Sale 1174 — The J. R. Helton, Jr. Collection of Used United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 7 March, 2018
Category — 1912-15 Washington-Franklin Issue (Scott 405-461)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
193
2c Carmine Rose, Ty. I, Coil (453). Pair, deep rich shade on bright paper, pretty Albany N.Y. duplex cancel, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ESPECIALLY CHOICE PAIR GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. --THE HIGHEST GRADE RECORDED.
With 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,750.00). This is the highest grade recorded and the sole example to reach this exalted grade.
140
1,400