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
195
24c Dark Violet, Special Printing (200). Without gum as issued, beautiful bright color and proof-like impression, wide marginsVERY FINE. PROBABLY LESS THAN 75 EXAMPLES OF THE 24-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY EXIST.
Our recent review of records at the Philatelic Foundation found approximately 66 certified copies of Scott 200. Of these, 23 had small faults, the majority of these with thin spots.
With 1973 and 2005 P.F. certificates
12,500
6,250