<![CDATA[Kingston Stamp Club Community Forum - All Forums]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:57:59 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Happy Easter everyone!]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=345 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:18:40 +0000 Carmen]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=345

Anyone else here not on Turkey or Ham as an Easter meal? In our case, we go for chicken just because turkey, being high in purines, tends to set off gout in the hubby.

Anyone else have any more "unique" food offerings?]]>

Anyone else here not on Turkey or Ham as an Easter meal? In our case, we go for chicken just because turkey, being high in purines, tends to set off gout in the hubby.

Anyone else have any more "unique" food offerings?]]> <![CDATA[My Bread Tag Collection]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=344 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:02:43 +0000 Hugh]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=344
Eastern Ontario Bread Tags.

The noble pursuit of collecting bread tags (AKA ties) has a storied tradition, stretching back to ancient times. Historians trace its earliest roots to the little-known Pharaoh Twistankhamun, whose tomb revealed golden bread ties used to seal royal loaves of ceremonial bread. However, the collecting of modern bread ties blossomed during the great yeast shortage of 1927, when bakers began marking their loaves with unique ties to deter bread theft. By the mid-20th century, societies dedicated to bread tie collecting sprang up globally, with dedicated tie collectors engaging in heated debates over the controversial "Whole Wheat Incident" of 1958, when unauthorized cardboard ties briefly replaced traditional plastic ones. Today, Bread Tie Philately (also affectionately called "Panphilately") enjoys a golden age, enthusiastically supported by a thriving online community that debates endlessly on such issues as tie rarity, color gradations, the use of fugitive inks and the interpretation of digital bread ties.

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I started with some kiloware.

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A sample from the 'classic' early period.

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And, a couple of plastic 'modern' ties. Notice the UV tagging. These are all used of course. 

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And, some of the controversial cardboard ties ... notice the threads -- evidence of the use of granite paper. These are also hard to find in mint condition. Notice one has a crease, evidence of it being breadily-used. 

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A cinderella tie ... It was not used on an actual loaf. Clearly it was ornamental.

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A digital tie .. the latest historical development. I may need some help analyzing the code.

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I had so much fun ... I ended up doing a one frame exhibit. For the ATA (American Tie Association)

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April Fool everyone! Just kidding.

Poisson d’avril / Aprilscherz / День смеха / 愚人节快乐 / Gocair ort!

Cheers, Hugh]]>
Eastern Ontario Bread Tags.

The noble pursuit of collecting bread tags (AKA ties) has a storied tradition, stretching back to ancient times. Historians trace its earliest roots to the little-known Pharaoh Twistankhamun, whose tomb revealed golden bread ties used to seal royal loaves of ceremonial bread. However, the collecting of modern bread ties blossomed during the great yeast shortage of 1927, when bakers began marking their loaves with unique ties to deter bread theft. By the mid-20th century, societies dedicated to bread tie collecting sprang up globally, with dedicated tie collectors engaging in heated debates over the controversial "Whole Wheat Incident" of 1958, when unauthorized cardboard ties briefly replaced traditional plastic ones. Today, Bread Tie Philately (also affectionately called "Panphilately") enjoys a golden age, enthusiastically supported by a thriving online community that debates endlessly on such issues as tie rarity, color gradations, the use of fugitive inks and the interpretation of digital bread ties.

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I started with some kiloware.

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A sample from the 'classic' early period.

.jpeg Image 2.jpeg Size: 92.04 KB  Downloads: 0


And, a couple of plastic 'modern' ties. Notice the UV tagging. These are all used of course. 

.jpeg Image 3.jpeg Size: 45.11 KB  Downloads: 21


.jpeg Image 4.jpeg Size: 73.02 KB  Downloads: 21


And, some of the controversial cardboard ties ... notice the threads -- evidence of the use of granite paper. These are also hard to find in mint condition. Notice one has a crease, evidence of it being breadily-used. 

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.jpeg Image 6.jpeg Size: 78.07 KB  Downloads: 21


A cinderella tie ... It was not used on an actual loaf. Clearly it was ornamental.

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A digital tie .. the latest historical development. I may need some help analyzing the code.

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I had so much fun ... I ended up doing a one frame exhibit. For the ATA (American Tie Association)

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April Fool everyone! Just kidding.

Poisson d’avril / Aprilscherz / День смеха / 愚人节快乐 / Gocair ort!

Cheers, Hugh]]> <![CDATA[Stamps and Their Stories Week 5]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=343 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:35:54 +0000 Janet MacD]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=343 The Philatelic History of Occupation. Hugh showed occupation stamps and covers from conflicts in the 19th, 20th, and 21st century. It was a great learning opportunity for the group.

Another highlight this week happened during Show and Tell. One group member - who started collecting more than 70 years ago and was a country collector - asked about topical collecting and the feasibility of finding stamps related to his profession in the sciences. It was a privilege to be present as a seasoned collector dared to strike out in a new direction!

