Lot 122
GEOMETRIC PATTERNS: Eight Diamonds enclosed in a circle of Triangles; Rohloff D-20 (RRR), canceling 1864, 3¢ pink entire, light stain streak, bearing Waterbury Jun 19 c.d.s. to Mr. Abner Leavenworth in Petersburg, VA. The letter contains manuscript filing notations indicating the letter (not contained in the envelope) was from D.B. Hamilton, one of the founders of Rogers & Brother, a noted Silver Manufacturer with production facilities in Waterbury. The docketing notes "June 18, and June 22 1868"., Three examples recorded. This is the latest., Ex Gross, Crowe Cert. (2020) (U58).
Est. Cash Val. $100 - 125
Rogers & Brother in Waterbury at that time, manufactured only flatware. Mr. Abner Johnson Leavenworth was born in Waterbury CT July 2, 1803. In 1844, he became the principal and proprietor of the Leavenworth Academy and Collegiate Seminary for Young Ladies. This was a noted southern institution and was instrumental in founding the Virginia Educational Society. Levenworth died in Petersburg, VA on February 12, 1869.
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