Waterbury Fancy Cancels continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
Prices realized...
| 758 |
 |
 Masonic Square & Compass.
Rohloff O-4 ties 3c Rose (65) on cover to Holcottville Conn., "Waterbury
Con. Sep. 2, 1867" double-circle datestamp also ties stamp, with original
contents which mention train wreck at Thomaston, small tear in stamp at
left, cover tear at top affects datestamp, Very Fine strike, only three
covers recorded (Aug. 31-Sep. 2), this is the latest known usage (Image) |
E. 750-1,000 |
600.00 |
| 759 |
|
 Mortar & Pestle. Waterbury
Conn., clear strike ties 3c Ultramarine (114) on cover to Castleton Vt.,
neat "Waterbury Ct. Jun. 18" circular datestamp, reduced at right affecting
stamp, still Very Fine strike, only 14 covers recorded (Jun. 14-Jul. 3) (Image) |
E. 500-750 |
600.00 |
| 760 |
|
 Shield. Rohloff Q-2, bold
strike ties 3c Rose (65) on cover to Salem Conn., neat "Waterbury Con. Sep.
21, 1866" double-circle datestamp also ties stamp, tiny tear at top from
opening, Very Fine strike, only 17 covers recorded (Sep. 11-Oct. 3), ex
Matthies and Houser, with 1990 P.F. certificate
(Image) |
E. 500-750 |
250.00 |
| 761 |
|
 Shield. Rohloff Q-3, bold
strike ties 3c Dull Red (65 var), natural s.e. at right, on cover to
Springville Pa., well-struck "Waterbury Con. Mar. 29, 1866" double-circle
datestamp, slightly reduced at right, minor toned spots, Extremely Fine
strike of this fancy cancel, only 16 covers recorded (Mar. 19-Apr. 6), ex
Sheriff, with 1982 P.F. certificate (Image) |
E. 750-1,000 |
900.00 |
| 762 |
|
 Shield. Rohloff Q-4,
perfect strike ties 3c Red, F. Grill (94) on cover to Blackstone Mass.,
readable "Waterbury Con. Apr. 24" double-circle datestamp, slightly reduced
at left, minor edgewear, Very Fine strike, only nine covers recorded (Apr.
24-May 11), ex Jackson and Eno (Image) |
E. 750-1,000 |
750.00 |
| 763 |
|
 Shield. Rohloff Q-4, bold
strike ties 3c Rose (65) on cover to Waukegan Ill., "Waterbury Con. Apr.
28, 1868" double-circle datestamp, with original enclosure, few mended
cover tears at top, still Very Fine strike, only nine covers recorded (Apr.
24-May 11) (Image) |
E. 400-500 |
200.00 |
| 764 |
|
 Shield. Rohloff Q-10,
perfect strike ties 3c Rose (65) on cover to Irvington N.J., neat
"Waterbury Con. Jul. 29, 1867" double-circle datestamp, slightly reduced at
right, Extremely Fine strike of this rare cancel, only 14 covers recorded
(Jul. 2-Aug. 8), ex Gibson, Eno (Image) |
E. 750-1,000 |
1,250.00 |
| 765 |
|
 Six-Point Star with Six
Diamonds Surrounding Solid Center. Unlisted in Rohloff, clear strike
ties 3c Rose (65) on cover to Shelburne Mass., stamp also tied by
"Waterbury Con. Sep. 1, 1865" double-circle datestamp, minor edgewear, Very
Fine strike, the only recorded example of this early Waterbury fancy
cancel, ex Matthies and Houser, with 1990 P.F. certificate (Image) |
E. 400-500 |
625.00 |
| 766 |
|
 Star. Rohloff S-3, clear
strike ties 3c Rose (65) on cover to Waukegan Ill., light strike of
"Waterbury Con. Jun." double-circle datestamp, cover edge tears incl. one
at right affecting stamp, still Very Fine strike, only eleven covers
recorded (May 18-Jun. 15) (Image) |
E. 200-300 |
160.00 |
| 767 |
|
 Star. Rohloff S-3, mostly
complete bold strike ties 3c Red, F. Grill (94) on cover to New York City,
bold "Waterbury Con. May 18, 1868" double-circle datestamp also ties stamp,
some cover staining at right, cover repair at left edge, Very Fine strike,
only eleven covers recorded (May 18-Jun. 15), ex Matthies and Houser, with
1990 P.F. certificate (Image) |
E. 200-300 |
350.00 |
| 768 |
|
 Star Within a Star.
Rohloff S-6, bold and almost complete strike ties horizontal pair of 3c
Rose (65) on cover to South Deerfield Mass., "Waterbury Con. Sep. 23, 1865"
double-circle datestamp also ties stamps, cover reduced at right and some
slight wear, Very Fine strike, only ten covers recorded (Sep. 21-Oct. 9),
ex Eno (Image) |
E. 200-300 |
350.00 |