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
214
5c Indigo (216). Mint N.H., stunning color nicely contrasted by bright paper, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 5-CENT GARFIELD, SCOTT 216.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,600.00). Only three have graded higher to date (all 95's) and only one other shares this grade.
900
2,100