Sale 1174 — The J. R. Helton, Jr. Collection of Used United States Stamps

Sale Date — Wednesday, 7 March, 2018

Category — 1917-22 Issues (Scott 498-544)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
225
 
Sale 1174, Lot 225, 1917-22 Issues (Scott 498-544)2c Carmine, Ty. V, Imperforate (533). Perfect Jumbo margins with portions of all eight adjoining stamps, vivid color, Benton Harbor Mich. circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, ex Kirke, with 2011 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $1,000.00 as 100), only four other examples have achieved this ultimate grade, collectors should not confuse the wide availability of earlier engraved Washington-Franklin imperforate multiples in unused condition, many of which have been cut up to create Jumbo singles, with the availability of offset imperforates, which are scarce as large used multiples

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