Coming Up in our June 2009 Auction

Essays and Proofs #7P8 mint Est. Value $300+

Trade Sample Ten Pence Black proof on thick paper with laid lines. Has original gum. Rare and VF-H.

John Talman

John H. Talman Ltd.

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Coming Up in our June 2009 Auction

2009 Scott #2 used Cat. $3700.00

Six pence greyish purple pair. Black target cancels. Strong laid lines with "Verge" line across laid lines. Margins close at top to well clear. Otherwise F+. (ex Sissons Jan. 16/91 sale)

John Talman

John H. Talman Ltd.

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Coming Up in our June 2009 Auction

Unitrade #101 mint Cat. $2200.00
1908 10c Quebec in 1701 block of four. Fresh and F-VF-NH.

John H. Talman
John H. Talman Ltd.
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Coming Up in Our June 2009 Auction

Canada - Unitrade #3Pi Cat. $5000.00
1851 12 Pence Proofs with vertical carmine "SPECIMEN" overprint. VF pair.

John Talman
John H. Talman Ltd.
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Linn's Features Interesting Canadian Experimental Booklet

The February 9, 2009 print edition of Linn's Stamp News included an interesting article by Henry Gitner. The article "Buy Canadian Experimental Booklet" features the Canadian Queen Elizabeth experimental booklet that is popular with Canadian booklet collectors. I have scanned the article here (click on the article for a full size version):

We sell these and many other Canadian booklets at our web site at www.talmanstamps.com

John Talman
John H. Talman Ltd.
http://www.talmanstamps.com/

Re-entries on Stamps and Revenues

Last night I saw an excellent presentation by Ralph Trimble about re-entries on stamps. Ralph runs a website: http://www.re-entries.com/ which would be invaluable for those interested in the study.

John Talman
John H. Talman Ltd.
www.talmanstamps.com

Nicholas Sarkozy Takes Up Stamp Collecting

Listening to a discussion on cbc radio's The Point about whether or not traditional hobbies are enjoying a resurgence. Apparently, French President Nicholas Sarkozy has taken up stamp collecting, with help from the Queen!