**Postage Due continued...**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
3561		J12	Postage Due, 1879, 10¢ deep brown, Special Printing (Scott J12), o.g., previously hinged, intense shade nicely contrasted by the brilliant paper upon which it is printed, completely sound, Very Fine. Only 174 sold, probably fewer exist today; sound original gum examples are scarce and appear on the auction block approximately once per calendar year, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $6,500. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J12] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $3,000-4,000 SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
3562		J13	Postage Due, 1879, 30¢ deep brown, Special Printing (Scott J13), unused without gum, remarkably well centered for this challenging issue, lovely deep shade on bright white paper; thins at top, Extremely Fine appearance, only 179 sold, and the vast majority of survivors have faults, with 1997 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $2,800. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J13] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,000-1,500 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
3563		J14	Postage Due, 1879, 50¢ deep brown, Special Printing (Scott J14), o.g., lightly hinged, detailed impression on crisp paper, completely sound, Extremely Fine for this issue, only 179 sold, many of which have faults, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate (signed by Randy Shoemaker, Frank Sharp and Bill Litle). Scott $7,000. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J14] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $5,000-7,500 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
3564		J17	Postage Due, 1884, 3¢ red brown (Scott J17), o.g., lightly hinged at top center, beautiful rich color and a sharp crisp impression, Very Fine and absolutely gorgeous, with 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,050. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J17] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $500-600 SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
3565		J18	Postage Due, 1884, 5¢ red brown (Scott J18), stunning color on brilliant white paper, fresh and Very Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott $550. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J18] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $300-400 SOLD for $250.00 Will close during Public Auction
3566		J19	Postage Due, 1884, 10¢ red brown (Scott J19), o.g., never hinged, strong dark color on crisp bright paper, completely sound, Fine and impressive, with 1993 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,300. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J19] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $500-750 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
3567		J21	Postage Due, 1884, 50¢ red brown (Scott J21), o.g., previously hinged, pretty shade and strong impression, Fine. Scott $1,900. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States J21] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $500-750 SOLD for $275.00 Will close during Public Auction
3568		J26	Postage Due, 1891, 10¢ light claret (Scott J26 var), o.g., never hinged, an absolutely beautiful stamp in the attractive light claret shade nicely contrasted by the bright white paper upon which it is printed, Fine to Very Fine, ex Mann (9/29/2006), with 1994 and 2004 P.F. certificates. Scott $500. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J26] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $350-500 SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction
3569		J29	Postage Due, 1894, 1¢ vermilion (Scott J29), o.g., lightly hinged, marvelously bright and unmistakable vermilion color and a razor sharp impression, quite well centered, particularly when compared to other existing examples, Very Fine, an exceptional mint example of this true condition rarity, ex Floyd (2001 sale; sold for $2,500 hammer vs catalog value of $1,750), with 1984 (no longer accompanies) and 2001 P.F. certificates. Scott $2,400. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J29] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $2,000-3,000 SOLD for $2,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
3570		J30	Postage Due, 1894, 2¢ vermilion (Scott J30), o.g., lightly hinged, vibrant color and sharp impression on lily white paper, Very Fine, with 1998 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $800. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J30] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $500-750 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
3571		J33	Postage Due, 1895, 3¢ deep claret (Scott J33), single with wide left selvage, o.g., never hinged, proof-quality dark color and sharp impression with post office fresh gum and paper, Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate for block of 6, this being the top left stamp. Scott $575. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J33] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $200-300 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
3572		J33 var	Postage Due, 1895, 3¢ lake (Scott J33 var), single with wide left selvage, o.g., never hinged, a beautiful stamp in the true lake shade, Very Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate. Scott $575. This stamp sold for $600 hammer when it last appeared on the market in December 2005; for unknown reasons, Scott prices the normal deep claret and the very scarce lake shades at exactly the same price. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J33 var] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $400-600 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
