Canadian Stamp Booklets

Greetings,
Unitrade has a big section on booklets but does not make identification easy-for me anyway For example, in the bk33 onward series I note frequent mention of 7c and 6c rates but no explanation as to what it means.
I also note that the back slogan is mentioned for some booklets but not for others. In BK62 for example, should I assume slogan "DUE TO PRINTING AND SERVICE COSTS ETC" is the norm and that is why it is not mentioned?

I am a complete newbie when it comes to sorting out booklets?
Michael367

Hi Michael 367

Is it possible for you to scan the booklets so that the SCF members can see what you are referring to?

Once we see the images, 'maybe' I can answer it. No guarantees

Chimo

Bujutsu

Hi Michael367,

Welcome to the wonderful world of identifying Canadian booklets. I find these great fun to collect but sometimes challenging to identify and always a pain to display. The most recognised reference for identifying Canadian booklets is the "Standard Catalogue of Canadian Booklet Stamps" by Bill McCann. I believe that the last (3rd) edition is from 1996 but it is still very useful unless you need information on modern booklets issued since then. Be careful though because the letters used in the booklet numbering system to identify specific varieties by McCann do not always work the same way as those in Unitrade. Check out ebay and Amazon to find a cheap copy.

Regarding BK33, your Unitrade catalogue should state somewhere that "Rates refer to last line on the rate page". Look backwards to the section header for the "War Issue" and it should explain the rates and cover types.

These are spelled out a bit better in the McCann catalogue. In the case of the War Issue series, you should refer to the page in the booklet that shows rates and where the last line provides US air rates of either "6c", "7c & 6c" or "7c & 5c".

I do not know the specifics of the slogan on BK62, but it is safe to assume that only one is used unless the others are mentioned in the catalogue. Be careful though to look back at the headers and information for each section where they sometimes state information that is common to an entire series of booklets but not mentioned again for the individual listings.

Good luck.

My thanks. It's going to be harde than I thought. I'll make some scans
Michael367

Here are some

Hi Anthraquinone,

The three (3) 'large' booklets you posted scans of....do they contain 2x panes of 6 of the 2 cent brown? If not, then please let us know what they contain.

Also the booklet with the pane of 3. What are the panes inside this one?

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Unfortunately it does not look like these booklets "contain" anything since they have been exploded via the removal of the staples. While this can be useful for displaying the stamp panes and inserts, it is definitely not a good idea for maintaining the value of the booklets. If you are collecting booklets and not booklet panes then it is usually advisable not to explode them.

stamporator
These labels are found in more than one booklet so I cannot tell you what the exact contents were. Try to have a look at a Unitrade catalogue or something similar. A web search may help.

Scottamer
If one wanted to with the stapled booklets it is quite easy to open the staples enough to separate the booklets and scan the rate pages. The booklets can then be reassembled without any trace of what has happened. Obviously it is better to use cheaper booklets in case anything goes wrong and only do this once to prevent work hardening the staple. As the labels were "reused" you do not need to do this to each booklet.

AQ

Anthraquinone,
Although it is possible to remove staples and then reassemble booklets, it is not advisable. Firstly, there is the very real chance of breaking a 75+ year old staple while doing this. Secondly, the holes in the various pages will usually become wider and the booklet will not assemble as tightly, making the pages feel a bit loose. Thirdly, and most importantly, it is almost impossible to re-bend the staple so that it looks exactly as it did originally and so that the booklet is as tight. Remember that specialised collectors of Canadian stapled booklets can be almost as fussy about the staples (due to the different lengths used) as they are with the stamp panes.

Damaged or incomplete booklets can be purchased very inexpensively if one wants to extract the various pages for reference of display purposes. I also occasionally see exploded booklet parts (no stamps) offered on ebay. These are very useful for producing a nice display of booklet elements without actually damaging the main complete booklet.

Scottamer:

In reference to booklet pieces, I once sold the front and back cover to an early Canadian booklet for $40US on ebay, with multiple bidders.

It was in a lot of stamps I purchased and seemed to be there for no apparent reason.

I was going to throw it away, but thought "what the heck", someone may want it for a display. I was pleasantly surprised at the price received.

In hindsight, I realize these old booklet covers can be quite scarce in good condition (which this was).