Sale 1247 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 14-15 December, 2021
Category — Offices in China
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
728
6c on 3c Violet, Offices in China (K3). Mint N.H., pretty shade, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
140
140
729
14c on 7c Black, Offices in China (K7). Mint N.H., crisp impression, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $525.00)
215
350
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14c on 7c Black, Offices in China (K7). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $325.00)
215
275
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16c on 8c Olive Green, Offices in China (K8a). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, gorgeous color on post office fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS EASILY THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF THE 16-CENT ON 8-CENT OFFICES IN CHINA WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED, IN ANY SHADE. THIS MINT NEVER-HINGED STAMP HAS ACHIEVED THE ULTIMATE P.S.E. GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO.
With 1990 P.F. certificate for a block of six (bottom right stamp). With 2021 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ at this grade, SMQ $5,500.00 as Gem 100). This is the highest grade possible and it is shared by no others. The highest grade for the main K8 shade listing, Olive Bister, is Superb 98.
150
4,250
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16c on 8c Olive Green, Offices in China (K8a). Mint N.H., pretty shade, fresh and Extremely Fine example of the Olive Green shade, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $250.00)
150
170
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18c on 9c Salmon Red, Offices in China (K9). Mint N.H., vibrant color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 1995, 2001 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
150
300
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30c on 15c Gray, Offices in China (K12). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $450.00)
200
350
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40c on 20c Deep Ultramarine, Offices in China (K13). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $475.00)
300
275
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60c on 30c Orange Red, Offices in China (K14). Mint N.H., with top plate no. 6899 selvage, vibrant color, Extremely Fine, ex "Golden Oak", with 1984 and 2014 P.F. certificates (XF 90 XQ), the "XQ" stands for "Extraordinary Quality"
260
400
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$1.00 on 50c Light Violet, Offices in China (K15). Original gum, lightly hinged, pretty shade, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate
550
500
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$2.00 on $1.00 Violet Brown, Offices in China (K16). Mint N.H., with wide top part imprint selvage, rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 2017 P.F. certificate (VF 80)
925
600
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$2.00 on $1.00 Violet Brown, Offices in China (K16). Original gum, single hinge mark, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $650.00)
425
475
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4c on 2c Offices in China (K18). Mint N.H. with wide right selvage, radiant color on bright paper, outstanding centering and margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,475.00), only three grade higher (at 95J) and five others share this desirable grade
225
1,100
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4c on 2c Offices in China (K18). Mint N.H., vivid color, wide margins and choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate
225
250
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4c on 2c Carmine, Offices in China (K18). Mint N.H., brilliant color, Very Fine, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; SMQ $230.00)
210
170
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