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

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

Category — 1879 American Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 182-191)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
882
 
Sale 1255, Lot 882, 1879 American Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 182-191)6c Pink (186). Nine stamps, wonderful range of striking fancy cancels, including Shield with Stars of Worcester Mass., two with bold blue cancels -- one a large target and the other a negative Star, numerals including bold negative "12", two with matching numeral "6" in three rings, also three with negative letters including "H", "M" in interesting segmented circle and incredibly bold “B”, a few with small faults but overall a most attractive group of cancels, eight with P.F. certificates and one numeral “6” cancel with P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90

E. 1,000-1,500
800