V0C 1L0
Viking Collectables (c.1995, 1999)
Robert E. Sivertson
P. O. Box 189, Dease Lake, BC V0C 1L0
Tel.: 604-771-3061
f.1988. Stamps, postal history, covers, postcards, coins, banknotes, medals, ephemera.
V0N 1B4
Great Games and Toys
112-4350 Lorimer Rd., Whistler, B.C. V0N 1B4
Tel.: 604 932-2043
Albums, packets (cite c.2001)
V0P 1H0
Amanda's Topicals
Amanda Smith
CSDA-07
P. O. Box 485, Heriot Bay, BC V0P 1H0
Tel.: 250-285-3612, Fax: 250-285-3613
[email protected]
New Issues, Topicals
From her website c.201201, "We have sold our stamp business after 16 years' . . .Our stock and new-issue service is now in the capable hands of veteran stamp dealer Dwayne Miner of Calgary."
old: 5512 - 4 Street N.W., Calgary, AB
P. O. Box 64021, Calgary, AB T2K 6S1
V1K 1B8
Pacific Wholesale Stamp Co. Ltd.
aka: Stampzonia (a division)
Mr. Daniel Pippin - President
Box 1656, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8
Tel.: Toll Free 1-877-537-2584, Fax (250) 537-2583
Note c.201201 : there is no mention of stamps or albums anymore!
old: Specialties: Packets, Albums and Supplies -
Stamp Odyssey (stamp album) &
Stampazonia Publishing
are divisions .. (Note: Stampzonia is credited with webpage design work
for AskPhil ; c. 2000)
Vancouver List of distributors c.2001.
Mainland List of distributors c.2001.
V1T 1C6
Kevin D. Kienlein
APS-08
3101 18th Ave., Vernon, BC V1T 1C6
Tel.: 250-545-8340
[email protected]
British Commonwealth, Canada, Approvals
V1L 1S7
Secret Garden Toys
455 Ward St., Nelson, BC V1L 1S7
Tel.: 250 352 9114
Albums, packets
(cite c.2001)
V1T 3K3
Okanagan Mainline Philatelic Association (OMPA)
NWFSC-11
Roy Heinrichs,
@, 250-542-4127
1814 - 43 Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 3K3
V1Y 5Y2
Robert A. Lee Philatelist Ltd.
Robert (Bob) A. Lee
APS-07
2365 Stillingfleet Road, No. 333, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5Y2
Tel.: 1-800-755-2437, 1-250-861-1106
Fax: 1-888-783-9888
[email protected],
[email protected]
Exclusively Canadian Stamp Auctions, postal history,
town cancellations, revenues, precancels & perfins
NOTE c.20120131: His son, Mark, reports, "My father 'Robert Lee' has retired and no longer has the business. I own the domain name.
"
old: #203-1139 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5Y2
http://www.robertalee.com/ forwards to www.bigfresh.com (co-owned by a Mark Lee c.2012)
http://www.Stamps-Bid.Com/ (2001) '404' c.201201
http://www.RobertALeeAuctions.Com/, [email protected] (2005)
http://www.ogopogo.com/stamps/, [email protected] (2000)
[email protected]
V1Y 7N5
H. G. Walburn (c.1999, f.1948)
P. O. Box 279, Kelowna, BC V1Y 7N5
Tel.: 604-763-9975
Stamps, postal history. Specialty: Precancels: Canadian. Approvals. Mail orders.
V2A 5K4
Northwestern Philatelic Auctions, Inc.
Constantine Raftopoulos
CSDA-11 *,
APS-11,
ASDA-11,
PTS-11
304 Martin St - Ste 200, Penticton, B.C. V2A 5K4
Mail: P. O. Box 117, Penticton, B.C. V2A 6J9
Tel.: 250-493-0145, Fax: 250-493-4076
* [email protected], [email protected]
(Ref. URL)
Specialties: Mail Auctions, Private Treaty, Canada, British Commonwealth
"Our auctions feature extensive listings
1851-1951 of many countries .. strong in KE, KGV, KGVI . . ."
old: http://vvv.com/~northwest
V2A 6J9
Deveney Collectibles / Deveney Stamps
David Deveney
CSDA-11,
PSS-14
Box 644, Penticton, BC V2A 6J9
Tel.: (250) 492-6516, Fax: (250) 492-6519
[email protected]
Specialties: Approvals, Canada, Revenues
c.2014 PSS: Specializing in Canadian Precancels, Canadian Revenues & Early Canadian Stamps. Risk free approvals…shop from home!
