H2104

Oregon Trail

The Indians

Collins Cover Announcement 

OREGON TRAIL

The Indians 

Winner of a 1993 First Place Cachetmakers' Award

It is with great pleasure that I can announce to you that this COLLINS First Day Cover has won the first annual "Earl Planty Award" for the best 1993 FOC in its category. The announcement and first place presentation by the American First Day Cover Society took place on June 25th at the Annual Society Convention in Florida. Two additional first place trophies were awarded to me, and I will discuss all three in more detail in a soon-to-be-published newsletter. Needless to say, I was overwhelmed to receive three first place awards in the national cachetmaker contest and I am very pleased that you will be receiving "The Indians" as part of your Oregon Trail set.

The hand-paintd cachet features a Plains Indian warrior in the foreground. He is dressed in buckskin with ornate beadwork adornments. Protruding from his hair are several eagle feathers and in his arms he cradles a prized possession--a finely crafted rifle. Two mounted braves approach him in the near background. They carry lances and shields with quivers of arrows slung on their backs. Their Indian ponies are handsome and spirited. In the more distant background, the other members of the mounted war party are coming forward on the trail.

As you know from my previous announcement, this set was already a key acquisition because of its very limited edition. Now, with it having the 1993 award winning cover as part of the set, you will have a truly magnificent addition to your First Day Cover collection. With much personal satisfaction in the recognition that the American First Day Cover Society has given COLLINS hand-painted cachets, I am pleased to present your next Oregon Trail First day Cover. Winner of the 1993 Earl Planty -Best" Award. The Indians. Item #H2104.

OREGON TRAIL

The Indians 

Winner of a 1993 First Place Cachetmakers' Award

It is with great pleasure that I can announce to you that this COLLINS First Day Cover has won the first annual "Earl Planty Award" for the best 1993 FDC in its category. The announcement and first place presentation by the American First Day Cover Society took place on June 25th at the Annual Society Convention in Florida. Two additional first place trophies were awarded to me, and I will discuss all three in more detail in a soon-to-be-published newsletter. Needless to say, I was overwhelmed to receive three first place awards in the national cachetmaker contest and I am very pleased that you will be receiving "The Indians" as part of your Oregon Trail set.

The hand-paintd cachet features a Plains Indian warrior in the foreground. He is dressed in buckskin with ornate beadwork adornments. Protruding from his hair are several eagle feathers and in his arms he cradles a prized possession--a finely crafted rifle. Two mounted braves approach him in the near background. They carry lances and shields with quivers of arrows slung on their backs. Their Indian ponies are handsome and spirited. In the more distant background, the other members of the mounted war party are coming forward on the trail.

As you know from my previous announcement, this set was already a key acquisition because of its very limited edition. Now, with it having the 1993 award winning cover as part of the set, you will have a truly magnificent addition to your First Day Cover collection. With much personal satisfaction in the recognition that the American First Day Cover Society has given COLLINS hand-painted cachets, I am pleased to present your next Oregon Trail First day Cover. Winner of the 1993 Earl Planty "Best" Award. The Indians. Item #H2104.

Collector Letter

Limited Edition - Set of Six COLLINS Varieties

THE PEOPLE OF THE OREGON TRAIL - Ordering Information

The Scout - H2102 The Women - H2103

The Indians - H2 104

The Cavalryman - H2 105

The Mountain Men - H2106

The Pony Express Rider - H2107

Dear Collector,

My H2101 hand-painted cover -- "The Pioneers" is an outstanding example of cachet art and a very worthy FDC to represent this Oregon Trail stamp issue in your collection. As you may recall, it's the one recently offered that pictures a covered wagon inching up a wintery mountain trail with two ferocious wolves menacing the weary pioneers. It, in itself, will be among the very best of all First Day Covers produced for this issue.

Perhaps, however, you might like to consider the limited edition set of six that expands upon this cover to encompass my series entitled "The People of the Oregon Trail". This is something that I don't do very often, and I can assure you that these covers will be a virtual immediate sell out. I will fill orders on a first-come, first-served basis, so if your hobby budget permits, I would definitely recommend this set of covers. They undoubtedly will be considered the finest over-all group of cachets produced for the Oregon Trail stamp.

Orders for the full sets only will be accepted -- not individual

covers. These six fine hand-painted covers have an issue price of $10.75 each. It will be interesting to see what they fetch on the

open market six or twelve months from now. The People of the Oregon Trail. Set of six. H2 102 thru H2107. $64.50 .

Subscriber Letter

THE PEOPLE OF THE OREGON TRAIL - Ordering Information

Limited Edition of Six COLLINS Varieties

Dear Subscriber,

It is my belief that the above set of COLLINS First Day Covers will be a virtual immediate sell-out. If you wish to receive  your usual subscription amount only, just pay your invoices in the normal manner with no further action required.

If, however, you would like to order an extra set(s) of this limited edition Oregon Trail series (and it is a superb group of covers), please use this order form. I will fill the requests for extra sets on a first-come, first-served basis. Orders for full sets only will be accepted -- not individual covers.

I'd like to add a couple of personal notes. First of all, your status as a COLLINS subscriber has guaranteed you that you will not miss out on these exciting covers. Even if you do not wish to order extras or if your hobby budget does not permit it, I am glad that you will definitely be among those receiving these very desirable covers. Secondly, it is very possible that some of you orering extras will miss out, but if this is the case, please don't be angry or disappointed because it just points out the popularity and collector interest in COLLINS Covers, so be understanding and realize that this is a very big plus for you as a subscriber.

That's about it. Six fine covers at $10.75 each as their issue price. It will be interesting to see what they fetch on the open market six or twelve months from now. "The People of the Oregon Trail". Set of Six. H2102 thru H2107. $64.50

Spring 2022 Mail Sale Commentary 

Lot 21 H2102 to H2107— The Oregon Trail (2-12-93)

Technically this lot is for six covers which have been sold out for a very long time. H2102 (The Scout); H2103 (The Women); H2104 (The Indians, which was the 1993 Earl Planty Award winner for Best hand Painted Cachet); 112105 (The Cavalryman); H2106 (The Mountain Men); and 112107 (The Pony Express Rider). As many of you know, the exploration of the American West is a favorite topic of mine. When this stamp was issued in 1993, I decided to make a set of seven depicting people associated with the Oregon Trail., The 112101 was my main cachet showing covered wagons making their way over a snowy, steep trail. Ferocious wolves threaten but are held at bay by the rear guard. This cover is entitled "The Pioneers" and will be included with this lot.

Part of the cachet is a simulated piece of parchment that each scene is painted on. It is a terrific effect. Details are amazing. Deep ruts in the snow. Straining oxen. Raised hair on the wolves. The advancing wagon train in the valley below the scout. Determination apparent by the woman with two children. The detail in the war party that garnered the top 1993 Planty Award. The barrel of the trooper's rifle aimed right at the viewer. The stoic and co4fident look of the mountain man. The energetic look on the faces of both the Express rider and his horse. This was the set nearly 30 years ago that continued to cement the reputation of Collins cachets. I believe this is the first time it's in one of my sales. An opportunity not often seen. An incredible set.