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a fabulous fair month!

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. At left is a shot I took about 46 or so years ago at our third spring fair held at Wellesley East and Yonge here in the city. It was an exciting time for our blossoming enterprise –  camera … Continue reading →

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a fair day in May

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. I know it’s cold and wet this week, but in a few weeks the weather here will be warm and dry (hopefully). With warmer times in mind, we are looking forward to our spring fair this year. The really … Continue reading →

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Auction Sunday April 30, 2023

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Robert

Toronto.  Spring is here and it’s Auction time again! Our spring INDOOR AUCTION is on TODAY, April 30th, 2022 down in the Long Branch area of Toronto at the usual venue BUT at a slightly later time (see poster) – … Continue reading →

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it’s coming, it’s coming!

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. … and just what is coming, you may ask? THE PHSC SPRING AUCTION, that’s what. Keep an eye out for it. On Sunday, April 30th. Same place, slightly later time. We are back in person with a wide selection … Continue reading →

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educating photographers

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. In the days of film, many cameras came from Europe or Japan. Photographers used the information booklet that came with the camera – often written by folks definitely not use to English – for education. Photographers resorted to books … Continue reading →

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O to be in Long Branch …

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. … now that April is there. Okay, enough Browning. We are fast approaching this spring’s PHSC Auction. The date is April 30th (Sunday), 2023 at the usual Legion Hall in Long Branch but at a slightly later time. A … Continue reading →

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A is for Auction …

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. … B is for Bargain, C is for Collection, D is for Digital, E is for Excitement, F is for Film … and the alphabet goes on. One thing is for certain – you will enjoy the coming Auction by … Continue reading →

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lots will get hammered this spring

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Okay folks, time to get over this nasty March weather and think about auctions and cameras and stuff! Our spring auction this year is on April 30th BUT at a slightly later time (so you can catch an extra … Continue reading →

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a collector’s dream …

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Sports photographer, author, long time member (and past president) of the PHSC, Les Jones, is having a sale of some of his collection as noted below. Please email him directly for more information. This is a terrific chance for … Continue reading →

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a few of my favourite things

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Robert

Toronto. Photo books and coffee – what’s not to love? Many of my books are about photography: its history, its cameras, its technology (film), etc. And we begin each morning with a cuppa. After visiting Hamilton (the west end of … Continue reading →

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