V2A 8W1
Lakeside Philatelic Auctions
Barbara Vassilakaki
3935 Lakeside Rd., Penticton, BC, V2A 8W1
[email protected]
eBay® ID: [email protected] (not valid c.2012)
http://vvv.com/~greek/ '404' c.2012
V2S 2B3
One Stop Hobbies
33228 Fraser Way, Abbotsford , B.C. V2S 2B3
Tel.: 604 852-6497
Albums, packets (and every other kind of toy...)
(cite c.2001)
V2S 3M1
Fraser Valley Philatelic Club
RPSC-07
Annual Show: AMPEX (known Apr. 3, 2011, Apr. 1, 2012)
"There will be several dealers present and frames displaying stamps.."
Meets: 7 p.m. 3rd Mon. (except July, Aug. & Dec.) (c.2011)
At: Abbotsford Collegiate
2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3M1
Contact c.2007: N. Holden, Tel.: (604) 859-9103
V2T 6Z7
Ron Leith Philatelic Auctions
Box 430, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6Z7
(&: P. O. Box 1507, Sumas, WA 98295-1507, USA c.2007)
Tel.: 604-795-2240, Fax: 604-795-2324
[email protected], or? : [email protected]
(Ref. URL c.201103, 201201)
Auctions , Postal History
(known to have conducted the auction at RICHPEX show Mar. 24, 2012)
V2Y 1R1
Harold Krische
APS-08
20750 68th Ave., Langley, BC V2& 1R1
Tel.: 604-530-5303
[email protected]
Germany, British Commonwealth, Postal History, Europe, Topicals
V3A 4B6
Jogra Enterprise
348 - 20465 Douglas Crescent, Langley, BC V3A 4B6
CSN-20070710:22
"Sets and singles for the budget conscience or new collector.
Free gift with first paid order."
V3A 4G1
Foot's Stamps & Coins
William R. Foot
20358 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC V3A 4G1
Tel.: (604) 530-5848
(Ref. CSN online c.20070618)
V3G 1E2
Mondo-Phil Stamps
Arne Weiland
36034 Southridge Pl, Abbotsford BC V3G 1E2
Tel./Fax: 604-852-8001
Since 1984. Stamps, postal history, covers, postcards.
Specialty: W. Europe, Nordic countries, some British Commonwealth.
old?: P. O. Box 304, Sumas, WA 98295-3047, USA
old: 2335 Guilford Drive, Abbotsford, BC V2S 4Z3 ; same phone
V3J 6B1
Centennial Stamp Club
(f.1967)
Meets : 7:00 PM, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (except July & Aug.)
At : Social Recreation Centre - McGee Room
630 Poirier St, Coquitlam, B.C., V3J 6B1
(Map)
Contact (c.2011): Wolfgang Richter, @-mail
old Ref.: members.home.net/pava (local resources) '404' c.2011
old: http://www.mobilerelay.com/stampclub
older: www.recruitex.com/stampclub
V3J 7W2
Jim Miller, Ltd. {cf.}
Jim (James E.) Miller
APS-06,
CSDA-07
P. O. Box 56571 - Lougheed Mall PO, Burnaby, BC V3J 7W2
Tel.: 604-444-3500
Canada's Postal History, Canada View Postcards
old: P. O. Box 3005 - M.P.P., Kamloops, BC V2C 6B7 (c.1999)
V3K 3T8
iCollector
1963 Lougheed Hwy, Coquitlam, BC V3K 3T8
Tel.: 866 313 0123, Fax: 604 525 4759
[email protected]
Online "..collectibles at auction, from coins and stamps to antiques and antiquities.
