Sale 1255 — The David W. Gorham Collection of Outstanding Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 17-20 May, 2022
Category — 1902-08 Issues (Scott 300-320)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
976
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Horizontal pair, large even margins all around, deep rich color, light strike of mute oval cancelEXTREMELY FINE. THE 1908 5-CENT IMPERFORATE IS EXTREMELY RARE IN USED CONDITION, ESPECIALLY AS A MULTIPLE.
According to Johl, only 29 sheets of 400 of the 5c imperforate were issued. Most were sent to Indianapolis and the majority was used by manufacturers of private coils. Some unused were no doubt kept by collectors -- 825 copies were distributed to members of the Detroit Philatelic Society. It is possible that most of the used copies originate from this supply.
With 1985 and 2003 P.F. certificates.
11,500
3,250