3c Rose (65). Perfs trimmed at right, tied by beautifully bold strike of Devil & Pitchfork fancy cancel, matching "West Meriden Conn. Aug. 22" (1866) circular datestamp on buff cover to Hartford Conn. with F. Wheeler Photographer fancy corner card, slightly reduced at right

EXTREMELY FINE STRIKE. ONE OF THE FINEST STRIKES OF THE FAMOUS WEST MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT, DEVIL & PITCHFORK FANCY CANCEL, ON A PHOTOGRAPHER'S ORNATE CORNER CARD COVER.

For a history of this fancy cancel, go to http://www.ctpostalhistory.com/CtPP/Postal_Markings_files/D%26PArticleJan2016XXXLR.pdf . A fascinating article on this subject by William Duffney also appeared in the 2017 Congress Book.

Ex Newbury and from our 1978 Rarities sale

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