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)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
999
3c Dark Violet, Ty. II, Double Impression (502d). Incredibly well-centered, light strike of Ohio registry oval at bottom left and part of circular datestamp at top right, doubling very noticeable in side frame lines and in letteringEXTREMELY FINE. A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1917 3-CENT ISSUE WITH A PRONOUNCED DOUBLE IMPRESSION. A RARE STAMP IN USED CONDITION.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; unpriced in SMQ). This is the only graded example of this scarce issue.
1,000
1,200