced. He looks at plate flaws, varieties, Railway Stamps, Stamp Duty issues, Buffalo Fly Control stamps, Swine Sales Stamps, and an eclectic assortment of other postal and related items. 073
Thematic
14th UPU CONGRESS OTTAWA, CANADA 1957
By: McLaughlin, David
The 1957 UPU Congress was only the second time that it had been held in North America, the first being the Washington Congress, sixty years prior in 1897. The congress was held in the Parliament Buildings and lasted 7 weeks from Aug 14 to Oct 3, 1957. Three hundred and fifty delegates attended from 91 of the 96 UPU member countries. As is customary at UPU meetings, the delegates exchanged presentation booklets with the stamps of their countries. Based on the number of delegates and the number of member countries attending, over 30,000 of these booklets were exchanged at the congress. 072
Norfolk Island
THE POSTAL HISTORY OF NORFOLK ISLAND
By: Foot, David K.
Norfolk Island is a small sub-tropical island off the east coast of Australia. It first issued stamps in 1947. This display traces the postal history of Norfolk Island from its establishment as an adjunct to the penal settlement in Australia in 1788, through the relocation of the Pitcairn Islanders in 1856 to its administration as a British Colony and an Australian Territory. Items include censored and New Zealand Expeditionary Force mail from World War II, early flight covers, the introduction of decimalization in 1966, official mail and the unique ‘local’ mail. The display is focussed on the years prior to 1980. 071
Thematic
SUPERMAN, STAMPS, COVERS AND POSTMARKS OF THE MAN OF STEEL!
By: Mak, Derwin
Derwin is both a comics fan and philatelist. Here he combines his two interests in an exhibit about Superman, the comic book superhero and one of the most famous fictional characters of all time. 070
Military Postal History
CANADA’S C-FORCE IN HONG KONG
By: Chiu, Sam Ph.D.
The Postal History of C-Force including the forerunner Y-Force, enroute and arrival in Hong Kong as well as detained, returned and POW mail in Hong Kong and Japan. Philatelic material and ephemera illustrate the social aspects of this chapter in Canadian military history and the Battle of Hong Kong. 069
Poland
WHY I COLLECT POLAND
By: Hodgson, Joshua
For the stamps of a country to be collectable certain criteria must be present. Firstly, material must be available and secondly present attainable challenges. With its volume of mail, its participation in three wars, financial catastrophes and a range of political systems Poland meets these requirements. 068
Great Britain
THE “GOLDEN AGE” OF UK POSTAGE DUE POSTCARDS – TO WORLD WAR ONE
By: Snelson, Kenneth
This exhibit illustrates the evolving rules as to what was allowed as a postcard and how cards that broke the rules were charged postage due by the UK Post Office. It covers from the start of postcards in the 1870s up to World War One – including the early 1900s - sometimes referred to as the “Golden Age” of postcards. International incoming, outgoing and transit usages are shown together with internal usages. It makes extensive references to the GPU/UPU rules which were initially very restrictive but under intense public pressure were gradually relaxed as private postcards were allowed and eventually in October 1907 all countries allowed messages on half the address side. The exhibit includes a wide variety of infractions of the regulations and destinations and points of origin from around the world. 067
Military Postal History
RETURN TO SENDER-KILLED IN ACTION
By: White, Owen L. PhD
The covers in this exhibit reveal the procedures in handling letters received at a Unit and addressed to a Canadian soldier who had been killed in action. Lieutenant James William Hartley was 27 when he was killed by Allied Artillery fire on 18 July 1944. The letters took up to six months to make the journey. 066
Canada
ARCHIVAL MATERIAL FOR THE MAPLE LEAF ISSUE OF CANADA 1897-1898
By: McLaughlin, David
Almost 125 years after the Maple Leaf Issue of 1897-1898 was issued, this presentation outlines new discoveries on progressive die proofs and different states on the die and plate proofs. Many items shown vary from only example to less than 5 examples known. 065
Caribbean
18TH-CENTURY-CARIBBEAN-MAILS
By: Stubens, Frederick Robert
A study of 85 covers from fourteen Caribbean islands posted predominantly during the 18th century. Dates range from 1698 to 1803. Most are outward mail mainly to France or London. A few examples of inter-island mail are also present. There are seven covers from Antigua from the Codrington Correspondence. 064
Czechoslovakia
CZECHOSLOVAKIA MACHINE ADVERTISING CANCELS OF THE FIRST REPUBLIC PERIOD
By: Friedenthal, Steven
This seven-frame exhibit shows the advertising or slogan cancels used by the nascent Czechoslovak Republic to provide information to citizens, promote exhibitions and fairs and raise funds for patriotic efforts. Almost 200 different slogans/advertisements were used over the eighteen year period in over one hundred-fifty offices. Advertisements/slogans exist in Czech and Slovak, and bilingual in Czech with French, German or English. Collecting philately of a country without a common language can be challenging but the research is fun and rewarding. 063
Australia
AUSTRALIAN STAMP SHOWS: A Centenary of Organized Philately in Australia
By: Foot, David K.
