$2 orange brown Mississippi River Boat, St. Louis, Scott 293,

perfectly centred, incredibly rich colour, crisp detailed impression, mint – never hinged. PROBABLY THE FINEST OF THE VERY FEW MINT NEVER–HINGED STAMPS KNOWN. (SMQ $69,300) The Philatelic Foundation Certificate 1982 (105813)

Shreves Philatelic Galleries "The William J. Higgins Collection" 8-9 March 2002 (Lot 322)