Some News and Views. . .

   The recent Boston 2026 World Expo was a tremendous success. Collectors, dealers, and exhibitors travelled from around the world to attend the long-anticipated eight-day event.

   Along with an active bourse of more than 100 dealers, thousands of exhibit frames showcased some of the finest philatelic material in the world. Congratulations to our long-time friend Dave Hobden of Canada, the Grand Prix International winner for his exhibit on the evolution of military mail in Canada from 1667 to 1885.

   We were proud to represent Canada along with only three other Canadian dealers at this international exhibition. It was especially meaningful that our booth was manned by three generations of Carmichaels. My sons Chris and Scott, my grandson Mason and I were kept busy throughout the show. In fact, Boston 2026 may have been our most successful show in the past 50 years! It was a wonderful opportunity to meet many of our bidders from all over the world and renew old friendships with collectors and dealers.

   To see more photos from the show, please click “Notes from Vance's Desk” on our home page.

   Inverted centre errors are a fascinating area of philately. Some are famous and expensive such as the United States’ Inverted Jenny, Canada’s Inverted Seaway, and USA #120b, the 24¢ Declaration of Independence offered in this sale (Lot 4612). However there are
also many modestly priced inverted centre errors for collectors
to pursue. Please see SP 34 below and these lots in Sale 381: