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
149
1c Jamestown (328). Essentially perfect centering with balanced margins, deep rich color, light cancel leaving vignette unobscured, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,200.00), this is the highest grade recorded and it is shared by only one other (ex Kirke and Curtis), when taking into account how common used examples are, it is quite remarkable only two examples have achieved this coveted Superb 98 grade
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700