Sale 1134 — The Alan Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 14 September, 2016
Category — 1873 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 156-179)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
151
1c-15c 1873-75 Bank Note Issues, Balance (156/179). Seven unused stamps, including Nos. 156, 158 (sound, P.S.E. OGph, VF-XF 85, SMQ $175.00), 158, 160, 163 and 179, mix of original gum and no gum, a few small faults including one reperfed, Fine-Very Fine appearing group, six certificates accompany, Scott Retail approximately $2,300.00
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E. 500-750
700
152
2c Brown (157). Original gum, almost perfect centering, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, as well-centered as can be found for an unused example of this issue, ex Laehder, with 1987 and 2012 P.F. certificates, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,850.00), only three original gum stamps have been graded higher (all at 95J)
350
1,300
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6c Dull Pink (159). Original gum, radiant color, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 1999 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
400
750
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10c Brown (161). Unused (no gum), warm color, attractive balanced margins, single shorter perf at top, still Very Fine and choice, ex Laehder, with clear 1991 and 2012 P.F. certificates
275
325
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12c Blackish Violet (162). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade, reperfed at right, appears Very Fine
2,400
0
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30c Gray Black (165). Unused (no gum), wide margins and well-centered, detailed impression on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, with 1990 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (NG, VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,350.00)
1,300
800
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90c Rose Carmine (166). Unused, regummed over tiny thins, bright color, well-centered, appears Extremely Fine, with 2016 P.F. certificate
750
225
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