About Percy Gray Doane
Lived 1877 – 1945 (aged 67–68). Percy Gray Doane was an American businessperson, philatelist and philately, known for APS Hall of Fame.
Percy Gray Doane (1877–1945) was a philatelic dealer from New York City. He was born in Brooklyn on January 13, 1878 and died there on March 28, 1945.
Philatelic activity Percy Doane established his philatelic dealership and auction house in New York City in 1897 and was highly respected within the philatelic community for his integrity.
Doane conducted a total of 348 auctions of postage stamps and related postal history material during his career. He assisted several notorious stamp collectors, including Col. E. H. R. Green, Judge Robert Emerson, Clarence Eagle and Benno Loewy, to build up or sell their collections or portions of their collections.
Awards Percy Doane was named to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame in 1946.
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Who was Percy Gray Doane?
American philatelist (1877-1945)
When was Percy Gray Doane born?
Percy Gray Doane was born in 1877 in Brooklyn.
When did Percy Gray Doane die?
Percy Gray Doane died on 28 March 1945 in Brooklyn.
What was Percy Gray Doane's occupation?
Percy Gray Doane was a businessperson, philatelist and philately.
What was Percy Gray Doane known for?
Percy Gray Doane was known for APS Hall of Fame.
What nationality was Percy Gray Doane?
Percy Gray Doane was American.
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