Sale 1174 — The J. R. Helton, Jr. Collection of Used United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 7 March, 2018
Category — 1902-08 Issues (Scott 300-330)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
144
13c Purple Black (308). Mathematically precise centering with wide and balanced margins, remarkably intense shade and impression on bright paper, beautifully struck circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, an incomparable example of this beautiful stamp, with 2012 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100; SMQ $1,350.00), this is the highest grade awarded and the sole example to achieve this perfect grade
10
1,800