Chris Green Stamps
151-D Second Ave K1S 2H6 Ottawa, ON, Canada

King George V is in the Christmas spirit - COVID-style! We absolutely love this clever card based on the 1935 3c King George V Pictorial issue which was sent to us by a customer. Thank you for the kind gesture! #ChrisGreenStamps #CGStamps #Philately

Pleased to share this lovely 2c Small Queen (Montreal Printing) used block of thirteen, with each stamp bearing an OTTAWA CROWN cancel (Lacelle 1784); our research suggest this is the largest known multiple with this cancellation. - A beautiful and unique block to add to your collection: http://bit.ly/CGSCanadaSC36 #ChrisGreenStamps #CGStamps #Philately #Stamps

Chris was delighted to join hosts Michael Cortese and Charles Epting for the latest episode of Conversations with Philatelists, where they discussed the rewards of running a bricks-and-mortar stamp shop, the foundations of the philatelic community, and the business of philately in the midst of a pandemic. - Watch the full discussion here: https://bit.ly/ConvoWithPhilatelistsEp27 #ChrisGreenStamps #CGStamps #Philately #Philatelists #StampShop

Recently, Chris Green had the opportunity to connect with Canadian Stamp News to discuss Virtual Stampex, the world's first virtual international stamp show, which took place this past October. As a proud The Philatelic Traders' Society Limited member, Chris shares thoughts on the future of #Philately amid the pandemic. - Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/CdnStampNews_CGS #ChrisGreenStamps #CGStamps #WorldOfStamps #Stampex

A new stamp issued by the US Postal Service in August, 19th Amendment: Women Vote, commemorates the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing women the right to vote. The stamp honors the suffrage movement and the people who carried it through to fruition. - Learn more about the #WomensRights movement in the United States and story behind the #WomenVoteStamps: https://bit.ly/2HHPehN - #19thAmendmentStamps #Philately #WorldOfStamps

As recognized leaders in our field, our appraisal services are sought by legal and financial firms as well as private collectors. We have appraised material for estate, insurance, and charitable purposes, and have evaluated donations to institutional collections. - To learn more about our #Appraisal services, visit http://bit.ly/AboutChrisGreenStamps #ChrisGreenStamps #CGStamps #StampAppraisals

This stampless folder letter from 1795 was written by army officer Gothar Mann, inspector of the fortifications at Quebec, to his daughter in England. - In 1785, Mann was sent to Quebec as captain and commanding engineer, charged with preparing defenses for the possibility of war with the United States. He writes of the challenges of receiving mail from the United Kingdom, noting "our patience in waiting for news from England is nearly exhausted, we have not yet received eith...er the November or December Packets..." - A scarce and early stampless letter with neatly-struck Quebec Bishop Mark, this is a timeless addition to your #PostalHistory collection. #ChrisGreenStamps #CGStamps #Philately

A very kind customer of ours found this neat, vintage 1970s board game at a local thrift shop and passed it along to us. A fitting addition to our little shop display of interesting philatelic memorabilia! We've never seen one like it - how about you? - #Philately #PhilatelicMemorabilia #VintageBoardGames #ChrisGreenStamps #CGStamps

Missed Virtual Stampex? - Not to worry - The event is available until October 28th! Browse the full show including talks in the Spink Auditorium, the Museum of Philately, and be sure to stop by the Chris Green Stamps booth too! Live chat is no longer available, but you can still leave a message at our booth! - Access the event here: https://stampex.vfairs.com... The Philatelic Traders' Society Limited #Philately #VirtualTradeShow #ChrisGreenStamps

Having a great time participating in this exceptional exhibition - there’s still time to attend, so stop on by!

