Percy Gray Doane


Percy Gray Doane, of New York City, was a well-known and highly regarded philatelic dealer for nearly half a century.

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 long career. His reputation, and his philatelic knowledge and abilities, allowed him to help famous stamp collectors, such as Col. E. H. R. Green, Judge Robert Emerson, Clarence Eagle and Benno Loewy, build up or sell their collections or portions of their collections.

Honors and awards

Percy Doane was named to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame in 1946.