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
277
1c Blue, Ty. IV (23). Plate 1L, recut once at top and bottom, deep rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering, New York "U.S. Mail 1" carrier datestampEXTREMELY FINE. A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE IV WITH A RED CARRIER CANCEL.
The 1c perforated stamps from Plate 1 Late were poorly perforated. Centered examples -- particularly with colored cancellations -- are rare.
With 2000 P.F. certificate
625
1,200