Sale 310

The David W. Gorham Collection
of Gem Mint United States Stamps


1881-1888 American Bank Note Co. Issues
 
 
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Lot 3128

5¢ brown (205), centered with mathematical precision within large, perfectly balanced margins, dark shade with a razor-sharp impression, full lightly hinged original gum. A choice Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $1,250.
Scott $325

Expertization: 2000 and 2006 P.F. Certificate, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3129

1881, 1¢ gray blue, re-engraved (206), virtually perfectly centered, fresh crisp color and never hinged original gum. Choice Extremely Fine. SMQ $790.
Scott $300

Expertization: 2002 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3130

1882, 6¢ rose, re-engraved (208), well centered with lustrous color and delicate impression, original gum. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $700

Expertization: 1990 P.S.E. and 2002 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 3131

1882, 6¢ deep brown red, re-engraved (208a), choice centering with beautifully balanced margins, deep rich color and lightly hinged original gum. Fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,250.
Scott $650

Expertization: 1997 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3132

1882, 10¢ brown, re-engraved (209), exceptionally well centered with large margins, rich color and never hinged original gum. Post office fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $940.
Scott $550

Expertization: 1999 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 3133

1883, 2¢ red brown (210), flawlessly centered, rich color and fresh, never hinged original gum. An absolutely Superb gem. SMQ $1,050.
Scott $160

Expertization: 2003 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3134

1883, 4¢ blue green (211), near-perfect centering with large margins, vibrant color, full, crisp perforations and never hinged original gum. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,100

Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate for a block of 12.
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Lot 3135

1887, 1¢ ultramarine (212), outstanding centering with large, beautifully balanced margins, lustrous color and pristine never hinged original gum. Extremely Fine. SMQ $920.
Scott $400

Expertization: 2001 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3136

1887, 3¢ vermilion (214), virtually perfectly centered with large margins, bright, vibrant color and fresh never hinged original gum. Extremely Fine. SMQ $610.
Scott $240

Expertization: 2000 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3137

1888, 4¢ carmine (215), choice centering, brilliant color and paper and full original gum, never hinged. Post office fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,000.
Scott $800

A PRISTINE,BEAUTIFULLY CENTERED MINT SINGLE- RARELY OFFERED THIS CHOICE.

Expertization: 1997 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3138

1888, 5¢ indigo (216), exceptionally well centered with wide margins, intense color, prooflike impression and full, lightly hinged original gum. Extremely Fine. SMQ $620.
Scott $275

Expertization: 1997 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.

Provenance: Lyons
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Lot 3139

1888, 30¢ orange brown (217), perfectly centered with rich, warm color and full, fresh never hinged original gum. Superb SMQ $12,200.
Scott $1,500

HERE IS A STAMP THAT LEAVES NOTHING TO BE DESIRED- SHEER PERFECTION.

Expertization: 1997 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded Sup 98.

This example may well be the finest extant of the 30¢ orange brown Bank Note issue. The highest grade awarded to date by the P.S.E., to any #217, is a 95.

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Lot 3140

1888, 90¢ purple (218), nearly perfectly centered within large margins, vibrant color and crisp, bright paper, lightly hinged, original gum. Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $2,300.
Scott $1,200

Expertization: 1980, 2001 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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