Sale 956 — The Jay Hoffman Collection of United States Stamps

Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 8-9 May, 2008

Category — 1894-98 Bureau Issues

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
257
nh
Sale 956, Lot 257, 1894-98 Bureau Issues$2.00 Bright Blue (262). Mint N.H. with part imprint at bottom, deep rich color and proof-like impression, well-proportioned margins

EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 1894 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE.

We have only sold six others in Mint N.H. condition since keeping computerized records. Of these, at least two only rated the grade of Fine. This value is often overlooked by collectors seeking the $5.00 of the series in Mint N.H. condition, and it deserves greater prominence in any rarity scale for the issue in Mint N.H. condition. The imprint selvage adds an additional element of desirability.

With 2004 P.F. certificate

9,750
4,750