Sale 1211 — The William H. Gross Collection: United States Postal History

Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 29-30 October, 2019

Category — Fancy Cancellations—Waterbury, Connecticut

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
400°
 
Sale 1211, Lot 400, Fancy Cancellations—Waterbury, ConnecticutSharp strike of the famous Waterbury Bridgeport Fireman

Bridgeport Fireman, Waterbury, Connecticut (Rohloff E-6), bold strike on 3¢ Rose (65), trimmed perfs on one side and thinned, tiny corner crease at top left, still a Very Fine strike, this cancel was inspired by the annual Bridgeport Fireman's Parade through Waterbury

E. 750-1,000
650