Sale 119: The Dr. Armando Grassi Collection of Classic United States

Lot 2335 o   

1861, 3¢ rose, cancelled by perfect strike of fancy Running Fox Facing Right of Hockanum, Ct. (S-E PA-D 6), well centered, small flaws, an Extremely Fine strike, ex-"Golden Oak"; with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.

AN EXCEPTIONAL STRIKE OF THE FAMOUS RUNNING FOX OF HOCKANUM, CT. PICTORIAL CANCELLATION -- THOUGHT TO BE THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE FANCY CANCELLATION.

The Running Fox cancellation was skillfully crafted by postmaster Dudley Fox, who not only held the position of postmaster but also was a talented silversmith, enabling him to create this intricate and ornate cancellation.

Realized: $4,500

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Lot 2336 o   

1861, 3¢ rose, full strike of fancy Bridgeport Fireman pictorial cancel of Waterbury, Ct. (S-E PH-F 17), a Very Fine strike; with 2000 P.F. certificate. Rohloff No. E-6.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

A LOVELY STRIKE OF THIS RARE WATERBURY CT. PICTORIAL CANCELLATION.

Realized: $1,700

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Lot 2337 o   

1861, 3¢ rose, full sharp strike of fancy Devil & Pitchfork of West Meriden, Ct. cancel (S-E PH-F 40) with partial town alongside, well centered amid wide margins, tiny corner crease at bottom right, a Very Fine strike; with 2001 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $500 - 750.

A LOVELY STRIKE OF THIS ELABORATE 19TH CENTURY FANCY CANCELLATION.

Realized: $500

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Lot 2338 o   

1861, 3¢ rose, vivid Red Clam Shell cancel, an Extremely Fine cancellation, ex-Morton; with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $500 - 750.

DESPITE THE MODEST CATALOG VALUE OF THIS 1861 3¢, THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST BREATHTAKING ITEMS WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED.

Realized: $2,200

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Lot 2339 o   

1861, 3¢ rose, bold socked-on-the-nose strike of fancy Devil & Pitchfork of Brattleboro, Vt. cancel (S-E PH-F 41), diagonal crease at top left virtually undetectable from front, an Extremely Fine and choice strike; with 2010 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $500

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Lot 2340 o   

1861, 3¢ rose, complete strike of blue fancy Union Soldier's Cap of Worcester, Mass. cancel (S-E PO-Ht 9), couple blunt perfs at right, an Extremely Fine and choice strike, very rare; with 1995 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $400 - 600.



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Realized: $550

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Lot 2341 o   

1861, 3¢ rose, full bold strike of fancy Negative "Lincoln" & Stars of Albany, N.Y. cancel (S-E LC-NP 15), well centered, Very Fine, ex-Neinken; with 1986 & 2012 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $400 - 600.

AN OUTSTANDING STRIKE OF THIS FANCY PATRIOTIC CANCEL ON A SOUND STAMP.

Realized: $550

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Lot 2342 o   

1861, 3¢ rose, complete central strike of fancy "Face in Circle" cancel, a Very Fine strike; with 2004 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $300

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Lot 2343    

1861, 3¢ rose, tied on piece by near complete strike of fancy Anchor of Putnam, Ct. cancel (S-E PO-An 14), a Very Fine and choice strike; with 1996 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $300 - 400.

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Lot 2344 o   

1861, 3¢ rose, complete bold socked-on-the-nose strike fancy Axe Head of Collinsville, Ct. cancel (S-E PO-Wt 6), small vertical crease at top, an Extremely Fine and choice strike; with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $375

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