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Lot 3206

Postage Due, 1917, 50¢ carmine rose (J67), flawlessly centered, crisp color and impression. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $275

Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate showing side selvage.
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Lot 3207

Postage Due, 1930, 30¢ carmine (J75), vivid dark color on bright paper. O.g., never hinged. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $225

Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 3208

Postage Due, 1930, 50¢ carmine (J76), near perfectly centered, rich color. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $325
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Lot 3209

Postage Due, 1930, 50¢ carmine (J76), post office fresh. O.g., never hinged. Nearly Very Fine.
Scott $325

Expertization: 1997 P.S.E. Certificate for a block.
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Lot 3210

Postage Due, 1959, 2¢ 4¢ and 7¢ wide spacing varieties (J90, J92, J95 vars.), vertical pairs. O.g. Very Fine.
Scott $360 if n.h.
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Lot 3211

Offices in China, 1919-22, 2¢-$2 complete (K1-K18), K10 regummed. O.g. mostly with a small hinge remnant. K12 tiny thin otherwise. Fresh and generally Fine.
Scott $2,240
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Lot 3212

Offices in China, 1919, 2¢-60¢ overprints (K1-14), well centered lot, mostly with large margins, bright and fresh, K2 reperfed. O.g., K5 and K8 hinge remnant. Otherwise Very Fine to Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $1,005

Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate for 24¢.
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Lot 3213
 
Offices in China, 1919, 4¢ on 2¢ to 20¢ on 10¢ surcharges (K2-10), a select group, all exceptionally fresh and well centered. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,365

Expertization: all but K5 with a P.F. or P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 3214
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Offices in China, 1919, 2¢-10¢ including local surcharges (K1-5, K17-18), horizontal pairs except K1 strip of three, Shanghai duplex or rollar cancellations. K1 and K3 with right stamps creased. F.-V.F. A rare and attractive used set.
Scott $1,100
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Lot 3215

Offices in China, 1919, 2¢ on 1¢ green (K1), choice centering with absolutely huge margins, particularly deep color, post office fresh. O.g., never hinged. An Extremely Fine jumbo.
Scott $60

Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 3216

Offices in China, 1919, 2¢ on 1¢ green (K1), block of 20. Nicely centered, fresh color. O.g., never hinged. Bottom left stamp thinned. Otherwise F.-V.F.
Scott $1,200
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Lot 3217
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Offices in China, 1919, 2¢ on 1¢ green (K1), block of 4. Well centered, cancelled by "U.S. Pos. Service Shanghai China Sep 16, 1922" duplex. Very Fine. A rare used multiple.
Scott $420+
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Lot 3218
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Offices in China, 1919, 4¢ on 2¢ rose (K2), block of 12. Seperated horizontally halfway, s.e. at right, tied on small piece by "U.S. Pos. Service Shanghai China Jul 23, 1919" duplex cancellation. Few small faults. F.-V.F.
Scott $630+
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Lot 3219

Offices in China, 1919, 10¢ on 5¢ blue (K5), block of 4. Cancelled by two-part Shanghai roller that is used on parcels. Reperfed at top. Fine.
Scott $450
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Lot 3220

Offices in China, 1919, 16¢ on 8¢ olive green (K8a), virtually perfectly centered with huge balanced margins. Extremely Fine and choice, a gem.
Scott $60
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Lot 3221

Offices in China, 1919, 16¢ on 8¢ olive bister (K8), block of four, virtually perfectly centered. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $280
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Lot 3222

Offices in China, 1919, 18¢ on 9¢ salmon red (K9), block of 4. Cancelled at corners by Shanghai c.d.s. F.-V.F. A choice example of this rare used block.
Scott $550
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Lot 3223

Offices in China, 1919, 24¢ on 12¢ claret brown (K11a), beautifully centered, strong color and impression. O.g., never hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $250

Expertization: 2001 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 3224

Offices in China, 1919, 40¢ on 20¢ deep ultramarine (K13), choice centering with very wide margins, exceptionally bright and fresh. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $280

Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 3225

Offices in China, 1919, 60¢ on 30¢ orange red (K14), unusually intense color. O.g., never hinged. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $260

Expertization: 1997 P.S.E. Certificate for a block.
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Lot 3226

Offices in China, 1919, $1 on 50¢ light violet (K15), deep color. O.g. Nearly Very Fine.
Scott $575
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Lot 3227
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Offices in China, 1919, $1, 60¢ and 6¢ (K15, K14 pair, K3), later two with s.e. at bottom, tied on small piece by two-part Shanghai roller cancellation that is used on parcels, 3¢ creased, Fine and rare franking.
Scott $1,075
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Lot 3228

Offices in China, 1919, $2 on $1 violet brown (K16), well centered, bright and fresh. O.g. Very Fine.
Scott $450
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Lot 3229
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Offices in China, 1922, 2¢ on 1¢ green (K17), large balanced margins, cancelled by a partial U.S. Postal Service Shanghai c.d.s. Extremely Fine. A choice used example.
Scott $140
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Lot 3230

Offices in China, 1922, 2¢ on 1¢ green and 4¢ on 2¢ red (K17-18), bright and fresh. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $480

Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate for K17.
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Lot 3231
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Offices in China, 1919, 2¢ on 1¢ green and 4¢ on 2¢ rose (K1, K2), blocks of 4. Well centered, cancelled by U.S. Postal Service Shanghai duplexes. 4¢ with tiny perf tear at bottom. Very Fine.
Scott $420
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Lot 3232
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Parcel Post, 1913, 1¢ carmine rose (Q1), two complete panes of 50, precancelled Cleveland, Ohio (two different styles), LR #6208, UP#6377. Never hinged. Extremely Fine and most unusual.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 3233

