Sale 1281 — The Frank A. Lanza Collection of Canada and Newfoundland
Sale Date — Thursday, 30 March, 2023
Category — 1859 Perforated Cents Issues
CANADA, 1859, 1c Rose (14; SG 29). Exceptionally well-centered, rich color in a dark shade, highly detailed impression, lightly cancelled, Extremely Fine, rarely encountered in this choice quality, with 2010 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $90.00, SG £55, Unitrade C$120.00
CANADA, 1859, 5c Vermilion (15; SG 31). Extraordinarily well-centered, remarkably wide margins, vivid color and impression, light cancel confined to the right margin, Extremely Fine Gem, an eye-arresting stamp, with 2013 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $37.50, SG £25, Unitrade C$50.00
CANADA, 1859, 10c Chocolate Brown (16; SG 33; Unitrade 16i). Unused (no gum), wonderfully well-centered for this issue, intensely rich color in the Chocolate Brown shade, sharp impressionVERY FINE. A GORGEOUS UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1859 10-CENT FIRST PRINTING IN THE CHOCOLATE BROWN SHADE. A KEY STAMP FOR THE "CENTS" ISSUE OF CANADA.
An underrated rarity to find in sound and centered condition. Ex Roberts and "Calgary". With 1994 and 2018 Greene Foundation certificates. Scott $20,000.00..SG £18,000. Unitrade value C$20,000.00.
CANADA, 1859, 10c Chocolate Brown (16; SG 33; Unitrade 16i). Intensely rich color, excellent clarity of impression, exceptional centering for this difficult stampVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 1859 TEN-CENT IN THE CHOCOLATE BROWN SHADE.
With 2020 Greene Foundation certificate. Scott $6,000.00. SG £2,500. Unitrade C$9,000.00
CANADA, 1859, 10c Brown, Perf 11-3/4 x 11-3/4 (17b; SG 36). Unused (no gum), excellent centering, fresh color, Very Fine, rarely seen this well-centered, with 2013 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $1,150.00, SG £1,500, Unitrade C$1,600.00
CANADA, 1859, 12-1/2c Olive Green (18 var; SG 40; Unitrade 18i). Unused (no gum), deep rich color, well-centered, fresh and Very Fine, with 2018 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $750.00 (as No. 18), SG £1,200, Unitrade C$1,350.00
CANADA, 1859, 12-1/2c Olive Green (18 var; SG 40; Unitrade 18i). Precisely centered, deep intense color in this distinct shade, Extremely Fine, with 2006 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $150.00 (as No. 18), SG £80, Unitrade C$220.00
CANADA, 1859, 12-1/2c Yellow Green, Imperforate (18b; SG 41a). Horizontal pair, without gum as issued, large to full margins, rich colorVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 1859 12-1/2-CENT YELLOW GREEN IMPERFORATE. THE FINEST PAIR WE HAVE OFFERED.
Only one pane (50 pairs) was printed. The others we have offered are close or touching on at least one side.
With 1982 B.P.A. and 2014 Greene Foundation certificates. Scott $6,500.00. SG £7,000. Unitrade C$10,000.00
CANADA, 1859, 17c Blue, Perf 12 (19; SG 42). Unused (no gum), choice centering which is most unusual on this issue, wonderfully rich color and an excellent impression, Extremely Fine, with 2017 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $1,100.00, SG £1,600, Unitrade C$1,800.00
CANADA, 1859, 17c Blue, Perf 12 (19; SG 42). Much wider margins than usually encountered, beautiful color in a deep shade, proof-like impression on immaculate white paper, Extremely Fine, and eye-catching stamp, with 2011 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $225.00, SG £110, Unitrade C$300.00
CANADA, 1859, 17c Blue, Imperforate (19b; SG 42a). Horizontal pair, without gum as issued, ample to full margins, bright colorVERY FINE IMPERFORATE PAIR OF THE 17-CENT CARTIER. ONLY 100 STAMPS (50 PAIRS) WERE PRODUCED.
With 2014 Greene Foundation certificate. Scott $6,000.00. SG £6,500. Unitrade C$10,000.00
CANADA, 1864, 2c Rose (20; SG 44). Original gum, lightly hinged, extraordinarily well-centered, attractive color and crisp impression, Extremely Fine, rarely encountered in this choice original-gum quality, with 2013 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $1,250.00, SG £600, Unitrade C$2,000.00
CANADA, 1864, 2c Claret Rose (20a; SG 45; Unitrade 20i). Uncharacteristically wide margins for the issue, rich color, Montreal datestamp and portion of a red cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2007 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $400.00, SG £225, Unitrade C$425.00
CANADA, 1864, 2c Rose, Imperforate (20b; SG 45a). Horizontal pair, without gum as issued, large to full margins, bright shadeVERY FINE IMPERFORATE PAIR OF THE 2-CENT ROSE. ONLY 100 (50 PAIRS) WERE PRINTED).
With 2014 Greene Foundation certificate. Scott $3,500.00. SG £3,500. Unitrade C$5,000.00