Sale 956 — The Jay Hoffman Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 8-9 May, 2008
Category — 1912-16 Issues (Scott 426-440)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
437
3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H. guide line pair, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, beautiful centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING MINT NEVER-HINGED PAIR OF THE 3-CENT SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK PERF 10 COIL, SCOTT 445.
According to Johl (p. 143) this issue was mainly used for special mailing purposes such as samples and pamphlets which were sent out in large quantities by individual mailers and resulted in limited distribution among collectors.
Ex Drucker and Scarsdale. With 1982 and 2002 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $10,300.00). This is the only Mint N.H. line pair to achieve this grade, the highest awarded to date.
2,800
16,500