Sale 1174 — The J. R. Helton, Jr. Collection of Used United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 7 March, 2018
Category — 1861-68 Issues (Scott 63-97)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
33
1c Blue (63). Bright shade, wide margins, neat strike of Philadelphia Pa. circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1987, 2003 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $575.00), despite the abundance of used copies of Scott 63, it is very difficult to find in the higher grades either used or unused, only five used examples have graded higher than 95
45
450
34
10c Yellow Green (68). Deep rich shade with a neat red New York circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $300.00 as normal)
65
250
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12c Black (69). Exceptionally wide and balanced margins, deep shade on bright paper, neatly cancelled, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $750.00)
95
550
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24c Red Lilac (70). Wonderful depth of color, well-balanced margins, tied by blue target cancel and "Chicago Ill. Aug. 23" double-circle datestamp on piece of buff cover, Very Fine and choice, ex Saadi, with 1989 (for full cover) and 2014 P.F. certificates
325
190
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30c Orange (71). Vibrant color, well-balanced margins, bold blue circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $350.00)
215
275
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15c Black (77). Excellent centering, intense shade and impression, well-struck blue target cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $300.00)
185
375
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24c Grayish Lilac (78a). Outstanding centering, rich color on bright white paper, neat Philadelphia circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,000.00)
400
700
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12c Black, F. Grill (97). Intense shade and detailed impression, wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $700.00)
250
400
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12c Black, F. Grill (97). Wide margins, crisp impression, perfect bold strike of "leaf" cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2015 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
250
325
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