Sale 1134 — The Alan Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 14 September, 2016
Category — 1916-17 Issues (Scott 462-480)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
391
2c Carmine, Ty. I (463). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, beautiful centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $525.00), only five have graded higher
10
475
392
3c Violet (464). Mint N.H., brilliant color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1993 P.F. certificate
175
325
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4c Orange Brown (465). Mint N.H., radiant color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $625.00)
90
375
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5c Blue (466). Barely hinged, intense shade and impression, perfectly centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $400.00)
70
350
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5c Carmine, Error (467). Single error in Mint N.H. block of nine, rich color on bright paper, Very Fine and choice
1,600
1,300
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6c Red Orange (468). Mint N.H., vivid color, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
190
475
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7c Black (469). Intense shade and impression, beautifully centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, Superb 98; SMQ $725.00), only one has graded higher and three others share this grade, the statistics are the same for Mint N.H. examples
120
500
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9c Salmon Red (471). Mint N.H., vibrant color, choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1988 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $775.00), only nine have graded higher
125
700
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10c Orange Yellow (472). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,400.00), only seven have graded higher
230
1,000
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11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2010 P.F. (as a block) and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $625.00)
90
600
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12c Claret Brown (474). Mint N.H., intense color on bright white paper, almost perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Golden Oak", with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00)
115
950
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15c Gray (475). Lightly hinged, choice wide margins and exceptional centering, lovely pastel color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $450.00)
180
425
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20c Light Ultramarine (476). Lightly hinged, brilliant color on bright paper, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $550.00)
225
400
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30c Orange Red, Perf 10 (476A). Position 33 from plate 6911, Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, exceptional centering for this difficult issueVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 30-CENT PERF 10 ON UNWATERMARKED PAPER.
Ex Whitman. With 1984 P.F. certificate
4,500
4,750
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50c Light Violet (477). Slightly disturbed original gum, rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (DOG, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,500.00)
900
1,300
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$1.00 Violet Black (478). Lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1994 and 2003 P.F. certificates
625
550
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$2.00 Dark Blue (479). Single hinge mark, deep shade and impression, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $550.00)
210
425
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