Sale 953 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 25-28 March, 2008
Category — Offices in China
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1494
2c-$2.00 Offices in China (K1-K18). Nos. K12-K13 unused (regummed), perfs close to touch on some, generally Fine lot
2,250
450
1495
2c-$2.00 Offices in China (K1-K18). Also incl. shades nos. K8a and K11a, several Mint N.H. incl. K4, K5, K8 and K14, some others h.r., K9 unused (regummed), K13 creased, K17 and K18 reperfed, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, several with wide margins and centered
2,880
2,300
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2c-60c Offices in China (K1-K14, K17-K18). Nearly all h.r., No. K17 natural s.e. at right, Very Good-Fine
1,225
190
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2c on 1c-20c on 10c Offices in China (K1-K2, K5-K6, K8-K10). 48 stamps, seven different values, various quantities in singles, pairs and blocks, eight stamps natural s.e., minor tropical original gum and couple with slight tropical toning, otherwise Fine-Very Fine
2,435
950
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2c on 1c Offices in China (K1). Mint N.H. wide top plate no. 13221 block of six, unusually well-centered and remarkably fresh, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, handsome plate block, with 2007 P.F. certificate
600
3,500
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4c on 2c Offices in China (K2). Mint N.H., brilliant color, wonderful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $610.00), this is the highest grade awarded to date and only six others share this grade
70
650
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6c on 3c Offices in China (K3). Mint N.H. left plate no. 8906 block of six, beautiful color, fresh and Fine-Very Fine
1,100
1,100
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10c on 5c Offices in China (K5). Mint N.H., stunning color which is unusually deep, detailed impression showing every nuance of the engraving, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00), only three have graded higher to date and only one other shares this grade
170
1,400
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10c on 5c Offices in China (K5). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. 9117 block of six, deep rich color, choice centering throughout, Extremely Fine, a beautiful plate block, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate
1,100
1,800
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10c on 5c Offices in China (K5). Mint N.H. left plate no. 9116 block of six, intense color and impression, fresh and Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate
1,100
2,100
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12c on 6c Offices in China (K6). Bock of four, bottom stamps Mint N.H., top stamps single hinge mark, vivid color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate
610
700
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12c on 6c Offices in China (K6). Bright color, neat strike of U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai oval cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $500.00)
160
800
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12c on 6c Offices in China (K6). Choice margins and exceptionally well-centered, light U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $220.00)
160
300
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14c on 7c Offices in China (K7). Mint N.H., perfectly centered, strong shade, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1996 P.F. certificate
225
750
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16c on 8c Offices in China (K8). Mint N.H., beautiful color, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,250.00), only three have graded higher to date and only five others share this grade
180
1,400
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16c on 8c Offices in China (K8). Mint N.H., exceptionally attractive centering, bright color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $430.00)
180
425
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16c on 8c Offices in China (K8). Mint N.H., beautiful color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, a gorgeous stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $430.00)
180
375
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16c on 8c Offices in China (K8). Mint N.H., remarkably fresh and bright, choice margins and centering, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $430.00)
180
425
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16c on 8c Offices in China (K8). Exceptionally wide margins of almost Jumbo proportions, attractive color, lightly hinged, Very Fine and choice
70
60
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18c on 9c Offices in China (K9). Mint N.H., brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1996 P.F. certificate
170
325
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20c on 10c Offices in China (K10). Mint N.H., attractive margins and exceptionally well-centered, vivid color, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $410.00)
160
400
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20c on 10c Offices in China (K10). Mint N.H., wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2001 P.F. certificate
160
225
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20c on 10c Offices in China (K10). Mint N.H. top plate no. 8436 block of six with wide selvage, well-balanced margins, some slight oxidation not noted or visible on accompanying certificate, Extremely Fine, phenomenal quality for this scarce plate block, with 1996 P.F. certificate
1,300
4,750
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30c on 15c Offices in China (K12). Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,500.00)
210
1,500
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30c on 15c Offices in China (K12). Lightly hinged, perfectly balanced wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $475.00)
87
500
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30c on 15c Offices in China (K12). Uncommonly wide margins, almost a Jumbo, lightly hinged, Very Fine and choice, wonderful appearance
87
150
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60c on 30c Offices in China (K14). Mint N.H., unusually wide margins and nearly perfectly centered, beautiful glowing color on bright paper, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
280
425
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$2.00 on $1.00 Offices in China (K16). Lightly hinged, beautiful margins and outstanding centering, wonderful intense color and fine impression, Extremely Fine, with 1983 P.F. certificate
450
550
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2c on 1c Offices in China (K17). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, perfectly centered with huge marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1922 OFFICES IN CHINA ISSUE IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,750.00). This is the highest grade achieved by any No. K17 at P.S.E. and is one of only seven to achieve this exalted grade.
250
4,250
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2c on 1c Offices in China (K17). Mint N.H. pane of 100 with plate no. 13129 at top and right and natural s.e. at left and bottom, brilliant color, usual natural gum bends mostly on the top half, few trivial natural gum skipsFINE-VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED PANE OF 100 OF THE 1922 4-CENT ON 2-CENT OFFICES IN CHINA ISSUE. AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY THE SUBTLE VARIATIONS IN THE SURCHARGE AND A WONDERFUL EXHIBITION PIECE.
Scott Retail as two Mint N.H. plate blocks and 88 Mint N.H. singles.
25,500
11,000
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4c on 2c Offices in China (K18). Mint N.H., incredibly wide Jumbo margins and nicely centered, excellent color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate
230
450
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