This display presents the cachets, postmarks, stamps and labels associated with stamp shows over the first century of organized philately in Australia. Stamp shows typically include a dealer bourse and/or a club exhibit, the two groups at the core of organized philately. Australia’s early stamp dealers became established in the 1880s. Australia’s first stamp club, The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria, was formed in 1887. Over the subsequent 100 years, many local, regional and national stamp shows were organized. This display presents show and related event covers, special postmarks, registration and publicity labels associated with these stamp shows arranged chronologically into four sections. 062
Canada
CANADA'S FIRST OFFICIAL POSTAL STATIONERY ADVERTISING CARDS
By: Ellis, Christopher J.
In conjunction with his presentation at the January 2020 meeting of the PSSC in Toronto, Chris Ellis displayed this 16 page exhibit as collateral information. It focuses on postal history aspects of the earliest Canadian stationery cards released in Victoria’s reign that were designed to have printed private advertisements added to the address side. The postal history aspects were only briefly summarized in Chris’ actual presentation to the PSSC which focused more on “social philately” research concerning these cards (a summary of the talk was published in the PSSC newsletter for January 2020). 061
Rhodesia
REVENUE STAMPS OF THE RHODESIAS 1890s-1950s
By: Hudson, Jim
This is a 16-page presentation of extraordinary revenue stamps of Rhodesia, South Rhodesia and North Rhodesia. This display contains items that are rarely seen, multiples, items used on documents, shades, proofs and more. 060
Great Britain
BRITISH UNDERPAID INTERCONTINENTAL AIR MAIL TO WWII
By: Snelson, Kenneth
This 8-frame exhibit was awarded a large gold medal at CANPEX 2019. It follows the development of commercial air mail services including Imperial Airways and some of its competitors from the first British long distance service, Cairo - Baghdad, to the disruption of commercial aviation by WWII. In particular it shows how the treatment of underpaid air mail between the United Kingdom and Asia, Africa, Australasia and the Americas evolved. 059
Egypt
EGYPT - POSTA EUROPEA 1843-1865
By: Potter, Victor G.