A world of collectible auctions at your fingertips..." (no stamps c.201201)
V3M 1E2
Crawford Coin Stamp Militaria
706 Clarkson Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 1E2
Tel.: 604-526-9814
Albums, packets, militaria
(cite c.2001)
old: 767 Columbia St., New Westminster, BC V3M 1B6 ; same phone
V3T 5B7
PrimaSoft PC, Inc.
Marek Kosznik
P.O. Box 456, Surrey, BC V3T 5B7
Tel.: 800-371-7520 (USA, Canada), 604-951-1085 (International)
[email protected]
". . .specializes in developing productivity software for business and home PC users. To date, the company has developed a number of Windows-based utility packages, such as database management tools, network tools which are currently distributed all over the world."
A stand alone stamp inventroy program:
Stamp Organizer Deluxe
&: Postcard Organizer Deluxe
Organizer Deluxe registered users can get a free Stamp Inventory Template
and a free Database software template: Stamp Collector - Glossary
c.2012, "Special Offer !!"
Get
Postcard Organizer Deluxe or Stamp Organizer Deluxe
plus
All Organizer Deluxe Database Solutions
(61 programs) for only $119.00
old: http://www.software4collectors.com
V3V 2V7 (index)
Stamp Buy-Sell Co. (c.1995)
11744 River Road, Surrey, BC V3V 2V7
Tel./Fax: 604-588-6538
Stamps, covers. Specialty: Africa. Buyer: worldwide.
V4A 2G4
Ocean Park Stamp Auctions
David Marasco
13293 24th Avenue, Surrey, BC V4A 2G4
Tel.: 206-905-9925 (old: 605-536-9525), Fax: 604-538-9593
[email protected]
(Ref. URL c.201103, 201201 & CSN-20070710:22)
Auctions, "Canadian and British Commonwealth to sell or trade."
c.2012: NEXT AUCTION (# 22): End of February, 2012
"We specialize in Canada and Provinces Stamps and Postal History"
"You may BID prior to the sale date by written letter, email, telephone OR participate during the sale with our Remote Bidding Software.
We have Bidding software which will allow you to bid while the auction is in progress, Just like you are at the Auction "IN PERSON"."
old: http://www.npsnet.com/dmarasco/OceanPark '404' , [email protected]
V4V 1B9
D & L Kaye Enterprises
Don and Louise Kaye
17131 Coral Beach Rd, Winfield, BC V4V 1B9
Tel.: (250)766-9161
[email protected]
Ref. URL (c.2012 CPS)
Specializing in Postcards.
V5B 4Y2
Albert G. Tanner
CSDA-07
P. O. Box 44141, Burnaby, BC V5B 4Y2
Tel.: 604-732-1159
Postal History, Postcards, Cinderellas
See Also?: Tanner's Children's Bookstore
V5H 2C2
Sears' Burnaby Stamp Dept.
4750 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2C2
Tel.: 604 433 3211
Albums, packets
(cite c.2001)
V5H 4V9
Peter Waitt
PTS-11
601-4788 Hazel Street, Burnaby, BC V5H 4V9
Tel.: (604) 435 2375, Fax: ++1 (604) 435 2315
Hours Office. Callers by appointment.
Attends Stamp Shows & Bourses.
Specialisation: Asia, G.B., Commonwealth
V5X 3T4
Chantou International Coin & Stamp, Ltd.
Giuseppe Iorio
APS-07
6537 Fraser St., Vancouver, BC V5X 3T4
Tel.: (604) 321-7447, Fax: (604) 321-7876
[email protected]
Specialty: Retail/Wholesale: Canada, eWant Lists, Accessories, Literature
V6A 1G2
GeoStamps, Inc. (c.1997-2000)
Adam and George J. Bullied
616-103 Powell St., Vancouver, BC V6A 1G2
Canada, Bidboard, Bulk Lots, Wholesale
http://www.geostamps.com/geostamps/ '404' c.2012
V6B 1E8
F.v.H. Stamps
Frank R. von Hausen
APS-08
102-340 W. Cordova St., Vancouver, BC V6B 1E8
Tel.: 866-684-8408 (Toll Free), 604-684-8408, Fax: 604-684-2929
[email protected]
CSN: 20120126 online Ref.
