Sale 108: The Westpex Sale

Lot 1292    

Acorn of Waterbury, Ct., gorgeous strike ties 1869 3¢ ultramarine (invisible sealed tear at bottom) on small fragment, Extremely Fine strike; with 2021 P.F. certificate. Rohloff Nos. G-4.
Scott Nos. 114    Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

Realized: $1,500

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Lot 1293    

Centennial "100" of Waterbury, Ct., exceptional strike duplexed with sharp "Waterbury Ct. Jun 8" cds on 3¢ green entire to Princeton N.J., docketed "A. June 11th, 1876"; reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine, Rohloff rarity RRR - less than 9 examples known, this being the earliest recorded on cover example of this cancellation; with 2020 Crowe certificate. Scott Nos. U163.
Rohloff Nos. N-5    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $1,050

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Lot 1294 o   

Elephant of Waterbury, Ct., nearly full strike on 1861, 1¢ pale blue (slight fade and sealed tear), a F.-V.F. strike, Rohloff rarity RRRR - less than 6 examples known, likely unique on a 1861 1¢ issue. Scott Nos. 63. Skinner-Eno Nos. PA-E 2.
Rohloff Nos. A-2    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $1,500

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Lot 1295    

Elm Leaf of Waterbury, Ct., with matching "Waterbury, Con., Aug 1, 68" cds tying 1861, 3¢ rose on cover to New York; cover with a couple seal opening tears at top and slightly reduced at sides, a Very Fine strike, Rohloff rarity RR - less than 16 examples known; with 2021 P.S.E. certificate. Scott Nos. 65.
Rohloff Nos. L-1    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $475

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Heart With Arrow of Waterbury, Ct., virtually complete sharp strike on 1873, 6¢ brown rose (small flaws), an Extremely Fine strike, Rohloff rarity RRRR - less than 6 examples known. Scott Nos. 159.
Rohloff Nos. J-3    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $700

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Holly Sprig of Waterbury, Ct., bold strike, minor corner crease & a few short perfs, Extremely Fine appearance, a wonderful strike of this Fancy Waterbury cancel which is rarely found on the 1¢ value; with 2022 P.F. certificate. Rohloff Nos. L-4.
Scott Nos. 112    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $375

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Lot 1298 o   

Leaf of Waterbury, Ct., two full strikes on 1861, 3¢ rose partially rejoined horizontal pair (small perf flaws), Very Fine strikes, Rohloff rarity RR - less than 16 examples known; with 2011 P.F. certificate. Scott Nos. 65.
Rohloff Nos. L-2    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $240

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"Mortar & Pestle" of Waterbury, Ct., bold strike of fancy cancel on 1861-66 2¢ Blackjack, an Extremely Fine strike of this rare Fancy Cancel; with 2021 P.F. certificate.
Scott Nos. 93    Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

Realized: $1,150

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Shoe (Congress Gaiter) of Waterbury, Ct., near complete strike on 1869, 3¢ ultramarine, a Very Fine and choice strike, Rohloff rarity RRRR - less than 6 examples known; with 2015 P.F. certificate. Scott Nos. 114. Skinner-Eno Nos. PO-Bt 1.
Rohloff Nos. O-12    Estimate $750 - 1,000.

A VERY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE WATERBURY, CT. "CONGRESS GAITER" PICTORIAL CANCELLATION.

Realized: $1,150

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Lot 1301    

Star of Waterbury, Ct., socked-on-the-nose strike on 1861, 3¢ rose with matching "Waterbury, Con, Jun 17, 68" cds just tying on fresh cover to Parsippany, N.J., Very Fine and choice, Rohloff rarity RRRR - less than 6 examples known. Scott Nos. 65.
Rohloff Nos. S-3    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $270

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