Parcel Post, 1913, 3¢ deep rose (Q3), virtually perfectly centered with absolutely enormous margins and the deepest color we have ever seen. O.g., lightly hinged. A breathtaking Extremely Fine to Superb gem.
Scott $13
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Lot 3234

Parcel Post, 1913, 20¢ carmine rose (Q8), dazzling color. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $325
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Lot 3235

Parcel Post, 1913, 20¢ carmine rose (Q8), virtually perfect centering, rich color. O.g., lightly hinged. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $150

Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 3236

Parcel Post, 1913, 20¢ carmine rose (Q8), left margin plate no. block of six. Rich color, some hinge reinforcement along one row. O.g. Fresh and Fine. Arare plate block.
Scott $6,500
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Lot 3237

Parcel Post, 1913, 25¢ carmine rose (Q9), near perfectly centered, deep vibrant color. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $180

Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 3238

Parcel Post, 1913, 50¢ carmine rose (Q10), well centered. O.g., very lightly hinged. Slightly nibbed perf (occured after certificate). Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $300

Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 3239

Parcel Post, 1913, 75¢ carmine rose (Q11), well centered, rich color. O.g., never hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $240
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Lot 3240

Parcel Post, 1913, 75¢ carmine rose (Q11), near perfectly centered within absolutely immense margins, deep luxurious color. O.g., lightly hinged. Extremely Fine a visually appealing jumbo.
Scott $110

Expertization: 1994 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 3241

Parcel Post, 1913, 75¢ carmine rose (Q11), block of four, exceptionally well centered, brilliant color. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $960
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Lot 3242

Parcel Post, 1913, $1 carmine rose (Q12), virtually perfect centering within absolutely enormous margins. O.g., lightly hinged. An Extremely Fine jumbo.
Scott $375

Expertization: 1980 & 2003 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 3243

Parcel Post, 1913, $1 carmine rose (Q12), near perfect centering with large margins, vivid color. O.g. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $375

Provenance: 1984 P.F. and 2002 P.S.E. graded (XF 90) Certificates
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Lot 3244

Parcel Post, 1913, $1 carmine rose (Q12), deep and brilliant color. O.g., very lightly hinged. Nearly Very Fine.
Scott $375

Expertization: 1994 P.S.E. Certificate for a block.
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Lot 3245

Parcel Post Postage Due, 1913, 2¢ dark green (JQ2), fresh color. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $210

Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 3246

Parcel Post Postage Due, 1913, 10¢ dark green (JQ4), fresh color. O.g., never hinged. Nearly Very Fine.
Scott $400

Expertization: Photocopy of 1993 P.F. Certificate for a block.
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Lot 3247

Parcel Post Postage Due, 1913, 10¢ dark green (JQ4), o.g., very lightly hinged. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $175

Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 3248
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Officials, 1870, 1¢ black, large die essay on India (145-E10 var), die sunk on reduced 22 x 32 mm card, hinged on non-original cream backing paper that is double mounted to white card. Very Fine. And rare.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000

Provenance: Lockyear
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Lot 3249
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Officials, 1873 issues complete, plate proofs on card (O1P4-O93P4), set of all nine departments, each with the presentation envelope. F.-V.F.
Scott $862+
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Lot 3250
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Agriculture Dept., 1873, 1¢-30¢ complete, "Goodall" trial color small die proofs (O1TC-O9TC), on cards, virtually complete set, lacking only the 1¢ deep brown and 30¢ dull red, all 24¢ and a couple 30¢ with tone spots, one 24¢ creased. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $6,110
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Lot 3251
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1873, 1¢-90¢ Justice Dept. complete, large die "hybrid" proofs (O25P1-O34P1), India proofs die impressed on cardboard, trimmed to about 75mm X 92mm. Couple light tone spots. Otherwise Very Fine and fresh set.
Scott $800
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Lot 3252
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Justice Dept., 1873, 1¢-90¢ complete, small die proofs (O25P2-O34P2), complete set on India paper die sunk on the full original gray card page from a "Roosevelt" album, trivial tear in border matting, fresh and Very Fine. Ex-Lockyear.
Scott $1,000+
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Lot 3253
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2¢-30¢ Justice "Goodall" small die trial color proofs on India (O26TC-O33TC), on cards complete excepting the 1¢ and 90¢ in all five colors and the 30¢ dull gray blue. A few minor flaws. Fresh and Very Fine lot.
Scott $5,540
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Lot 3254
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Justice Dept., 1873, 3¢ essay, in black & gray (O27-E1), model of engraved vignette, numeral and value label on yellowish card, mounted on pencil and wash drawing of frame on white card, model with an engraved vignette, numeral, and value label design (147-E10) on yellowish card, cutout and mounted on white card with a pencil and wash drawing for the frame design as adopted for the Department of Justice, mounted on 90 x 118mm backing card signed by the designer Joseph Claxton, minor small backing corner chip, Very Fine.
Scott $10,000

THE UNIQUE ARTIST'S MODEL.

Provenance: Morris, Markovits, Lockyear
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Lot 3255
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Justice Proof Balance, Justice proof balance comprising two P3 complete sets including a right margin set of singles still on card, P3 partial set in blocks of four lacking only the 24¢ and 30¢ four P4 complete sets including one in plum, two P4 partial sets with one lacking the 2¢ and another lacking the 30¢ three different original Justice envelopes for the card printings, and miscellaneous proofs including O27TC3 in black, O25P2 and O27P2, O27P3 top margin block of eight with full Continental imprint. Couple trivial faults. F.-V.F.
Scott $1,414
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