Sale 1348 — The Philip Pivawer Collection of U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 19 March, 2025
Category — Offices in China, Hunting Permit
10c on 5c Blue, Offices in China (K5). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90), SCV $160
14c on 7c Black, Offices in China (K7). Mint N.H., intense shade and well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90), SCV $215
60c on 30c Offices in China (K14). Mint N.H., vibrant color, balanced margins, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
$1.00 on 50c Light Violet, Offices in China (K15). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide margins and excellent centering, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate
$2.00 on $1.00 Offices in China (K16). Original gum, lightly hinged, an incredibly well-centered example of the Shanghai high value with choice balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Vineyard", with 1985, 2001 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95), SCV $425
2c on 1c Offices in China (K17). Original gum, lightly hinged, Jumbo margins with almost perfect centering, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb Jumbo), only two grade higher and none share this grade
$1.00 Blue, 1934 Hunting Permit (RW1). Mint N.H., choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90), SCV $775