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# : 71
Date: 21.06.2023 - 21:00

Connecticut Postal History

bold complete strike ties 1c Blue (63) to locally-addressed cover, "Waterbury Con May 8 '66" double circle datestamp alongside, trivial water stain does not affect the stamp or cancel, very fine, although not the rarest Waterbury cancellation (the Crowe census records 17 covers) the Bridgeport Fireman is still one of the most highly-prized of all of Postmaster Hill's creations, May 8 is the latest recorded use of this design, 2023 Crowe certificate

Provenance: John R. Boker, Jr. (Private transaction

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Starting Price: $1,000
Hammer Price: $13,000