Sale 1278 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 21-23 March, 2023
Category — Special Delivery, Postage Due, Offices in China
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3930
10c on 5c Offices in China (K5). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, perfectly centered with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT ON 5-CENT OFFICES IN CHINA, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,250.00). Only one has graded higher (at 98J, realized $4,750.00 hammer in our 2016 "Hanover" sale) and only five others share this desirable grade. This is the only example in this grade we have offered since 2012.
160
2,500
