Sale 1255 — The David W. Gorham Collection of Outstanding Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 17-20 May, 2022
Category — Washington-Franklins and Later 20th Century Issues (Scott 339-599A)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
991
2c Lake (406c). Intense color in the true Lake shade, bright paper, wavy-line machine cancelVERY FINE AND CHOICE. THIS IS THE ONLY CERTIFIED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1912 2-CENT IN THE LAKE SHADE. A GREAT RARITY OF THE ISSUE.
Through an error at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, a small quantity of this stamp was erroneously printed using the inks in use at the time for the Postage Due issues. The Philatelic Foundation has certified approximately a dozen unused copies and this sole used example.
Ex "Natalee Grace". With 2003 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates
6,000
4,750