Sale 1255 — The David W. Gorham Collection of Outstanding Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 17-20 May, 2022
Category — 1c 1851 Issue (Scott 5-9)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
138
1c Blue, Ty. Ic-IIIa (6b-8A). Positions 88-89R4, E Relief, horizontal pair, three large margins including part of three adjoining stamps, just in at top, deep rich color, neat strike of "Ann Arbor Mich. Jan. 28, 1858" circular datestamp, faint pressed-out vertical crease in left stampVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE COMBINATION PAIR OF THE IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPES Ic AND IIIA.
A Power Search review indicates we have offered only one other similar combination pair, as part of the block of ten offered in the Wagshal sale.
Ex Saadi. With 1990 P.F. certificate.
4,300
3,250