1927 London to London flight ended in disaster
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The mail flight of the 'Sir John Carling' made two attempts to cross from London, Ontario to London, England because of bad weather. All but one of the 100 special stamps prepared for the flight were put on covers and thus lost at sea. The sole stamp was sold in 1979 for $30,000 (Canadian).
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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Collecting Canadian advertising covers on a shoestring budget
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Collecting the advertising covers found on metered mail envelops is inexpensive and the finds can be as interesting as more expensive advertising covers. Details to look for include the number of colors used, the design, and the use made of illustrations.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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Canadian patriotics document the events of World War II
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Canadian patriotic covers commemorating its World War II activities are popular collector items. The first patriotic cover was dated Dec 5, 1940 and it was titled 'Canadians Awake, Our Land's At Stake.' Other patriotic covers are described.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1996
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