Sale 1255 — The David W. Gorham Collection of Outstanding Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 17-20 May, 2022
Category — 1c 1857 Issue (Scott 18-24)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
261
1c Blue, Ty. II (20). Position 4R1L, the only position on Plate 1 Late which was not recut, rich color on bright paper, choice centeringVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE II, FROM THE ONLY POSITION ON PLATE ONE LATE THAT WAS NOT RECUT.
The entire Plate 1 Late was, with the exception of Position 4R1L, recut and transformed into Type IV stamps (Scott 9 as imperforate, Scott 23 as perforated). This position is extremely difficult to obtain, especially as a perforated stamp. This is the first we have offered since 2011.
With 1997 and 2008 P.F. certificates.
2,500
1,400