Sale 956 — The Jay Hoffman Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 8-9 May, 2008
Category — 1917-23 Issues (Scott 486-497)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
494
2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (491). Joint line pair, lightly hinged, deep rich color, perfectly centeredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL JOINT LINE PAIR OF THE 2-CENT ROTARY TYPE II COIL.
Unlike most other issues, the horizontal coil is actually scarcer than the vertical coil. It was in production for only a short period of time before being replaced by the Type III, Scott 492.
Ex Vineyard. With 1962, 1987 and 2003 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $20,600.00). This is the only line pair graded to date.
14,000
14,000