Sale 1211 — The William H. Gross Collection: United States Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 29-30 October, 2019
Category — Fancy Cancellations—Waterbury, Connecticut
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
446°
Fantastic strike of the rare Rose Blossom-- one of the most elaborate designs created by Waterbury's whittling postmaster, John W. HillRose Blossom, Waterbury, Connecticut (Rohloff F-2), remarkably detailed strike on 3¢ Ultramarine (114), small closed tear at bottom center, short perf at upper left not mentioned on accompanying certificate, still an Extremely Fine strike of this remarkable fancy cancel, with 1994 P.F. certificate
E. 4,000-5,000
8,500