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
468°
Marvelous group of Waterburys, including Bridgeport Fireman, Baseball and "AJ" TombstoneWaterbury, Connecticut, fancy cancels select group of ten (Rohloff A-6, A-7, E-6, E-7, L-1, O-2, Q-3, Q-10, R-1, R-5), each a clear strike on either 3¢ Rose (65) or 3¢ Red, F. Grill (94), designs include Zebra, Eagle & Shield, Bridgeport Fireman, Man with Derby, Leaf, Bats, Baseball and Bases, two different types of Shield, Skull & Crossbones and "AJ" Tombstone, all are notable for the quality of the strikes of these desirable fancy cancellations, stamps have faults, a Very Fine and desirable group, most are ex Jennings, Bridgeport Fireman with 1994 P.F. certificate
E. 4,000-5,000
3,500