Category Archives: fair

not so long ago and not so far away …

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. The first PHSC fair I attended was the 3rd annual fair held May 14, 1977 at the War Amps building, 85 Wellesley St West in Toronto. As fairs were held on weekends, I was unable to attend the two … Continue reading →

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see ya there …

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. … at our fair (May 25th). We are fortunate as photography collectors and historians – for about a half century now we have had our own fairs, auctions, and society. Well the auction is a few years younger … … Continue reading →

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traversing tuscany

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. PhotoEd editor Rita Godlevskis always comes up with an exciting edition for her magazine. She recently posted this notice via MailChimp on Photography in a Brand New Light Typical is the wonderful work of Marie-Louise Moutafchieva in the article … Continue reading →

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spring fair time!

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Just weeks after our first 2025 event, the fabulous Spring Auction, we are holding PHSC’s popular Spring Camera Fair (May 25th). Enhance your collection and lighten your wallet – join us at the Trident Hall for our annual photographica-fair! … Continue reading →

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today’s the day!

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Robert

It’s Here! It’s Here!  FAIR DAY Oct 20, 2024  Now the day is over  And the auction is drawing nigh … 

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let’s go to the fair …

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Not busy tomorrow (Sunday)? Come on down to the fall fair! This  next PHSC event is rapidly approaching (tomorrow, October 20th). There will be lots to see and things to get for your collection or user gear. While film … Continue reading →

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bromoil process – making permanent prints

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. In the pre COVID-19 days of November, 2005 we hosted a talk on the “Art of Bromoil & Transfer” by David W Lewis. The process replaces the prone to fading silver halides in a print with lithographic ink. Shortly … Continue reading →

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a plate full from France

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Robert

Toronto.  At the fall 2018 fair we saw this unusual all metal plate camera, the Photosphere, made in France over a century ago (an even rarer stereo version exists, but it’s a bit, ummm risqué). The odd looking design accommodates … Continue reading →

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the BIG guns

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Our fairs often display a wide range of cameras – both in age and in size. Here at our spring 2017 fair is a table of c1960s large format cameras often used by professional photographers to get negatives suitable … Continue reading →

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a cluster of cameras ….

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. A shot of the Spring 1977 fair offerings. Taken in B&W and slightly toned. Be sure to visit our fall 2024 fair this coming Sunday, October 20th. Lots of things to see and buy for your collection (and user … Continue reading →

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