Dog's Head (Rohloff A-4), bold, perfect strike ties 1861 3c Rose (65) to cover to Saugatuck, "Waterbury Con Jan 9 '66" double circle datestamp alongside, docketing at left, extremely fine, the combination of the quality of the strike and cover almost certainly make this the most attractive example of this popular cancelation, Rohloff rarity "RRR" while the Crowe census records only seven covers, illustrated in Rohloff page 15, 2022 Philatelic...
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Lot #70 - u.s. postal history Connecticut Postal History
“Running Chicken” (Rohloff A-11), three perfect strikes ties vertical pair and single 1869 1c Buff (112) to cover to New Haven, Connecticut, bold “Waterbury Ct. Nov 29” datestamp alongside with portions of two additional datestamps, without backflap, extremely fine, 2022 Philatelic Foundation certificateProvenance: Ernest R. Ackerman (Private transaction)Edward S. Knapp (Parke-Bernet Galleries, 1941)Katharine Matthiews (R.A. Siegel Sale 503,...
Lot #71 - u.s. postal history Connecticut Postal History
Man With Hat, Type II (Rohloff E-5), superb strike ties 1861 3c Rose (65) to cover to Seymour, Connecticut, double circle "Waterbury Con April 21 '68" date stamp, small tear at top into datestamp does not detract, extremely fine and choice, an extraordinary and attractive cover, Rohloff rarity "RRRR", 2022 Philatelic Foundation certificate
Provenance: Katherine Matthies (R.A. Siegel Sale 503, 1977)
Henry Houser (Christie's Robson...
Lot #72 - u.s. postal history Connecticut Postal History
Woman in Bonnet Facing Right (Rohloff E-10), wonderful strike ties 1869 3c Ultramarine (114) to cover to Aiken, South Carolina, "Waterbury CT Mar 4" datestamp, extremely fine and choice, Rohloff rarity "RRR" (not more than 8 copies known), illustrated in Rohloff page 72, 2022 Philatelic Foundation certificate
Lot #73 - u.s. postal history Connecticut Postal History
Rose (Rohloff F-2), ties 1869 1c Buff (112) to yellow drop cover, red "Waterbury Con Nov 23" double circle datestamp alongside, cover opened at right just barely affecting bottom right corner perforation of stamp, very fine, one of the most ornate of Postmaster Hill's celebrated designs and particularly unusual with a red datestamp (possibly unique amongst all Waterbury covers), illustrated in Rohloff page 79 (red cancel not mentioned),...
Lot #74 - u.s. postal history Connecticut Postal History
Three Leaf Shamrock, Type 6 (Rohloff F-13), fair strike ties 1869 3c Ultramarine to cover to Hadley, Massachusetts, Waterbury CT. Dec 28" datestamp, small faults along top edge and backflap, fine and scarce, Rohloff rarity "RRRR"
Lot #75 - u.s. postal history Connecticut Postal History
Four Hearts Pointing Inward, Type II (Rohloff J-7)ties 3c Green Banknote to cover to Danbury, Connecticut, "Waterbury Conn. Mar 17 5PM" datestamp, reduced at left, very fine strike and cover, illustrated in Rohloff page 116
Provenance: Paul C. Rohloff (Private transaction)
Gordon Eubanks (Private transaction)
Lot #76 - u.s. postal history Connecticut Postal History
Circle of Three Hearts and Three Diamonds (Rohloff J-9), ties 1861 3c Rose to cover to Washington, Connecticut, double circle "Waterbury Con Nov 21 '67" datestamp also ties, stain affects both upper right corner of stamp and cover, still fine and rare, Rohloff rarity "RRRR"
Provenance: Paul C. Rohloff (Private Transaction)
Gordon Eubanks (Private Transaction)
Lot #77 - u.s. postal history Connecticut Postal History
Initial "W" With Serifs at Top, Type 2 (Rohloff K-15), ties 1861 3c Rose to cover to Stamford, Connecticut, double circle "Waterbury Con Oct 24 '66" datestamp, stamp with small stain mentioned for strict accuracy only, very fine
Lot #78 - u.s. postal history Connecticut Postal History
Maple Leaf (Rohloff L-7), ties 1869 3c Ultramarine (114) to cover to Hartford, Connecticut, "Waterbury C.T. Dec 7" datestamp also ties, small repair along top edge and without backflap, very fine strike and cover, 2022 Philatelic Foundation certificate
Provenance: Sterling D. Foote (Green backstamp)
Lot #79 - u.s. postal history Connecticut Postal History
"US" (Rohloff M-3), ties 1861 3c Rose (65, corner fault) to cover to South Deerfield, Massachusetts, double circle "Waterbury Con Feb 8 '66" datestamp, cover torn at top and missing backflap, very fine strike
Provenance: Dr. John Robertson (Private transaction, 1994)
Lot #80 - u.s. postal history Connecticut Postal History
Pitcher (Rohloff O-11), nice strike ties 1861 3c Rose (65) to cover to Blackstone, Massachusetts, with double circle "Waterbury Con Sept 21 '67" datestamp, stamp faulty and cover with a horizontal crease at top, still fine and rare, the pitcher is one of the rarer Waterbury cancels, Rohloff rarity "RRRR" and illustrated on page 183 of his book, 2022 Philatelic Foundation certificate
Provenance: Paul C. Rohloff (Private Transaction)...
Lot #81 - u.s. postal history Connecticut Postal History
Skull & Crossbones Type III (Rohloff R-3), perfect strike ties 1869 3c Ultramarine to cover to Washington, Connecticut, "Waterbury Ct. Feb 10" datestamp alongside, 1870 docketing, extremely fine and fresh, one of the most attractive examples of this popular cancel showing exceptional detail, Rohloff rarity "RRRR", 2022 Philatelic Foundation certificate
Lot #82 - u.s. postal history Connecticut Postal History
"AJ" on Tombstone (Rohloff R-5), nice strike ties 1868 3c F Grill (94) to cover to Wolcott, Connecticut, "Waterbury Ct. Apr 3" datestamp also ties, reduced at left and a bit ragged along top edge, still very fine strike, Rohloff rarity "RRRR"
The Waterbury "AJ" on tombstone fancy cancel was used only between March 26 and April 8, 1869. Postmaster John W. Hill created this marking to commemorate (perhaps celebrate?) the termination of...
Lot #2972 - u.s. postal history Connecticut Postal History
Willimantic Ct. 10 May red datestamp with manuscript date on embossed cover to South Andover, Massachusetts, forwarded to brooklyn with red May 11 Andover datestamp, red negative "V" crossed out and replaced with "10" handstamp, manuscript "Please forward this immediately", sealed with white and gold "Hope Deferred" wafer, very fine and attractive
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