2014

The British North America Philatelic Society (BNAPS) is pleased to announce the release of four new books, including the 80th, 81st and 82nd volumes of the Exhibit Series and a new subject in First Day Covers.

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On November 18 BNAPS released 4 new books. Seasons of the Maple on First Day Covers by Gary Dickinson, The Larry Paige Collection of Canadian Flag Cancellations (1896-1996) and Early Machine Cancellations (1896-1902) by Larry R. Paige, Rennie's Seeds by Richard Lamb, and Victorian Montreal: Economic Hub of the Dominion (Illustrated Mail, 1844-1903) by Robert Pinet.

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A report for the Nov 29 meeting of the Golden Horseshoe Regional Group can be found on the GHRG Regional web pages.

GHRG Meeting Report

La BNAPS annonce le lancement de la version française du Manuel des perfins 5e édition.

Cliquez ici pour accéder au Manuel en français.

BNAPS announces the release of a French version of the Perfin Handbook 5th Edition.

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New pages have been added to the Circuits exchange which are dated NOV14. Take a look to see if there is something for you

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The Map Stamp study group has done major updates to their website. Please visit it to see the wealth of information on this issue.

Visit the Map Stamp Study Group web page

Visit the BNAPEX Archives and view the photos from the 2014 Baltimore convention. The pages for viewing the historical BNAPEX information has been updated for recent BNAPEX conventions.

Go to BNAPEX Archive

The BNAPS Book Dept. has published three new books, including two in the Exhibit Series.

First Day Covers of Canada's 1976 Olympic Games Issues by Gary Dickinson
1937-1938 Canadian Definitive Issue by Gary W. Steele. BNAPS Exhibit Series No. 76.
The Maple Leaf Issue of Canada 1897-1898 by David McLaughlin. BNAPS Exhibit Series No. 77.

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Ian Kimmerly Stamps of Ottawa has been the BNAPS books distributor since 2004. In October 2014, Ian Kimmerly moved to Victoria, BC, closing his stamp shop which had served the philatelic community in Ottawa for almost 35 years and relinquishing the distribution of BNAPS books. BNAPS would like to express its heartfelt thanks to Ian for a most successful and rewarding business relationship.

BNAPS is pleased to announce that Sparks Auctions of Ottawa is the new distributor of BNAPS books as of 1 October 2014.

Sparks Auctions
1550 Carling Avenue, Suite 202
Ottawa, ON K1Z 8S8
Canada
Tel: 613-567-3336
FAX: 613-567-2972

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The initial BNAPEX 2015 web pages have been posted. BNAPEX 2015 will be held in Niagara Falls, ON, on 11-13 Sept., the weekend after Labour Day.

BNAPEX 2015 info

A report for the Sept 27 meeting of the Golden Horseshoe Regional Group can be found on the GHRG Regional web pages.

GHRG Meeting Report

The Revised October 1, 2014 release of Canadian Stamps with Perforated Initials - Fifth Edition is now available

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The awards for BNAPEX/BALPEX 2014 are now posted on this site.

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View the updates in the BNAPEX webpages for Seminars.

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The National exhibition awards for BNAPS members in the second quarter of 2014 are now posted.

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The Re-entries and Constant Plate Varieties Study Group has been re-started by Michael D Smith, and he has completed his first newsletter "Dots and Scratches". The object of the Study Group and Newsletter will be to allow collectors to share and discuss constant plate varieties found on engraved stamps. A meeting is planned at BNAPEX 2014 in Baltimore.

The Squared Circles Study Group has a new editor Gary Arnold for its newsletter the ROUNDUP and a new Chairman Joe Smith. The latest is Volume 35 Number 1/120 and contains lists of new updates by issue plus other information. Gary won a vermeil and a novice award at the World Series of Philately in Plymouth, Michigan two years ago.

View the updates in the BNAPEX webpages for Events, Seminars, and Attractions.

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We have a person looking for a roomie. Contact bnapexroomie@bnaps.org if you want a roomie.

If you are going to BNAPEX/BALPEX this August and want to share the cost with someone send an email to bnapexroomie@bnaps.org. Please include the dates you are looking for, your email contact address, and any special roomie requests. We will be maintaining a list of those who are looking to share and send the list of available roomies to you.

Please check out these new newsletters from 2013 for this revived Study Group.

Pence-Cents Newletters

Memorial for Derek Hayter

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The Philatelic Links page has been revised extensively with new links that may be of interest to many collectors.

Click to Access Philatelic Links

New pages have been added to the Circuits exchange which are dated MAY14. Take a look to see if there is something for you

Visit the Exchange Circuit

The Pacific Northwest Regional Group has released the Summer 2014 issue of its newsletter, West Coast Express.

PNWRG newsletter

A report for the May 24 meeting of the Golden Horseshoe Regional Group can be found on the GHRG Regional web pages.

GHRG Meeting Report

The Atlantic Regional Group met at the Royal Convention held in Halifax on 30 May.

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The 2014 BNAPEX Registration form can now be printed off the website.

Click here for the Registration Form

Hugh Rathbun is organizing a breakfast get-together for any BNAPS members who would like to attend. The current proposed date is May 31st and we will send out another note to confirm the time and pricing. We hope to see a sizeable representation of Atlantic BNAPSers at this gathering. Since the NSSC won't be staging the usual Fall NOVAPEX for 2014, this will be the only opportunity for a meeting this year.

The Golden West Regional Group met at Westpex on Saturday 26 May, 2014. The report can be seen by following the link.

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The National exhibition awards for BNAPS members in the first quarter of 2014 are now posted.

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A report for the March 22 meeting of the Golden Horseshoe Regional Group can be found on the GHRG Regional web pages.

GHRG Meeting Report

New pages have been added to the Circuits exchange. Take a look to see if there is something for you

Visit Circuits Pages

The webpages for ORE have been updated so the look and feel match the new overall website design. Please take a look at them.

Visit the new ORE pages

New pages have been added to the Circuits exchange. Take a look to see if there is something for you.

Visit the Exchange Circuit

A report for the January 26 meeting of the Golden Horseshoe Regional Group can be found on the GHRG Regional web pages.

GHRG Meeting Report

Two updates to ORE area - 1) update to Alberta Hunting Stamps - Clayton Rubec and Dale Stover ; and 2) update to Canada's National Parks Motor Vehicle Licences - Clayton Rubec

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The Revised February 1, 2014 release of Canadian Stamps with Perforated Initials - Fifth Edition is now available

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The British North America Philatelic Society (BNAPS) is pleased to announce the release of three new books, including the 75th volume of the Exhibit Series.

Canadian Wilding and Associated High-Value Definitives: Paper Texture, Printings, Periods of Use by Robert J Elias
First Day Covers of Canada's 1937 Coronation Issue by Gary Dickinson
The defining criteria of the 2c Small Queen - the Re-entries & Varieties by Kenneth A. Kershaw.

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A report for the November 24 meeting of the Golden Horseshoe Regional Group can be found on the GHRG Regional web pages.

GHRG Meeting Report

Updates have been added for two BNAPS publications. Hunting and Fishing Stamps of Canada Updates January 2014 and Canadian and Newfoundland Wartime Ration Books and Coupons. Updates January 2014.

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The 2013 website updates have been summarized in a report by David Jones, the project manager for the update of the website. Please log in and visit the Members Area to view the report.

Summary of the awards won in 2013.

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The fourth quarter was not an active one for members, however there are awards at BRASILIANA an FIP show.

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