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The Jay Hoffman Collection of United States Stamps continued...

1879 American Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 182-191)
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
177 og 1c Dark Ultramarine (182).> Original gum, barest trace of hinging, rich color on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.F. certificate1c Dark Ultramarine (182). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, rich color on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier)

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 350.00
178 nh 2c Vermilion (183).> Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, fresh and Very Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate for block2c Vermilion (183). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, fresh and Very Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate for block (Image Magnifier)

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 525.00
179 nh 3c Green (184). Mint N.H.,> brilliant color on crisp paper, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins all around<><>^EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. A STAMP OF MAMMOTH PROPORTI3c Green (184). Mint N.H., brilliant color on crisp paper, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins all around

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. A STAMP OF MAMMOTH PROPORTIONS.

Ex Scarsdale. With 1985 and 1999 P.F. certificates. (Image Magnifier)

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 425.00
180 og 5c Blue (185).> Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color on nicely blued paper, unusually wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2000 P.F. certificate5c Blue (185). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color on nicely blued paper, unusually wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2000 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier)

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 550.00
181 og 6c Pink (186).> Original gum, lightly hinged, beautifully centered<><>^EXTREMELY FINE. A SCARCE STAMP IN CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.^<><>With 2002 P.F. certificate6c Pink (186). Original gum, lightly hinged, beautifully centered

EXTREMELY FINE. A SCARCE STAMP IN CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.

With 2002 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier)

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182 og 10c Brown, Without Secret Mark (187).> Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color and proof-like impression<><>^VERY FINE. A REMARKABLY FRESH ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE WITHOUT SECRET MARK.^<><>Scott 187 witho10c Brown, Without Secret Mark (187). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color and proof-like impression

VERY FINE. A REMARKABLY FRESH ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE WITHOUT SECRET MARK.

Scott 187 without secret mark is significantly more difficult than Scott 188 to find in such superb condition. Collectors waiting for a Mint N.H. example may have a long wait -- we have not offered one since keeping computerized records.

With 1980, 1993 and 2005 P.F. certificates (Image Magnifier)

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183 og 10c Brown, With Secret Mark (188).> Original gum, lightly hinged, Jumbo margins all around, deep rich color and proof-like impression<><>^EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 10-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE IS RARELY SEEN WITH SUCH UNIFORMLY WIDE MARGINS.10c Brown, With Secret Mark (188). Original gum, lightly hinged, Jumbo margins all around, deep rich color and proof-like impression

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 10-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE IS RARELY SEEN WITH SUCH UNIFORMLY WIDE MARGINS.

Collectors looking for the best possible condition would do well to seriously consider this stamp -- we have offered only two Mint N.H. examples in the past 14 years, and of the hinged copies we have sold this is easily one of the finest.

With 2001 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier)

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184 nh 15c Red Orange (189). Mint N.H.,> brilliant color as fresh as the day it was printed, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 2002 P.F. certificate15c Red Orange (189). Mint N.H., brilliant color as fresh as the day it was printed, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 2002 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier)

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 900.00
185 og 30c Full Black (190).> Original gum, lightly hinged, near perfect centering with well-balanced margins, intense shade and impression on fresh paper<><>^EXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE VERY CHALLENGING 30-CENT 1879 AMERICA30c Full Black (190). Original gum, lightly hinged, near perfect centering with well-balanced margins, intense shade and impression on fresh paper

EXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE VERY CHALLENGING 30-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE.

With 2000 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier)

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186 og 90c Carmine (191).> Original gum, barest trace of hinging, brilliant color, perfectly centered<><>^EXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.^<><>With 2004 P.F. certificate90c Carmine (191). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, brilliant color, perfectly centered

EXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.

With 2004 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier)

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 2,500.00

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