Sale 1174 — The J. R. Helton, Jr. Collection of Used United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 7 March, 2018
Category — 1916-19 Issues (Scott 462-497)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
199
5c Carmine, Error (467). Horizontal pair with normal 2c, right stamp the error, fresh color, light Vermont datestamp, Fine, particularly rare in used condition, one of the few sound used examples we have offered since keeping computerized records, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate
2,000
1,300
200
9c Salmon Red (471). Vibrant color on bright paper, perfectly centered with unusually wide margins, long and full perforations, parts of registry cancels, Extremely Fine Gem, a choice used example, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $950.00), this is the highest grade on record and only two others share this grade (one is ex Kirke and Curtis and the other was offered in Siegel Sale 976, Lot 2064)
17
500
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10c Orange Yellow (472). Uncommon Jumbo margins, exceptionally well-centered, vibrant color, neat double-circle datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $200.00), this is the highest grade recorded and the only example to achieve it
2
180
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11c Dark Green (473). Remarkably rich color, clear impression on bright paper, precise centering with wide and balanced margins, light circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $700.00), only one example has graded higher (ex Kirke) and this is the sole example at this grade
19
400
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12c Claret Brown (474). Mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, brilliant color on bright paper, unobtrusive cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL USED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 474 GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
Ex Bowman. With 2008 and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $1,500.00 as 100). This is the highest grade possible on the grading chart and only one other example shares it
7
950
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3c Violet, Imperforate (483). Pair, huge margins all around, rich color, neat wavy-line machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $375.00), this is the highest grade on record and only one other pair has achieved this grade
22
325
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2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (487). Pair, radiant color on crisp paper, outstanding centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $375.00), this is the highest grade on record and it is shared by only three others
37
350
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2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (491). Pair, brilliant color, well-centered for this difficult issue, bold strike of "New York N.Y. Hudson Term. Sta. Jan. 30 6:30PM" duplex cancelVERY FINE. A RARE USED PAIR OF THE 1916 TYPE II 2-CENT ROTARY COIL, SCOTT 491.
Unlike many other issues, the horizontal coil is actually scarcer than the vertical coil. It was in production for only a short period of time before being replaced by the Type III, Scott 492.
With 2002 and 2014 P.F. certificates (VF 80).
3,750
1,900
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2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (491). Deep rich color, neat machine cancel, unusually choice centering for this issue, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,750.00), only one stamp has graded higher
800
1,500
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2c Carmine, Ty. III, Coil (492). Joint line pair, impressively well-centered with balanced margins, neat Pittsburgh Pa. duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 90, SMQ $200.00 as 90), this is the highest grade on record and is equaled by no other line pairs
35
300
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3c Violet, Ty. I, Coil (493). Pair, excellent centering with wide margins, lovely pastel color, light violet circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $325.00), only one pair has graded higher with two others sharing this grade
12
225
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3c Violet, Ty. II, Coil (494). Pair, remarkably intense shade and impression, choice centering, Louisville K.Y. circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $325.00), only one pair has graded higher
9
500
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3c Violet, Ty. II, Coil (494). Near perfect centering with wide and balanced margins, beautiful bright color, light duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $500.00), this is the highest grade on record with only three others equal
2
350
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