"WESTERN CANADA'S LEADING FULL SERVICE STAMP STORE"
Specialties: Canada (& Discount Canadian postage), GB & Commonwealth, Europe,
Topicals, Postcards, Commemorative & Postal History Covers, all accessories,
Weekly Saturday stamp auctions; online bid sheet.
V6B 4A4
Achim Bornmann
APS-09
P. O. Box 4714, Vancouver, BC V6B 4A4
Germany & Colonies, Postal History, Postcards: WW I & WW II (Picture)
V6B 6L5
Federal Philately, Inc.
Michael Ng
APS-08
120-1118 Homer St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6L5 (cite)
Tel.: 604-688-9123
Macao, British Commonwealth, Portuguese Colonies, Worldwide
old: 2438 Heather St. - Apt. 302, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3H9
Tel.: 604-875-6089, Fax: 604-875-6698
V6C 2V6
Vancouver Coin & Stamp (1982) Ltd
120-800 Pender St W, Vancouver, BC V6C 2V6
Tel.: 604-682-7921
or?:
402 Hornby St, Vancouver BC V6C 3J1
Tel.: 604-682-7921, Fax: 604-685-7923
V6N 1W7
All Nations Stamp and Coin (Alt. URL)
aka/formerly: Downtown Stamp & Coin (cite c.2001)
&: Eaton's Stamps
Brian N. Grant Duff
CSDA-11
5630 Dunbar St. at 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, V6N 1W7
Tel.: 604-684-4613, Fax: (604) 266-4515
[email protected]
eBay ID: allnations (no activity c.2012)
Specialties: Retail Shop, Auctions, Canada, Worldwide (incl. stamps, coins, banknotes)
A weekly auction every Saturday at the store; The auction closes at noon PST Saturdays. You are invited to bid and to offer items for sale. (online too)
If you wish to have us to
appraise a coin, stamp, or banknote you own
click here to read about the steps involved.
Also handles supplies.
old: P. O. Box 54023, Vancouver, BC V6C 3P4 / 674 Granville St. 4th Floor, V6C 1Z6
Tel.: 604-689-2230, Fax: 604-684-4618
older: 434 Richards St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2Z3
ICQ number: 77239174
Tel.: 604-684 4613, Fax: 604-684-4618
Tel.: 604-263-3113, Fax: 604-684-4618
'Please note Vancouver now has 10 digit local number calling, this is not a mistake.'
oldest: 701 Granville St. - 6th Floor, Vancouver, BC V6B 4E5 (as both Downtown & Eaton's)
old ref.: http://www.coinappraisals.org '404' c.2011
V6P 6S5
Stanley Stamp Co. Ltd
Robert J. McGillivray
APS-08
P.O. Box 61015 - Langara Postal Outlet
571 W. 57th Ave., Vancouver, BC V6P 6S5
Tel.: 604-685-9017
Canada, British Commonwealth, Western Europe
old?: 1096 Richards St., Vancouver, BC V6B 3E1 (c.1999)
V6R 1N6
Utopia Philatelic Services, Inc (c.1999, 2007)
Alan R. Hansen
3385 W. 4th Ave., Vancouver, BC V6R 1N6
Tel.: 604-224-5768, Fax: 604-224-0966
[email protected]
"British North America (BNA), Great Britain, British Commonwealth, United States, Western Europe" c.1999
"Utopia Philatelic Services Inc.'s on-line bidding auction offers you a wide range of International Philatelic Products, specializing in Classic Period British Empire. Come visit us at and have history come to life before your eyes." c.2005)
old: http://www.utopiaphilatelicservices.com '404' c.201201
V6T 1Z1
University of British Columbia Coin & Stamp Club
Box 185, 6138 SUB Boulevard, Vancouver, B.C., V6T 1Z1
See:
Alumni of the Coin and Stamp Club of the University of British Columbia (on FaceBook)
V6W 1H3
Stars Trading Co Ltd
6631 Graybar Rd, Richmond, BC V6W 1H3
Tel.: (604) 279-8815, (604) 279-8528, Fax (604) 279-8821
(Ref. URL c.2012)
V6Y 2B3
Western Coin and Stamp Ltd. (odd but interesting c.201201)
Suite 2 - 6380 No. 3 Rd., Richmond, BC V6Y 2B3
Tel.: 604-278-3235, Fax (604) 278-3246
(cite c.2001)
V6Y 1S6
Chinese Coin and Stamp Club
C/o #9 - 8500 Anderson Road,
Richmond, BC,
V6Y 1S6
ref: http://www.julaine.ca/canbiblio/sampletext/orgs2.html c.201201
V7C 1P6
Mike Sagar Postal Stationery
3920 Royalmore Avenue, Richmond, BC V7C 1P6
[email protected]
Collector/dealer primarily in the postal stationery of Canada
and Newfoundland. (c.2000)
"I have been producing lists since about 1986 to recirculate my duplicates, most of which will appeal to the beginning to intermediate level collector.
