Sale 956 — The Jay Hoffman Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 8-9 May, 2008
Category — 1867-68 Grilled Issues
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
88
15c Black, E. Grill (91). Original gum, clearly-defined grill, pretty shadeVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 15-CENT E GRILL.
As an indication of the rarity of 15c E Grill stamps with original gum, the Scott Catalogue values Scott 91 at $4,500.00 without gum, and $12,000.00 with original gum. This stamp, with its unusually balanced margins, full original gum, clear grill and overall freshness, is truly a remarkable rarity.
Ex Weisman. With 1989 P.S.E. and 1984 and 2004 P.F. certificates.
12,000
5,000