Sale 956 — The Jay Hoffman Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 8-9 May, 2008
Category — 1912-16 Issues (Scott 426-440)
3c Reddish Violet, Pink Back (426 var). Mint N.H., vibrant color on brilliant paper, strong Pink Back, almost perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem example of this shade variety which is also a Pink Back,, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $120.00 with no premium for the Pink Back or shade varieties), Scott Retail as normal
4c Brown (427). Mint N.H., brilliant color, crisp impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2001 P.F. certificate
5c Blue (428). Mint N.H., deep rich color, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,050.00), only two have graded higher to date (22 others share this grade)
6c Red Orange (429). Vibrant color, crisp impression, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2000 P.F. certificate
8c Pale Olive Green (431). Mint N.H., pretty shade, gorgeous centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 8-CENT PERF 10 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK, SCOTT 431, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Ex Odeneal. With 1996 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $3,300.00). Only one has graded higher to date (at 98J) and only four others share this grade
9c Salmon Red (432). Mint N.H., vivid color on post-office fresh paper, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS LOFTY GRADE.
With 1998 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $3,450.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade.
10c Orange Yellow (433). Mint N.H. with selvage at bottom, intense shade and impression, wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with copy of 1993 P.F. certificate for block and 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $205.00)
11c Dark Green (434). Mint N.H. with plate no. 7504 at bottom, intense shade and impression, wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate
15c Gray (437). Mint N.H., perfectly centered, post-office fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate
20c Ultramarine (438). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1990 and 2001 P.F. certificates
30c Orange Red (439). Mint N.H., vibrant color on post-office fresh paper, well-proportioned margins, long and full perforations, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2003 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,650.00)
50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, choice centering with wide and balanced margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE SINGLE-LINE WATERMARKED 50-CENT PERF 10 FRANKLIN ISSUE.
With 2003 and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $3,250.00)
1c Green, Coil (443). Mint N.H. pair, fresh color, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1997 P.F. certificate
1c Green, Coil (443). Mint N.H. guide line pair, Jumbo margins, rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal guide line pair, ex Piedmont, with 1990 and 1999 P.F. certificates
2c Carmine, Coil (444). Mint N.H. pair, glowing color on bright paper, almost perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, a fabulous pair, ex Scarsdale, with 1993 P.S.E. and 2000 P.F. certificates, the former as strip of four
2c Carmine, Coil (444). Mint N.H. guide line pair, intense shade and impression on bright paper, Very Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate
3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, ex Odeneal, with 1999 P.F. certificate
3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H. pair, deep rich color on post-office fresh paper, Jumbo margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2000 P.S.E. certificate
3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H. guide line pair, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, beautiful centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING MINT NEVER-HINGED PAIR OF THE 3-CENT SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK PERF 10 COIL, SCOTT 445.
According to Johl (p. 143) this issue was mainly used for special mailing purposes such as samples and pamphlets which were sent out in large quantities by individual mailers and resulted in limited distribution among collectors.
Ex Drucker and Scarsdale. With 1982 and 2002 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $10,300.00). This is the only Mint N.H. line pair to achieve this grade, the highest awarded to date.
4c Brown, Coil (446). Bright shade, barest trace of hinging, wide margins, Very Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate for pair
4c Brown, Coil (446). Mint N.H. pair, bright shade, crisp impression, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful pair, with 2001 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $1,400.00 as 90, $2,750.00 as 95)
4c Brown, Coil (446). Mint N.H. guide line pair, rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 1914 4-CENT PERF 10 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK COIL, SCOTT 446.
With 1976 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $3,250.00)