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ABOUT
ROY HOUTBY
​Born and raised in Niagara wine country, the oldest of 4 children, Roy developed a passion for collecting as a young boy. In his youth, Roy collected bottle caps, sports cards as well as stamps. In 1973, Roy built his hobby into a business when he established Roy’s Stamps. Roy’s specialties include the stamps and postal history of Canada and the British Commonwealth, and he boasts the world’s largest stock of Canadian first-day covers. Roy’s inventory is always stocked with better Canadian mint, used Canadian, along with new and used British Commonwealth. Houtby is a past president of the Canadian Stamp Dealers’ Association; has organized the Best Western Stamp Show in St. Catharines since 1977; and has served as the bourse chairman of the St. Catharines Stamp Club’s “Cathex” show since 1979. Houtby has also chaired the Ottawa Fall Stamp Fair for the past 16 years and has served as bourse chair for several national events, including Royal 2009, BNAPEX 2015, Royal 2018 and BNAPEX 2019. Houtby is also a member of the American Philatelic Society’s Dealer Advisory Council. Roy is currently “Living The Dream” in his retirement. When not working with stamps, Roy is often found on the golf course, supporting the Buffalo Bills and travelling. Roy is the devoted husband to his wife Linda, and a proud grandpa to nine grandchildren.
UPCOMING SHOWS

Great American Stamp Show
August 10th-13th, 2023
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Huntington Convention Center - Hall C
300 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44113
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National Postage Stamp & Coin Show
September 9-10, 2023

Best Western Fall Show
September 27, 2023
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Best Western Hotel,
2 North Service Road,
St. Catharines, Ontario.
See us in the Niagara Room! Show hours are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
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CANPEX- ROYAL 2023
October 13-15, 2023

Ottawa Fall Stamp Fair
October 20-21, 2023
Roy's stamps
CANADA'S LEADING STAMP SHOW DEALER
905-934-8377
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P.O. BOX 28001, Lakeport Post Office,
600 Ontario Street
St. Catharines, ON L2N 7P8
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