Sale 1134 — The Alan Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 14 September, 2016
Category — 1897-1903 Change of Colors (Scott 279-284)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
228
4c Rose Brown (280). Mint N.H., wider margins than typically seen, choice centering, bright color, Extremely Fine, with 1998 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $225.00)
75
160
229
4c Orange Brown (280b). Mint N.H., warm color in this distinctive sub-shade, phenomenal centering with wide margins, long and full perforations, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Golden Oak", with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $825.00), only one has graded higher (at 98)
75
850
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5c Dark Blue (281). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, ex Curtis, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,250.00), only four have been graded higher
100
950
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10c Brown, Ty. I (282C). Mint N.H., vivid color, fresh and Very Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate
525
300
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10c Brown, Ty. I (282C). Original gum, gorgeous centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 1996 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $1,225.00)
175
700
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10c Orange Brown, Ty. II (283). Original gum with small pencil notation, outstanding centering and margins, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $575.00)
150
500
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15c Olive Green (284). Original gum, lightly hinged, almost perfect centering, deep rich Olive Green color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate (OG, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $600.00)
150
400
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