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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Bright shade, cancelled by Holly Sprig fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff L-4), small corner crease at top right, Very Fine, a beautiful full strike of this fancy cancel which is the only Holly Sprig design from Waterbury, with 1995 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 164 |
US$325.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Clear strike of Heart with Arrow fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff J-5), centered to top left, tiny corner crease at top left not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Extremely Fine strike, with 1995 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 167 |
US$1,200.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Bright shade, cancelled by Padlock fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (similar to Rohloff O-10), small tear at right center, still a Very Fine strike of this scarce fancy cancel, the Rohloff book records the Padlock O-10 cancel used between Dec. 20 and 27 of 1867, this is a later version attributed to Waterbury, with 1994 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 166 |
US$400.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Cancelled by well-struck Skull & Crossbones fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff R-3), stamp with few flaws incl. repaired corner at lower left, still an Extremely Fine strike of this desirable fancy cancel, with 1988 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 161 |
US$3,250.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Rich color, cancelled by bold strike of Old Woman in Bonnet fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff E-10), centered to top, light corner crease at top left not mentioned on accompanying certificate VERY FINE STRIKE OF THE DESIRABLE OLD WOMAN IN BONNET FANCY CANCEL OF WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT. The last two examples offered on cover brought $30,000 and $40,000 hammer in our Coulter and Eubanks sales. With 1996 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 160 |
US$3,250.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Bright color, cancelled by perfect strike of Rose Blossom fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff F-2), centered to bottom, light diagonal creases EXTREMELY FINE STRIKE OF THE DRAMATIC ROSE BLOSSOM FANCY CANCELLATION OF WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT. THIS IS THE MOST ELABORATE FLOWER DESIGN CARVED BY THE POSTMASTER OF WATERBURY. Several of the different Waterbury designs carved by postmaster John W. Hill are noteworthy for their elaborate designs, such as the Running Chicken, Bee, Eagle & Shield and some of the human faces. This Rose Blossom design is certainly one of the Hill’s finest creations. With 1995 P.F. certificate. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 163 |
US$12,000.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Radiant color, cancelled by perfect strike of Large Bee fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff A-13), stamp with diagonal crease at top EXTREMELY FINE STRIKE OF THE WATERBURY LARGE BEE FANCY CANCEL. A SCARCE AND DESIRABLE FANCY CANCEL. The details of this carving are truly remarkable and clearly visible in this example, for example, the delicate lines of the bee’s wings. With 1981 P.F. certificate. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 162 |
US$5,750.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Bright color, cancelled by Three-Bar Shield fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff Q-8), Very Fine strike on a sound and Very Fine stamp, with 1991 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 169 |
US$425.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Cancelled by perfect strike of Three-Bar Shield fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff Q-8), perfs trimmed at top, still an Extremely Fine strike, with 1997 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 168 |
US$600.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Cancelled by well-struck Rosette fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff P-28), Very Fine and choice stamp and cancel, with 1994 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 170 |
US$1,200.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Centered to top right, cancelled by “Shoo Fly” fancy cancel of Toledo Ohio, stamp with small flaws and small repairs, still Very Fine strike of this scarce fancy cancel, the children’s song of the same name was written by Thomas Brigham Bishop (who also wrote “When Johnny Comes Marching Home” and other famous patriotic songs), the words were later changed to “I belong to somebody” from “I belong to Company G”, a reference to a black detachment commanded by Bishop, with 1998 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 176 |
US$500.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Rich color, bold strike of Padlock fancy cancel of West Meriden Conn., Extremely Fine strike, with 1994 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 175 |
US$950.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Cancelled by Masonic Square and Compass in Apple fancy cancel of Appleton Wis., s.e. at left, small thin spot at bottom, Very Fine strike, with 1997 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 178 |
US$200.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Rich color, neat strike of Fouled Anchor fancy cancel of Fayville Mass., Very Fine strike, with 1994 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 177 |
US$300.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Rich color, bold strike of Bee fancy cancel, thin spot at lower left, still Very Fine strike, with 1978 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 172 |
US$750.00 |