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
196
30c Greenish Black, Special Printing (201). Without gum as issued, stitch watermark at right, rich color on crisp paper, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 1880 30-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. RANKED BY CENTERING AND CONDITION, THIS STAMP PLACES AMONG THE TOP FIVE IN EXISTENCE.
Our recent review of records at the Philatelic Foundation found approximately 45 certified copies of Scott 201. Sound and centered examples are extremely rare -- 14 have faults and of the sound copies very few compare favorably to the example offered here.
Ex Frank B. Allen. With 1950 and 2005 P.F. certificates.
24,000
42,500