Sale 956 — The Jay Hoffman Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 8-9 May, 2008
Category — 1870 National Bank Note Co. Grilled Issue (Scott 134-144)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
141
15c Orange, Grill (141). H. Grill, original gum, brilliant color and impression, grill shows clearly at bottom rightVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1870 NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE -- ONE OF THE MOST ELUSIVE OF THE BANK NOTE ISSUES IN SOUND AND ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
The stamp offered here, combining the elements of color, paper, noticeable grill points and full gum, is a true condition rarity.
Ex "J & J". With 1975, 1989 and 2006 P.F. certificates
8,500
3,250