Sale 1174 — The J. R. Helton, Jr. Collection of Used United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 7 March, 2018
Category — 1894-98 Bureau Issues (Scott 246-283)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
119
$2.00 Bright Blue (277). Well-centered with wide and balanced margins, magnificent color and sharp impression on bright white paper, perfectly struck "Boston Mass. Nov. 14 11-15 P. 1896" circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, an exceptionally choice used example that easily ranks as one of the finest examples of this stamp we have encountered, combining centering, color, cancel and overall freshness, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,000.00)
400
1,200