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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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
578
10c Bright Claret (J26). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1891 BRIGHT CLARET POSTAGE DUE ISSUE.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,850.00). Only one has graded higher to date (at 95J, offered in our Scarsdale sale) and only two others share this grade.
550
2,000