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

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

Lot

Symbol

Photo/Description

Cat./Est. Value

Realized

778

24c Purple, H. Grill (142). Pretty shade, several noticeable grill points, bold cork cancel

EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1870 24-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE.

Scott 142 is not known in unused condition. Therefore, anyone wishing to complete this set must obtain this stamp in used condition.

With 1996 A.P.S. and 2001 P.F. certificates

6,500