Next week Val Mayers will speak about Varieties. In the autumn session of Stamps and Their Stories, Val showed participants how to « flyspeck » and they were quite excited when they were able to see tiny variations.]]> The Philatelic History of Occupation. Hugh showed occupation stamps and covers from conflicts in the 19th, 20th, and 21st century. It was a great learning opportunity for the group.

Another highlight this week happened during Show and Tell. One group member - who started collecting more than 70 years ago and was a country collector - asked about topical collecting and the feasibility of finding stamps related to his profession in the sciences. It was a privilege to be present as a seasoned collector dared to strike out in a new direction!

Next week Val Mayers will speak about Varieties. In the autumn session of Stamps and Their Stories, Val showed participants how to « flyspeck » and they were quite excited when they were able to see tiny variations.]]> <![CDATA[U.S. Scott 231]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=342 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:59:29 +0000 RICHARD]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=342 <![CDATA[Stamps and Their Stories - Week 4]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=341 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:35:22 +0000 Janet MacD]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=341
Next week’s topic is Occupation Stamps, presented by Hugh MacDonald.

We don’t know yet if the Senior’s Association will want us to run another series in Session 4, which begins in late April. Watch this space for news!]]>
Next week’s topic is Occupation Stamps, presented by Hugh MacDonald.

We don’t know yet if the Senior’s Association will want us to run another series in Session 4, which begins in late April. Watch this space for news!]]> <![CDATA[AI Bringing Stamps to Life!]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=340 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:20:02 +0000 Barb]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=340 resurface and evoke emotions. 
Well now, stamps can come "to life" using AI! 

These are two stamps:
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that were turned into living stamps please click on the links to view.

First the 1929 Scott 158 Bluenose I: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1317166853534908

And the second 1973 Turkish Angora Cat: https://www.facebook.com/reel/795583683573891

Amazing!]]> resurface and evoke emotions. 
Well now, stamps can come "to life" using AI! 

These are two stamps:
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and 
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that were turned into living stamps please click on the links to view.

First the 1929 Scott 158 Bluenose I: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1317166853534908

And the second 1973 Turkish Angora Cat: https://www.facebook.com/reel/795583683573891

Amazing!]]> <![CDATA[Stamps and Their Stories Week 3]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=339 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:06:30 +0000 Janet MacD]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=339
This group is bringing some great items for Show and Tell. I am learning so much from them!

There is no class March 16 because of school break. Our guest presenter on March 23 will be Ted Luhtala, speaking about collecting stamps from Germany.]]>
This group is bringing some great items for Show and Tell. I am learning so much from them!

There is no class March 16 because of school break. Our guest presenter on March 23 will be Ted Luhtala, speaking about collecting stamps from Germany.]]> <![CDATA[Gifts available for the March 12 meeting! Participate and claim your reward!]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=338 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:11:58 +0000 Webmaster]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=338
These are the participation gifts available leading up to the meeting for March 12. 

Make your post, reply or comment in the proper forum and then come here and "Reply" to this post, say where you posted and claim one of the following gifts for delivery at the club on March 12, 2026. Webmaster (Roy) will put it aside with your name on it. Pick it up at the club. If you miss the meeting, so sorry, gift goes back into the pool. (We want you at the meetings too!)

More than one of each of these is available, but supplies of each are limited. Webmaster may not get to posting "This Gift is gone" in time, so it is possible you may be asked to pick an alternate.

#1 Great Britain Lundy Island 1961 Europa FDC
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#2 Canada "O Canada" 1980 set of 2 House of Commons FDC
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#3 Germany 1947 Stuttgart Industrial Exhibition cancel on uprated postal card
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#4 San Marino 1971 art maximum card - ships
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Roy]]>
These are the participation gifts available leading up to the meeting for March 12. 

Make your post, reply or comment in the proper forum and then come here and "Reply" to this post, say where you posted and claim one of the following gifts for delivery at the club on March 12, 2026. Webmaster (Roy) will put it aside with your name on it. Pick it up at the club. If you miss the meeting, so sorry, gift goes back into the pool. (We want you at the meetings too!)

More than one of each of these is available, but supplies of each are limited. Webmaster may not get to posting "This Gift is gone" in time, so it is possible you may be asked to pick an alternate.

#1 Great Britain Lundy Island 1961 Europa FDC
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#2 Canada "O Canada" 1980 set of 2 House of Commons FDC
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#3 Germany 1947 Stuttgart Industrial Exhibition cancel on uprated postal card
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#4 San Marino 1971 art maximum card - ships
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Roy]]> <![CDATA[Great Find at the February Auction]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=337 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 02:22:37 +0000 Janet MacD]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=337
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The stamp was issued in 1999 by the PRC to commemorate the 22nd Universal Postal Union Congress that was held in Beijing.

