Sale 1242 — The Gordon Eubanks Collection: United States 1851 to 1856 Imperforate Issue
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 12-13 October, 2021
Category — Three-Cent: Orange Brown, Types I, II (Scott 10-10A)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
150
3c Orange Brown, Type II (10A). Rich color, margins to just in, small faults, tied by beautifully clear strike of "J. Chiles" Postmaster's Name in Ribbon Entwined around Shield fancy cancel, "Eutaw Ala. Apr. 22" (1852) circular datestamp on blue cover to Princeton N.J., original letter enclosure datelined at Eutaw on Apr. 21, 1852EXTREMELY FINE STRIKE OF THE "J. CHILES" POSTMASTER'S NAME IN SHIELD FANCY CANCEL OF EUTAW, ALABAMA. ONE OF THE RAREST AND MOST ELABORATE FANCY CANCELLATIONS USED DURING THE 1851 ISSUE ERA.
Pictorial cancellation designs are rare during the 1851 Issue period, because the art form did not evolve until the 1860s. Designs such as the "Used & Done For" (Fair Haven Conn.), Running Stag (Shelburne Falls Mass.), Oddfellows' Links (Canton Miss.), "BJP" Eagle and Stars (Camden Me.) and this "J.Chiles" shield are recognized as some of the most elaborate cancels found on the imperforate issues.
Ex Hugh J. Baker and William A. Fox ("Renard"). With 2006 P.F. certificate
E. 20,000-30,000
27,000