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Lot 914 |
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Offices in China, 1919-22, 2¢-$2 complete (K1-K18), including K8a & K11a; a selected set with bright, fresh colors and post office fresh, never hinged original gum (except K11, which is regummed), centering is F-VF for K12, K13 & K15, the rest being Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $5,770
A MARVELOUS SET, RARELY OFFERED AS A UNIT IN THIS PREMIUM QUALITY.
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Lot 915 |
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Offices in China, 1919, 14¢ on 7¢ black (K7), positively perfectly centered with intense color and immaculate, never hinged original gum; post office fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. Just a single NH example has been graded higher, a Sup 98. SMQ $1,600.
Scott $225
Expertization: 2006 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 916 |
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Offices in China, 1919, 18¢ on 9¢ salmon red (K9), a choice top plate number single, beautifully centered with exceptionally large, well balanced margins, truly vibrant color and post office fresh, never hinged original gum; Extremely Fine to Superb.
Scott $170
Expertization: 2003 PF Certificate.
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Lot 917 |
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Offices in China, 1919, 30¢ on 15¢ gray (K12), post office fresh and virtually perfectly centered with pristine, never hinged original gum; an Extremely Fine to Superb Gem. Only three have been graded higher. SMQ $1,400.
Scott $210
Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 918 |
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Offices in China, 1919, 40¢ on 20¢ deep ultramarine (K13), virtually perfectly centered with large margins, strong color and pristine, never hinged original gum; post office fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb.
Scott $300
Expertization: 2003 PF Certificate.
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Lot 919 |
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Offices in China, 1919, 40¢ on 20¢ deep ultramarine (K13), virtually perfectly centered with unusually large margins, bright, luminous color and virginal, never hinged original gum; fresh and choice Extremely Fine and undergraded, in our opinion. SMQ $625.
Scott $300
Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 920 |
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Offices in China, 1919, 60¢ on 30¢ orange red (K14), fresh and exceptionally well centered with deep, vibrant color and pristine, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine and choice. SSV $525.
Scott $280
Expertization: 2000 & 2006 PF Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
Provenance: Gorham
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Lot 921 |
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Offices in China, 1922, 2¢ on 1¢ green (K17), mathematically centered with precisely balanced margins, bright color and post office fresh, never hinged original gum; Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $1,500.
Scott $250
Expertization: 2003 PF and 2005 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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