Sale 956 — The Jay Hoffman Collection of United States Stamps

Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 8-9 May, 2008

Lot

Symbol

Photo/Description

Cat./Est. Value

Realized

119

90c Carmine & Black (122). Original gum, intense colors and proof-like impressions, attractive centering for this difficult issue

VERY FINE. THERE ARE FEW SURVIVING SOUND VERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.

With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; SMQ $15,000.00)

13,000