Sale 1255 — The David W. Gorham Collection of Outstanding Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 17-20 May, 2022
Category — 1863-66 Issue (Scott 73-74)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
499
2c Black, Imperforate (73 var). Large margins including part imprint margin at right, large manuscript "X" across faceEXTREMELY FINE. THE FINEST OF THE FEW KNOWN IMPERFORATE 2-CENT BLACK JACK STAMPS.
The 1861 Imperforates with manuscript "X" cancels are generally considered to be presentation copies. All are rare, and there are fewer than five known of the 2c Black Jack. This part imprint copy is the finest known example of the 2c.
Ex Metzger and Faust. With 1973, 1988 and 2018 P.F. certificates
E. 3,000-4,000
3,750