Sale 1255 — The David W. Gorham Collection of Outstanding Used U.S. Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 17-20 May, 2022

Category — 3c 1861 Issue, Cancellations (Scott 65)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
398
 
Sale 1255, Lot 398, 3c 1861 Issue, Cancellations (Scott 65)3c Rose (65). Bright color, straight edge at left, well-struck Bridgeport Fireman fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff E-6), faint scoring line at upper left not mentioned on certificate

EXTREMELY FINE STRIKE OF THE BRIDGEPORT FIREMAN FANCY CANCEL OF WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT.

This cancel was inspired by the annual Bridgeport firemen's parade through Waterbury in the spring of 1866.

Ex Dr. Jackson and Waud. With 1994 P.F. certificate.

E. 1,500-2,000
2,300