| Special Delivery, Postage Dues and Offices in China |
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Lot 1543 |
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Special Delivery, 1885, 10¢ blue (E1), well centered within uncommonly large margins, deep color. O.g. Extremely Fine.
Scott $400
Expertization: 1998 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 1544 |
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Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ blue (E2), exceptionally large margins, well centered, bright color. O.g., lightly hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $375
Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1545 |
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Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked (E4), prooflike color and impression, well centered within unusually wide margins. O.g., lightly hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $800
Expertization: 2000 P.S. E. and 2001 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1546 |
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Special Delivery, 1916, 10¢ pale ultramarine (E10), well centered within very large margins, fresh color and paper. O.g., never hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $575
Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1547 |
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Postage Due, 1879, 2¢ brown (J2), strong color, nicely centered. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $400 for hinged
Expertization: 1997 P. F. Certificate.
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Lot 1548 |
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Postage Due, 1879, 10¢ brown (J5), deep rich color, with an interesting inking flaw. O.g., lightly hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $800
Expertization: 2002 P. F. Certificate.
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Lot 1549 |
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Postage Due, 1884, 3¢ red brown (J17), beautiful deep shade and prooflike impression. O.g., lightly hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $600
Expertization: 2000 P. F. Certificate.
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Lot 1550 |
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Postage Due, 1884, 3¢ red brown (J17), fresh and vivid color. O.g. Nearly Very Fine.
Scott $1,100
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1551 |
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Postage Due, 1884, 10¢ red brown (J19), well centered, choice color and impression. O.g., lightly hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $575
Expertization: 1995 P. F. Certificate.
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Lot 1552 |
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Postage Due, 1884, 50¢ red brown (J21), strong color and impression. O.g., lightly hinged. Fresh and nearly Very Fine.
Scott $1,750
Expertization: 1996 P. F. Certificate.
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Lot 1553 |
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Postage Due, 1884, 50¢ red brown (J21), virtually perfectly centered with deep rich color and a neat New York Post Office oval cancel. A choice Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $200
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Lot 1554 |
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Postage Due, 1891, 30¢ bright claret (J27), luxurious color on fresh paper, outstanding centering. O.g. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $575
Expertization: 1995 P. F. Certificate.
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Lot 1555 |
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Postage Due, 1891, 30¢ bright claret (J27), strong color and impression. O.g. Very Fine.
Scott $575
Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1556 |
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Postage Due, 1891, 50¢ bright claret (J28), beautifully centered with brilliant color and neat Tacoma, Wash. single oval cancels. A choice Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $175
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1557 |
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Postage Due, 1894, 1¢ vermilion (J29), rich vibrant color on bright paper. O.g. Fresh and Fine.
Scott $2,000
Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1558 |
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Postage Due, 1894, 1¢ vermilion (J29), bright color. Slightly disturbed o.g. Fine.
Scott $2,000
Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1559 |
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Postage Due, 1894, 2¢ vermilion (J30), striking deep vermilion shade on bright paper. O.g., lightly hinged. Fresh and nearly Very Fine.
Scott $800
Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1560 |
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Postage Due, 1894, 3¢ deep claret (J33), remarkably saturated color and a finely detailed impression, beautifully centered. O.g., never hinged. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $425
Expertization: 1996 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 1561 |
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Postage Due, 1894, 5¢ deep claret (J34), choice centering, brilliant color, light paper wrinkle. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $675
Expertization: clear 1997 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 1562 |
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Postage Due, 1894, 30¢ deep claret (J36), incredibly huge margins, perfectly centered. O.g. Extremely Fine. An impressive jumbo.
Scott $525
Expertization: 1996 P. F. Certificate.
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Lot 1563 |
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Postage Due, 1894, 50¢ pale rose (J37a), well centered fresh color. O.g., lightly hinged. Very Fine. A pleasing example of this very difficult postage due.
Scott $1,550
Expertization: 1988 & 2003 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1564 |
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Postage Due, 1897, 30¢ deep claret (J43), well centered within uncommonly large margins, rich color. O.g., never hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $1,300
Expertization: 1995 P. S. E. Certificate.
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Lot 1565 |
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Postage Due, 1896, 50¢ deep claret (J44), quite well centered, fresh vivid color. O.g. Extremely Fine.
Scott $425
Expertization: 2000 P. F. Certificate.
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Lot 1566 |
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Postage Due, 1910, 3¢ deep claret (J47), wonderfully fresh with saturated color on bright paper, excellent centering for this. O.g., lightly hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $600
Expertization: 1998 P. F. Certificate.
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Lot 1567 |
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Postage Due, 1915, 50¢ deep claret (J50), beautifully centered, brilliant color on bright paper. O.g., very lightly hinged. Very Fine. A choice example of this difficult postage due.
Scott $1,100
Expertization: 1983 and 1989 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1568 |
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Postage Due, 1914, 3¢ carmine lake (J54), deep and brilliant color on bright paper, nicely centered. O.g., lightly hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $950
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1569 |
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Postage Due, 1914, 3¢ dull rose (J54a), virtually perfect centering within unusually wide margins, beautifully preserved color. O.g. Fresh and Extremely Fine. A premium example of this very difficult stamp.
Scott $950
Expertization: 1996 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 1570 |
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Postage Due, 1914, 30¢ carmine lake (J57), beautifully centered, intense color and a crisp impression. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $500
Expertization: 1997 P. F. Certificate.
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Lot 1571 |
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Postage Due, 1916, 1¢ rose (J59), fresh color and paper. O.g. Nearly Very Fine. A pleasing example of one of the most difficult of the postage dues.
Scott $4,000
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1572 |
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Postage Due, 1916, 2¢ rose (J60), outstanding centering within wide margins, post office fresh. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $500
Expertization: 1995 P.F. Certificate for a strip of three.
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Lot 1573 |
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Postage Due, 1917, 50¢ carmine rose (J67), nearly perfect centering, vivid color and a deep impression on brilliant paper. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $250
Expertization: 1996 P. F. Certificate.
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Lot 1574 |
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Postage Due, 1930, 30¢ carmine (J75), flawlessly centered, post office fresh. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $225
Expertization: 1996 P. F. Certificate.
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Lot 1575 |
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Offices in China, 1919, $1 on 50¢ light violet (K15), particularly deep color, beautifully centered within large margins. O.g., never hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $1,200
Expertization: 1981 & 2000 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1576 |
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Offices in China, 1919, $1 on 50¢ light violet (K15), beautifully centered within large margins. O.g. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $575
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Lot 1577 |
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Offices in China, 1919, $2 on $1 violet brown (K16), exceptionally large margins, precisely centered. O.g., lightly hinged. Extremely Fine. A superior example of this high value.
Scott $450
Expertization: 1984 & 1999 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1578 |
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Offices in China, 1922, 2¢ on 1¢ green (K17), perfectly centered within extra wide margins, exceptionally bright and fresh. O.g., never hinged. An Extremely Fine gem. Rarely seen in such high quality.
Scott $250
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Lot 1579 |
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Offices in China, 1922, 4¢ on 2¢ carmine (K18), wonderfully fresh color and paper, beautifully centered. Pristine o.g., never hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $230
Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate for a pair.
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