3573		J34	Postage Due, 1895, 5¢ deep claret (Scott J34), wide bottom plate #71 single, o.g., never hinged, post office fresh color, impression, gum and paper, choice centering, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with photocopy of 1995 P.F. certificate for plate #71 block of 6. Scott $850. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J34] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $750-1,000 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
3574		J35	Postage Due, 1894, 10¢ deep claret (Scott J35), bold color, fresh with razor-sharp detailed impression, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,000. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States J35] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $400-500 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
3575		J36	Postage Due, 1895, 30¢ deep claret (Scott J36), o.g., lightly hinged, wonderful color and a razor-sharp detailed impression with the design perfectly framed within the largest margins we have ever seen on a Postage Due issue of this vintage, Superb and an absolutely perfect Jumbo gem. The Solo Top of the Pop and the highest graded example of #J36 in any condition. The next-highest o.g. stamp is a single 95—nothing comes close to this one! Ex Killien (6/15/2006), with 2004 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates, the latter graded SUP 98J. SMQ SUP 98J; $5,000. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J36] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $3,500-5,000 SOLD for $2,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
3576		J36b	Postage Due, 1895, 30¢ pale rose (Scott J36b), o.g., never hinged, lovely pastel shade and a detailed impression on fresh white paper with full even perforations all around; tiny carbon speck at left center, Very Fine, with 1993 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,150. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J36b] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $500-600 SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction
3577		J37	Postage Due, 1895, 50¢ deep claret (Scott J37), o.g., previously hinged, deep dark color and a highly detailed impression, Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,800. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J37] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $600-800 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
3578		J42	Postage Due, 1895, 10¢ carmine, D.L. watermark (Scott J42 var), o.g., never hinged, true carmine shade, choice centering, as fresh as the day it was sold at the post office 131 years ago, Extremely Fine for the issue, only three other examples and two plate blocks have been offered on Stamp Auction Network, with 2003 P.F. certificate (showing stamp with bottom selvage). Scott $280. For unknown reasons, Scott prices the normal deep claret and the very scarce carmine shades at exactly the same price. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J42] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $350-500 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
3579		J43	Postage Due, 1897, 30¢ deep claret (Scott J43), o.g., previously hinged, outstanding color and proof quality impression, with the design perfectly centered within enormous borders, on gleaming lily white paper, Extremely Fine and absolutely beautiful. Scott $600. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States J43] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $750-1,000 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
3580		J44	Postage Due, 1896, 50¢ deep claret, D.L. watermark (Scott J44), o.g., lightly hinged at top center, exceptionally well centered within nicely balanced margins, deep rich color and perfectly struck impression on crisp bright paper, Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate. Scott $375. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J44] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $350-500 SOLD for $275.00 Will close during Public Auction
3581		J45a	Postage Due, 1910, 1¢ rose carmine, S.L. watermark, perf. 12 (Scott J45a), single with part imprint in huge top selvage, o.g., never hinged, exceptionally well centered and fresh with wonderful color and a proof like impression, Extremely Fine and unquestionably on the short list of the finest known examples, ex Scarsdale, with 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott $105. For unknown reasons, Scott prices the normal deep claret and the very scarce rose carmine shades at exactly the same price. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J45a] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $250-350 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
3582		J47	Postage Due, 1910, 3¢ deep claret, S.L. watermark, perf. 12 (Scott J47), bottom selvage, o.g., never hinged, dark color and a detailed impression, exceptionally fresh and Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate for block, this being the bottom right stamp. Scott $1,600. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J47] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $400-600 SOLD for $250.00 Will close during Public Auction
3583		J47	Postage Due, 1910, 3¢ deep claret, S.L. watermark, perf. 12 (Scott J47), o.g., never hinged, an outstanding stamp with strong color and impression, Fine to Very Fine, with 1985 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,600. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J47] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $500-750 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
