Lot
2059 
Gin Barrell of Chicago, Ill., watermarked Small U.S.P.O.D., full bold strike of fancy cancel on 1873 1¢ Liberty postal card, with "Chicago, Ill., Oct 23" cds alongside, reverse with 1873 printed bank ad, Very Fine, a lovely example of this popular fancy Chicago cancellation; with 2007 P.F. certificate. Scott No. UX3. Berg No. GB-1 Estimate $600 - 800.
The Chicago "Gin" Barrel is one of the best known and most distinctive of fancy cancellations used during the Bank Note era. It is know used only in September-October 1873.
Realized: $550