Sale 1255 — The David W. Gorham Collection of Outstanding Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 17-20 May, 2022
Category — 1894-1903 Bureau Issues (Scott 246-280a)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
950
8c Violet Brown, USIR Watermark (272a). Clear "R" of watermark, wide and nicely balanced margins, rich color, light cancel, Extremely Fine, a choice example of this variety which occurred when a supply of paper reserved for revenue stamp production was used for printing the 6c and 8c postage stamps, there are approximately 75 known of the 8c, but many are either off-center or have flaws, collectors prefer examples showing the "R" watermark, as this letter is unquestionably from "USIR", with 2003 P.S.E. and 2004 P.F. certificates
950
3,250