Harry Sutherland Lectures: A Brief History
As part of our 50th anniversary year one of our dedicated volunteers, Michel Houde, put together this brief history of the Harry Sutherland Philatelic Lectures hosted by the Vincent Graves Greene Philatelic Research Foundation and the Philatelic Specialists Society of Canada.
Books for Exhibitors
Have you wanted to give exhibiting a try but don’t know how to get started? Or perhaps you’re an experienced exhibitor who wants to bump that Large Vermeil up a couple points to a Gold. Either way, our library staff is here to help!
The Curious 8¢ “Farm Scene” from the 1946 Canadian Peace Issue
The 8¢ “Farm Scene” stamp was part of the medium and high value pictorial definitive set issued in 1946, right after World War II. Canada was emphasizing peaceful endeavours after the deprivation and sacrifice of the war.
Video Introduction to the Greene Foundation
Curious to learn more about the Greene Foundation? Enjoy a recorded presentation by our president, David McLaughlin.
Library Resource Types
In this article we will break down the different types of resources in our repository and how you might use them in your research.
Cover Story: Bangkok to Angers, 1883
Follow this cover’s journey from Bangkok to Angers through its many fascinating postmarks!
Stamp Collecting 101: Books for Beginners
Curious about stamp collecting but don’t know where to start? Check out this list of books from our library’s collection that will help you take you interest a step further.
Vignette of the Queen’s Head Produced by the Canada Bank Note Engraving & Printing Co.
The purpose of this report is to identify the origin and creation of the submitted printed copy of the vignette of the Queen’s head and its subsequent use.
Tin Can Mail - Niuafo’ou, Tonga
The story of tin can mail begins in 1882 on Niuafo’ou, the northernmost island in the kingdom of Tonga, in the southern Pacific Ocean.
Reference Spotlight - University of PEI Archives & Special Collections
Reference spotlight from our HSPL: Why does the 1890 postmark on this cover read “SASK”?
Die Proof Forgeries of Canada Maple Leaf and Numeral Issue
Recently in 2022 and 2023 a large number of forged die proofs of several values of the Canada Maple Leaf and Numeral Issues have appeared on the market.