Virtual STAMPEX opens tomorrow and we can't wait! Check out this sneak peek of our special show catalogue. - And don't worry, there's still time to register for the world’s first international virtual stamp show. Best of all it's FREE! - Register here: https://stampex.vfairs.com/... The Philatelic Traders' Society Limited #Philately #VirtualTradeShow #ChrisGreenStamps

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This year Stampex International has gone virtual! - Join fellow #Philatelists from around the world to buy, sell, learn, explore, and more - all from the comfort of your own home. Be sure to stop by the Chris Green Stamps virtual booth - we'd love to chat! - Register for the event here: https://stampex.vfairs.com/ It's FREE! ... - The Philatelic Traders' Society Limited #Philately #VirtualTradeShow #ChrisGreenStamps See more

In this COVID-era, a little whimsical armchair travel is a welcome respite! While a diverse group of maps, prints, photographs, and paintings adorn the walls of our shop, most prominent upon entering is a travel poster promoting the Cunard Line. - Let us take you on a journey back to 1905 to discover the timeless appeal of this vintage travel poster: http://bit.ly/CGSBlogCunardLine - #Lithography #PostalHistory #ChrisGreenStamps #CGStamps

The 1935 Silver Jubilee of King George V is a wonderful collecting area. While the common design issues offer tremendous opportunities to hunt for varieties, this Australian set, depicting the King on his horse "Anzac," is one of our favourites. - Add this set to your collection here: http://bit.ly/CGSAustraliaSC152-4 - #ChrisGreenStamps #CGstamps #SilverJubilee #KingGeorgeV

Major-General Arthur Edmund Sandbach was a graduate of Eton College and the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, and was commissioned in the Royal Engineers in 1879 at the age of 20. He served in multiple colonial campaigns, including the Anglo-Egyptian War, the 1885 Sudan campaign, the 1886-7 Burmese Expedition, and the 1888 Sikkim Expedition. He later served in the Nile Expedition of 1898, and in South Africa during the Second Boer War. This particular cover and letter was sent from Major Sandbach to his father, from on board the S.S. Oxenholm en route to Malta from Egypt. - Read our full blog, 'Arthur Sandback and the Arabi Rebellion', for a taste of his last days in Egypt, and his expectations for the journey home. http://bit.ly/CGSBlogArthurSandbach #ChrisGreenStamps #CGstamps #PostalHistory

The Bermuda Keyplates are some of our favourite issues; their detailed designs and bright colours make them tremendously attractive, while the myriad shades and varieties, not to mention plate flaws, allow for fascinating study. This 5sh example is a worth addition to any British Commonwealth collection. Shop now: http://bit.ly/CGSBermudaSC125a #ChrisGreenStamps #CGstamps #StampCollection

Why is #StampCollecting suddenly back in vogue? - The Wall Street Journal discusses why #Philately is sparking the interest of millennials, housebound travelers and anyone who needs the ‘Zen’ of looking at tiny artwork. - Read the full article here: https://on.wsj.com/3i5MQim

Finally, the news you've been waiting to hear! - Our retail store in #TheGlebe will be opening up for appointments soon. We're looking forward to welcoming clients old and new to the shop! In celebration, we've been doing some re-arranging. Here's your sneak peak at some of the changes! Stay tuned for re-opening details. #CGStamps #ChrisGreenStamps #SneakPeak InTheGlebe

Now that the provincial government has given its STAMP of approval for businesses to reopen, speak with Chris Green to see what your stamp collection needs. Vis...it his online store and get lost in the virtual stacks of postage pieces from Europe, Asia, the British Commonwealth and beyond! Read all about Chris Green Stamps in our knick knacks blog linked below and support your local shops! bit.ly/3grWURy

Cheers to InTheGlebe for all they do to encourage and promote local ventures! Visit www.intheglebe.ca and support the great businesses in this fantastic neighbourhood!

One left to be found...!

An interesting look at trends in the rare book market - trends we see in philately as well.

Mark your calendars - this promises to be a great show!

Not philatelic, but a fascinating article nevertheless; this is the sort of tangible connection to history that drives so many collectors - regardless of what treasures they're seeking!

Fuelling a Lancaster Bomber at the Warplane Heritage Museum - on tour with friends at the PHSC Symposium!

Join us next week at the inaugural Postal History Symposium in Hamilton, Ontario! Collectors will have the opportunity to enjoy four days of philatelic camaraderie, and will take part not only in the traditional stamp show bourse and exhibition, but also a number of historic tours and presentations on topics ranging from Mails and Dispatches of the War of 1812 to Yukon Postal History before World War II. For details, visit www.postalhistorycanada.net An event not to be missed - see you there!

The cases are packed for ORAPEX - but you'll have to visit the shop to see the Postmaster's desk! Looking forward to the show - always a highlight of the year! #orapex #philately #ottawaevents