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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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
458°
Clear and full strike of the Waterbury Star of David 6-Point Star, Type 2, Waterbury, Connecticut (Rohloff S-5a), variety with points broken, clear strike and "Waterbury Con. Feb. 18" (1868) double-circle datestamp tie 3¢ Rose (65), interpane margin, on cover to Shelburne, Massachusetts, minor toned perfs not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine strike of this rare fancy cancel, only three covers are recorded, used between February 18 and 21, this is the earliest, ex Matthies and Houser, with 1990 P.F. certificate
E. 500-750
500