Sale 956 — The Jay Hoffman Collection of United States Stamps

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

Lot

Symbol

Photo/Description

Cat./Est. Value

Realized

3c Pink (64). Original gum, beautiful bright shade with strong Pink hue

VERY FINE. THE 3-CENT 1861 PINK IS EXTREMELY RARE IN SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.

Examples of the 1861 3c Pink with original gum are almost invariably creased and/or toned. This stamp is a rare exception.

With 2004 P.F. certificate

14,000

6,000