Field Guide to the Cinderella Stamps of Canada
3rd Edition
Published in March 2026.
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What is not covered in the Guide?
Postage stamps: see Scott or Unitrade catalogues
Revenue Stamps: see van Dam catalogue
Tobacco Stamps: see Brandom catalogue
What is covered?
Everything else! See the cover illustration for examples,
or check out the Table of Contents
What is a Cinderella stamp?
The simple definition is that it is a stamp that is not a postage stamp. While postage stamps get all the attention of diehard philatelists and are intimately described in the Scott or Unitrade catalogues, Cinderellas are the neglected step-daughters of philately, not well known, under-appreciated, and well just ignored. And yet what gems can be found if we make the effort to search! This little Guide is a first attempt to describe in a systematic manner the more common or interesting Cinderella stamps of Canada. It is a useful resource full of interesting facts, profusely illustrated and researched, with indications of market values and scarcity. So whether you're a novice collector or seasoned dealer, this Guide will certainly enlighten and entertain you, and hopefully encourage you to enter the world of Cinderella stamp collecting.
About the Book
Each stamp is described textually, with information on
perforation, gum, size, scarcity and market value. Catalogue numbers
are assigned. Literature references pertaining to the stamps are also
indicated when known. Finally, nearly all stamps are illustrated in
color. A 25 page index allows readers to identify stamps based on dates,
names or slogans. Each chapter is organized either alphabetically or
chronologically. Sized at 8.5 x 11 inches, both volumes are bound in durable metal wire-O binding, with the issue listings described in the 502 page volume 1 and the full colour plates are shown in the 571 page volume 2 (for a total of 1073 pages for the two-volume set).
About the Author
Ronald
G. Lafreniรจre was a genetics researcher and consultant who has
contributed to the fields of migraine, epilepsy and other neurological
disorders. He collected Canadian stamps since he was 10, and
more recently became a fan of Canadian Cinderella stamps. Sensing a
void in the philatelic literature for a centralized reference on these
stamps, he put together this Field Guide to help enthusiasts of
Canadian Cinderella philately.