Sale 1255 — The David W. Gorham Collection of Outstanding Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 17-20 May, 2022
Category — 3c 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 114)
3c Deep Ultramarine (114 var). Exceptional depth of color, choice centering, neat strike of "PAID" in circle cancel, Extremely Fine, a lovely stamp in this distinct shade, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90), Scott value as normal color
3c Dark Ultramarine (114 var). Choice centering and margins, incredible depth of color in this rich shade complemented by dark blue Cincinnati circular datestamp, Extremely Fine and striking stamp, with 2004 and 2013 P.F. certificates
3c Ultramarine (114). Pastel color with neat green circle of wedges cancel, fresh and Very Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate
3c Ultramarine (114). Boldly struck "US SHIP" two-line cancel, Very Fine and rare cancel, ex Juhring and Rose, with 1997 P.F. certificate
3c Ultramarine (114). Wide margins, radiant color, neat strike of red "M" cancel of Manchester Conn., Very Fine and choice, ex Dr. Hinrichs, with 1995 and 2019 P.F. certificates
3c Ultramarine (114). Cancelled by clear strike of Boy's Head fancy cancel of White Horse Station N.J., minor corner creases, Extremely Fine strike and a desirable fancy cancel, ex Dr. Heimburger, with 1995 and 2013 P.F. certificates
3c Ultramarine (114). Bright color, clear strike of Woman's Profile Facing Left fancy cancel of Corry Pa., Very Fine strike of this scarce fancy cancel, with 2019 P.F. certificate
3c Ultramarine (114). Three large margins, straight edge at left and clipped top left corner, tied to piece by bold strike of greenish-blue Skull and Crossbones fancy cancel, matching "Charlestown W. Va. 16 Mar." circular datestamp, small stain above head of skull, Extremely Fine strike of this desirable fancy cancel, with 2005 P.F. certificate
3c Ultramarine (114). Brilliant color, cancelled by perfect strike of Small Bee fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff A-14), which shows almost the entire design as well as all the nuances in the wings and abdomen, small corner crease at top leftEXTREMELY FINE STRIKE OF THE WATERBURY SMALL BEE FANCY CANCEL ON A 3-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL.
Ex Eubanks. With 1998 and 2011 P.F. certificates.
3c Ultramarine (114). Rich color, cancelled by well-struck Small Bee fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff A-14), also with bit of Waterbury circular datestamp at left, small toned spot at bottom clear of cancel, Very Fine strike, ex Senchuk, with 2009 P.F. certificate
3c Ultramarine (114). Used with 10c Yellow Green, F Grill (96), tied together on small piece by bold strikes of Large Bee fancy cancel of Hartford Conn.VERY FINE STRIKE OF THIS RARE BEE FANCY CANCEL FROM HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT.
With 2004 P.F. certificate.
3c Ultramarine (114). Rich color on bright paper, cancelled by perfect strike of "Shoe Fly" fancy cancel of Kittrell N.C., depicting a shoe and a fly, Extremely Fine strike of this marvelous fancy cancel, ex Eubanks, with 1995 and 2011 P.F. certificates
3c Ultramarine (114). Centered to left, brilliant color complemented by blue Flying Insect fancy cancel of Mount Vernon O., light diagonal crease at top left, Extremely Fine strike, with 2008 P.F. certificate
3c Ultramarine (114). Tied by exceptionally bold strike of Waterbury Chrysanthemum fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff F-3) on small piece, bit of the Waterbury circular datestamp also ties the stamp at leftEXTREMELY FINE STRIKE OF THE FAMOUS AND RARE CHRYSANTHEMUM FANCY CANCELLATION OF WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT.
We estimate there are fewer than ten off-cover stamps and three covers with the Waterbury Chrysanthemum cancel. This is a particularly bold strike.
From our 1994 Rarities sale and with 1994 P.F. certificate.
3c Ultramarine (114). Bright color, tied to piece by choice strike of Rose Blossom fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff F-2), "Waterbury Ct. Nov. 23" (1869) circular datestampVERY FINE STRIKE OF THE INTRICATELY CARVED ROSE BLOSSOM FANCY CANCELLATION OF WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT. THIS IS THE MOST ELABORATE FLOWER DESIGN CREATED BY THE POSTMASTER OF WATERBURY.
Several of the different Waterbury designs carved by postmaster John W. Hill are noteworthy for their elaborate designs, most famously the Running Chicken, and also the Bee, Eagle & Shield and some of the human faces. This Rose Blossom design is certainly one of the Hill's finest creations and is rare with probably fewer than eight known.
Ex Forster. With 1981 and 2009 P.F. certificates.
3c Ultramarine (114). Rich color, clear strike of Rose Blossom fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff F-2), single dangling perf at lower leftVERY FINE STRIKE OF THE BEAUTIFUL ROSE BLOSSOM FANCY CANCELLATION OF WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT. THIS IS THE MOST ELABORATE FLOWER DESIGN CARVED BY THE POSTMASTER OF WATERBURY.
Several of the different Waterbury designs carved by postmaster John W. Hill are noteworthy for their elaborate designs, most famously the Running Chicken, and also the Bee, Eagle & Shield and some of the human faces. This Rose Blossom design is certainly one of the Hill's finest creations and is rare with probably fewer than eight known.
Ex Dr. Robertson, Boker and Haub
3c Ultramarine (114). Rich color, cancelled by perfect strike of Pumpkin fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff G-2), couple insignificant thins, Extremely Fine strike of this scarce Waterbury fancy cancel, with 2018 P.F. certificate
3c Ultramarine (114). Rich color, exceptionally bold strike of Padlock fancy cancel of West Meriden Conn., Extremely Fine strike, ex Laehder, with 1994 and 2011 P.F. certificates
3c Ultramarine (114). Bright color, bold strike of Beer Mug fancy cancel of Suffield Conn., small corner thin spot and couple short perfs, Very Fine strike, ex Laehder with 1978 and 2011 P.F. certificates
3c Ultramarine (114). Bright color complemented by bold strike of blue Beer Mug fancy cancel of Galena Ill., small sealed tear at top and light crease at bottom, Extremely Fine strike of this scarce fancy cancel, with 2005 P.F. certificate
3c Ultramarine (114). Tied to small piece by brown negative Star within Outline Star fancy cancel and by portion of Mass. circular datestamp, Extremely Fine strike, very scarce brown cancel on an 1869 Issue stamp, with 2016 P.F. certificate
3c Ultramarine (114). Bright color contrasted by bold socked-on-the-nose 16-Spoke Cogwheel fancy cancel, Extremely Fine strike, with 2009 P.F. certificate
3c Ultramarine (114). Bright color complemented by bright red Shield fancy cancel of South Deerfield Mass., Very Fine strike and a scarce red fancy cancel on the 3c 1869 Pictorial, with 2011 P.F. certificate
3c Ultramarine (114). Straight edge at left, bold strike of 9-Bar Shield fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff Q-5), horizontal crease and tiny thin spot, Extremely Fine strike of this rare fancy cancel
3c Ultramarine (114). Rich color, cancelled by well-struck Shield fancy cancel, Extremely Fine strike, ex Dr. Heimburger, with 2013 P.F. certificate
3c Ultramarine (114). Well-centered, bold strike of Shield fancy cancel reminiscent of the style from St. Louis Mo. but accompanying certificate declines opinion on the origin, Very Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate
3c Ultramarine (114). Incredibly bold socked-on-the-nose strike of Shield in a Circle of Rays fancy cancel, Extremely Fine strike and most unusual, with 2016 P.F. certificate