Sale 1255 — The David W. Gorham Collection of Outstanding Used U.S. Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 17-20 May, 2022

Category — Postmasters' Provisionals (Scott 3X3-11X8)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
5
 
Sale 1255, Lot 5, Postmasters' Provisionals (Scott 3X3-11X8)New York N.Y., 5c Black, Without Signature (9X1e). Position 33, huge margins to just clear at upper left including part of adjoining stamps at left and top, tied by mostly clear strike of red "New-York 5 Paid 28 Feb." integral-rate circular datestamp on small green piece, this marking was used only on mail to foreign destinations, 1846 French transit marking, Very Fine and choice example of the New York postmaster's provisional without signature on a piece, with 2008 P.F. certificate

1,050
1,100