Sale 1188 — United States Stamp Treasures: The William H. Gross Collection

Sale Date — Wednesday, 3 October, 2018

Lot

Symbol

Photo/Description

Cat./Est. Value

Realized

66°

Bridgeport Fireman of Waterbury, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION

Bridgeport Fireman, perfect strike with every detail of finely carved lines, tying 3¢ Rose (65) on small piece

CENSUS, LITERATURE AND EXHIBITION REFERENCES

* Paul C. Rohloff, The Waterbury Cancellations, 1865-1890, Rohloff E-6

CERTIFICATION

* The Philatelic Foundation (2004)

CONDITION NOTES

* Extremely Fine strike; small tear at lower right

E. 3,000-4,000

13,500