Sale 956 — The Jay Hoffman Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 8-9 May, 2008
Category — 1851-56 Issue
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
18
3c Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A). Original gum, huge margins all around incl. part of adjoining stamp at top, deep rich color and proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 3-CENT IMPERFORATE ORANGE BROWN ISSUE.
Due to the narrow spacing on the plate, this issue rarely comes with margins as large as the stamp offered here. This should be considered a true condition rarity.
With 1993 and 2000 P.F. certificates.
4,000
7,000