Sale 1255 — The David W. Gorham Collection of Outstanding Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 17-20 May, 2022
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
742
3c Blue, Re-Issue (125). Rich color and proof-like impression, neat strike of New York City datestamp and duplex oval grid cancel, slightly toned, light corner perf crease at bottom leftVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE. ONLY 17 ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS.
Our census of Scott 125 in used condition, available at http://siegelauctions.com/census/us/scott/125 , contains only 17 copies, including one on piece and one on the recently re-emerged Caspary cover. Of the used off-cover copies, only four are confirmed as sound.
Census no. 125-CAN-09. Ex Mayer and Curtis, and from our 1993 Rarities sale. With 1982 and 2014 P.F. certificates.
27,500
10,500