Sale 956 — The Jay Hoffman Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 8-9 May, 2008
Category — Postage Due
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5c Deep Brown, Special Printing (J11). Original gum, choice centering, rich color and proof-like impression on bright paperVERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 5-CENT POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING.
It has been estimated that only 249 of the 5c Postage Due Special Printing reached the public.
Ex Cole. Signed in pencil H R & Co.. With 1946 and 1988 P.F. certificates
13,500
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