Sale 956 — The Jay Hoffman Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 8-9 May, 2008
Category — 1882-88 American Bank Note Co. Issues
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
206
6c Rose (208). Original gum, lightly hinged, fresh color on white paper, beautifully centeredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE ROSE SHADE. AN ELUSIVE STAMP IN THIS SUPERIOR GRADE.
Despite being the major Scott listing, the Rose shade is far rarer than the Brown Red 208a in well-centered and sound condition.
With 2001 P.F. certificate
900
1,500