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)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
745
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Almost perfect centering with wide and balanced margins, deep rich color, bold cork cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE. AN EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SOUND CONDITION WITH SUCH EXCEPTIONAL MARGINS AND CENTERING -- EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.
The 12c is the second rarest value of the 1869 Re-issue set in used condition, behind only the 3c. The Rose book estimates 15-25 extant used copies and SMQ estimates 20 extant. We believe there are a bit more than that but copies with wide and balanced margins and no faults are extremely rare.
With 1999 P.F. certificate.
3,000
4,500