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)
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Cat./Est. Value
Realized
977
2c Carmine, Ty. II, Schermack Ty. III (320Ad, formerly 320d). Guide line pair, full Schermack Ty. III perforations as with all known examples, bold military slogan machine cancelVERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE SOUND USED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 1908 2-CENT CARMINE TYPE II. THIS ISSUE IS ONLY KNOWN WITH SCHERMACK TYPE III PERFORATIONS AND VERY FEW USED GUIDE LINE PAIRS ARE KNOWN..
The Scott Catalogue notes that "No. 320Ad was issued imperforate, but all examples were privately perforated with large oblong perforations at the sides (Schermack Type III)." In this respect it is similar to its more famous and expensive counterparts, Scott 314A and 482A.
With 2014 P.F. certificate.
6,000
2,500