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Stamp of approval: A surcharge on the postage stamp to commemorate Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope could raise funds for cancer research, says Dr. Mitchell Levine, above, with examples of other such stamps.
Stamp of approval: A surcharge on the postage stamp to commemorate Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope could raise funds for cancer research, says Dr. Mitchell Levine, above, with examples of other such stamps.

Stamp of approval: A surcharge on the postage stamp to commemorate Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope could raise funds for cancer research, says Dr. Mitchell Levine, above, with examples of other such stamps.

Date7/6/1981
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0129416F
Jack banks won a prize in a North Toronto Stamp Club competition for his study of a $7 packet of Danish stamps and went to specialize in Scandinavian stamps. He is editor of the Canadian Police Chief Magazine.
Jack banks won a prize in a North Toronto Stamp Club competition for his study of a $7 packet of Danish stamps and went to specialize in Scandinavian stamps. He is editor of the Canadian Police Chief Magazine.
1/4/1971
His love of music, stamps shows in 200 small ways , By Jonathan Goodman, For the past 20 years Robert Binnie has combined his interest in stamps and music.
His love of music, stamps shows in 200 small ways , By Jonathan Goodman, For the past 20 years Robert Binnie has combined his interest in stamps and music.
11/19/1985
Unusual stamps: Alan Hanks, president of the North York Philatelic Society, is shown with some of the unusual stamps in his collection.
Unusual stamps: Alan Hanks, president of the North York Philatelic Society, is shown with some of the unusual stamps in his collection.
1/25/1987
Daniel Stroud: His Posterity Graphics shop is strictly posters, from billboard to postage stamp size, including framing in a rainbow of colors.
Daniel Stroud: His Posterity Graphics shop is strictly posters, from billboard to postage stamp size, including framing in a rainbow of colors.
5/3/1991
Leon Katz. Stamps were an escape
Leon Katz. Stamps were an escape
7/17/1970
Huge collection of stamps has been accumulated by North York Alderman Joseph A
Huge collection of stamps has been accumulated by North York Alderman Joseph A
2/23/1970
Egyptian and Sudanese stamps are the speciality of collector Ralph C
Egyptian and Sudanese stamps are the speciality of collector Ralph C
11/18/1970
Stamp unveiled: Robyn Waskies, 7, a Grade 2 pupil, helps Canada Post chairman Rene Marin unveil a poster-sized version of a new stamp in honor of International Youth Year
Stamp unveiled: Robyn Waskies, 7, a Grade 2 pupil, helps Canada Post chairman Rene Marin unveil a poster-sized version of a new stamp in honor of International Youth Year
2/11/1985
In a rare bit of scientific detective work, phyicists at Ontario Research Foundation in Sheridan Park proved Canada's 1855 black 12-penny stamp was used in a mailing from Hamilton to England in 1855, boosting its value from about $3,000 to anywhere from $25,000 to $40,000 for owner, a British collector. Principal scientist in applied physics, Eric Chatfield shows enlargement of letter.
In a rare bit of scientific detective work, phyicists at Ontario Research Foundation in Sheridan Park proved Canada's 1855 black 12-penny stamp was used in a mailing from Hamilton to England in 1855, boosting its value from about $3,000 to anywhere from $25,000 to $40,000 for owner, a British collector. Principal scientist in applied physics, Eric Chatfield shows enlargement of letter.
8/23/1978
Bewildering Array of one-ounce precious-metal wafers is shown by Roy Longo at Arcade Coin and Stamp Shop
Bewildering Array of one-ounce precious-metal wafers is shown by Roy Longo at Arcade Coin and Stamp Shop
11/25/1974
Expert's view of a stamp is taken by Kenneth Rowe, assistant administrator of the Hospital for Sick Children
Expert's view of a stamp is taken by Kenneth Rowe, assistant administrator of the Hospital for Sick Children
11/23/1970
Coin and stamp dealer Albert Rosen, looking over some coins from his own collection, says he believes that murdered 70-year-old fellow-dealer ilton Ritter's collection could fetch nearly $5,000,000
Coin and stamp dealer Albert Rosen, looking over some coins from his own collection, says he believes that murdered 70-year-old fellow-dealer ilton Ritter's collection could fetch nearly $5,000,000
3/26/1971