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LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

3772

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Postage Due, 1879, 2¢ deep brown, Special Printing (J9), unused without gum, decent example of this rarely offered stamp, with captivating rich color and finely detailed impression; thinning at bottom, otherwise Fine, a great rarity of which only 1,361 were sold, 1972 and 2013 P.F. certificates.
Scott $19,000 for o.g.
Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. (Image)

Scott $19,000 for o.g.
Est. $5,000-7,500
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

3773

J11

Postage Due, 1879, 5¢ deep brown, Special Printing (J11), small part o.g., handsome example of this extremely elusive five cent 1875 Special Printing, nicely centered with sterling color, a wonderful representation of this issue; perforations trimmed away at top, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, 2002 P.S.E. and 2013 P.F. certificates.
Scott $15,000.
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000. (Image)

Scott $15,000
Est. $4,000-6,000
SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

3774

J17

Postage Due, 1884, 3¢ red brown (J17), o.g., very lightly hinged, handsome example of this extremely difficult stamp, as the 1884 red browns are difficult to correctly identify and the more common shades (J3 and J24) are quite often described as the more valuable red brown shade, Fine, with photocopy of 1991 P.F. certificate for block of 4, from which this stamp was taken, this being the upper right stamp from the block.
Scott $1,050.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Scott $1,050
Est. $300-400
SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction

3775

J22

Postage Due, 1891, 1¢ bright claret (J22), o.g., never hinged, extremely fresh example in pristine mint condition, a beauty, Extremely Fine, 2004 P.F. certificate for block of 3, from which this stamp was taken, this being the top left stamp from the block.
Scott $85.
Estimate $150 - 200. (Image)

Scott $85
Est. $150-200
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

3776

J25

Postage Due, 1891, 5¢ bright claret (J25), o.g., never hinged, bright vivid color, a premium quality early Postage Due stamp, Very Fine.
Scott $290.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Scott $290
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

3777

J25

Postage Due, 1891, 5¢ bright claret (J25), top plate number single, o.g., never hinged (faint natural gum crease), tremendous example of this often mis-identified shade, an impressive stamp with radiant rich color and beautiful centering, very rare in this condition, Extremely Fine to Superb.
Scott $290.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Scott $290
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction

3778

J26

Postage Due, 1891, 10¢ bright claret (J26), o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), brilliant color and sharp detailed impression, a very pleasing stamp, Very Fine, 2013 PF graded "VF 80" certificate.
Scott $165.
Estimate $150 - 200. (Image)

Scott $165
Est. $150-200
SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction

3779

J30

Postage Due, 1894, 2¢ vermilion (J30), o.g., never hinged (minor gum bend), decent example with brilliant color, rarely found in immaculate mint condition, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,900.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)

Scott $1,900
Est. $500-750
SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction

3780

J33

Postage Due, 1895, 3¢ deep claret (J33), o.g., never hinged, impressive example of this tough stamp, with the deepest and richest color imaginable, Very Fine.
Scott $575.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Scott $575
Est. $400-600
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

3781

J38

Postage Due, 1895, 1¢ deep claret (J38), wide top plate block of 6, o.g., lightly hinged, with the top row and lower left stamp never hinged, beautifully centered with every single stamp being choice; weak perfs with a few separations, Extremely Fine to Superb.
Scott $275.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Scott $275
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction

3782

J40

Postage Due, 1895, 3¢ deep claret (J40), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged; selvedge faults, Very Good to Fine.
Scott $1,800.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)

Scott $1,800
Est. $500-750
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

3783

J41

Postage Due, 1895, 5¢ deep claret (J41), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, extraordinary example in a quality rarely encountered, beautifully centered wide top with breathtaking deep rich color, quite probably the finest known, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott $2,000.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image)

Scott $2,000
Est. $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

3784

J42

Postage Due, 1895, 10¢ deep claret (J42), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, one of the most handsome and desirable top quality examples we have ever offered, a spectacular wide top with stupefying color printed on bright white paper, a monumental showpiece, Very Fine, 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott $2,000.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image)

Scott $2,000
Est. $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

3785

J43

Postage Due, 1897, 30¢ deep claret (J43), top plate number single, o.g., lightly hinged, absolutely gorgeous example, beautifully centered amid extra large margins, a tremendous showpiece with bold color and sharp clear impression, a true condition rarity; tiny invisible perf tear, otherwise Extremely Fine, clear 1999 P.F. certificate not mentioning the perf tear.
Scott $700.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Scott $700
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

3786

J53

Postage Due, 1914, 2¢ carmine lake (J53), left plate number single, o.g., never hinged (tiny gum skips), a marvelous GEM quality stamp with enormous margins and brilliant fresh color, an incredible showpiece deserving placement in the finest collection, Extremely Fine to Superb.
Scott $200.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Scott $200
Est. $400-600
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

3787

J67a

Postage Due, 1917, 50¢ rose red (J67a), left margin part imprint single, o.g., never hinged (natural gum bend of little consequence and should not be considered a fault), fabulous example, a pretty stamp with great eye appeal, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $370.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Scott $370
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

Offices in China

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

3788

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K1-K18

Offices in China, 1919-22, 2¢-$2 complete (K1-K18), all o.g. except K2, 6, 8, 10, and 12 which are no gum or regummed, choice set of these popular stamps, Fine.
Scott $2,255.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)

Scott $2,255
Est. $500-750
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

3789

Offices in China, 1919, 14¢ on 7¢ black (K7), o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered example with superb color and impression, rarely found with such wonderful qualities, Extremely Fine, 2013 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90, 1 of 15 at this grade.
SMQ $375.
Scott $225.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Scott $225
Est. $300-400
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

3790

Offices in China, 1919, 16¢ on 8¢ olive bister (K8), right margin single, o.g., never hinged, fabulous mint example, a particularly choice well centered stamp with brilliant color, Extremely Fine.
Scott $180.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Scott $180
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

3791

K8a

Offices in China, 1919, 16¢ on 8¢ olive green (K8a), block of 4, o.g., lightly hinged (2 stamps never hinged), outstanding well centered block, with vibrant rich color and razor sharp impression, simply marvelous, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2013 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $440 as singles.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Scott $440 as singles
Est. $300-400
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

3792

K8a

Offices in China, 1919, 16¢ on 8¢ olive green (K8a), left plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged (natural gum skips), Very Good to Fine.
Scott $1,000.
Estimate $350 - 500. (Image)

Scott $1,000
Est. $350-500
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

3793

K16

Offices in China, 1919, $2 on $1 violet brown (K16), o.g., previously hinged, awesome example with JUMBO margins and brilliant fresh color, a great stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2013 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF-85J, 1 of 2 at this grade.
SMQ $525.
Scott $450.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Scott $450
Est. $400-600
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

3794

K18

Offices in China, 1922, 4¢ on 2¢ carmine (K18), block of 4, o.g., never hinged, choice block, extremely fresh and very choice; a couple natural inclusion spots, Very Fine.
Scott $920 as singles.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Scott $920 as singles
Est. $400-600
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

Officials

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

3795

Agriculture Dept., 1873, 30¢ yellow (O9), o.g., hinge remnant, wonderful rich color, a handsome sound copy of this tough stamp, Fine.
Scott $550.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Scott $550
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

3796

O11

Executive Dept., 1873, 2¢ carmine (O11), o.g., previously hinged, resplendent stamp, nice centering, and striking deep rich color with detailed impression, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2011 P.F. certificate.
Scott $550.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)

Scott $550
Est. $500-750
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction