Tag Archives: ephemera

a burning question …

Posted on November 10, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … how many lots do you plan to win at our November 22nd auction? As of last Friday about 50 lots of around 300 were shown in the slide show. For many years we have hosted an auction in … Continue reading →

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last event of the season

Posted on November 8, 2026 by Robert

Toronto.  Just like the blossom at left (taken recently!) Our auction is the final event for 2026. It is a fabulous way to spend a late November afternoon and augment your photographic collection. The post for the auction gives all … Continue reading →

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November 22, 2026 Fall Auction

Posted on November 6, 2026 by Robert

Toronto.  Our  Fall  Auction is Sunday, November 22nd, 2026 in Long Branch (southwest Toronto) at the usual venue  – free parking [OVERFLOW AT GO TRAIN LOT JUST WEST of HALL] and free admission. This Estates auction features goodies for both … Continue reading →

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auction leaves …

Posted on November 4, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … As sure as autumn leaves do fall, we will host a fall auction. The fall auction is our last annual event each year, wrapping up a series of opportunities to expand the photographica collections of one and all. … Continue reading →

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the auctioneer

Posted on November 3, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Everyone enjoys an auction. Fun, excitement, thrill of the chase, a winning bid. What a way to spend a late fall afternoon! Our 2026 events wrap up with the fall auction on Sunday, November 22nd. The auction takes place … Continue reading →

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okay gang, let’s go to the fair

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Lordy, Lordy, it’s that time again! In just a few more days (on the 24th), the PHSC will host its 51st spring fair. An extravaganza of photographica ephemera for those who collect old cameras and accessories, or old photos, … Continue reading →

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Museum Auction November 9, 2025

Posted on November 1, 2025 by Robert

Toronto.  Coming fast – our Fall 2025 Museum Auction, Sunday, November 9, 2025 in Long Branch (south west Toronto) at the usual venue BUT at the slightly later time (see poster) – free parking [OVERFLOW AT GO TRAIN LOT JUST … Continue reading →

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for want of a nickel …

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. … a camera is lost. Our PHSC fall auction is coming up fast (November 9th) and we will be posting photos and possibly a lot list when received from our auctioneer. Meantime, don’t forfeit a desired lot next month … Continue reading →

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last run …

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Old image collectors sometimes have photos that are railway related. Perhaps they are kept in a separate group, or just lumped into a transportation category. The photo at left is just slightly out of focus (perhaps due to the … Continue reading →

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come fly with me

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Functional “Heavier than Air” machines have been around for about a century and a quarter now making the machines a logical sub category of old photos for collectors. The pivotal flight was by the Wright brothers at Kitty Hawk … Continue reading →

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