Sale 1255 — The David W. Gorham Collection of Outstanding Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 17-20 May, 2022
Category — 1873 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 156-166)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
854
10c Brown, Silk Paper (161 var). Evident tiny dark silk fibers throughout the paper, choice centering and margins, unobtrusive duplex cancel, Extremely Fine, ex Kirke, with 1990, 2003 and 2006 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85), with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; unpriced in SMQ), Scott value for this variety used is four-times that of the normal stamp
100
275