U.S. Postal Agency, Shanghai, cover franked with a a straight-edged 2¢ Parcel Post (Q2) tied by a "Shanghai, China, U.S. Postal Agency/1" duplex handstamp, Mar 7, 1914, on a cover to Bridgeton, N.J., from Christian missionary, Rev. H. G. C. Hallock; reduced slightly at the right, Fine to Very Fine, a very scarce First Class usage of a Parcel Post stamp from Shanghai. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
Suggested Bid $300-400
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Mar-02-2021, 14:13:53 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 753
Lot No:5129
Symbol:Cat No:Collection
Offices in China, c. 1909-21, group of US Washington-Franklins used with Shanghai, China cancels, 1¢ to 15¢ denominations, on 4 pieces. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
Suggested Bid $300-400
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Mar-04-2021, 10:49:55 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 753
Lot No:5130
Symbol:Cat No:K4
Offices in China, 1919, 8¢ on 4¢ brown (Scott K4), full top margin plate number 12550 block of 6, o.g., never hinged, a spectacular block, fresh and sound, with exceptional color and solid overprint, the centering leaving all the other plates far behind, Extremely Fine to Superb, surely one of the finest extant, with 2000 P.F. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates. Scott $1,150 Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000 (Image)
Scott $1,150 Suggested Bid $3,000
Opening US$ 2,900.00
Sold...US$ 2,900.00
Closed..Mar-04-2021, 10:50:41 EST
Sold For 2900
Sale No: 753
Lot No:5131
Symbol:Cat No:K4
Offices in China, 1919, 8¢ on 4¢ brown (Scott K4), right plate block of 6, o.g., hinge remnants re-inforcing separations, bright with deep rich color, exceptionally well centered for this difficult plate, outstanding example, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $675 Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
Scott $675 Suggested Bid $300-400
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Mar-04-2021, 10:51:11 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 753
Lot No:5132
Symbol:Cat No:K5
Offices in China, 1919, 10¢ on 5¢ blue (Scott K5), o.g., never hinged, deep dark rich color and finely detailed impression within lovely borders, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,100. Scott $160 Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)
Scott $160 Suggested Bid $750-1,0
Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 700.00
Closed..Mar-04-2021, 10:51:40 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 753
Lot No:5133
Symbol:Cat No:K5
Offices in China, 1919, 10¢ on 5¢ blue (Scott K5), o.g., never hinged, rich color and finely detailed impression within lovely borders, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF 90. SMQ XF 90; $375. Scott $160 Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
Scott $160 Suggested Bid $250-350
Opening US$ 275.00
Sold...US$ 275.00
Closed..Mar-04-2021, 10:52:08 EST
Sold For 275
Sale No: 753
Lot No:5134
Symbol:Cat No:K5
Offices in China, 1919, 10¢ on 5¢ blue (Scott K5), left plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, deep blue color on brilliant white paper, pleasing example of this desirable block, Very Fine overall. Scott $1,100 Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
Scott $1,100 Suggested Bid $300-4
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Mar-04-2021, 10:52:36 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 753
Lot No:5135
Symbol:Cat No:K6
Offices in China, 1919, 12¢ on 6¢ red orange (Scott K6), left margin plate block of 6, o.g., previously hinged (top and bottom stamps never hinged), Extremely Fine to Superb, SMQ value is calculated as four XF-Sup 95 NH singles and two XF-Sup 95 previously hinged singles, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $6,160 as singles. Suggested Bid $2,000-2,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $2,000-2,500
Opening US$ 1,700.00
Sold...US$ 1,700.00
Closed..Mar-04-2021, 10:53:04 EST
Sold For 1700
Sale No: 753
Lot No:5136
Symbol:Cat No:K6
Offices in China, 1919, 12¢ on 6¢ red orange (Scott K6), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, fresh and attractive block, sought after wide top, scarce never hinged example, Fine. Scott $1,500 Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)
Scott $1,500 Suggested Bid $400-6
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Mar-04-2021, 10:53:34 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 753
Lot No:5137
Symbol:Cat No:K8
Offices in China, 1919, 16¢ on 8¢ olive bister (Scott K8), o.g., never hinged, a great jumbo with fully infused bright color, immaculate paper, and a sharp overprint, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, unpriced as an 85J in SMQ (90 valued at $475), with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 85J. SMQ VF-XF 85J; $290 as an "85". Scott $170 Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)
Scott $170 Suggested Bid $500-750
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Mar-04-2021, 10:53:58 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 753
Lot No:5138
Symbol:Cat No:K8
Offices in China, 1919, 16¢ on 8¢ olive bister (Scott K8), left plate block of 6, o.g., hinge remnant at center (4 stamps never hinged), bright and vibrant, lovely color, handsome and desirable plate, Very Fine. Scott $625 Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)
Scott $625 Suggested Bid $350-500
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Mar-04-2021, 10:54:33 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 753
Lot No:5139
Symbol:Cat No:K8a
Offices in China, 1919, 16¢ on 8¢ olive green (Scott K8a), o.g., never hinged, a magnificent color shade, with strong color, clear o and remarkable centering, Extremely Fine to Superb, be carried away by this Shanghai, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-Sup 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,050. Scott $150 Suggested Bid $800-1,000 (Image)
Scott $150 Suggested Bid $800-1,0
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Mar-04-2021, 10:54:58 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 753
Lot No:5140
Symbol:Cat No:K8a