. . .This site was last updated June 16, 2011"
old: #208 - 611 West 13th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1N8
old: http://www.interchange.ubc.ca/townsley/poststat.html, [email protected]
V7C 3K8
RGM Stamps
Robert G. Millman
NSDA-11
105-6655 Lynas Lane, Richmond, BC, V7C 3K8
Tel.: (604)241-1948, Fax: (604)594-4155
[email protected].
StampCentral Shop
Canada, Australia, United States, Great Britain, Software
"Free lists sent next day. We specialize, you fill in the gaps."
V7E 3M3
Steveston Stamp Auctions Ltd.
John E. Maunsell
APS-08
3rd Floor (#350), 12211 First Avenue, Richmond, BC V7E 3M3
,Tel.: (604) 241-8533, Fax: (604) 241-8580
Quarterly Public Auctions, Weekley (bidboard) Buy or Bid auctions; LSN-20070212:55:003
old:http://www.stevestonstamps.com (pseudo directiory c.201201), [email protected]
older: http://tor-pw1.netcom.ca/~stevstmp/small.html, [email protected]
oldest?: http://www.netcom.ca/~stevstmp/, [email protected]
V7J 3S9
tibetanpost.com
Geoffrey Flack
Box 16011 - Lynn Valley Postal Outlet, North Vancouver, B.C. V7J 3S9
Tel: (604) 986 3898
[email protected]
eBay ID: nangartse (member since July 2002)
Specialty: Asia; Stamps & Postal History
"Prices are in U.S. dollars, but if preferred, I can accept payment (at the existing rate of exchange) in Canadian dollars, British Pounds, or Euros.
. . . (he) accept(s) VISA, Paypal, U.S. dollar personal cheques, International money orders or Direct Bank transfers."
"Although my activities in cyberspace only date from the year 2000, I am not new to philately. I have spent most of my life collecting stamps and postal history. I travel regularly to Asia in search of material and I often attend stamp shows on three continents.
. . . I have just returned from Asia .. made some interesting purchases . . ." c.201201
V7V 3A3
JCM - Jas Cyberspace Museum Shop
FIVE/CINQ Unlimited
Mr. Jas W Felter
2707 Rosebery Avenue, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 3A3
JCM is an online 'Museum' of fake or fantasy or
'
Artistamps'. Their shop sells artistamps,
artist's books and art work.
V8J 4H6
North Coast Coin & Stamp Club
P.O. Box 1180,
Prince Rupert, BC,
V8J 4H6
ref: http://www.julaine.ca/canbiblio/sampletext/orgs2.html
V8K 2S6
West of the Moon Toys
105 Purvis, Salt Spring Island, B.C., V8K 2S6
Tel.: 250 537-1966
Carries albums, packets..
V8L 1X7
Tanner's Children's Bookstore (c.2001)
2443 Beacon Ave., Sidney, BC V8L 1X7
Tel.: 250 656 4449
Albums, packets . .
