The Maple Leaf issue was the first definitive issue to be printed by the American Bank Note company in their new plant in Ottawa in 1897. It was the first full issue to be engraved based on a photograph instead of portrait paintings. The design replaced ornate styling and medallion vignettes with modern double geometric framing that became standard definitive stamp styling for the next 50 years. 

Still, 125 years later, discoveries about these stamps are being made. David's presentation focused on recent discoveries and the unusual aspects of each denomination in the Maple Leaf issue.

Catch the replay of this educational zoom session