Sale 2, Lot 62: “Goilad”/”Goliad” Error Pair

Goliad, Texas, 29X6a, 5c Black on gray, Type II, Postmaster “J.A. Clarke” name at left, “GOILAD” variety, in horizontal pair with normal (29X6), the left stamp being the variety, clear to ample margins and just impinging a few of the border ornaments at lower left, light circular cancel, Very Fine and choice, this unique pair and two other used singles (29X6) are the only recorded examples of the 5c Type II on gray paper

Provenance: Philipp von Ferrary (Gilbert Sale 4, 1922), Alfred H. Caspary (H.R. Harmer Sale 989, 1956), Camille Lightner (Private Transaction), Josiah K. Lilly (R.A. Siegel Sale 317, 1967)