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)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
269
1c Blue, Ty. III (21). Plate 4, choice centering showing clear breaks in outer lines at top and bottom (the defining characteristic of the type), rich color, neat strike of green circular datestamp, bright and freshEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 ONE-CENT PERFORATED TYPE III WITH A GREEN TOWN CANCEL.
As an indication of the rarity of Scott 21 with a green cancel, this is the only example we have offered in any prior Rarities sale or in any sale since keeping computerized records nearly 30 years ago. The closest we have come is a pair of Scott 22, which we sold in Sale 818 (lot 421) for $14,000 hammer. The Scott Catalogue assigns a paltry $750.00 premium for the cancel.
With 2007 P.F. certificate
E. 5,000-7,500
3,750