Sale 1174 — The J. R. Helton, Jr. Collection of Used United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 7 March, 2018
Category — 1c-50c 1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-240)
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2c Columbian, Broken Frame Line (231 var). Deep rich color, detailed impression clearly showing the frameline broken at lower right, huge Jumbo margins with perfect centering, target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb example of this collectible variety, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ as "Broken Frame Line" variety, SMQ $600.00 as normal), this is the highest grade on record for any used 2c Columbian with only four others sharing this grade
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