Sale 1255 — The David W. Gorham Collection of Outstanding Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 17-20 May, 2022
Category — 15c-90c 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 118-122)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
717
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II (119). Choice margins and centering, deep rich colors, perfect strike of bold target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,300.00), only one grades higher (at 98), incredibly, the population of 15c Type II stamps in the highest grades is smaller than the population of Type I stamps (similar quantities have been submitted for grading)
190
2,000