Sale 1281 — The Frank A. Lanza Collection of Canada and Newfoundland
Sale Date — Thursday, 30 March, 2023
Category — 1897-98 Maple Leaf & Numeral Issues
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CANADA, 1897-98, -1/2c-10c Maple Leaf, Large Die Proofs on India (66P1-73P1). Die sunk on 150 x 227mm card, die nos. F-102 to F-109 and ABNC imprint below, remarkably fresh, with pristine cards on both the front on back, brilliant colors throughoutEXTREMELY FINE. A SPECTACULAR SET OF LARGE DIE PROOFS OF THE 1897-98 MAPLE LEAF ISSUE. ONLY FIVE COMPLETE SETS EXIST.
From the 1990 American Bank Note Company archives sale, where just five complete sets were dispersed.
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E. 10,000-15,000
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CANADA, 1897-98, -1/2c-10c Maple Leaf, Imperforate (66a-73a). Horizontal pairs, Mint N.H., large to huge margins including 1c, 2c, and 5c with sheet margins, brilliant colors VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A HANDSOME AND RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED SET OF THE 1897-98 MAPLE LEAF ISSUE IN IMPERFORATE PAIRS.
No more than 100 sets of pairs can exist. Both the 8c and 10c are on vertical wove paper.
Each with 2012 Greene Foundation certificate. Five also have earlier Greene Foundation certificates. Scott $9,000.00. Unitrade C$20,625.00.
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E. 4,000-5,000
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CANADA, 1897, -1/2c-10c Maple Leaf (66-73). Complete set tied by Thedford Oct. 13, 1898 circular datestamps on registered cover to Berlin, Ontario, registry handstamp and ms. "884", several backstamps including Berlin receiver of Oct. 14, stamps are quite fresh, cover with slit at right from opening, otherwise Very Fine and attractive, with 2015 Greene Foundation certificate
E. 500-750
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CANADA, 1897, -1/2c Black Maple Leaf (66). Mint N.H., flawless centering, lavish margins all around, fresh shade, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2018 Greene Foundation and 2015 P.F. certificates (Superb 98), Scott $37.50, Unitrade C$60.00
E. 200-300
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CANADA, 1897, 1c Blue Green Maple Leaf (67). Mint N.H., extraordinarily wide balance margins all around, stunning proof-like color and impression on the most immaculate paper imaginable, Extremely Fine Gem, an eye-arresting stamp, with 2007 Greene Foundation and 2017 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95), Scott $140.00, Unitrade C$240.00
E. 300-400
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CANADA, 1897, 2c Purple Maple Leaf (68). Mint N.H., excellent centering, uncommonly wide margins, intense color and impression on bright paper, Extremely Fine, with 2015 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $125.00, Unitrade C$240.00
E. 200-300
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CANADA, 1898, 3c Carmine Maple Leaf (69). Mint N.H., exceedingly wide and well-balanced margins, bright color, Extremely Fine, with 2009 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $250.00, Unitrade C$375.00
E. 400-500
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CANADA, 1897, 5c Dark Blue on Bluish Paper Maple Leaf (70). Mint N.H., choice centering and wide margins, gorgeous color in a particularly dark shade, Extremely Fine, with 2008 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $500.00, Unitrade C$750.00
E. 300-400
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CANADA, 1897, 6c Brown Maple Leaf (71). Mint N.H., extraordinarily well-centered, wide margins, wonderfully rich color and deeply etched impression on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 Greene Foundation and 2017 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95), Scott $350.00, Unitrade C$600.00
E. 400-500
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CANADA, 1897, 8c Orange Maple Leaf (72). Mint N.H., remarkably wide and beautifully balance margins all around, radiant color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a stamp with great visual appeal, 2010 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $850.00, Unitrade C$1,350.00
E. 1,000-1,500
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CANADA, 1898, 10c Brown Violet Maple Leaf (73). Mint N.H., exceedingly well-centered, wide margins, deeply rich color and highly detailed impression on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, rare to find all of these impressive attributes converging on a single stamp, with 2016 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $1,500.00, Unitrade C$2,400.00
E. 1,500-2,000
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CANADA, 1898-1902, -1/2c-10c Numerals, Imperforate (73a/83a). -1/2c, 1c, 2c (Type II), 5c, 7c, 8c, and 10c in horizontal pairs, this comprises the seven values that either all or part were printed without gum (except for the rare 20c), large margins including 1c and 5c with sheet margins, bright and fresh throughout, 7c with major re-entry on left stampEXTREMELY FINE. A HANDSOME GROUP OF IMPERFORATE PAIRS OF THE 1898-1902 NUMERAL ISSUE.
