ALAMEDA, CALIF. — Michaan’s September 15 gallery auction was led by a US stamp collection in a Scott album, which sold for $8,610, including buyer’s premium. Stamp enthusiasts are notoriously fussy collectors so this album containing mostly mint, never hinged examples, including some from the Nineteenth Century, proved desirable. Scott Publishing Co. has long been the publisher of US stamp albums, as well as the comprehensive Scott International Album and a long list of country specialty stamp albums. The gallery sale offered treasures from around the world; its Asian art section featuring notable carved jade and silk embroidered robes. A follow-on review will discuss additional highlights.