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

Lot 2620 o   

1869, 1¢ buff, cancelled by perfect strike of Buttonless Shoe fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff O-12), bright fresh color, thin spot at center, pulled perf at top, Extremely Fine appearance, ex-Laehder and Gorham; with 1998 and 2011 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 112    Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

AN OUTSTANDING STRIKE OF THIS RARE AND HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER "BUTTONLESS SHOE" FANCY CANCELLATION. THIS CANCEL IS AMONG THE MOST UNIQUE AND NOTABLE OF THE WATERBURY FANCY CANCELLATIONS.

Realized: $2,000

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Lot 2621 o   

1869, 1¢ buff, wonderful strike of fancy "Maple Leaf" of Waterbury, Conn. (Rohloff L-6 var.), deep fresh color, small flaws, Extremely Fine strike; with 1988 & 2012 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 112    Estimate $750 - 1,000.

A LOVELY EXAMPLE OF THIS CANCELLATION WHICH IS RARELY SEEN ON THE 1¢ 1869 ISSUE.

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Lot 2622 o   

1869, 1¢ buff, cancelled by nice strike of fancy "Star in Circle" of Hackettstown, N.J. (Skinner-Eno ST-S24), rich color, an Extremely Fine strike, ex-Eubanks; with 1988 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 112    Estimate $500 - 750.

A VERY UNUSUAL STAR FANCY CANCEL AND ONLY KNOWN EXAMPLE OF THIS MARKING WE RECORD.

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Lot 2623 o   

1869, 1¢ buff, cancelled by nice strike of fancy Shield, vibrant color with detailed impression, well proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp and cancellation, ex-Eubanks; with 1989 & 2011 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 112    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $290

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Lot 2624 o   

1869, 1¢ buff, socked-on-the-nose strike of Hollow 5-Point Star in Circle fancy cancel (of Springfield, Mass?), well centered, deep color, Very Fine and choice; with 1992 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 112    Estimate $400 - 600.

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Lot 2625 o   

1869, 1¢ buff, cancelled by socked-on-the-nose fancy "S" in Circle of Quincy, Mich., rich fresh color, an Extremely Fine strike; with 2006 P.S.E. certificate. Skinner-Eno No. LS-S 6.
Scott No. 112    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $400

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Lot 2626 o   

1869, 1¢ buff, cancelled by blue "Stove Pipe" of Leominster, Mass. (Skinner-Eno GE-C7), choice centering, bright color, Very Fine and attractive, a lovely strike of this cancellation; with 2001 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 112    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $475

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Lot 2627 o   

1869, 1¢ buff, neat Grid of Squares cancel, virtually perfect centering, sharp impression with rich color, Extremely Fine, a gorgeous gem with this handsome cancel; with 2008 P.F. certificate Graded (XF 90).
Scott No. 112    Estimate $200 - 300.

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Lot 2628 o   

1869, 1¢ buff, postmark by attractive "Concord, N.H. Mar. 4" cds, beautifully centered, sharp impression with bright fresh color, Extremely Fine, a lovely stamp which is rarely found cancelled by a circular date stamp; with 1995 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 112    $150.

Realized: $150

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Lot 2629 o   

1869, 1¢ buff, nice strike of straight line "Paid" cancel, deep color and nice impression, minor corner creases, an Extremely Fine strike; with 2005 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 112    $200.

Realized: $140

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