The Hanover Collection, Part 2: 20th Century and Back of Book Issues continued...

**Offices in China (Scott K1-K17)**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
1766°		2c on 1c Offices in China (K1). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, ex Dr. Killien, with 1990 and 1997 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,500.00), this is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve it (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 70.00 SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
1767°		4c on 2c Offices in China (K2). Mint N.H. radiant color, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95), by way of comparison, only three have graded higher in the P.S.E. Population Report (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 70.00 SOLD for $1,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
1768°		6c on 3c Offices in China (K3). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT K3 IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,300.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares it. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 150.00 SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1769°		10c on 5c Offices in China (K5). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT ON 5-CENT OFFICES IN CHINA IS GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT. Ex Dr. Killien. With 1999 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $3,750.00). This is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve it. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 170.00 SOLD for $4,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
1770°		14c on 7c Offices in China (K7). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2000 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95), by way of comparison only two have graded higher than 95 on the P.S.E. Population Report, none share this grade at the P.F. and none grade higher (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 225.00 SOLD for $1,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
1771°		16c on 8c Olive Green, Offices in China (K8a). Mint N.H., outstanding color which is bright and fresh, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 16-CENT ON 8-CENT OFFICES IN CHINA IN THE OLIVE GREEN SHADE, WITH JUMBO CENTERED MARGINS, BRILLIANT COLOR, GORGEOUS PERFS AND GREAT OVERALL EYE APPEAL. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE. Ex Dr. Killien. With 1992 and 2006 P.F. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo). This is the highest grade awarded by the P.F. and none share it. By way of comparison, only one shares this grade in the P.S.E. Population Report and only one grades higher (at 100). The highest grade awarded to the K8 basic shade is 98. This is the first example graded higher than 95 that we have offered in one of our auctions. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 160.00 SOLD for $2,900.00 Will close during Public Auction
1772°		18c on 9c Offices in China (K9). Mint N.H., vibrant color on bright paper, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp of remarkable freshness, with 1999 and 2005 P.F. certificates (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 170.00 SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction
1773°		24c on 12c Offices in China (K11). Mint N.H., brilliant color on white paper, sharp proof-like impression, perfectly centered with wide margins all around, post-office fresh EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT OFFICES IN CHINA ISSUE IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE. THIS STAMP IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED. IT IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE. This stamp is the second most difficult in the series to obtain with such outstanding centering. It is often the last stamp needed to complete the set by collectors. Ex "Scarsdale". With 1999 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $3,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve it. The next highest grade is 95 (two copies) followed by 90. The highest grade for the K11a shade is 95. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 275.00 SOLD for $4,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1774°		30c on 15c Offices in China (K12). Mint N.H., deep shade and detailed impression, mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT ON 15-CENT OFFICES IN CHINA ISSUE WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED. IT POSSESSES WONDERFUL COLOR, PERFECT CENTERING, FRESH PAPER, LONG AND EVEN PERFORATIONS AND TREMENDOUS OVERALL APPEAL. THE P.S.E. GEM 100 JUMBO GRADE IS THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE, AND THIS STAMP IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $7,250.00 as 100). This is the highest grade possible on the grading chart and no other K12's share it. As an additional indication of the difficulty in obtaining this in higher grades, the next-highest grades are 100 (one), 98 (one) and 95J (three). (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 210.00 SOLD for $9,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1775°		$1.00 on 50c Offices in China (K15). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, choice centering for this difficult issue with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 ON 50-CENT OFFICES IN CHINA ISSUE, WHICH IS GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT DENOMIANTIONS TO OBTAIN IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION. With 2002 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,250.00). Only one has graded higher (at 98) and five others share this grade. We have never offered the example graded 98 in our auctions, and we have offered only one of the other 95's, over three years ago. It is truly rare in this condition. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 1,300.00 SOLD for $7,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1776°		$2.00 on $1.00 Offices in China (K16). Mint N.H., deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 ON $1.00 OFFICES IN CHINA ISSUE. THIS STAMP IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT DENOMINATIONS TO OBTAIN IN THE HIGHER GRADES. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $10,200.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares this grade. Only two others have graded higher than 90 (both 90J). The highest grade we have offered in one of our auctions is 90. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 1,000.00 SOLD for $10,500.00 Will close during Public Auction

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