A look at some of the handstamps used by this private postal system operating in Egypt prior to it being acquired by the Egyptian Government. 058
Saint Pierre & Miquelon
SAINT PIERRE & MIQUELON STAMP SHORTAGE OF 1926
By: Taylor, James R. (Jim)
The reason for the 1926 stamp shortage, particularly the 5 and 30-centime values, is not known. It resulted in unusual combination of available stamps on covers and culminated in issuance of Provisional Handstamps. 057
Canada
SHADES OF CANADA’S 8 CENTS SMALL QUEENS
By: Forbes, John (Jack)
The prime intent of this exhibit is to highlight the range of shades that exist for this denomination, and to show them in the chronological order that they first appeared. 056
Canada
COIN AND CURRENCY IN CANADA BEFORE 1871
By: Laurence, Hugh
The presentation explains the complicated nature of currency before 1871 which is reflected in the early stamps of Canada. 055
Canada - Official Perfins
MINISTRY OF FINANCE 5-HOLE OHMS 1923 to 1942
By: Durbano, Patrick
The presentation focuses on selected usages of the 5-hole OHMS perforated officials. It illustrates postal history and selected stamps. Choice items include: Registered covers to England, a unique Bluenose block of six. Postal Stationery, earliest and latest usages, large multiples, mint items, and more. 054
Military Postal History
CROSS BORDER USE OF U.S. CIVIL WAR PATRIOTIC COVERS
By: Majors, Ron
This presentation was given at BNAPEX 2019 on 31 August at the meeting hosted by the PSSC. Over 51,000 Canadians joined the US Civil War conflict, mostly on the Union side, but 1,500 on the Confederate side. Consequently, there are examples of covers with U.S. Civil War patriotic symbols mailed from Canada as well as the Maritime provinces who had their own postal systems during this period (1861-65). In Canadian postal history this was the period of the first decimal issue, resulting in some highly appealing frankings, as well as stampless letters which were still valid during this period. Besides showing attractive covers, Ron provides background to the conflict through maps, illustrations and chronologies. 053
Canada
THE POST OFFICE IN TORONTO TO 1901
By: Portch, Garfield
The presentation runs from 1797, when William Willcocks became the first postmaster in York, through to 1900 when the first postal station was established in Toronto. It comprises historical back ground including the 1837 rebellion, the post masters, the various post offices and branch offices using historic letters, cancellations, markings and noteworthy facts. 052
Topical - Biology
THE EYE – A Philatelic Study
By: Madesker, Michael MA, RDP, FRPSC, FRPSL
The 430 page study covers the blind in society and at work as well as the services and educational institutions serving their needs. It explores prevention, treatment, research, optical aids, services including artificial eyes, guide dogs and more. Furthermore the forms of communication, the braille alphabet, methods to ease correspondence and postal concessions for the blind are examined and much more using 750 artifacts. See the table of contents. 051
Military Postal History
MILITARY TORONTO - A COLLECTION OF MILITARY AND MILITARY RELATED MATERIALS THAT ARE FROM, TO OR THROUGH TORONTO.
By: Livermore, P. Charles
From the War of 1812 through to WWII Canada or Canadians have fought in 13 conflicts. The presentation examines a number of related philatelic items and their connection to Toronto. 050
Poland
AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN CENSOR MARKS ON MAIL FROM POLAND 1914-1918
By: Piotrowski, Jerry
The presentation deals with censored mail during WWI from and to Galicia. From 1867 Galicia was an ethnic Pole-administered autonomous crown land until its dissolution in 1918. Galicia was about a quarter the area of present day Poland covering territory in the south east. 049
Canada
THE CANADA ENVELOPE COMPANY
By: Vogel, R. D.
