We were very pleased to attend ORAPEX 2025 at the beginning of May in Ottawa. It was our 28th
consecutive year having a booth at the show. Besides a very active bourse, there was an impressive series of society meetings, seminars and study groups. The organizers are to be congratulated for a very well-run show.
Canadian Stamp News has just released its long-awaited Illustrated Philatelic
Dictionary.
This 96-page soft cover book was edited by my longtime friend Ian Robertson
who is a regular columnist at CSN. It offers clear definitions and a multitude of illustrations
that will help collectors of all levels better understand the terms used in the philatelic
world. It is available for $30 Cdn (plus shipping) from coinstampsupplies.com or by calling
1-800-408-0352.
The Lady Nelson, Lady Hawkins, Lady Drake, Lady Somers, and Lady Rodney comprised a distinguished fleet of ocean liners launched by the Canadian National Steamship Company in the late 1920s. These five “Lady Boats”, each named after the wife of a British Admiral, were designed for dual purposes. While elite cruise passengers enjoyed fine dining and elegantly appointed rooms, the vessels also carried mail and cargo on regular round trips between eastern Canadian ports and the Caribbean. Throughout the 1930s, the Ladies played a vital role in trade between Canada, Bermuda, the Bahamas, and other Caribbean islands.
The outbreak of World War II dramatically altered the destiny of the highly respected fleet. Their gleaming white hulls were repainted torpedo gray as
waters became increasingly dangerous. Lady Somers was converted into an armed cruiser and was sunk in 1941. Lady Hawkins, Lady Drake and Lady Nelson were also attacked, with only Lady Nelson surviving to be refitted as a hospital ship. Lady Rodney weathered the war, transporting thousands of troops and passengers.
The Lady Boats operated as Royal Mail Ships, and each had her own distinct shipboard cancellations. This sale includes many postcards and covers related to this fascinating area of philately. Explore Lots 5152-5168 and use the ‘Search the Sale’ page at our website to discover additional items.
Sale #375 has over 7,300 lots to choose from. You will find strong sections of Canada and Provinces, Great Britain, United States, British Commonwealth, Europe and Asia. There are also hundreds of larger lots, collections, carton lots and estate balances. Don’t miss the Canada Eastern Arctic Mail and Nascopie cover section (see Lots 5282-5337) which has many unusual items.
Canadian Stamp News has just released its long-awaited Illustrated Philatelic
Dictionary. 
The Lady Nelson, Lady Hawkins, Lady Drake, Lady Somers, and Lady Rodney comprised a distinguished fleet of ocean liners launched by the Canadian National Steamship Company in the late 1920s. These five “Lady Boats”, each named after the wife of a British Admiral, were designed for dual purposes. While elite cruise passengers enjoyed fine dining and elegantly appointed rooms, the vessels also carried mail and cargo on regular round trips between eastern Canadian ports and the Caribbean. Throughout the 1930s, the Ladies played a vital role in trade between Canada, Bermuda, the Bahamas, and other Caribbean islands.
The outbreak of World War II dramatically altered the destiny of the highly respected fleet. Their gleaming white hulls were repainted torpedo gray as
waters became increasingly dangerous. Lady Somers was converted into an armed cruiser and was sunk in 1941. Lady Hawkins, Lady Drake and Lady Nelson were also attacked, with only Lady Nelson surviving to be refitted as a hospital ship. Lady Rodney weathered the war, transporting thousands of troops and passengers. 
Sale #375 has over 7,300 lots to choose from. You will find strong sections of Canada and Provinces, Great Britain, United States, British Commonwealth, Europe and Asia. There are also hundreds of larger lots, collections, carton lots and estate balances. Don’t miss the Canada Eastern Arctic Mail and Nascopie cover section (see Lots 5282-5337) which has many unusual items.