Each with 2014-21 Greene Foundation certificate. Scott $7,750.00. Unitrade C$6,750.00
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E. 2,000-3,000
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CANADA, 1898, 1c Gray Green (75). Mint N.H., incredibly wide margins all around, fresh color and paper, Extremely Fine Gem, rare to find any stamp from this issue with margins this wide, with 2014 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $100.00, Unitrade C$240.00
E. 200-300
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CANADA, 1899, 2c Purple, Thick Paper (76a). Mint N.H., impeccably well-centered, beautiful rich color and crisp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, not easy to find in this choice quality, with 2018 Greene Foundation and 2019 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95), Scott $350.00, Unitrade C$750.00
E. 300-400
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CANADA, 1899, 2c Carmine, Ty. I (77). Mint N.H., incredibly well-centered, wide margins all around, brilliant color, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 2007 Greene Foundation and 2019 P.F. certificates (Superb 98), Scott $110.00, Unitrade C$270.00
E. 200-300
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CANADA, 1898, 3c Carmine (78). Mint N.H., extravagantly wide and perfectly balanced margins all around, brilliant color on pristine paper, Extremely Fine Gem, while by no means a scarce stamp, No. 78 is rarely encountered in this stellar quality, Scott $250.00, Unitrade C$450.00, with 2008 Greene Foundation and 2019 P.F. certificates (Superb 98)
E. 400-500
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CANADA, 1899, 5c Blue on White Paper (79b). Mint N.H., choice centering, wide margins, incredibly fresh, in a stunning deep shade, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $500.00, Unitrade C$1,050.00
E. 400-500
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CANADA, 1898, 6c Brown (80). Mint N.H., extravagant margins, marvelously well-centered, uncommonly bright and fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2018 Gratton, 2020 P.F. (XF-Superb 95) and 2021 Greene Foundation certificates, Scott $400.00, Unitrade C$900
E. 500-750
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CANADA, 1902, 7c Olive Green (81). Mint N.H., extraordinarily well-centered with wonderfully wide margins, lovely vibrant color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Scarsdale", with 2011 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95), Scott $280.00, Unitrade C$900.00
E. 400-500
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CANADA, 1898, 8c Orange (82). Mint N.H., excellent centering, wonderfully bright color, Extremely Fine, with 2010 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $700.00, Unitrade C$1,800.00
E. 500-750
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CANADA, 1898, 10c Brown Violet (83). Mint N.H., extraordinarily well-centered, uncharacteristically wide margins, lovely bright color on pristine white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a very challenging stamp to find in this outstanding quality, with 2019 Greene Foundation and 2020 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95), Scott $900.00, Unitrade C$2,250.00
E. 1,000-1,500
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CANADA, 1900, 20c Olive Green (84). Mint N.H., magnificently well-centered, spectacular color in deep shade, extraordinarily detailed impression on pristine white paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1900 20-CENT OLIVE GREEN.
A rare stamp in this incomparable quality.
Ex Dr. Tang and Dr. Killien. With 2006 P.F. (XF-Superb 95) and 2016 Greene Foundation certificates. Scott $1,300.00. Unitrade C$3,000.00
E. 2,000-3,000
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CANADA, 1898, 2c Black, Blue & Carmine, Map Stamp, Imperforate (86a). Vertical pair, without gum as issued, large margins including a sheet margin at left, exceptionally fresh, Extremely Fine, with 2013 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $450.00, Unitrade C$700.00
E. 200-300
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