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 — 1918-20 Issues (Scott 525-550)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
440
og
Sale 1134, Lot 440, 1918-20 Issues (Scott 525-550)2c Carmine Rose, Ty. II, Rotary Perf 11 x 10 (539). Lightly hinged, rich color, well-centered for this exceptionally difficult issue

VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1919 2-CENT TYPE II ROTARY PERF 11 X 10, SCOTT 539.

A review of P.S.E.'s online records reveals how rare this issue is with anything resembling decent centering. No stamp in any condition has been graded higher than VF 80 by P.S.E.

With 1965 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates

2,700
2,300