Lot Details

June 2023

"Erivan" Collection Part IX and Canal Zone Stamps and Covers

June 20-21, 2023 in New York City

Our June sales include Part IX of the "Erivan" Collection of United and Confederate States Postal History and a catalogue of Canal Zone stamps and covers featuring the collections of James W. Crumpacker and Paul F. Ammons.

LOT# : 82
Date: 21.06.2023 - 21:00

Connecticut Postal History

complete strike just ties 1861 3c Rose (65, reperforated at left) to cover to Waukegan, Illinois, "Waterbury Con Oct 16 '67" double circle datestamp alongside, small tears along top edge, very fine strike, the Crowe census records just three examples with this being the latest known date of use, one of the rarest Waterbury cancellations, 2023 Crowe certificate

Provenance: Henry Houser (Christie's Robson Lowe, 1990)

John R. Boker, Jr. (Private transaction)

Scott 65
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Starting Price: $300
Hammer Price: $7,500