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 — Offices in China

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
478
og
Sale 1134, Lot 478, Offices in China$1.00 on 50c Offices in China (K15). Unusually wide and balanced margins, intense color on bright paper, lightly hinged

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 ON 50-CENT OFFICES IN CHINA, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST AWARDED.

With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $2,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only three others share it. In the Mint N.H. category, only one shares this grade with none higher.

575
3,500