Sale 1134 — The Alan Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 14 September, 2016
Category — 1909 Bluish Paper Issue (Scott 357-366)
1c Green, Bluish (357). Mint N.H., rich color on blued paper, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.F. certificate
2c Carmine, Bluish (358). Lightly hinged, outstanding centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate (OG, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $240.00)
3c Deep Violet, Bluish (359). Barely hinged, rich color and proof-like impression on nicely blued paper, wide margins for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT BLUISH PAPER. A REMARKABLY FRESH AND CHOICE STAMP.
Ex "North Fork". With 1993 P.F. certificate
4c Orange Brown, Bluish (360). Lightly hinged, deep rich color on deeply blued paper, wide and balanced margins for this difficult issueVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 4-CENT WASHINGTON ON BLUISH PAPER.
According to Johl (Vol. 1, page 175), the only source of the 4c and 8c Bluish paper stamps was the archives of the Post Office Department. Approximately 80 of each were traded for rare stamps missing from the archives. Given the failed experimental nature of the paper mixture, it is no surprise that virtually all copies are off center to some extent.
Ex "North Fork." Small "W.H.C." (Colson) backstamp. With 1980 and 2000 P.F. certificates
5c Blue, Bluish (361). Intense shade, well-proportioned margins on deeply blued paperVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER.
With 2001 P.S.E. certificate
6c Red Orange, Bluish (362). Lightly hinged, well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate
8c Olive Green, Bluish (363). Deep rich color on blued paper, well-centered for this difficult stampVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 8-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER.
According to Johl (Vol. 1, page 175), the only source of the 4c and 8c Bluish stamps was the archives of the Post Office Department. Approximately 80 of each were traded for rare stamps missing from the archives.
Small purple backstamp. With 1988 and 2002 P.F. certificates
10c Yellow, Bluish (364). Brilliant color, characteristic intense watermark on deeply blued paper, attractive centering and margins, Very Fine example of the 10c on Bluish, with 1991 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificate
13c Bluish Green, Bluish (365). Deep rich color on fresh paper, choice centeringVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 13-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER.
With 1968 and 2005 P.F. certificates
15c Pale Ultramarine, Bluish (366). Barely hinged, bright color, characteristic intense watermark, Very Fine and choice, with 2000 P.F. certificate