Sale 310

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


1902-1908 Regular Issues
 
 
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Lot 3207

1903, 1¢ blue green (300), centered with mathematical precision, luxurious color, original gum, never hinged. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $380.
Scott $27

Expertization: 1990, 2003 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3208

1903, 3¢ bright violet (302), beautifully centered, strong color and impression, with pristine original gum, never hinged. Post office fresh and choice, Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,250.
Scott $130

Expertization: 2002 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3209

1903, 4¢ brown (303), perfect centering within uncommonly large margins, brilliant color, original gum, never hinged. Simply Superb. SMQ $1,400.
Scott $140

Expertization: 1993, 2004 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3210

1903, 5¢ blue (304), perfectly centered with unusually wide margins, particularly vivid color on crisp white paper and fresh never hinged original gum. Superb. SMQ $3,700.
Scott $140

A MATCHLESS GEM MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 5¢ 1902—1903 ISSUE.

Expertization: 2001and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded S 98.
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Lot 3211

1903, 6¢ claret (305), beautifully centered, strong color and impression, original gum, never hinged. Choice and Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,550.
Scott $170

Expertization: 2000 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3212

1902, 8¢ violet black (306), mathematically precise centering within extravagantly large margins, post office fresh, deep color and a well defined impression, original gum, never hinged. Superb. SMQ $2,750.
Scott $105

A MATCHLESS GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 8¢ 1902—1903 ISSUE.

Expertization: 1994 P.S.E., 1999 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded S 98.
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Lot 3213

1903, 10¢ pale red brown (307), perfect centering within huge margins, rich color, original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,550.
Scott $165

Expertization: 2005 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 3214

1902, 13¢ purple black (308), perfectly centered within unusually large margins, warm color, pristine never hinged original gum. A Superb gem. SMQ $3,000.
Scott $115

AN ABSOLUTELY PERFECT MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 13¢ 1902—1903 ISSUE.

Expertization: 2001 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded S 98.
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Lot 3215

1903, 15¢ olive green (309), top margin plate number single, virtually perfect centering with very wide margins, post office fresh color, original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,500.
Scott $475

Expertization: 2004 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 3216

1903, 50¢ orange (310), choice centering within enormous margins, fresh vibrant color, original gum, lightly hinged. A choice Extremely Fine jumbo. SMQ $1,700.
Scott $475

AN OUTSTANDING 50¢ 1902 ISSUE WITH GREAT VISUAL APPEAL.

Expertization: 1994, 2005 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3217

1903, $1 black (311), perfect centering, prooflike color and impression on bright white paper, original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine. SMQ $11,000.
Scott $2,100

A SUPERB NEVER HINGED $1 1902—1903 ISSUE.

Expertization: 1998 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 3218

1903, $2 dark blue (312), exceptionally well centered, rich color, original gum, never hinged. Choice Extremely Fine.
Scott $3,000

A RARE STAMP THIS WELL CENTERED AND NEVER HINGED.

Expertization: 1993 and 2004 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 3219

1903, $5 dark green (313), beautifully centered with large margins, bright and fresh, original gum, lightly hinged. Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $4,200.
Scott $3,000

Expertization: 2001 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3220

1908, 5¢ blue, imperf (315), large, perfectly balanced margins, bright and fresh, original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine. SMQ $640.
Scott $425

Expertization: 2004 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3221

1908, 5¢ blue, imperf (315), horizontal pair. Large and beautifully balanced margins, deep rich color, original gum, never hinged. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $875

Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 3222

1908, 5¢ blue coil (317), pair. With guide line at top, exceptionally fresh with especially intense color on bright paper, strong and intact perforations. Original gum. F.-V.F.
Scott $17,500

A WONDERFULLY FRESH EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE COIL PAIR.

Expertization: 1962, 1995 and 2005 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 3223

1908, 1¢ blue green coil (318), strip of three. Remarkably intense color and a prooflike impression, strong and intact perforations, unusually well centered particularly the right pair, and lightly hinged original gum. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $22,500

A HANDSOME RARELY OFFERED STRIP.

Expertization: 1961, 1996 and 2005 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 3224

1908, 2¢ carmine coil (322), choice centering with wide margins at top and bottom, strong color and very lightly hinged original gum. Extremely Fine. SMQ $6,850.
Scott $6,000

ONE OF THE FINEST SINGLES OF THIS RARE COIL WE HAVE EVER OFFERED.

Expertization: 1972, 2003 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 3225

1908, 2¢ carmine coil (322), pair. Well centered with wide margins at top and bottom, fresh and brilliant colors, original gum, lightly hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $16,000

AN EXCEPTIONALLY FRESH EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE COIL PAIR.

Expertization: 1942 A.P.S., 1982 and 2001 P.F. Certificates.
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