Caneco (Canada Envelope Company) had one of the longest involvements in the Canadian first day cover field from 1954 until 1984. Some of their clients utilized Caneco cachets and information inserts modified to promote their own businesses. 048
Canada
THE AUTOMATION OF POSTAGE DISPENSING
By: Bartlet, Dave
A look at the history of stamp vending machines used in Canada. 047
Canada - Postal rate
THE HOUSEHOLDER RATE | LE TAUX DE PROPRIÉTAIRE
By: McLaughlin, David
The Householder rate was introduced in 1889 Postal Guide. The presentation covers the payment methods, uses both legal & illegal, rate changes, formats and ends with why to collect this area. 046
Canada
CANADA, THE 1972 - 1977 DEFINITIVE ISSUE (CARICATURE & LANDSCAPES)
By: McCarthy, Peter
A look at fluorescence, pre-cancelled, errors, usage, rates, etc. 045
Thematics - Exhibiting
DEMONSTRATING PHILATELIC KNOWLEDGE, AND PERSONAL STUDY AND RESEARCH, IN THEMATIC EXHIBITS
By: Piercey, David FRPSC
In addition showing attempts to influence scores in Rarity/Difficulty of Acquisition. 044
Topical - Meteorology
WEATHER BY MAIL
By: Houde, Michel
A fun examination of the means, official and fanciful, used to transmit weather information and forecasts by mail. 043
Bolivia - Airmail
Development of Bolivian Airmail 1905-1945
By: Freeman, Sandy
The Andean landlocked county of Bolivia had poorly developed land routes with no airmail nor transportation services. Despite a difficult topography, aviation offered an opportunity to improve communications and to unite the local and immigrant populations. Post WWI, Germany was looking beyond Europe for the re-establishment of its commerce and industry. Bolivia was promising as it was free of British and French dominations. The German immigrant population was also a serendipitous bonus! 042
Topical - Anthems
O CANADA! A PERSONAL INTERPRETATION
By: Houde, Michel
This presentation traces the individuals and steps involved in the adoption of "0 Canada!" as the Canadian national anthem on 1 July 1980. The English followed by the French lyrics are give a personal philatelic interpretation. 041
Ukraine
PROVISIONAL UKRAINIAN POSTAGE STAMPS OF THE 1990S
By: Stelmacovich, Mark
This is tariff 1 regular international airmail posted 18 June 1992, cities of Kyiv to Silver Spring Maryland USA. The cover stamps are from a group locally issued by the city of Kyiv, but nationally recognised due to the importance as the first issued overprints to be nationally sanctioned and to the Ukrainian symbolism. The franking of overprints and stationery stamp image met the total required in era 5 Karbovantsiv fee (comparable to 5 dollars). 040
Topical - Flags
SYMBOLS OF CANADA: THE MAPLE LEAF & THE FLAG
By: Houde, Michel
The presentation chronicles the flags flown over Canada through the centuries, the unfolding of the Maple Leaf as the national symbol, the evolution of the Maple Leaf Flag and its use in Canada and overseas along with the Maple Leaf as Canadian icons. 039
Poland
POSTAL HISTORY OF BAYFIELD, ONTARIO TO 1975
By: Dziemianczuk, Wladyslaw
Bayfield, Ontario is located on the eastern shore of Lake Huron. It was founded in 1832 by Carel Lodewijk Baron van Serooskerken, a Dutch nobleman and named after Admiral Henry Wolsey Bayfield of the Royal Navy. 038
Topical - Nuclear
PROJECT CHARIOT – ATOMIC BOMBS FOR HARBOUR BUILDING?
By: Houde, Michel
On June 19, 1957, the United States originated Operation Plowshare to investigate the peaceful use of nuclear explosives for terrestrial engineering. Dr. Edward Teller, the 'father of the hydrogen bomb' suggested the blasting of a harbour at Cape Thompson, Alaska despite there being no practical use for it. On June 9th, 1958, the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) accepted his idea and it became known as “Project Chariot.” 037
Great Britain
NASTY WARS OF THE 2nd HALF OF THE 20th CENTURY UNDELIVERABLE UK MAIL
By: Snelson, Kenneth
From the end of WWII there has been no major conflict between the world powers. However, war has been continuous in many regional conflicts and civil wars. This exhibit shows a representative sample of mail from, or to, the UK that could not be delivered due to a variety of conflicts in a range different geographic regions. 036
Topical - Biography
A PHILATELIC NARRATION OF THE LIFE & CAREER OF MAJOR RICHARD PATTINSON AN ALMOST FORGOTTEN CANADIAN 1809-1875
By: Houde, Michel
This is a biographical display based on stamps, covers and documents. Major Richard Pattinson was born in Canada in 1809, orphaned at age 9, raised in Scotland, chose a military career, retired to Canada, reenlisted for the Crimean War, was the Governor of Heligoland and retired to France where he passed away. 035
New Zealand
NEW ZEALAND MARINE POST OFFICE MARKINGS 1923 TO 1938
By: Welsh, Don
In November, 1923 mail agents were assigned to the ships of the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand operating between New Zealand and North America. Twenty-one covers display the circular date stamps of the seven Marine P.O. vessels, and examples of all the ten obliterators used. 034
Topical - Currencies
DUAL CURRENCY
By: Houde, Michel
In the last 150 years, various postal administrations have seen the necessity to display two currency values on their postal material. The reasons for doing this are that (1) two currencies are in use (2) to avoid confusion as to value or (3) to acquaint the public to a pending change in currency. 033
Australia
AUSTRALIAN ROCKET MAIL 1934-1937
By: Foot, David K.
