Sale 956 — The Jay Hoffman Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 8-9 May, 2008
Category — 1880-83 American Bank Note Co. Special Printing
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
191
7c Scarlet Vermilion, Special Printing (196). Without gum as issued, radiant color, wide marginsFRESH AND FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 1880 7-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Our recent review of records at the Philatelic Foundation found approximately 83 certified copies of Scott 196.
With 1951, 1977 and 2006 P.F. certificates1
8,000
2,600