Sale 1134 — The Alan Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 14 September, 2016
Category — 1879-88 American Bank Note Co. Issues (Scott 182-218)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
158
3c-90c 1879-90 Bank Note Issues, Balance (182/223). Attractive balance of 21 unused stamps, mix of original gum, no gum and regummed, including Nos. 182, 184, 185, 188, 205, 207, 208, 208a, 209, 210, 213, 215, 216, 218, 220, 220a, 221 and 223, a couple with more than one example, nicely centered almost throughout including four graded in the 90-90J range (with SMQ values up to $225.00), some flaws to be expected including a few reperfed, overall Very Fine or Very Fine appearance, with the graded stamps Extremely Fine, 15 certificates accompany, Scott Retail more than $3,300.00
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E. 1,000-1,500
1,000
159
2c Vermilion (183). Mint N.H., vivid color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with copy of 1999 P.F. certificate for a pair
370
325
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6c Pink (186). Original gum, pastel color, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine, with 1982 and 2003 P.F. certificates
900
750
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10c Brown, Without Secret Mark (187). Unused (no gum), deep rich color and proof-like impression, Very Fine and choice, with 1991 (for pair) and 2003 P.F. certificates
1,100
1,100
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15c Red Orange (189). Original gum, vivid color on fresh paper, choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine, with 1996 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
200
275
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30c Full Black (190). Original gum, barely hinged, intense shade and proof-like impression, almost perfect centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB LIGHTLY HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1879 30-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
With 1999 and 2005 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
900
1,600
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90c Carmine (191). Original gum, fresh bright color, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with copy of 1992 P.F. certificate for a block of four, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate
2,000
1,700
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1c Gray Blue (206). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, bright shade and paper, near perfect centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,100.00), only one unused stamp has been graded higher and only one other shares this grade (both are hinged)
70
850
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3c Blue Green (207). Mint N.H., well-centered with balanced margins, fresh color and paper, Very Fine and choice, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $500.00)
225
375
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10c Black Brown (209b). Unused (no gum), deep rich color in this distinctive premium shade, wide margins and well centered, Very Fine and choice, with 2001 P.F. certificate, a very difficult stamp to find unused and centered
950
550
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4c Blue Green (211). Original gum, barest trace of what may be hinging at top, outstanding centering, intense shade on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.F. certificate
250
250
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2c Pale Red Brown, Special Printing (211B). Original gum, hinged in one corner, bright shade, fresh and Very Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate
375
300
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1c Ultramarine (212). Original gum, lightly hinged, well-centered with balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1994 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $275.00)
90
200
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3c Vermilion (214). Mint N.H., vibrant color, choice centering, light natural gum wrinkle, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate
180
160
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30c Orange Brown (217). Original gum, barely hinged, rich color and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $675.00)
425
400
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