Sale 310

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


1898 Regular Issue
 
 
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Lot 3193

1898, 2¢ rose carmine, type IV (279Bc), perfectly centered within large margins, fresh, radiant color on bright paper and original gum, never hinged. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $6,200. rarely seen this choice.
Scott $750

Expertization: 1999 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3194

1898, 10¢ brown, type I (282C), choice centering with unusually wide margins, deep rich color, original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $625

Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 3195

1898, 15¢ olive green (284), particularly intense color, exceptionally well centered with wide margins, original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $1,650.
Scott $475

Expertization: 2005 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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