Sale 946 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday, 12 November, 2007
Category — Offices in China
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1399
2c on 1c Offices in China (K1). Uncharacteristic Jumbo margins, rich color, U.S. Postal Agency grid duplex datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $130.00 for 90, $295.00 for 95)
50
350
1400
2c on 1c Offices in China (K1). Vertical pair, well-centered, U.S. Postal Agency circular datestamp, Very Fine, 2007 P.F. certificate
100
275
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2c on 1c Offices in China (K1). Mint N.H. with left selvage, perfect balanced margins, bright color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $580.00)
70
950
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4c on 2c Offices in China (K2). Mint N.H. with top plate no. 13535 selvage, choice margins and fabulous centering, intense color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine, looks more "95" than "90", with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $190.00)
70
350
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4c-24c on 2c-12c Offices in China (K2, K5-K6, K8-K9, K11). Exceptionally well-centered, virtually all lightly hinged, Extremely Fine lot
385
500
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8c on 4c Offices in China (K4). Mint N.H., bright shade, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 1993 and 2007 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $255.00)
140
250
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8c on 4c Offices in China (K4). Mint N.H. block of four, radiant color on bright paper, choice centering for this difficult issue, Extremely Fine, a beautiful block which is most likely destined to be broken, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles
560
750
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10c on 5c Offices in China (K5). Exceptionally wide margins, intense color on bright paper, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $205.00)
65
325
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12c on 6c Offices in China (K6). Wider than typical margins and unusually well-centered, light readable "U.S. Postal Service Shanghai China Dec 30" circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $395.00)
160
850
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14c on 7c, 16c on 8c Offices in China (K7-K8). Tied together on piece by bold U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai China registry oval, Very Fine, attractive, with 2007 P.F. certificate
295
650
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16c on 8c Offices in China (K8). Mint N.H., fabulous Jumbo margins and perfect centering, lovely sharp colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. IT IS DIFFICULT TO IMAGINE A FINER EXAMPLE OF THIS OFFICES IN CHINA ISSUE. A WONDERFUL CONDITION RARITY WITH THE COVETED SUPERB 98 JUMBO P.S.E. GRADE.
This is the highest grade awarded to any 8c Offices in China, and this stamp is the only one to receive 98J from P.S.E.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,550.00 as normal 98, 100 grade unlisted)
180
5,250
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16c on 8c Offices in China (K8). Exceptionally wide Jumbo margins and outstanding centering, lightly hinged, strong color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $220.00 as 95, $375.00 as 98)
70
300
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16c on 8c Offices in China (K8). Mint N.H., pretty shade on post-office fresh paper, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00), only three have graded higher to date
180
900
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16c on 8c Offices in China (K8). Vertical pair, wide margins and attractively centered, U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai China circular datestamp, Very Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate
240
550
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20c on 10c Offices in China (K10). Lightly hinged, perfectly centered marvelous bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $345.00), this stamp and one other (NH) share this grade, none graded higher either hinged or never hinged
60
225
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24c on 12c Offices in China (K11). Lightly hinged, Jumbo margins and perfectly centered, wonderful deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $425.00 as 98, unpriced in SMQ in any grade higher than this), this stamp is the sole possessor of this grade with only one other that grades higher
80
800
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40c on 20c Offices in China (K13). Mint N.H., intense shade on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $700.00), only four have graded higher to date
300
600
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40c on 20c Offices in China (K13). Mint N.H., attractive margins and well-centered, lovely color, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $450.00)
300
325
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60c on 30c Offices in China (K14). Lightly hinged, perfect Jumbo margins and precise centering, radiant color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $330.00 as 95, $570.00 as 98), this stamp and two others (NH) share this grade, only one other has been graded higher
120
375
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60c on 30c Offices in China (K14). Mint N.H., fresh, brilliant color, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate
280
225
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$1.00 on 50c Offices in China (K15). Mint N.H., wonderfully well-centered, lovely color, fresh and brightEXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE MORE DIFFICULT OFFICES IN CHINA STAMPS TO FIND IN NEVER-HINGED CONDITION AS MANY HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY HINGED OR WERE AFFECTED BY ADHERANCE TO INTERLEAVING DURING STORAGE.
With 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,700.00)
1,300
2,400
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$1.00 on 50c Offices in China (K15). Lightly hinged, choice margins and nicely centered, lovely color, Extremely Fine, a choice example of this difficult Offices in China value (although we must say the P.S.E. was generous with the 95 grade), with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,550.00)
575
1,000
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4c on 2c Offices in China (K18). Mint N.H. block of four, radiant color, P.F. says reperfed at left but in our opinion it is not (which we confirmed with scanning and matching up both sides), Very Fine, a great opportunity for someone with the courage to disagree with the experts, with 2007 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles
920
500
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