Sale 1255 — The David W. Gorham Collection of Outstanding Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 17-20 May, 2022
Category — Parcel Post
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1136
50c Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q10). Essentially perfect centering with wide margins, bright color, Richmond Va. double-oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,250.00), only one grades higher (at 98J)
45
850
1137
$1.00 Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q12). Enormous margins and precise centering, vivid color on bright paper, bold New York double-oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb used example of this top value, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $525.00)
40
450
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10c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ4). Wide margins and precise centering, rich color, bold full strike of Boston Mass. double-oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95 XQ; the "XQ" denotes "Extraordinary Quality")
40
800
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25c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ5). Jumbo margins and essentially perfect centering, light cancel, fresh and bright, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $700.00), only one used stamps grades higher (at 100J)
4
1,500
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