Lot
2118 
1852, 3¢ brownish carmine, type I, unofficial "Chicago" perf 12½ deep rich color, perfs intact with some slightly short at top right, tied by bold "Chicago, Ill., Oct 2, 1856" cds on "Ellithorpe, Kline & Bradley, Carriage Manufacturers" corner card cover to Iowa City, Iowa, 1856 pencil docketing at top, Very Fine and choice; with 1980 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 11 var. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THE 3¢ CHICAGO PERF IN THE BROWNISH CARMINE SHADE ON A COMMERCIAL CORNER CARD COVER.
Realized: $1,800