Sale 1255 — The David W. Gorham Collection of Outstanding Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 17-20 May, 2022
Category — Postmasters' Provisionals (Scott 3X3-11X8)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
13
St. Louis, Missouri, 20c Black on Gray Lilac (11X6). Type II, Position 3, large margins to just into frameline at left where margin slightly uneven, detailed impression, neat pen cancel leaves entire design clearly visibleA FINE AND VERY RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 20-CENT GRAY LILAC ST. LOUIS POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL.
The census of 20c St. Louis Bears published in the Faiman catalogue (Bennett, Oct. 31, 2003) contains 12 off-cover singles.
Ex Earl of Crawford, Hind and Golden. With 2012 P.F. certificate
60,000
28,000