Sale 1255 — The David W. Gorham Collection of Outstanding Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 17-20 May, 2022
Category — Newspapers and Periodicals
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1126
$100.00 Purple, 1895 Unwatermarked Issue (PR113). Unusually wide margins, deep rich color, purple manuscript cancelEXTREMELY FINE. THIS MAY WELL BE THE FINEST USED EXAMPLE OF THE $100.00 1895 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE.
The records of The Philatelic Foundation contain approximately 10-12 used examples. Most have faults. The stamp offered here, in sound condition and with wide margins, is a true rarity.
With 2000 P.F. certificate
7,000
10,000