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
465°
Extraordinary bold strike of the Waterbury 12-Segment RosetteRosette, Twelve Segments, Type 1, Waterbury, Connecticut (Rohloff P-30), bold strike ties 3¢ Ultramarine (114) on cover to Thomaston, Connecticut, well-struck "Waterbury Ct. Jul. 1" (1869) circular datestamp, with 1870-dated invoice for $3.00 for piano tuning, cover with tiny tear at top from opening and missing small part of top flap, Extremely Fine strike of this elaborate rosette cancel, with 1998 P.F. certificate
E. 750-1,000
1,300