<![CDATA[Kingston Stamp Club Community Forum - All Forums]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:38:39 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Job well done, KSC!]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=354 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:24:26 +0000 Carmen]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=354
I also came away with some treasures, not least of which is this lovely Kingston cover with a "Canada Air Mail Official Opening of Kingston Airport Special Air Mail Flight Kingston to Toronto" rubber stamp. You know Kingston Airport... our OTHER Bus Station, LOL! This included a Canada Scott C1 stamp, which I didn't have, so hooray for ME!

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I also came away with some treasures, not least of which is this lovely Kingston cover with a "Canada Air Mail Official Opening of Kingston Airport Special Air Mail Flight Kingston to Toronto" rubber stamp. You know Kingston Airport... our OTHER Bus Station, LOL! This included a Canada Scott C1 stamp, which I didn't have, so hooray for ME!

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]]> <![CDATA[Stamps colours]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=353 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:27:31 +0000 GGelinas]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=353 Unitrade #195, King George V Medallion issue, some say it comes in dark green, some say dark green, myrtle green, green and coil in deep green, while other call them myrtle green, deep myrtle green or deep dull green.
OK, so how do do it.  I do not know.  I have mainly used stamps and a few MNH that could guide me a bit.  

I tried a software called Sleuth.  One panel looks like it is giving me some information but the software does not have any help to decipher the colour reports it gives me in Black and white.  It is not supported.
iPhone Photos doe not work for me.
I tried Nikon photo software but my version id old and was intended for a PC not MacBook.
I could try Photo shop to remove known colours like green and see what is left (On my todo list as I must lease the software).
It was suggested that I try PERFOMaster 4000.  Very similar to Sleuth.  It allows one to created a spectrum of colours and it calculates deviations from that template. Meaning if my reference is green, it might highlight calculate a blue deviation the second stamps that is probably blue green. (I WILL TRY this one in May 2026).

Other suggestions?]]> Unitrade #195, King George V Medallion issue, some say it comes in dark green, some say dark green, myrtle green, green and coil in deep green, while other call them myrtle green, deep myrtle green or deep dull green.
OK, so how do do it.  I do not know.  I have mainly used stamps and a few MNH that could guide me a bit.  

I tried a software called Sleuth.  One panel looks like it is giving me some information but the software does not have any help to decipher the colour reports it gives me in Black and white.  It is not supported.
iPhone Photos doe not work for me.
I tried Nikon photo software but my version id old and was intended for a PC not MacBook.
I could try Photo shop to remove known colours like green and see what is left (On my todo list as I must lease the software).
It was suggested that I try PERFOMaster 4000.  Very similar to Sleuth.  It allows one to created a spectrum of colours and it calculates deviations from that template. Meaning if my reference is green, it might highlight calculate a blue deviation the second stamps that is probably blue green. (I WILL TRY this one in May 2026).

Other suggestions?]]> <![CDATA[Paper money collectors?]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=352 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:16:56 +0000 Carmen]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=352
Anyone in our club also a collector of the above? I can put them in touch...

Thanks!  Smile]]>
Anyone in our club also a collector of the above? I can put them in touch...

Thanks!  Smile]]> <![CDATA[2026 Eastern Ontario Stamp Festival April 18th]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=351 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:19:50 +0000 Barb]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=351

This year’s festival will feature several local stamp dealers, club member dealers, and a consignment sales area. There will be something for every one! From an extensive range of definitive and commemorative postage stamps from around the world, revenue, Cinderella, and topical stamps, postal stationery, postcards, and first day covers, as well as, catalogues, and stamp collecting supplies will all be available to purchase. 

This event provides experienced philatelists, postal historians, and newcomers to the hobby with an excellent opportunity to enhance or begin their collections while exploring the ways in which stamps reflect history, culture, art, and nature in miniature form.

Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to attend.

Hope to see you there!
For additional information, please visit http://kingstonstampclub.ca 
or contact Club President, Bob Gardner at 613‑389‑9587, or bandjgardner@cogeco.ca]]>

This year’s festival will feature several local stamp dealers, club member dealers, and a consignment sales area. There will be something for every one! From an extensive range of definitive and commemorative postage stamps from around the world, revenue, Cinderella, and topical stamps, postal stationery, postcards, and first day covers, as well as, catalogues, and stamp collecting supplies will all be available to purchase. 

This event provides experienced philatelists, postal historians, and newcomers to the hobby with an excellent opportunity to enhance or begin their collections while exploring the ways in which stamps reflect history, culture, art, and nature in miniature form.

Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to attend.

Hope to see you there!
For additional information, please visit http://kingstonstampclub.ca 
or contact Club President, Bob Gardner at 613‑389‑9587, or bandjgardner@cogeco.ca]]> <![CDATA[Touring Toronto in 1908]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=350 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:13:12 +0000 Janet MacD]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=350
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This card is from Valentine & Sons (John and James), a printing company founded in Dundee, Scotland in 1825. In 1903 they sent a representative to Montréal, followed by representatives for Toronto and Winnipeg. The six digit code on the lower left indicates that this image was first used in 1908. Valentine reused images when cards were reprinted, so you need to look at the postal history (if the card was used) as well as the Valentine number. This card was mailed in 1909.

Imperial Coaches operated in Toronto from about 1908 until 1930. Imperial had two motorized coaches built in Toronto at a cost of $6,500 each - almost a quarter of a million 2026 dollars. They were one of the first companies to introduce motorized buses to the city, and they differentiated themselves by having a roof instead of the more common open top. The buses were named “King” and “Queen”. 

