Sale 1134 — The Alan Collection of United States Stamps

Sale Date — Wednesday, 14 September, 2016

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Category — 1861-66 Issue First Dsigns and Colors (Scott 55-62B)

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Sale 1134, Lot 66, 1861-66 Issue First Dsigns and Colors (Scott 55-62B)90c Blue, First Design (62). Unused (no gum), choice centering with balanced margins, deep shade and proof-like impression, small tears at top and bottom right

VERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 90-CENT FIRST DESIGN. THIS IS THE SECOND RAREST STAMP OF THE 1861 FIRST DESIGNS AND COLORS.

Our census of the 1861 First Designs and Colors, available at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/62/62.pdf , contains 22 examples of Scott 62, including one copy in the Miller collection at The New York Public Library and another copy certified as a privately-perforated No. 62a which comes from a set in the Col. Green sale that was signed by John Luff (we believe this stamp to be genuine). Another has been certified as genuine with a trial cancel.

Census No. 62-UNC-10. Ex Curtis. With 1974 and 2003 P.F. certificates. Scott Retail as original gum

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