Sale 1255 — The David W. Gorham Collection of Outstanding Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 17-20 May, 2022
Category — 1861 Issue, cont. (Scott 67-70)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
480
24c Violet, Thin Paper, "Cincinnati Blue Violet" (70c var). A distinctive and rare Violet color originating at Cincinnati in 1863-64 and described by William K. Herzog in Chronicle No. 117--well-centered, bold Cincinnati grid and part of datestampVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE SO-CALLED "CINCINNATI BLUE VIOLET" SHADE OF SCOTT 70c. ONE OF THE RAREST OF ALL SHADES.
Herzog speculates that the Blue Violet comes from an early printing in 1861 that remained unsold in the Cincinnati post office (possibly placed at the bottom of a subsequent shipment and not used until 1863).
Ex Zoellner. With 1998 and 2004 P.F. certificates. This shade unlisted in Scott. Scott value as normal 70c
2,275
2,000