Sale 1247 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 14-15 December, 2021

Category — Offices in China

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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
731
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Sale 1247, Lot 731, Offices in China16c on 8c Olive Green, Offices in China (K8a). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, gorgeous color on post office fresh paper

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS EASILY THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF THE 16-CENT ON 8-CENT OFFICES IN CHINA WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED, IN ANY SHADE. THIS MINT NEVER-HINGED STAMP HAS ACHIEVED THE ULTIMATE P.S.E. GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO.

With 1990 P.F. certificate for a block of six (bottom right stamp). With 2021 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ at this grade, SMQ $5,500.00 as Gem 100). This is the highest grade possible and it is shared by no others. The highest grade for the main K8 shade listing, Olive Bister, is Superb 98.

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Scott No.
Den.
Cond.
Tot.
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
70J
75
75J
80
80J
85
85J
90
90J
95
95J
98
98J
100
100J
K8a
16c on 8c
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0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
1
2
3
4
3
4
5
9
5
1
1
1
1
SMQ US
Scott No.
Den.
Cond.
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
70J
75
75J
80
80J
85
85J
90
90J
95
95J
98
98J
100
100J
K8a
16¢/8¢
NH
-
-
-
-
-
$25
-
$55
$70
$90
$120
$160
$200
$250
$325
$425
$650
$1,050
$1,400
$2,500
$3,450
$5,500
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P.S.E. Population Report and SMQ as of December 13th, 2021
150
4,250
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