Sale 1134 — The Alan Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 14 September, 2016
Category — 1912-14 Washington-Franklin Issue (Scott 405-423)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
341
1c Green (405). Mint N.H., post-office fresh color and proof-like impression, balanced Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $500.00), this is the highest grade awarded and has been equaled by only six others
15
700
342
2c Lake (406c). Small h.r. at bottom, deep rich color in this distinctive shade, Fine and rare, through an error at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing a small quantity of this stamp was erroneously printed using the inks in use at the time for the Postage Due issues, with 1994 P.F. certificate
2,000
0
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7c Black (407). Lightly hinged, wide margins and essentially perfect centering, intense shade and impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $400.00)
70
225
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1c Green, 2c Carmine, Coils (410-411). Mint N.H. guide line pairs, both with outstanding centering and margins, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine Gems, with 2015 and 2008 P.S.E. certificates respectively (both XF-Superb 95; total SMQ $750.00)
385
600
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2c Carmine, Coil (411). Mint N.H., perfect centering with Jumbo margins, vivid color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.A.G. certificate (98J)
22
300
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2c Carmine, Coil (413). Mint N.H. guide line pair, choice centering with wide margins, slight gum disturbance at bottom from pencil erasure, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,350.00)
575
425
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1912-14 Issue, Superb Graded Balance (414/420). Five unused stamps, each P.S.E. graded including Nos. 414 (OGh, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo), 415 (OGph, Superb 98), 416 (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo), 418 (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo) and 420 (OGph, XF-Superb 95), Extremely Fine Gems, total SMQ $1,125.00
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E. 500-750
700
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12c Claret Brown (417). Mint N.H., essentially perfect centering, intense color and proof-like impression, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 1998 P.F. and 2014 P.S.A.G. certificates (98)
100
475
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20c Ultramarine (419). Well-centered with wide margins, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $475.00)
190
375
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50c Violet (421). Rich color, wide and perfectly balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1986 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (OG, Superb 98; SMQ $1,350.00), would probably be called "OGh" if graded today
375
750
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50c Violet (422). Intense shade and impression, beautifully balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $550.00)
225
450
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$1.00 Violet Brown (423). Lightly hinged, exceptionally well-centered with Jumbo margins, intense color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate (OG, Superb 98, SMQ $1,750.00)
550
1,200
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