Sale 1197 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 14-15 March, 2019
Category — 1861-66 Issue (Scott 56-78)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1652
3c Rose (65). Cancelled by perfect strike of Devil & Pitchfork fancy cancel of West Meriden Conn., the entire design of the fancy cancel is perfectly clear, stamp with minor crease at left center, an Extremely Fine strike of this desirable fancy cancel, for a history of this fancy cancel go to http://www.ctpostalhistory.com/CtPP/Postal_Markings_files/D%26PArticleJan2016XXXLR.pdf , a fascinating article on this subject by William Duffney also appeared in the most recent Congress Book
E. 1,000-1,500
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