Scott #112
1c Benjamin Franklin - Buff
(1869 Pictorial Issue),
USED, with an exceptional almost complete strike of the
Waterbury, Conn. “W” sans serif type 2 cancellation
(Skinner & Eno type #LS-W10 & Rohloff type #K-13),
a small portion of the town circular-date postmark is visible at upper right,
there is "a small thin spot at bottom right and a light diagonal crease,"
a very scarce Waterbury cancellation with the Rohloff rarity rating “RRR,"
with1994 Philatelic Foundation certificate #280090,
The finest strike of this rare cancellation that Rupp Brothers has handled and possibly
the finest example known on an off-cover 1c 1869 Pictorial.
Note: Rohloff's research indicates that this cancel was in use between Dec. 30th, 1869 and January 6th, 1870. The cancellation is recorded on the 1c and 3c 1869 Pictorial Issues.
Rupp Brothers' buy-it-now price, to acquire this Waterbury "W" cancel, is $595Rupp Brothers, as a courtesy to our buyers, pays all shipping and insurance costs.
If you have questions regarding this Waterbury fancy cancel, please contact Christopher Rupp.
Rupp Brothers was established in 1975 - our 49th year in business as professional philatelists
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