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
512
2c Black (73). Cancelled by perfect strike of Devil and Pitchfork fancy cancel of West Meriden Conn., tear at bottom, small corner crease at bottom right, a choice strike of this intricate fancy cancel, especially scarce on the Black Jack issue, with 2010 P.F. certificate, 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.
E. 500-750
950