Lot 168 o
Gorman & Bro., 1¢ Black, Old Paper, uncommonly well centered with perforations well clear of design, rich bold color, Very Fine, a wonderfully choice and sound example of the Gorman & Bro. 1¢ Black Match issue, very rare in such exceptional condition, only 29 are recorded in the Aldrich census (of which 13 are reported to be faulty).Scott No. RO97a $900.
This stamp is known as being notoriously off-centered, with 21 of the 29 recorded examples having perforations cutting into the design.
Realized: $675