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Peace to Us Artwork by Linda in our 25th November auction

Peace to Us Artwork by Linda in our 25th November auction

The artist behind the Stamp Out War project has consigned their unique philagraph Peace to Us to Vancouver' All Nations 25th November online auction All proceeds from the sale of the signed and certified 27.9x35.2cm graphite, charcoal, colour pencil, and watercolour...

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Stamp Out War! Support Ukraine by Linda

Stamp Out War! Support Ukraine by Linda

Linda has written an article of distinction about the birth of the Stamp Out War project and the genesis of the Ukraine maxicards.  "On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. A few days later, I dug through my visual archives looking for a relevant...

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NHL All Stars series two 2001 47c Hockey error sheet

NHL All Stars series two 2001 47c Hockey error sheet

Previously unknown to Unitrade #1855g 2001 47c NHL All Stars sheet missing two colours brought $6,600 in All Nations' 17 June online auction #1413 Eight bidders competed to acquire the newly rediscovered sheet that Darnell lists for $15,000. There is no buyer’s...

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1858 Fraser River Gold Rush Diary on Global News

1858 Fraser River Gold Rush Diary on Global News

One of four known diaries from the 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush - and the only one written by a Canadian and the only one in private hands , sold last week for $25,0000  Brian Grant Duff of All-Nations Stamp and Coin gives us some of the history behind this rare diary...

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Our 1400th Milestone in Canadian Coin News

Our 1400th Milestone in Canadian Coin News

"After more than 26 years of weekly sales, All Nations Stamp & Coin will mark its next major milestone in mid-March. The Vancouver-based firm, led by owner and auctioneer Brian Grant Duff, will host its 1,400th weekly auction...

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All Nations Stamp and Coin 1400th Auction Milestone

All Nations Stamp and Coin 1400th Auction Milestone

Vancouver's All Nations Stamp and Coin continues its annual tradition of conducting a milestone auction 1400th Milestone Highlights The sale includes one of five known imperforate plate blocks of the 1934 3c Jacques Cartier issue, Scott #208a, an estimate of $1000....

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Fraser River Gold Rush Diary, offered for sale

Fraser River Gold Rush Diary, offered for sale

One of four known Fraser River Gold Rush diaries. The only one written by a Canadian and the only one in private hands.For sale by private treaty through All Nations Stamp and Coin c$25,000.00 Contact Brian collect@direct.ca or 604-684-4613 Brian Grant Duff...

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The passion for the stamp! Mornings with Simi

The passion for the stamp! Mornings with Simi

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-passion-for-the-stamp/ Simi interviews Brian who talks of the upcoming sale of a 12d Black and of his early collecting days. The passion for the stamp!Mornings with Simi Simi's interview was prompted by the sale last week...

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 Julian G. Maksymczuk Award to Brian Grant Duff

 Julian G. Maksymczuk Award to Brian Grant Duff

The Ukrainian Philatelic & Numismatic Society have awarded Brian Grant Duff the Julian G. Maksymczuk Award for his dedication in petitioning Canada Post for a Ukraine relief semi-postal stamp.  Ukraine relief stamps are sold in the weekly auction....

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Restoring West Vancouver’s oldest Pioneer house

Restoring West Vancouver’s oldest Pioneer house

Built about 1872, Navvy Jack House is a rare surviving example of an early pioneer building in British Columbia. It is the oldest home, the first Post Office, and was the longest continually-occupied building in West Vancouver, from 1873 to 2017 Help preserve our...

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New Canada Post stamp for Ukraine Humanitarian Relief

New Canada Post stamp for Ukraine Humanitarian Relief

Brian Grant Duff, owner and operator of the All Nations Stamp and Coin shop in Vancouver, says the stamps could be difficult to find.

“It’s going to be hard to get because they only made 50,000 booklets, so 500,000 stamps, in booklets of 10 … I understand that post offices will probably get something like 100 booklets each and the first day cover is extremely limited and hard to get they only made 7000 examples.”

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1,350th Auction noted in Canadian Stamp News

1,350th Auction noted in Canadian Stamp News

Canadian Stamp News "All Nations Stamp & Coin, based in Vancouver, B.C., hit another major milestone with its latest weekly sale on Feb. 26. All Nations marks 1,350 sales “Our 1,350th auction was a success in spite of world events,” said owner and auctioneer Brian...

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12d Black Sale Brokered

12d Black Sale Brokered

All Nations and Canada Stamp Finder brokered the sale of the finest of two known pairs of the 170 year old 12d Black, for $165,000 in August 2021. This pair is illustrated in Howes' Canada handbook and has previously graced the Pack, Adler, Jephcott, Leggett, Hillmer,...

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Online auction only today – no live auction at store

Online auction only today – no live auction at store

The radio replaces the live floor at today's auction. For the first time in 1255 sales, there is no live bidding. Stay safe to bid live again. Online only and by phone bidding for the foreseeable future. Thanks for your support and friendship. auctions #onlineauctions...

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Terry Fox for the new $5 #foxforfiver

Terry Fox for the new $5 #foxforfiver

A push to get Canadian icon Terry Fox on the new five dollar bill is quickly picking up steam. David Zura reports on City TV https://www.citynews1130.com/video/2020/01/12/foxforfiver-picking-up-steam/ Brian Grant Duff is on the City TV appreciation of the campaign to...

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Sam Greer, Kitsilano

Sam Greer, Kitsilano

Sam Greer All Nations Stamp and Coin have sold material from Sam Greer's estate including his handwritten sketches of Greer's beach, legal documents, letters and more.  For more background to Sam Greer's story see the Monte Cristo magazine long read The Hidden History...

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Royal Baby, Royal Collectibles on Breakfast Television

Royal Baby, Royal Collectibles on Breakfast Television

Royal Collectibles BT May 9, 2019 What’s in a name? We delve into the history of the name Archie after the newest member of the Royal Family is named plus we look at royal baby memorabilia through the ages. Breakfast Television interview with Brian Grant DuffPlay...

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Gassy Jack letter sells for $44,000 March 12th 2016

Gassy Jack letter sells for $44,000 March 12th 2016

Gassy Jack Deighton talked but only a couple of letters from the founder of Gastown are known to exist. One of them went up for auction March 12 2016 and attracted a dozen bidders. When the smoke cleared, it had sold for an astounding $44,000.

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