The Stamps of Canada

audiobook

The Stamps of Canada

by Bertram W. H. (Bertram William Henry) Poole

EN·~5 hours·42 chapters

Chapters

42 total
1

THE STAMPS OF CANADA - By BERTRAM W. H. POOLE

4:20
2

THE POSTAGE STAMPS OF CANADA - By BERTRAM W. H. POOLE - Author of Various Philatelic Books

0:06
3

SEVERN-WYLIE-JEWETT CO. HANDBOOK No. 20 - Price 25 Cents - PUBLISHED BY

0:09
4

INDEX

2:13
5

THE POSTAGE STAMPS OF CANADA. - By Bertram W. H. Poole.

0:03
6

Introduction.

10:09
7

Chapter I.—Its Postal History.

13:00
8

Chapter II.—A Postmaster's Provisional.

6:46
9

Chapter III.—The First Issue.

39:48
10

Chapter IV.—The Second Issue.

14:45

Description

Delve into the early world of Canadian postage with this detailed guide that traces the evolution of the nation’s stamps from the first postmaster’s provisional issues to the iconic Dominion series. The author walks listeners through each major release, explaining the historical context, design choices, and printing techniques that shaped the tiny pieces of art that traveled the country’s expanding mail routes.

Beyond the chronology, the book offers vivid descriptions of rare varieties, color variations, and the quirks of early perforated pence stamps, helping collectors understand what makes each issue unique. Listeners will also hear anecdotes about the people behind the stamps—engravers, printers, and postal officials—bringing the hobby to life with engaging stories and clear explanations.

Perfect for both newcomers and seasoned philatelists, this audiobook provides a solid foundation for building a Canadian stamp collection, while sparking curiosity about the broader tapestry of North American postal history.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (336K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Marcia Brooks, The Philatelic Digital Library Project at http://www.tpdlp.net and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Release date

2007-08-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Bertram W. H. (Bertram William Henry) Poole

Bertram W. H. (Bertram William Henry) Poole

1880–1957

Best known as a prolific writer on stamp collecting, this English-born philatelist helped make a specialized hobby more approachable for a wide readership. His books and monographs reflect a deep, practical knowledge of postage stamps and their history.

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