This display shows covers and labels from all ten rocket mail experiments by the Queensland Air Mail Society over 1934-7. It includes complete souvenir sheets of the associated Cinderella labels. Also included in the write up are extracts from newspaper reports, contemporaneous photos and postcards, and signatures of the principal participants. 032
Topical - Animals
NORTH AMERICAN BEAVER
By: Houde, Michel
Castor Canadensis – description, habitat, effects, commerce and symbolism of the North American beaver. 031
Hong Kong
CHINESE AND THE HONG KONG POST OFFICE
By: Wilson, John
The habits of Chinese speakers using the mail in Hong Kong are little understood. There were letter-writing and carriage services outside the government mails and only a portion of this great volume of correspondence ever went through a post office! In this one colony, the British had to adapt to serve their citizens in their first language. 030
British Solomon Islands
SHORT PAID MAIL TO, FROM, AND WITHIN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS 1907-1978
By: Kimmerly, Ian
A look a short paid mail in six categories including oddities. 029
Greece
FLYING MERCURY ISSUES OF GREECE July 1, 1901 to 1911
By: Wright, Ted
A look at this issue the design of which is based on a statue created by the Italian sculptor Giovanni da Bologna. The stamps and their use are examined. 028
France
LES ETOILES DE PARIS 1852- 1876
By: Nixon, Ted
Paris star cancellations were obliterators used to deface the stamp on mail from Paris, France from 1852-1876. A look at some of the types and usages. 027
Topical - Re-Entries
AN INTRODUCTION TO RE-ENTRIES
By: Trimble, Ralph E. FRPSC
A guided tour of many of the re-entries that appear in the Unitrade Specialized Catalogue of Canadian Stamps starting with the pence issues. Plus, an explanation of items mistaken for re-entries. 026
Great Britain
GOSPORT TAXE MARKS – THE BRITISH POST OFFICE MAKES A MISTAKE
By: Snelson, Kenneth
A mistake was made and, much to the surprise of the local postmaster, a set of taxe marks intended for an International Office of Exchange were sent to Gosport, a small coastal town near Portsmouth. 025
Great Britain
DETAINED FOR POSTAGE NOTICES OF THE BRITISH POST OFFICE 1790 – c1875
By: Snelson, Kenneth
Pre GPU Problem for Foreign Mail: Each Post Office that handled a letter had to be paid for the transmission of each letter. Many postal agreements did not require the delivering Post Office to collect postage due from the recipients and transmit it to the sending or intermediate Post Offices. What to do if the British postage is not prepaid? Return to sender 024
Haiti
SAINT DOMINGUE THE POSTAL HISTORY UNTIL 1803
By: Stubens, Frederick R.
The western third of the Island of Hispaniola was ceded by Spain to France in 1697 and named Saint Domingue. After a long fight, it declared its independence on 1 January 1804 and was renamed Haiti the first independent country in the Caribbean. The routing of 18th Century mail from 1716 onwards from 23 post offices is examined. The five frame displays letters related to the insurrection which led to independence. 023
Military Postal History
LIFE OF A TRIPLE ALLIANCE POW IN A TRIPLE ENTENTE REGIME
By: Madesker, Michael MA, RDP, FRPSC, FRPSL
A look at WWI POW camps, types of mail including mail to hospitals and mail exchanged between camps. Camps in various places including Honshu Island, Isle of Man, South Africa, India, Russia and Austria. 022
Topical - Stamps that smell
AROMATIC STAMPS - SMELL MY STAMPS!
