Sale 1281 — The Frank A. Lanza Collection of Canada and Newfoundland
Sale Date — Thursday, 30 March, 2023
Category — 1870-97 Small Queen Issues
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
755
CANADA, 1891, -1/2c Black, Imperforate (34a; SG 102ab). Horizontal pair, Mint N.H., large margins all around, sharp impression, Very Fine, with 2021 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $1,250.00, Unitrade C$2,000.00
E. 500-750
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CANADA, 1870, 1c Yellow (35; SG 75). Mint N.H., beautifully centered, wide margins all around, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $125.00, Unitrade C$240.00
E. 200-300
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CANADA, 1872, 2c Green, Imperforate on Yellowish Paper, Ottawa Printing (36a; Unitrade 36iii; SG 78a). Horizontal pair, Mint N.H., large margins all around, rich color in the deep green shade, Very Fine and choice, with 2021 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $1,500.00 (as No. 36a), Unitrade C$2,250.00
E. 750-1,000
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CANADA, 1891, 2c Green, Imperforate Pair (36a; SG 78a). Horizontal pair, without gum as issued, large margins all around, strong color, Very Fine, with 2018 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $650.00, Unitrade C$900.00
E. 200-300
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CANADA, 1876, 5c Slate Green (38; SG 85). Mint N.H., exceptionally wide and perfectly balanced margins all around, strong rich color on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ESPECIALLY HANDSOME NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT SMALL QUEEN.
With 2010 Greene Foundation certificate. Scott $2,250.00. Unitrade C$3,000.00
E. 1,500-2,000
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CANADA, 1873, 6c Yellow Brown, Perf 11-1/2 x 12 (39b; SG 98). 1873 plate with position dot under left "6" and bare chignon on Queen's head, Mint N.H., wide margins, wonderfully fresh color on immaculate paper, Very Fine and choice, with 2014 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $2,500.00, Unitrade C$3,600.00
E. 1,000-1,500
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CANADA, 1885-86, 3c Orange Vermilion, Imperforate (41b; SG 105b; Unitrade 41ii). Horizontal pair, Mint N.H., dazzling color, huge to large margins, Extremely Fine, with 2014 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $1,000.00 (as No. 41b), Unitrade C$1,500.00
E. 500-750
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CANADA, 1891, 3c Bright Vermilion, Imperforate (41b; SG 105b). Horizontal pair, without gum as issued, large margins, fresh color, Very Fine, with 2017 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $450.00, Unitrade C$600.00
E. 200-300
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CANADA, 1889, 5c Gray (42; SG 106). Mint N.H., incredibly wide and balanced margins, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, a fabulous stamp, with 1994 and 2009 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $650.00, Unitrade C$900.00
E. 750-1,000
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CANADA, 1889, 6c Red Brown (43; SG 107). Mint N.H., choice centering, gorgeous color in a shade that is intensely rich, proof-like impression, Extremely Fine, with 2015 Greene Foundation and 2018 P.F. certificates (XF 90), Scott $800.00, Unitrade C$1,200.00
E. 750-1,000
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CANADA, 1895, 6c Red Brown, Imperforate (43b; SG 107c). Horizontal pair, without gum as issued, large to extra-large margins, proof-like color and impression, Extremely Fine, with 2021 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $550.00, Unitrade C$750.00
E. 300-400
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CANADA, 1893, 8c Violet Black (44; SG 117). Mint N.H., wide margins, well-centered, deep color and outstanding impression on immaculate white paper, Extremely Fine, with 2011 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $1,000.00, Unitrade C$1,400.00
E. 500-750
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CANADA, 1893, 8c Blue Gray (44a; SG 117). Mint N.H., exceptionally fresh color from this early printing, well-centered, Very Fine, with 1988 and 2019 Greene Foundation certificates, Scott $1,500.00, Unitrade C$2,200.00
E. 750-1,000
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CANADA, 1895, 8c Blue Gray, Imperforate (44d; SG 117a). Horizontal pair, Mint N.H., large margins, fresh color, Very Fine, with 2016 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $1,750.00, Unitrade C$2,500.00
E. 500-750
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CANADA, 1897, 8c Violet Black, Imperforate (44d var; SG 120a; Unitrade 44i). Horizontal pair, without gum as issued, full to mostly large margins, rich color, "very crisp printing" noted on certificate, Very Fine, with 2015 Greene Foundation certificate, Unitrade C$1,250.00
E. 400-500
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CANADA, 1897, 10c Brown Red (45; SG 110). Mint N.H., immensely wide margins, wonderfully rich color and well-incised impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT BROWN RED, OTTAWA PRINTING - WITH THE WIDEST MARGINS POSSIBLE.
With 1985 and 2015 Greene Foundation certificates (as No. 45a, but correctly noting the Brown Red color). Scott $1,900.00. Unitrade C$2,700.00
E. 2,000-3,000
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CANADA, 1891, 10c Rose Carmine, Imperforate (45c; SG 111a; Unitrade 45i). Horizontal pair, without gum as issued, large margins all around, brilliantly fresh, Extremely Fine, with 2015 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $550.00 (as No. 45c), Unitrade C$750.00
E. 300-400
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CANADA, 1893, 20c Vermilion (46; SG 115). Mint N.H., incredibly wide and perfectly balanced margins all around, radiant color and an excellent clarity of impression on fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. VIRTUALLY NEVER ENCOUNTERED IN THIS FABULOUS NEVER-HINGED CONDITION. QUITE POSSIBLY THE FINEST EXTANT.
With 2014 Greene Foundation and 2019 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95). Scott $1,750.00. Unitrade C$2,400.00
E. 3,000-4,000
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CANADA, 1893, 50c Blue (47; SG 116). Mint N.H., exceedingly well-centered, wide margins all around, rich luxuriant color and vivid impression on pristine paperEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1893 50-CENT BLUE.
With 2011 Greene Foundation certificate. Scott $1,750.00. Unitrade C$2,400.00
E. 2,000-3,000
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CANADA, 1893, 20c Vermilion, 50c Deep Violet Blue, Imperforate (46a-47a; SG 115a-116a). Horizontal pairs, Mint N.H., mostly large margins all around, strong colorsVERY FINE. A RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED SET OF IMPERFORATE PAIRS OF THE 1893 QUEEN VICTORIA LARGE FORMAT STAMPS.
Each with 2010 Greene Foundation certificate. Scott $8,000.00. Unitrade C$10,800.00
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E. 3,000-4,000
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CANADA, 1893, 20c Vermilion, 50c Deep Violet Blue, Imperforate (46a-47a; SG 115a-116a). Horizontal pairs, unused (no gum), each a bottom corner margin pair, fresh colors, 20c with faint crease at bottom between stamps, otherwise Extremely Fine, a stunning duo, ex Baron, each with 2017 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $2,700.00, Unitrade C$3,600.00
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E. 1,000-1,500
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