Research Papers

The Vincent Graves Greene Philatelic Research Foundation produces a range of research papers related to Canadian philatelic works.


Research Paper: Pirie Script Watermark on 15c Large Queen

Special Announcement

October 25, 2021

The Expert Committee has prepared a concise document illustrating the Alex'r Pirie & Sons script watermark existing on the 15c Large Queen to assist collectors in recognizing and positioning the watermark.


Research Paper: 3¢ Admiral with Inverted Overprint

Special Announcement

November 1, 2020

Expert Committee Analysis of Block of Canada Scott #139 With Inverted Overprint


Research Paper: 2¢ Large Queen

Special Announcement

July 16, 2013

The Greene Foundation is pleased to announce that it has issued a certificate of genuineness to a Canada Two Cent Large Queen stamp on laid paper, Scott #32 (pictured at left).

This is only the third known copy of this stamp and the first copy seen since the two existing copies were expertized in 1935 by the Royal Philatelic Society London.