Sale 956 — The Jay Hoffman Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 8-9 May, 2008
Category — 1912-16 Issues (Scott 407-423)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
399
7c Black (407). Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression on bright paper, superior centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 7-CENT BLACK, SCOTT 407.
With 2000 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,800.00 as 95, $6,250.00 as 98). Only two have graded higher to date, and no others share this grade.
180
1,400
400
1c Green, Coil (410). Mint N.H. guide line pair, bright shade, wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate
65
475
Back to Top401
2c Carmine, Coil (411). Mint N.H. guide line pair, brilliant color, Fine-Very Fine, an attractive guide line pair, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate
125
110
Back to Top402
1c Green, Coil (412). Mint N.H. guide line pair, intense shade and impression on bright paper, perfectly centered, left stamp tiny natural gum skips not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb guide line pair in every respect, with 1999 and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $550.00)
260
750
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2c Carmine, Coil (413). Mint N.H., radiant color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, trivial natural inclusion not mentioned on accompanying certificates, Extremely Fine, with 1992 and 2004 P.F. certificates
120
190
Back to Top404
2c Carmine, Coil (413). Mint N.H. strip of four, brilliant color, light vertical bend in right stamp, Very Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate, Scott Retail as two pairs
500
550
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2c Carmine, Coil (413). Mint N.H. guide line pair, radiant color, wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful guide line pair, with 2002 P.F. certificate
625
1,200
Back to Top406
8c Pale Olive Green (414). Mint N.H., pretty pastel shade, gorgeous centering with well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate for pair
110
275
Back to Top407
9c Salmon Red (415). Mint N.H., vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. certificate
130
0
Back to Top408
10c Orange Yellow (416). Mint N.H., vivid color as fresh as the day it was printed, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, great visual appeal, with 2003 P.F. certificate
110
180
Back to Top409
15c Gray (418). Mint N.H., intense shade on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate for plate block
200
500
Back to Top410
20c Ultramarine (419). Mint N.H., deep rich color on post-office fresh paper, long and full perforations all around, Extremely Fine, with 1991 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $730.00)
450
600
Back to Top411
30c Orange Red (420). Mint N.H., vivid color on bright paper, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. certificate
280
250
Back to Top412
50c Violet (421). Barest trace of what may be hinging, radiant color on bright paper, fresh and Fine, with copy of 1980 P.F. certificate for block
450
150
Back to Top413
50c Violet (422). Mint N.H., intense shade on crisp paper, Very Fine and choice, with 2003 P.F. certificate
600
600
Back to Top414
$1.00 Violet Brown (423). Barest trace of what may be hinging, deep rich color and proof-like impression, fresh and Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate
550
200
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