Sale 1150 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 1 March, 2017
Category — Offices in China
6c on 3c Offices in China (K3). Mint N.H., deep shade on bright paper, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a surprisingly difficult denomination to find in higher grades, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $950.00), only two have graded higher (both 98) and only seven others share this grade
8c on 4c Offices in China (K4). Jumbo margins and choice centering, rich color, neat roller cancel from the U.S. Post Office in Shanghai, Extremely Fine Gem, Offices in China denominations above the 4c on 2c are exceedingly difficult to find used in the higher grades, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $315.00 as 90, $850.00 as 95), only one used example has been graded higher
10c on 5c Offices in China (K5). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, perfectly centered with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT ON 5-CENT OFFICES IN CHINA, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,650.00). Only one has graded higher (at 98J, realized $4,750.00 hammer in our recent Hanover sale) and only five others share this desirable grade. This is the first example in this grade we have offered since 2012.
12c on 6c Offices in China (K6). Mint N.H., vivid color on bright paper, as fresh as the day it was printed, unusually choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT ON 6-CENT OFFICES IN CHINA, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,250.00). Only two have graded higher (both 98J) and only three others share this desirable grade. The Population Report number for Superb 98 has not changed since May 2012, and this is the first in this grade we have offered since December 2012.
12c on 6c Offices in China (K6). Mint N.H., brilliant color as fresh as the day it was printed, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT OFFICES IN CHINA ISSUE. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.A.G.
With 2011 P.S.A.G. certificate (Superb 98)
12c on 6c Offices in China (K6). Mint N.H., brilliant color, Jumbo margins, tiny ink spot on gum (possibly from surcharge), Extremely Fine, a huge stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $850.00)
14c on 7c Offices in China (K7). Mint N.H., intense shade on bright paper, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1996 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,450.00), only two have graded higher (both at 98) and 13 others share this desirable grade, this is the first example we have offered in this grade since 2011
14c on 7c Offices in China (K7). Mint N.H., wide margins and precise centering, intense shade on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, difficult to find in this high quality, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,450.00), only two have graded higher
14c on 7c Offices in China (K7). Mint N.H., deep shade and detailed impression on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $520.00)
18c on 9c Offices in China (K9). Mint N.H., brilliant color, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a stamp with great visual appeal, with 1992 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,100.00), only six have graded higher (two at 95J and four at 98)
18c on 9c Offices in China (K9). Mint N.H. with left plate no. 11773 selvage, bright color, choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2016 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
20c on 10c Offices in China (K10). Mint N.H., vibrant color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1990 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $425.00)
30c on 15c Offices in China (K12). Mint N.H., deep rich color, perfect centering with unusually wide margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT OFFICES IN CHINA ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Ex "Beverly Hills". With 2007 and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $3,250.00). This is the only example to achieve this grade and only two have graded higher (one at 100 and one at 100J which realized $9,000.00 hammer in our recent Hanover sale)
40c on 20c Offices in China (K13). Mint N.H., attractive shade on bright paper, beautiful centering with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 40-CENT ON 20-CENT OFFICES IN CHINA.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,925.00). Only two have graded higher (one 95J, one 98) and only five others share this desirable grade. We last offered the 98 in 2008 (Sale 967, currently in a private collection) and this is the first example graded 95 we have offered since March 2014.
60c on 30c Offices in China (K14). Mint N.H., intense shade on crisp paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,800.00), only three have graded higher (two 95J, one 98J) and only nine others share this desirable grade
$1.00 on 50c Offices in China (K15). Mint N.H., deep shade and detailed impression, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp and one of the most difficult of the series to obtain in superb condition, with 1998 P.S.E. and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
