Percy Gray Doane (1877–1945) was a philatelic dealer from New York City.[1] He was born in Brooklyn on January 13, 1878 and died there on March 28, 1945.[2]
Percy Gray Doane | |
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| Born | January 13, 1878 |
| Died | March 28, 1945 (aged 67) |
| Resting place | Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY |
| Occupation | Philatelist |
| Known for | selling and expanding rare stamp collections, APS Hall of Fame |
| Spouse | Ellen Berkins (married 1925) |
| Children | Robert Emerson Doane |
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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.[3]
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.[3]
Awards
Percy Doane was named to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame in 1946.[3]