Sale 1255 — The David W. Gorham Collection of Outstanding Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 17-20 May, 2022
Category — Confederate States: Postmasters' Provisionals
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1172
Baton Rouge La., 2c Green, “McCcrmick” Error (11X1a). Position 7 according to Richard L. Calhoun’s plating studies, manuscript “X” cancel, clear margins just touching a few ornaments, few thin spots and pinholes do not affect appearanceVERY FINE APPEARANCE. ONE OF THREE RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE BATON ROUGE 2-CENT “McCCRMICK” ERROR, OF WHICH THIS STAMP IS THE ONLY ONE CANCELLED OFF COVER. A MAJOR RARITY OF CONFEDERATE POSTMASTERS’ PROVISIONALS.
Our records contain three examples of the 2c “McCcrmick” error:
1) Unused, ex Worthington, Col. Green and D.K. collection
2) Manuscript “X” cancel, ex Ferrary, Hessel and Sharrrer, the stamp offered here
3) Tied by Nov. 30, 1861 datestamp on cover to New Orleans, ex Caspary, Lilly, Dr. Graves and D.K. collection
Ex Ferrary, Hessel and Sharrer. With 1976 P.F. certificate
35,000
10,500