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
74
5c Red Brown (75). Original gum, incredibly vibrant color and proof-like impression on brilliant paper, choice centeringVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1862 ISSUE IN THE RED BROWN SHADE. A STAMP OF PHENOMENAL COLOR AND BEAUTY.
This stamp is very scarce in original-gum condition. The brilliant paper and incredibly vibrant color of this stamp are found only on a few examples, probably originating from the same multiple.
With 2002 P.F. certificate
6,000
4,250
