Sale 287

United States Stamps and Postal History


Offices in China
 
 
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Lot 1977
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Offices in China, 1919-22, 2¢-$2 complete (K1-K18), complete set, tied by "U.S. Pos. service, Shanghai China" Aug. 21, 1922 cancels on a large piece, some fold splitting not affecting stamps, generally fresh and Fine.
Scott $2,840
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Lot 1978

Offices in China, 1919, 4¢ on 2¢ rose (K2), perfectly centered with balanced margins and vibrant color. O.g., never hinged. A Superb gem.
Scott $60

Expertization: 2002 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 1979

Offices in China, 1919, 6¢ on 3¢ violet (K3), virtually perfectly centered and post office fresh. O.g., never hinged. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $125

Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1980

Offices in China, 1919, 8¢ on 4¢ brown (K4), all but perfectly centered with large margins. O.g., never hinged. A choice Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $140
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Lot 1981

Offices in China, 1919, 10¢ on 5¢ blue (K5), centered with near mathematical precision with enormous jumbo margins. O.g., never hinged. An incredible Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $160

Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1982

Offices in China, 1919, 12¢ on 6¢ red orange (K6), absolutely perfectly centered with bright, breathtaking color. O.g., never hinged. Post office fresh and truly Superb, a fabulous gem.
Scott $200
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Lot 1983

Offices in China, 1919, 14¢ on 7¢ black (K7), perfectly centered and post office fresh. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $210
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Lot 1984

Offices in China, 1919, 16¢ on 8¢ olive bister (K8), exceptionally well centered with extra large margins and vibrant color. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $160
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Lot 1985

Offices in China, 1919, 18¢ on 9¢ salmon red (K9), virtually perfectly centered amid oversized beautifully balanced margins with absolutely brilliant color. O.g., never hinged. A post office fresh Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $160
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Lot 1986

Offices in China, 1919, 20¢ on 10¢ orange yellow (K10), precisely centered within huge jumbo margins, deep vibrant color. O.g., never hinged. A choice Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $150

Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1987

Offices in China, 1919, 24¢ on 12¢ brown carmine (K11), near-perfectly centered with truly gigantic margins, rich color and bright paper. O.g., never hinged. An incredible Extremely Fine jumbo gem.
Scott $190
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Lot 1988

Offices in China, 1919, 40¢ on 20¢ deep ultramarine (K13), virtually perfectly centered with wide margins and glowing color. O.g., never hinged. Post office fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $280

Expertization: 1998 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 1989

Offices in China, 1919, 60¢ on 30¢ orange red (K14), well centered with vibrant color. O.g., never hinged. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $260

Expertization: 1994 P.S.E. Certificate as "o.g."
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Lot 1990

Offices in China, 1919, $1 on 50¢ light violet (K15), well centered with large margins and bright color. O.g., never hinged. Incredibly fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,200

Expertization: 1994 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1991

Offices in China, 1919, $2 on $1 violet brown (K16), perfectly centered and incredibly fresh. O.g., never hinged. A striking Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $950

Expertization: 1994 P.F. Certificate.
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