See Also?: Albert G. Tanner
V8L 4C1
Rideau Stamps
P. O. Box 2626, Sidney, BC V8L 4C1
[email protected]
British West Indies, Atlantic Islands. Free list.
from CSN-20070710:22
V8M 1J5
Victoria Butterfly Gardens
1461 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J5
Tel.: 250 652 3822
Stampzonia Albums, packets (c.2001)
V8M 2C3
Fenian Antiques
aka: Michael Rice Collectibles
(J.) Michael Rice
IFPD-08,
AOA-08
PO Box 86, Saanichton, BC V8M 2C3
Tel.: (250) 652-9412, Fax: 250-652-7866
[email protected]
Philatino auctions (no items c.201201)
"Professional Appraisals
Consultations for estates & insurance
Free talks on antiques for seniors and non-profit groups"
(Note: the only Assoc. of Online Appraisers {AOA} listed stamp appraiser c.2008)
old?: P.O. Box 286, Saanichton, BC V8M 2C5, [email protected]
V8N 6J1
Weeda Stamps Ltd. (Alt. URL)
Andrew Blanchard
CSDA-11
Beverly Fox
CSDA-11,
APS-11 (Registrant of both URLs c.2012)
Box 31054 RPO University Heights, Victoria, BC V8N 6J3
#301-3980 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, BC V8N 6J1
Tel.: (888) 685-1826, 250-384-1826 (c.2011),
[email protected] (c.2011), [email protected] (c.2007, 2011)
Online Bidborad Auctions, mostly Canada, and Dutch Auctions
old: #706-525 Seymour St., Vancouver, BC, V6B 3H7 (c.2007)
(604) 685-1826, Fax: (604)685-1824 (c.2007)
older: www.LionsGate.Com/WebTown/Weeda '404' / from c.2000
See Also: David Medeiros, FL, USA
V8P 1Y8
The Book Press Ltd
Alan Wyatt
APS-05 *
1217 Tattersall Dr., Victoria, BC V8P 1Y8
Tel.: 250-384-4601, Fax: 250-384-2382
* [email protected], [email protected] (c.1999)
British Commonwealth, General Covers, Western Europe
V8R 1H0
Morrell Stamps
P.O.Box 5241 Station B, Victoria, BC V8R 1H0
Tel.: (250) 532 5361
(CSN-online Ref. c.201201)
Specialty: Canada & Provinces, USA & Worldwide
(we note online articles available; e.g. CSN Dec.7-20, 2010,
"Booklet Varieties (Varieties, errors blooming...)"
V8R 6S4
Sedona Stamps
James C. Yates
APS-08
P.O. Box 5430 - Stn B, Victoria, BC V8R 6S4
Tel.: (250) 592-9017, Fax: (250) 592-6217
[email protected]
Australia, British Commonwealth, Great Britain, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland
old?: P. O. Box 2907, Port Angeles, WA 98362-0335, USA
V8T 2C5
Bolen Books (c.2001)
111-1644 Hillside, Victoria, BC V8T 2C5
Tel.: 250-595-4232
Albums, packets
V8T 3Y2
Bob Poulin
2825 Prior St., Victoria, BC V8T 3Y2
Mission mixture "10 lbs for $80 postpaid". via CSN-20070710:23:MX
V8T 4L1
Teacher's Corner (c.2001)
2014 Douglas St., Victoria, BC V8T 4L1
Tel.: 250-385-5977
Albums, Packets
V8V 1L3
Burda Approvals
Richard Burda
CSDA-07
440 Simcoe St.- Suite 928, Victoria, BC V8V 1L3
Tel.: 250-380-9173
Approvals, Postal History, Worldwide
V8V 3X5
Village Card Shoppe (c.2001)
4-313 Cook St., Victoria, BC V8V 3X5
Tel.: 250 383 1943
Albums, packets
V8V 4E1
Moulton Philatelics, Ltd.
