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)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
404
3c Rose (65). Bold strike of Devil & Pitchfork fancy cancel of West Meriden Conn., Extremely Fine strike, scarce on a sound stamp, for a history of this fancy cancel go to http://www.ctpostalhistory.com/CtPP/Postal_Markings_files/D%26PArticleJan2016XXXLR.pdf , a fascinating article on this subject by William Duffney also appeared in the 2017 Congress Book, with 2011 P.F. certificate
E. 500-750
700