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Art & Storytelling: Photographs and Photobooks

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Daile Kaplan of Swann Galleries sent me a note saying they are hosting their latest photography related auction today beginning at 1:00 pm. You can view the online catalog here.  

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Archives and the Internet

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Last Wednesday, Mike Smith was our speaker and gave a postcard perspective on Goderich photographer Reuben R Sallows who was active in the late 1800s – early 1900s. Mike and co-author Larry Monring are writing a book on Sallows and postcards … Continue reading →

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Daguerreian Society Auction Catalogue Up

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. The Daguerreian Society sent me a note the other morning that it had its October 22nd 2016 Auction catalogue on line. Click here  and see what suits your growing collection of images and equipment. There is a live auctioneer available … Continue reading →

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Swann Gallery Auction of Photos

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Daile Kaplan of Swann Auction Galleries in NYC sent me a note today advising me of an auction next month, Tuesday, October 25th, at 1:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to add to your image collection. The online … Continue reading →

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Camerama Show this Sunday

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Gary Perry sent me a brief reminder that his next show takes place this Sunday the 25th at the usual location. Click the icon at left or here for details.

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PHSC Estate Auction, held Sunday, June 19th, 2016

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. We are now up to 174 lots including some darkroom gear and even microscopes! When the auction begins this Sunday, these and lots as yet not photographed will go under the hammer. Everyone is invited! Go here to see details … Continue reading →

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PHSC Newsletter 16-2

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Another nifty newsletter opus by editor David Bridge. Two big events this month – Robert C Lansdale’s illustrated talk on the construction 40 years ago of the CN Tower, and our Estate Auction sale – are covered. My report on … Continue reading →

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6th Annual Trunk Sale

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. In memory of the late Larry Boccioletti, one of the three founders of the PHSC, we are hosting the sixth annual trunk sale  this July 17, 2016. Larry started out holding the sale in his back yard shortly after … Continue reading →

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Came for the history, stayed for the cameras

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Our organization is often thought of as an History society – which it is. But it is a modern, up-to-date photographic organization as well. Many of its members and executive are professional photographers, both retired and active. While we … Continue reading →

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Early American Daguerreotype

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. I received an email courtesy of the Daguerreian Society this past week announcing a book and signing (earlier today) by author Sarah Kate Gillespie down in Washington D.C. The book sounds like it would be of interest to our … Continue reading →

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