Sale 1188 — United States Stamp Treasures: The William H. Gross Collection
Sale Date — Wednesday, 3 October, 2018
Category — Fancy Cancellations, Mostly from Waterbury, Connecticut
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
68°
Eagle & Shield of Waterbury, ConnecticutDESCRIPTION
Eagle & Shield, perfect full strike on 3¢ Rose (65)
PROVENANCE
* B. H. Handy, The Collectors Shop (Keffer), 11/12/1953
CENSUS, LITERATURE AND EXHIBITION REFERENCES
* Paul C. Rohloff, The Waterbury Cancellations, 1865-1890, Rohloff A-8
CONDITION NOTES
* Extremely Fine strike; stamp has long sealed tear and crease
E. 2,000-3,000
3,500