By: Houde, Michel
A fun look at stamps that have a distinctive smell added to them ranging from flowers, nature, food and perfume. 021
Hawaii
PROOF THAT THE “GRINNELL MISSIONARIES” ARE FORGERIES
By: Longley, Bill
A detailed examination of the ornament separating “13” and “Cents” and of the “central heart” in the left side ornaments show characteristics that may prove the “Grinnell Missionaries” are forgeries and that a genuine Missionary stamp in Grinnell’s possession was used as a model. 020
Great Britain
UNDERPAID INTERNATIONAL MAIL - GPU TO WWI, OUT OF, INTO AND THROUGH GREAT BRITAIN
By: Snelson, Kenneth
The General (later Universal) Postal Union (1875) improved the coordination of international mail This 80-page exhibit shows the practices of the British Post Office in interpreting Union rules for underpaid mail and the Taxe marks used by the British Post Office, as required by Union regulations. The franc of the Latin Monetary Union provided a stable reference for international postal accounts including postage due indications. WWI ended this period of stability and progress. 019
Hong Kong
HONG KONG - KING GEORGE VI - A STAMP INTERRUPTED BY WAR
By: Nessel, Ingo
An examination of the Hong Kong 8 cents King George VI stamp in all its aspects and usage. 018
Italy - Postal History
REPUBLIC OF VENICE 1379-1797
By: Madesker, Michael MA, RDP, FRPSC, FRPSL
Postal services were provided in Venice by three main methods: Ducal couriers, private messengers (including mainland coachmen), and by incoming vessels. Several routes into and from the City were also covered by postillions belonging to other states and cities. There were no postal fee markings in this period. This study covers: 1. Mails within the Venetian conurbation, 2. Mails within the Venetian Republic, 3. Mails within the Italian States, and 4. Mails to and from foreign destinations, including dominions. 017
Topical - Language
SIGN LANGUAGE
By: Madesker, Michael MA, RDP, FRPSC, FRPSL Past Chairman Commission for Youth Philately, Federation International de Philatelie
A philatelic look at the non-verbal communication of sign language. 016
Topical - Communications
THE MEDIUM IS THE MESSAGE” A PHILATELIST’S LOOK AT MARSHALL MCLUHAN’S THESIS
By: Madesker, Michael MA, RDP, FRPSC, FRPSL
Today, we are inundated with messages by all kinds of means. One of these are newspapers which are just large letters prepaid by the recipient for the right to unfold them. It is the same process we use in handling mail. This is exactly what Marshall McLuhan said in his study of communications: The Medium Is The Message. Newspapers are the subject of those revenue collectors who study their taxation. The distribution of printed press relies heavily on the postal systems and is thus a legitimate philatelic collecting entity. 015
Postal History
PNEUMATIC POST - AN INTRODUCTION
By: Madesker, Michael MA, RDP, FRPSC, FRPSL
The concept of moving mail through underground tubes was introduced in London, England by William Murdoch in 1836 for the transmission of telegrams. The presentation looks at the pneumatic post in: Berlin, Buenos Aires, Munich, Paris, Prague, Rome, USA [Boston, Chicago, New York] and Vienna. 014
Military Postal History
PRISONERS OF WAR MAIL, WORLD WAR I PERIOD
By: Madesker, Michael MA, RDP, FRPSC, FRPSL
This six-fame presentation focuses on the social aspect of life of prisoners of war, their families and agencies, involved in assisting them. 013
Military Postal History
GERMAN MILITARY MAIL IN CHINA 1900-1906
By: White, Owen L. PhD
A presentation examining the postal facilities available to the German military during the Boxer Rebellion from 1900 to 1906. 012
Topical - Language
YOUTH AND PHILATELY LANGUAGES AND CULTURE: JAPANESE & CHINESE
By: Madesker, Michael MA, RDP, FRPSC, FRPSL, Chairman Commission for Youth Philately Federation International de Philatelie
Stamp collecting should not be restricted to study and research … but should also include the sheer pleasure derived from abstract thoughts and arrangements. The study of languages and cultures … could be an entry to the world of collecting and learning. This method provides hours of fun by captivating the attention of a person. 011