Offices in China, 1919, 16¢ on 8¢ olive green (Scott K8a), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, crisp and bright, luminous color, handsome and desirable block, Fine to Very Fine and scarce. Scott $1,000 Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)
Scott $1,000 Suggested Bid $400-6
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Mar-04-2021, 10:55:33 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 753
Lot No:5141
Symbol:Cat No:K9
Offices in China, 1919, 18¢ on 9¢ salmon red (Scott K9), left plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, bright shade, very well centered for this scarce and desirable block, premium never hinged example, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $1,200 Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)
Scott $1,200 Suggested Bid $500-7
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Mar-04-2021, 10:55:59 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 753
Lot No:5142
Symbol:Cat No:K10
Offices in China, 1919, 20¢ on 10¢ orange yellow (Scott K10), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., hinge remnants (2 stamps never hinged), lusterous bold color, very well centered example of this scarce and difficult issue, Very Fine and attractive. Scott $725 Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)
Scott $725 Suggested Bid $350-500
Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 190.00
Closed..Mar-04-2021, 10:56:35 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 753
Lot No:5143
Symbol:Cat No:K10
Offices in China, 1919, 20¢ on 10¢ orange yellow (Scott K10), right plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged (natural gum skips), fresh and bright, scarce and desirable plate, handsome example, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,300 Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)
Scott $1,300 Suggested Bid $350-5
Opening US$ 275.00
Sold...US$ 275.00
Closed..Mar-04-2021, 10:57:14 EST
Sold For 275
Sale No: 753
Lot No:5144
Symbol:Cat No:K11
Offices in China, 1919, 24¢ on 12¢ brown carmine (Scott K11), top plate block of 6, overprint shifted right, o.g., never hinged, bright, rich color, pleasing and sought after wide top plate, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,750 Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)
Scott $1,750 Suggested Bid $500-7
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Mar-04-2021, 10:57:54 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 753
Lot No:5145
Symbol:Cat No:K11
Offices in China, 1919, 24¢ on 12¢ brown carmine (Scott K11), bottom margin plate number 7036 block of 6, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged) on two (4 stamps never hinged), in stupendous color with a bold overprint that travels horizontally, Fine to Very Fine, nice plate. Scott $1,000 Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)
Scott $1,000 Suggested Bid $400-6
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Mar-04-2021, 10:58:28 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 753
Lot No:5146
Symbol:o
Cat No:K11
Offices in China, 1919, 24¢ on 12¢ brown carmine (Scott K11), remarkably bright with strong color and overprint, plus a clear "HAI CHINA" partial postmark, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a very scarce stamp—and undervalued, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 85. SMQ VF-XF 85; $235. Scott $160 Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
Scott $160 Suggested Bid $250-350
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Mar-04-2021, 10:59:19 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 753
Lot No:5147
Symbol:Cat No:K12
Offices in China, 1919, 30¢ on 15¢ gray (Scott K12), o.g., never hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded VF-XF 85. SMQ VF-XF 85; $350. Scott $200 Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
Scott $200 Suggested Bid $250-350
Opening US$ 275.00
Sold...US$ 275.00
Closed..Mar-04-2021, 10:59:59 EST
Sold For 275
Sale No: 753
Lot No:5148
Symbol:Cat No:K12
Offices in China, 1919, 30¢ on 15¢ gray (Scott K12), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., small hinge remnants (center 2 stamps never hinged), fresh and bright, well centered with large margins all around, fabulous example of this scarce plate, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $1,150 Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)
Scott $1,150 Suggested Bid $500-7
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Mar-04-2021, 11:00:47 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 753
Lot No:5149
Symbol:Cat No:K12
Offices in China, 1919, 30¢ on 15¢ gray (Scott K12), bottom plate block of 6, tropicalized o.g., bright and handsome plate, scarce and difficult value, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,150 Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)
Scott $1,150 Suggested Bid $350-5
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Mar-04-2021, 11:01:02 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 753
Lot No:5150
Symbol:Cat No:K13
Offices in China, 1919, 40¢ on 20¢ deep ultramarine (Scott K13), right plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, fresh and bright, attractive subtle shade, scarce plate, rarely seen never hinged, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,250 Suggested Bid $600-800 (Image)
Scott $2,250 Suggested Bid $600-8
Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00
Closed..Mar-04-2021, 11:01:39 EST
Sold For 475
Sale No: 753
Lot No:5151
Symbol:Cat No:K13
Offices in China, 1919, 40¢ on 20¢ deep ultramarine (Scott K13), bottom margin plate number 6938 block of 6, fresh and clean; plate number single is never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $1,300 Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)
Scott $1,300 Suggested Bid $500-7
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Mar-04-2021, 11:02:38 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 753
Lot No:5152
Symbol:Cat No:K14
Offices in China, 1919, 60¢ on 30¢ orange red (Scott K14), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, vibrant color, fresh and appealing, scarce and desirable block, Fine to Very Fine and attractive. Scott $1,800 Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)