John Talman in Humber College Student Newspaper

Earlier this week I was interviewed for an article about collecting by a Humber College student journalist. The article can be found at this link: http://humberetc.com/2009/11/12/collectibles-can-be-treasures/

John Talman
www.talmanstamps.com

A poem I wrote for Taylor Mitchell

She is Gone but not Forgotten

Taylor was her name and her music
her claim to fame.

A young songstress we were starting to hear
Nominated for young performer of the year

The Winnipeg Folk Festival helped give her a start
and her debut album came from her heart

Then on a tour of the East Coast she found some time
and thought the Skyline Trail looked mighty fine

She didn’t know that the beasts were out a stalking
While the she was busy walking

Life is unfair
Oh so unfair

Devil Dogs on the Cabot Trail show no mercy
and no mercy will we show to them

A nearby hiker heard her cries
Tried to help but still she dies

She lived life well
but the beasts were sent from Hell

A gentle vibrant creature who tried to commune with nature
She is gone but not forgotten

John Talman

Some Stamp Humour! Just for Fun...

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A Massive and Valuable Consignment

These pictures will show a portion of the large collection I received today from Quebec in 91 large boxes, delivered in a rented truck. The bulk of the collection is covers of the world with strength in USA and Canada. Many are connected with various space flights and rocket tests. Also first day and commercial covers and mint stamps from many countries.

Some of this will be sold in our September 2009 auction (coming soon) but it will probably be sold in several sales.

John Talman

John H. Talman Ltd.

www.talmanstamps.com

Coated/Uncoated Paper

A customer who recently purchased a lot of Unitrade #BK82c 1982 Maple Leaf issue complete booklets - coated paper - set of ten different covers. VF-NH. wrote to me:

Received set of 10 booklets 82c today. Thanks again for the fast service. Please advise how you distinguish between uncoated and coated paper. Thanks.

I replied: Thank you for your question. I keep a silver coin in my pocket – actually an 1812 bank token which is sort of a good luck charm with a hole in it. Stroke silver across the coated pane and it leaves a light dark mark. The set you have is probably marked thus if you look closely. Any piece of silver will do. Stroke it across the uncoated paper and it leaves no mark.

Best Regards,
John Talman
John H. Talman Ltd.
http://www.talmanstamps.com/

John Talman's Seniors' Discount on Philatelic Supplies

We will now be offering a 10% discount to seniors, 65 years of age and older, who purchase philatelic supplies from us. This discount applies to supplies available at our store (Lighthouse stockbooks, Vario sheets, tongs, etc.) and also to supplies that we order in for you, as long as you pre-pay for your order. Just mention this ad and show us proof of senior-ness, and we will deduct 10% before tax. Some conditions apply.

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

From the Archives - Michael Jackson on Stamps

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