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
402°
Waterbury Bridgeport Fireman fully struck on a pair of 3¢ 1861s on coverBridgeport Fireman, Waterbury, Connecticut (Rohloff E-6), detailed strike ties horizontal pair of 3¢ Rose (65) on cover to Petersburg, Virginia, stamps also tied by "Waterbury Con. May 5 '66" double-circle datestamp, stamps and cover with expert repair not affecting the fancy cancel, refolded and reduced, still an Extremely Fine strike of this desirable fancy cancel, ex Jennings
E. 2,000-3,000
1,100