Sale 1255 — The David W. Gorham Collection of Outstanding Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 17-20 May, 2022
Category — 3c 1851 Issue: Shades (Scott 11-11A)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
192
3c Plum, Ty. II (11A var). Position 21R2L, large balanced margins all around, deep rich color in the true Plum shade, neat strike of "Feb. 8, 1857" circular datestamp with year date inverted, Very Fine and choice, a premium example of this rare shade, ex Dr. Amonette and accompanied by his signed plating card for display, with 2010 and 2017 P.F. certificates
2,200
1,700