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
196
3c Purplish Claret, Type II (11A var). Positions 49-50L2L, horizontal pair, huge margins to barely touched at upper right including right interpane margin, tied by "New Orleans La. Mar. 5, 1857" circular datestamp on small blue piece, Very Fine and choice example of this rare shade variety, with 2008 P.F. certificate
E. 750-1,000
475