Sale 956 — The Jay Hoffman Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 8-9 May, 2008
Category — 1861-66 Issue
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
65
3c Rose (65). Original gum, brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a massive stamp, with 1998 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $630.00 as 95, $1,100.00 as 98), only one hinged and one Mint N.H. have graded higher to date, and this is the only example to achieve this grade
150
1,500