Sale 1242 — The Gordon Eubanks Collection: United States 1851 to 1856 Imperforate Issue
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 12-13 October, 2021
Category — One-Cent: Plate Two (Scott 7, 8)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
91
1c Blue, Type II (7). Used with 10c Green, Type III (33) with selvage at left and pair and single of 3c Dull Red, Type III (26), all tied by rimless "Buffalo N.Y. Feb. 1" (1858) circular datestamps, 1c also tied by red grid cancel on cover to "Edward D. Robie U.S.N., U.S. Steam Frigate Susquehanna, Aspinwall, New Granada", thick original letter enclosure (which no longer accompanies) and placement near edge cause some minor stamp faults, 1c with small nick and tiny edge tear, Fine appearance, a colorful mixed Imperforate and Perforated issue franking for double rate to Aspinwall
E. 500-750
475