Alison & Richard
APS-08
Moulton
PTA-11
138 Linden Avenue, Victoria, BC V8V 4E1I
Tel.: 250 381 6190
[email protected]
Delcampe Auction ID: Nikana2
Antique Postcards (Raphael Tuck), Postal History
old: Richard Moulton 216 Armit Ave. Fort Frances , ON P9A 2C9 (c.1990)
[email protected], http://www.MoultonPostcards.Com/
V8W 1H6
Van Isle Coin and Stamp (c.2001)
831 Fort St., Victoria, BC V8W 1H6
Tel.: 250 382 6331
V8W 1H8
Britannia & Co. Stamp & Coin Ltd (c.2001)
aka: Britannia Stamp Co.
Paul Freeman
828 (839 c.1999) Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1H8
Tel.: 250 480 1954
Kuwait, Burma
old: http://www.britanniastamps.com
older: http://home.iSTAR.ca/~stampbr
V8W 3N2
Victoria Stamp Auction Ltd.
(A Division of Cal Stephens Ltd.)
And DonSCal.com*
& AKTIV Software Corporation *
Don S. Cal
APS-11
P. O. Box 38038, Fort Street P.O., Victoria, BC, V8W 3N2
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Pacific Time
Tel.: 250-383-6211, Fax: 250-383-6288
[email protected], [email protected]
The Boss: [email protected], [email protected]
(For security purposes, send your credit card numbers broken into 2 groups in 2 different emails.)
Since 1980. Victoria now has about 12 Postal auctions a year; mid monthly.
* And General Worldwide - Over 1500 lots of worldwide stamps via DonSCal.com
Including Worldwide Year Sets, Germany packets . . .
US Mailing Address: PO Box 1732, Port Angeles, WA 98362-0089 (c.2012)
* AKTIV Software Corporation
723 Paskin Way, Victoria, BC V8Z 6N4
Tel.: 250-727-3442, Fax: 250-727-3740
Exactly what part they play is unknown but 'software' says something...
V8X 3X8
B. Schulze Stamps Ltd. (f.1958)
Mrs. Inge-Marie Fowler
APS-08 *
P. O. Box 4218, Victoria, BC V8X 3X8
Tel./Fax: 250-479-5745
* In USA: P. O. Box 1028, Port Angeles, WA 98362-0176, USA
Canada, U.S. : Mixtures, Packets, Lots, Approvals. Free list.
old: P. O. Box 57, Port Angeles, WA 98362-0802
V8X 4L1
Anthony Kunicky
APS-08
4211 Keewatin Pl., Victoria, BC V8X 4L1 (c.1999-2006)
Tel.: 250-727-9425
[email protected] (c.2006), [email protected] (c.2005)
Specialty: Western Canada Postal History, Western Canada Real Photo Postcards
V8Y 2S4
Canadian Forces Air Squadron Commemorative Philatelic Covers
David Gronbeck-Jones
4802 Amblewood Drive, Victoria, BC V8Y 2S4
[email protected]
What are these covers about?
In the tradition of the Royal Air Force and the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), a squadron becomes eligible to be presented its "colours", or battle honours, after 25 years of active service. For some Canadian Squadrons, even though activated early in World War 2, colours were not presented until the late 1970's because of periods of temporary disbandment. The same squadron number is often passed from unit to unit, without regard to changing roles or changing aircraft. Canadian Air Force squadrons are numbered in the "400" series.
The presentation of colours ceremony is normally a parade, with a flypast. There will also likely be a reception and other social events. In 1974, 416 Squadron was the first unit to raise money for these festivities by creating a commemorative cover for philatelists. The covers are eagerly bought up, and soon after the special day all covers are sold. The quantity produced is usually about 1000. An insert in each cover describes the unit history and provides other background information.
Typically, covers of this type are flown in the squadron's current aircraft, and signed by the pilot or crew to attest to what was done (as stated on the cover).
To meet philatelic requirements for such covers, they are also stamped and postmarked on the date of the colours presentation. They may also have other postmarkings to attest to the feat attempted in the special flight.
I offer these three (we count 4; aj c.2012) commemorative covers for sale to collectors. I have a few dozen of each in stock, and will accept orders as long as this web page can be accessed. Covers produced by other Canadian squadrons are not available from me.
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