Topical - Language
YOUTH AND PHILATELY LANGUAGES AND CULTURE: INDIAN, LATIN & HEBREW
By: Madesker,Michael MA, RDP, FRPSC, FRPSL, Chairman Commission for Youth Philately Federation International de Philatelie
Stamp collecting should not be restricted to study and research … but should also include the sheer pleasure derived from abstract thoughts and arrangements. The study of languages and cultures … could be an entry to the world of collecting and learning. This method provides hours of fun by captivating the attention of a person. 010
South Africa
ORANGE FREE STATE FORCES OFFICIAL MAIL, CACHETS AND FREE FRANKING LABELS 1892-1900
By: Bartshe,Timothy
A study of the various postal methods of communication for the police and military forces of the Republic including cachets in lieu of postage on official mail and franks produced for the Police Force’s and Commando’s use after the War broke out on 11 October 1899. 009
Bangkok
BANGKOK B-OVERPRINTS
By: Houde, Michel
A primer to the problematic Bangkok Bs a collecting area loved by fakers. 008
Topical - Communications
NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS - SEA MAIL AN INTRODUCTION
By: Madesker, Michael MA, RDP, FRPSC, FRPSL
Letters from 1837 onwards are described to demonstrate how mail was carried by ships and submarines in an effort for people to communicate. 007
Topical - Biography
A PHILATELIC NARRATION OF A HUMAN LIFE
By: Madesker, Michael MA, RDP, FRPSC, FRPSL
The title reflects the common traits of all people. While we are individuals with divergent goals and aspirations, the patterns of life are both similar and interchangeable. We are all born; we live and we die; everything else is incidental. This "biographical” presentation is based on documents pertaining to life cycles and letters written by various people on matters affecting their lives. The imaginary person, or rather the composite created by the presenter, lived in the 19th century North America affected by struggles for daily existence, battling disease, subject to political upheavals and wars. The letters reflect family relationships, mores of the times and anecdotal diversions. Liberty was taken to include materials from several countries and to transgress the boundaries of the period, both to make the narrative more fluid. 006
Topical - Communications
NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS - THE MORSE CODE
By: Madesker, Michael MA, RDP, FRPSC, FRPSL
The Morse Code (alphabet) is transmitted by means of electro-magnetic or sound and light impulses. Messages are based on a system of dots, dashes and spaces. Correct usage depends on the proficiency of the operator. "Conversations" at 20 to 30 words per minute are quite common. 005
Topical - Biography
A SAILOR IS COMING HOME TO REST
By: Madesker, Michael MA, RDP, FRPSC, FRPSL
JAMES RAY TEMPLETON, a Navy reservist since 1942, was transferred to Active Duty in April 194. On November 19, 1943 he was washed aboard and presumed drowned. His body was recovered after an intensive search and he was buried on Saturday, June 20, 1944. 004
Topical - Communications
OVERVIEW OF THE EARLY TELEGRAPH SERVICE IN CANADA
By: Madesker, Michael MA, RDP, FRPSC, FRPSL
This presentation highlights the introduction and development of telegraphic service in Canada starting in 1851. It covers the invention of the telegraph in the 1830s and the major telegraph companies that pioneered the service in Canada. [Part of Michael Madesker’s Non-Verbal Communications theme.] 003
Great Britain
LONDON CANCELS DURING THE VICTORIAN PERIOD
By: Mather, Michael
The purpose of this exhibit is to trace the development of London postage obliterators from the Maltese Cross to the relatively sophisticated machine applied Duplex cancels and the combined Date and Obliterator cancels of the final decade of the nineteenth century. 002
Great Britain
UK TAXE MARKS AND THEIR OFFICES OF USE IN THE CENTIMES ERA
By: Snelson, Kenneth
This exhibit illustrates the 'T' marks used by the United Kingdom post office from 1875 to 1965. Most mail was taxed in London but many other Offices of Exchange taxed mail. 001