Sale 1255 — The David W. Gorham Collection of Outstanding Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 17-20 May, 2022
Category — 3c 1857 Issue (Scott 25-26A)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
297
3c Dull Red, Ty. III, Imperforate Vertically (26b). Position 50R27 with part imprint and plate no. "(2)7.P", imperforate at left and between stamp and selvage, bold strike of "Jamaica Plains Ms. Apr. 27" circular datestamp, rich color, small tear at top, small thin spotVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A REMARKABLE STAMP AND ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED USED EXAMPLES OF THIS RARE PERFORATION ERROR. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE SHOWING THE IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER.
The only other used example of Scott 26b we record is on cover, without imprint or plate no. There is also a horizontal unused pair from the Wagshal collection (sale 996, lot 3223)
Ex Piller, Hulme and Bakwin. With 1974 and 2009 P.F. certificates. Unpriced as used in Scott. Scott value as unused pair is $14,000.00
E. 4,000-5,000
4,000