Sale 1224 — 2020 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 30 June-1 July, 2020
Category — 1c-3c 1851 Issue with Chicago Perforation
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
57
3c Dull Red, Ty. II, Chicago Perf 12-1/2 (11A var). Sheet margin at right, scissor separated at bottom but perfs intact other sides, tied by "Rosedale Wis. Jan. 31" (1857) circular datestamp on cover to West Killingly Conn., small piece of backflap missingVERY FINE. THIS COVER IS ONE OF ONLY TWO KNOWN 3-CENT CHICAGO PERF COVERS ORIGINATING FROM OUTSIDE OF CHICAGO.
Rosedale is approximately 175 miles from Chicago. Dr. Chase discusses this cover in his book (p. 175) and hypothesizes that the stamp or cover was carried to Rosedale from Chicago by a traveler.
Ex Dr. Chase and Beals. Discussed in Wilson Hulme's article in Chronicle 175, p. 162. Scott value $8,000.00
E. 1,500-2,000
2,300