The calligrapher was Jiang Zemin, who in 1999 was the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, the Chairman of the Central Military Commission, the President of China, and the Paramount Leader. His message on the stamp would make a wonderful slogan cancel:

Develop modern postal services, meet social needs.

When I looked at this stamp, it reminded me of 1982, when China and Canada collaborated to bring a special exhibit to the Ontario Science Centre. It was called “China: 7,000 Years of Discovery” and master artisans travelled from China to Canada to demonstrate skills like silk weaving and embroidery, paper making, and calligraphy. We attended a special show with friends who had recently emigrated from China. As a surprise for Hugh, they had a master calligrapher write something of Hugh’s choice on a sheet of freshly made paper. It was a privilege to watch the artist’s strokes evolve into a quotation from The Art of War.]]>
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The stamp was issued in 1999 by the PRC to commemorate the 22nd Universal Postal Union Congress that was held in Beijing.

The calligrapher was Jiang Zemin, who in 1999 was the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, the Chairman of the Central Military Commission, the President of China, and the Paramount Leader. His message on the stamp would make a wonderful slogan cancel:

Develop modern postal services, meet social needs.

When I looked at this stamp, it reminded me of 1982, when China and Canada collaborated to bring a special exhibit to the Ontario Science Centre. It was called “China: 7,000 Years of Discovery” and master artisans travelled from China to Canada to demonstrate skills like silk weaving and embroidery, paper making, and calligraphy. We attended a special show with friends who had recently emigrated from China. As a surprise for Hugh, they had a master calligrapher write something of Hugh’s choice on a sheet of freshly made paper. It was a privilege to watch the artist’s strokes evolve into a quotation from The Art of War.]]> <![CDATA[Canada's First Fabric Stamp]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=336 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:39:04 +0000 Barb]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=336 Canada's first-ever fabric stamp, issued to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Canadian flag. 
How perfectly fitting is that!

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From: https://canadianstampnews.com/flag-anniv...c-stamp-2/]]> Canada's first-ever fabric stamp, issued to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Canadian flag. 
How perfectly fitting is that!

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From: https://canadianstampnews.com/flag-anniv...c-stamp-2/]]> <![CDATA[RE: Columbian stamps 1893]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=335 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:38:37 +0000 RICHARD]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=335
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]]> <![CDATA[My FIRST club auction - what a great meeting!]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=333 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:03:36 +0000 Carmen]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=333
- Watching mini-bidding wars ( Big Grin), and even finally benefiting myself, although I had sworn up and down I wouldn't do it, but hey, how DOES one stop oneself from bidding on a $4 GB lot?! It called to me, ya know?  Wink

- OOH, and I brought home some GB new stamp issue packets for review from Roy over the next couple of weeks!

- And thanks to Richard for the unexpected Belgium stamps he found and gave me... what a Mentor!  Heart

- Finally, I spoke to Bob about some stamp stuff going on with a friend of mine and her sadly-unwell parents (because it's above my pay grade), and he offered to email her and let her know what steps she could take. THANKS Bob! I'll get that info to ya! She's very grateful.

This club rocks!]]>
- Watching mini-bidding wars ( Big Grin), and even finally benefiting myself, although I had sworn up and down I wouldn't do it, but hey, how DOES one stop oneself from bidding on a $4 GB lot?! It called to me, ya know?  Wink

- OOH, and I brought home some GB new stamp issue packets for review from Roy over the next couple of weeks!

- And thanks to Richard for the unexpected Belgium stamps he found and gave me... what a Mentor!  Heart

- Finally, I spoke to Bob about some stamp stuff going on with a friend of mine and her sadly-unwell parents (because it's above my pay grade), and he offered to email her and let her know what steps she could take. THANKS Bob! I'll get that info to ya! She's very grateful.

This club rocks!]]> <![CDATA[Embroidered Stamps]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=332 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:42:40 +0000 Barb]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=332 But these are not stamps printed on paper, they are stamps that are embroidered.

Please click on the link below for the story: 
United for Peace "Stitch by Stitch"

https://unstamps.org/united-for-peace-video/

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]]> But these are not stamps printed on paper, they are stamps that are embroidered.

Please click on the link below for the story: 
United for Peace "Stitch by Stitch"

https://unstamps.org/united-for-peace-video/

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]]> <![CDATA[Stamps and Their Stories Week 1]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=331 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:50:01 +0000 Janet MacD]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=331
Hugh MacDonald provided an introduction to philately and postal history that was very well received. We have a list of topics the group would like to see presented in future sessions, so please be prepared to say YES with enthusiasm if we come your way at this week’s meeting!]]>
Hugh MacDonald provided an introduction to philately and postal history that was very well received. We have a list of topics the group would like to see presented in future sessions, so please be prepared to say YES with enthusiasm if we come your way at this week’s meeting!]]>