I need to look at Roy’s auctions more often!]]>
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This card is from Valentine & Sons (John and James), a printing company founded in Dundee, Scotland in 1825. In 1903 they sent a representative to Montréal, followed by representatives for Toronto and Winnipeg. The six digit code on the lower left indicates that this image was first used in 1908. Valentine reused images when cards were reprinted, so you need to look at the postal history (if the card was used) as well as the Valentine number. This card was mailed in 1909.

Imperial Coaches operated in Toronto from about 1908 until 1930. Imperial had two motorized coaches built in Toronto at a cost of $6,500 each - almost a quarter of a million 2026 dollars. They were one of the first companies to introduce motorized buses to the city, and they differentiated themselves by having a roof instead of the more common open top. The buses were named “King” and “Queen”. 

I need to look at Roy’s auctions more often!]]> <![CDATA[Stamps and Their Stories Week 6]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=349 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:23:15 +0000 Janet MacD]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=349
Val arrived early and was introduced to the church administrator, Amy, who had questions about how her ten year old daughter could learn about collecting. That was a match made in heaven!

We had a second featured speaker this week, Guy Monette, who spoke about the Canada 1898 map stamp. He shared a very wonderful story about how he got started as a collector. He also brought his stamp pillow to show the group.

Our final meeting will feature a panel - Val Mayers, Jim Gould, and - making his SATS speaking debut - Kevin Humphries.

Session 4 begins April 27. It is too soon to know if there will be enough people registered to run that program, but we will begin seeking speakers at our April 9th KSC meeting. You do not have to make a long presentation. We can group several speakers in one session and offer a philatelic potpourri! You don’t even need to have a formal presentation - you can bring a few things for Show and Tell.]]>
Val arrived early and was introduced to the church administrator, Amy, who had questions about how her ten year old daughter could learn about collecting. That was a match made in heaven!

We had a second featured speaker this week, Guy Monette, who spoke about the Canada 1898 map stamp. He shared a very wonderful story about how he got started as a collector. He also brought his stamp pillow to show the group.

Our final meeting will feature a panel - Val Mayers, Jim Gould, and - making his SATS speaking debut - Kevin Humphries.

Session 4 begins April 27. It is too soon to know if there will be enough people registered to run that program, but we will begin seeking speakers at our April 9th KSC meeting. You do not have to make a long presentation. We can group several speakers in one session and offer a philatelic potpourri! You don’t even need to have a formal presentation - you can bring a few things for Show and Tell.]]> <![CDATA[Preparing for the April 18 Stamp Festival]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=348 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:00:47 +0000 Webmaster]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=348
Some of you might already browse the jumbled boxes of 50c covers we usually bring to club meetings, but this time we will have a whole bunch of boxes sorted by country (and some topics). If we already have them ready, we can bring a few to the March 26th meeting. Let us know what might interest you.

In the future, we will also bring specific boxes to meetings, if asked. Heck, we might even let you take a whole box home on approval!

Let us know what works for you and we'll see if we can accommodate.

Roy and Debbie]]>
Some of you might already browse the jumbled boxes of 50c covers we usually bring to club meetings, but this time we will have a whole bunch of boxes sorted by country (and some topics). If we already have them ready, we can bring a few to the March 26th meeting. Let us know what might interest you.

In the future, we will also bring specific boxes to meetings, if asked. Heck, we might even let you take a whole box home on approval!

Let us know what works for you and we'll see if we can accommodate.

Roy and Debbie]]> <![CDATA[Wanted: Ideas to recruit other club members to the Forum]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=347 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:53:45 +0000 Webmaster]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=347
I know stamp collecting is a solitary pastime for many, but most collectors can benefit from a place where they can ask questions, get encouragement and share. That's this place.

At the very least, let's talk up the Forum at meetings and recruit!

If you have other ideas on creating engagement, share them here. But more importantly, you don't need formal approval. If you have an idea that will engage existing club members, just do it!

Roy]]>
I know stamp collecting is a solitary pastime for many, but most collectors can benefit from a place where they can ask questions, get encouragement and share. That's this place.

At the very least, let's talk up the Forum at meetings and recruit!

If you have other ideas on creating engagement, share them here. But more importantly, you don't need formal approval. If you have an idea that will engage existing club members, just do it!

Roy]]> <![CDATA[Gifts available for the March 26 meeting! Participate and claim your reward!]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=346 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:44:02 +0000 Webmaster]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=346
These are the participation gifts available leading up to the meeting for March 26. 

Sorry folks, I've been awfully busy the last two weeks. I haven't had time to dig out some new gifts. 

But you won't go without! I have multiples of all the previous items posted as gifts. Go back to any of the previous weeks and claim one! Please be sure to give me the description, not just the number, because I don't keep them in order.

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.]]>
These are the participation gifts available leading up to the meeting for March 26. 

Sorry folks, I've been awfully busy the last two weeks. I haven't had time to dig out some new gifts. 

But you won't go without! I have multiples of all the previous items posted as gifts. Go back to any of the previous weeks and claim one! Please be sure to give me the description, not just the number, because I don't keep them in order.

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.]]> <![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.

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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: 41


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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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.jpeg Image 6.jpeg Size: 78.07 KB  Downloads: 41


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!]]>