Sale 1174 — The J. R. Helton, Jr. Collection of Used United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 7 March, 2018
Category — Special Delivery, Registration, Postage Due, Offices in China
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10c Brown (J5). Perfect centering with impressively wide margins, light strike of blue New York Pearls cancel, gorgeous rich color, sharp impression on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a truly superb example, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 90 Jumbo, SMQ $195.00 for 90 Jumbo), this is the highest grade on record with no equals, the next highest grade is 90 Jumbo
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