Sale 1211 — The William H. Gross Collection: United States Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 29-30 October, 2019
Category — Fancy Cancellations (other than Waterburys)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
478°
Bold and essentially complete strike of the West Meriden Devil & PitchforkDevil & Pitchfork, West Meriden, Connecticut (Skinner-Eno PF-F 40), perfect and nearly complete strike on 3ยข Rose (65), all details of the devil, pitchfork and globe are clearly visible, few pulled perfs at left, Extremely Fine strike of this desirable fancy cancel, ex Jennings, for a history of this remarkable fancy cancel go to www.ctpostalhistory.com, a fascinating article on this subject by William Duffney also appeared in the most recent Congress Book
E. 500-750
950