Sale 1245 — United States Stamps, featuring the Sacramento Collection
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 16-18 November, 2021
Category — Offices in China
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2125
2c on 1c Green, Offices in China (K1). Mint N.H., rich color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,100.00), only one grades higher (at 98J) and six others share this grade
67
850
2126
4c on 2c Rose, Offices in China (K2). Mint N.H., brilliant color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $450.00), only three grade higher (at 98), underpriced in SMQ based on the last five realizations at this grade
67
600
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6c on 3c Violet, Offices in China (K3). Mint N.H., deep shade on bright paper, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $950.00), only two grade higher (at 98)
140
1,100
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8c on 4c Offices in China (K4). Mint N.H., wide and balanced margins, rich color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $975.00), only three grade higher (one at 95J, two at 98), this is the first we have offered above the grade of 90 since 2013
140
1,100
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10c on 5c Blue, Offices in China (K5). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,500.00)
160
850
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12c on 6c Red Orange, Offices in China (K6). Mint N.H., vibrant color except some slight oxidation at outer framelines, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,400.00)
210
475
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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 grade higher (both at 98) and 15 others share this desirable grade, this is only the second in this grade we have offered since 2011
215
1,000
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16c on 8c Olive Bister, Offices in China (K8). Mint N.H., pretty pastel shade, choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $475.00)
170
350
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18c on 9c Salmon Red, Offices in China (K9). Mint N.H., vibrant color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,100.00)
150
1,100
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20c on 10c Orange Yellow, Offices in China (K10). Mint N.H., vivid color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $425.00), we are surprised this did not grade higher
140
325
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24c on 12c Offices in China (K11). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, beautiful centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT OFFICES IN CHINA ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY THE P.F.
Ex Morton. With 2015 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo). By way of comparison, none equal this grade in the P.S.E. Population Report and only one grades higher (at 98, offered in our 2016 "Hanover" sale)
190
1,500
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30c on 15c Gray, Offices in China (K12). Mint N.H., pretty color, choice centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,250.00), only three grade higher and two others share this grade
200
2,400
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40c on 20c Deep Ultramarine, Offices in China (K13). Mint N.H., pretty shade on bright paper, choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,925.00), only four grade higher
300
1,200
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60c on 30c Orange Red, Offices in China (K14). Mint N.H., vibrant color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,800.00), only three grade higher (two at 95J, one at 98J)
260
2,100
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$1.00 on 50c Light Violet, Offices in China (K15). Original gum, brilliant color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,500.00)
550
700
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$2.00 on $1.00 Violet Brown, Offices in China (K16). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, almost perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1981 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,100.00)
425
850
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2c on 1c Offices in China (K17). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1922 OFFICES IN CHINA ISSUE IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE.
Ex Dr. Killien and "Hanover". With 1977 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $3,250.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only eight others equal it.
225
2,300
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4c on 2c Carmine, Offices in China (K18). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, beautiful centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT ON 2-CENT U.S. POSTAL AGENCY IN CHINA LOCAL SURCHARGE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only two others.
210
2,200
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