Sale 1134 — The Alan Collection of United States Stamps

Sale Date — Wednesday, 14 September, 2016

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Category — 1861-66 Issue (Scott 63-78)

Lot
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
76
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Sale 1134, Lot 76, 1861-66 Issue (Scott 63-78)90c Blue (72). Unused (no gum), brilliant color and detailed impression, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1861 ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.

With 1990 and 2000 P.F. certificates. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (NG, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,650.00). This is one of only three XF-Superb 95 graded unused Scott 72's (one has original gum). Only one unused stamp has been graded higher (Superb 98, without gum)

1,300
2,500