Sale 1134 — The Alan Collection of United States Stamps

Sale Date — Wednesday, 14 September, 2016

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*A buyer’s premium of 15% of the winning bid was added as part of the total purchase price on all lots in this sale. Buyers were responsible for applicable sales tax, customs duty and any other prescribed charges. By placing a bid, bidders agreed to the terms and conditions in effect at the time of the sale.

Category — 1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
197
og
Sale 1134, Lot 197, 1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)$5.00 Columbian (245). Slightly disturbed original gum, intense deep shade and detailed impression, outstanding centering with Jumbo margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.

With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (DOG, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $9,000.00). Only three have graded higher (all at 98) and only six others share this desirable grade

2,500
8,000