Unitrade Canada Stamp Catalog

I just can't help but admire the Unitrade Canada stamp catalog, especially the ones with Robin Harris as editor. I like them so much that I have been collecting them since the 2006 issue which was the first one with Robin Harris as its editor. It was a real treat to get the 2014 catalog at a local stamp show since it saved on its shipping.

jogil...The catalogue itself is an amazing collection of data..I give full credit to the people working behind the scene gathering information that is printed in this bible of Canadian stamp information..The job of the editor is to make sure all information relevant to stamp details is input correctly into this catalogue....Those are to me the people that make it what it is today.

Unitrade is the only catalogue I refer to when it comes to Canadian stamps.

I used to refer to Scotts when I was young to collecting but once I saw a Unitrade, a number of years ago, I was impressed with the information and the grading. those facts, plus the information added and pricing for plate blocks, early singles on cover etc.

What is also a bonus is that the catalogue will also list reference books pertaining to the different collecting interests in the appropriate eras.

Chimo

Bujutsu

A 5* catalogue - for sure. I do wish though there was a market for used editions <sigh>.

There is one thing that Unitrade should do for stamp collectors that would be a bonus..That is utilize computers in their way of thinking about perforations...This would only add a pocket on the last (thick) page of their catalogue....In there they could incorporate a sleeve with a CD in it...In this CD is a FREE Image Manipulation Program with a transparent gauge and a PDF tutorial that I wrote to do exact classification of stamp perfs. as shown in the picture below...I dont take credit for the gauge but for the program and PDF.

Wert: While using this gauge, do you notice any difference between Canada perf. 12 before and after # 398-399-400-401?

Sorry jogil...Only did a couple of stamps to make sure it worked for me and was accurate...And it was.

Can get my stamps and do that for you...What exact Scott # are you looking for...?

Do you have # 400 and # 401?

Hello Wert. What software are you using? Does the software work on a Mac? I use the app Stamp Analyser but its not perfect on classic stamps that are of darker color.

josephswager...Hi...Here is the link for GIMP (FREE) for Mac.
http://gimp.onfreedownload.com/mac/...I7MgodjzwAig
It is wriiten for LINUX people like me, but there are links for Mac and Windows people to.

jogil...I will check for you as soon as in devour my supper..haha

I have written a PDF how to use it..But, dont know how to get it to you..email maybe..?

jogil...Here is what your requested Scott # 400 and 401 perfs.

Awesome! Thank you Wert. Once I get to 50 posts I would be most interested in this guide too. It'll save on my poor eyes.

Is there any other way of getting my PDF to him guys..he dosent have 50 posts...?

josephswager...Try the link below...hope it works..You can also download the perf gauge to.
https://www.mediafire.com/#m5w79sh3kp394

Thanks for trying Wert. It keeps taking me to a login page. I even signed up and no dice. Its okay I'm not to far away from 50. When I get there would it be okay to send you a PM with my email?
Thanks,
Joe

josephswager..I will put my username and password for you and then delete after you download the PDF..OK

okay thank you. I'll do right away so you can delete quickly

Username....spitfire71@shaw.ca
password....oliver14

take your time...maybe someone else might want it...