Author Archives: Robert

Another Super Trunk Sale Coming July 9th

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. The back scene boys have pulled together another super trunk sale for this July. We are hosting the 7th Annual Larry Boccioletti Memorial outdoor photographic trunk sale at the Trident Hall. Usual time 8am – 1pm. Come out and … Continue reading →

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Westlicht Camera Auction June 10, 2017

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. A regular contributor of notices to this author is the well known Westlicht Gallery in Vienna, Austria. Their latest auction next week is a fabulous opportunity for those of you wishing to augment your collection with some rare beauties. … Continue reading →

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Bulger Gallery Announces a Move

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Robert

  Toronto. Stephen  Bulger writes, “After nearly 15 years in our current location, we have finally found a new gallery space in our neighbourhood that is large enough to accommodate our ambitions to be one of the world’s leading commercial … Continue reading →

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Remember the Wollensak Lenses for the Leica?

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. PHSC Member George Dunbar sent me this April 1945 advertisement from Popular Photography. During WW2, Leitz NY continued to operate. One big problem: merchandise from Germany dried up. To solve one of the issues, Leitz NY manufactured lens mounts that … Continue reading →

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L Stedham, Photographer, Oshawa c1880

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. On May 28, 2017 PHSC member Sarah Shrigley sent me a note with this bicycle cabinet card attached. Sarah states, “The Oshawa Museum has published this picture on their Facebook page. I know we have a member who collects … Continue reading →

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Visiting the Family Camera Exhibit at the ROM

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Robert

Toronto.  Both Bob Lansdale and Wayne Gilbert were a bit under the weather Tuesday night (May 30th), so Carol’s cousin Al dropped me off at Kipling Subway and I came to the ROM via the better way. Fortunately as I walked … Continue reading →

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Rachel Levy – Impressionist Photographer

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Robert

  Toronto. GADCOLLECTION in Paris sent me a quick note that photographer Rachel Levy is having a short exhibition in their gallery of her series called in the gardens of the Louvre from June 1 to 7, 2017. Rachel will be … Continue reading →

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That Film Plane Thing Again

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. Well over a half century ago a young Latvian designed the amazing Minox spy camera. For a time, some models used a novel idea to add to the lens correction – the film plane was slightly curved along its longer … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 150 years of Canadian Photo History

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Robert

NEXT TORONTO MEETING: Wed, June 21, 2017 About a half dozen speakers: Celebrating One-Five-Oh! Our promotions editor Sonja Pushchak said it best: “Join us for Victorian cupcakes and the sort of coffee Sir John A. used to drizzle on his whiskey. … Continue reading →

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Fun Time at our Spring Fair

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. Sunday was a great day! We had a terrific time at the spring fair on a warm and sunny day in Toronto. The attendance was steady and strong, the dealers enjoyed a brisk business, and we had a great … Continue reading →

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