Sale 1255 — The David W. Gorham Collection of Outstanding Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 17-20 May, 2022
Category — 3c 1861 Issue, Cancellations (Scott 65)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
401
3c Rose (65). Beautiful clear strike of blue Uncle Sam Thumbing Nose fancy cancel of Brattleboro Vt.EXTREMELY FINE STRIKE OF THIS RARE AND DESIRABLE FANCY CANCEL.
The distinctive Uncle Sam Thumbing His Nose fancy cancel of Brattleboro is one of the great pictorial designs inspired by the Civil War. Numerous cartoons and patriotic stationery designs depict Uncle Sam thumbing his nose--also known as cocking a snook (dating back to 1791)--at the Southern insurrectionists. Cancellations with this image are very rare.
With 2004 P.F. certificate
E. 2,000-3,000
2,100