Sale 1138 — The Hanover Collection of Superb-Quality U.S. Stamps, Part 2
Sale Date — Thursday, 6 October, 2016
Category — Offices in China (Scott K1-K17)
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Realized
1775°
$1.00 on 50c Offices in China (K15). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, choice centering for this difficult issue with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 ON 50-CENT OFFICES IN CHINA ISSUE, WHICH IS GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT DENOMIANTIONS TO OBTAIN IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION.
With 2002 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,250.00). Only one has graded higher (at 98) and five others share this grade. We have never offered the example graded 98 in our auctions, and we have offered only one of the other 95's, over three years ago. It is truly rare in this condition.
1,300
7,000