3584		J48a	Postage Due, 1910, 5¢ rose carmine, S.L. watermark, perf. 12 (Scott J48a), o.g., never hinged, choice centering within balanced margins, bright color and proof like impression on bright white paper, Extremely Fine example of this scarce, elusive and undervalued shade variety, with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott $275. For unknown reasons, Scott prices the normal deep claret and the very scarce rose carmine shades at exactly the same price. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J48a] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $300-400 SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction
3585		J49	Postage Due, 1910, 10¢ deep claret, S.L. watermark, perf. 12 (Scott J49), o.g., never hinged, choice centering with wide margins at sides, exceptional color and impression, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1993 P.F. certificate. Scott $280. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J49] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $200-300 SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
3586		J50	Postage Due, 1912, 50¢ deep claret, S.L. watermark, perf. 12 (Scott J50), o.g., never hinged, rich color on fresh paper with full even perf tips all around, nicely balanced margins all around, Extremely Fine. This stamp is often found either with wide margins at sides or top & bottom, rarely with even margins all around, and very infrequently in never hinged condition, with 1992 P.F. certificate (#266678 implying never hinged). Scott $2,900. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J50] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $2,000-3,000 SOLD for $3,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
3587		J52	Postage Due, 1914, 1¢ carmine lake, S.L. watermark, perf. 10 (Scott J52), o.g., never hinged, post office fresh with vivacious color, crisp detail, and superior centering, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1993 P.F. certificate. Scott $220. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J52] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $200-300 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
3588		J54	Postage Due, 1914, 3¢ carmine lake, S.L. watermark, perf. 10 (Scott J54), bottom plate #5529 single, pristine never hinged o.g., outstanding centering within extravagantly large margins, spectacular dazzling color and proof quality impression, Extremely Fine and among the finest known examples of this notoriously challenging issue, ex Lewis (7/15/2005; where it sold for $6,000 hammer) and Scarsdale, with 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,750. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J54] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $4,000-6,000 SOLD for $4,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
3589		J54a	Postage Due, 1914, 3¢ dull rose, S.L. watermark, perf. 10 (Scott J54a), o.g., very lightly hinged at top, exceptional color and remarkable centering, strong impression on radiant crisp white paper with full even perf tips all around, a wonderful Extremely Fine stamp, with 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott $900. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J54a] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,500-2,000 SOLD for $900.00 Will close during Public Auction
3590		J56a	Postage Due, 1914, 10¢ dull rose, S.L. watermark, perf. 10 (Scott J56a), o.g., never hinged, bright color and crisp impression, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine example of this highly desirable and scarce shade, ex Scarsdale (where described as "radiant color which is closer to resembling the Carmine Rose" and with no mention of the 2001 cert), with 2001 (color copy of block of 4, this being the top right stamp) and 2002 P.F. certificates, the former as carmine rose and the latter as dull rose; to us, it appears more like the carmine rose. Scott $210. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J56a] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $400-600 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
3591		J58	Postage Due, 1914, 50¢ carmine lake, S.L. watermark, perf. 10 (Scott J58), o.g., lightly hinged, beautiful color and very detailed impression on gleaming white paper, completely sound, Fine example of the key Postage Due issue, with 1989 P.F. certificate. Scott $11,500 for Fine-Very Fine. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States J58] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $3,000-4,000 SOLD for $2,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
3592		J59	Postage Due, 1916, 1¢ rose, unwatermarked, perf. 10 (Scott J59), with part imprint in right selvage, o.g., lightly hinged, lovely pastel shade, fresh and Fine example of this scarce issue. Scott $4,000. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States J59] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,000-1,500 SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction

**U.S. Postal Agency in China**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
3593	/	K1-K15, K17, K18	Offices in China, 1919-22, 2¢ to $1, including 16¢ & 24¢ shades (Scott K1-K15, K17, K18), rich colors on fresh white paper, never hinged except #K6-K8 lightly hinged, completely sound group in Fine to Very Fine condition, #K8a, K9, K11 & K17 with 1991 or 1994 P.F. certificates. Scott $4,118. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States K1-K15, K17, K18] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,000-1,500 SOLD for $1,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
3594		K16	Offices in China, 1919, $2 on $1 violet brown (Scott K16), with bottom selvage, o.g., never hinged, rich, deep color and razor sharp detailed impression, strong overprint, post office fresh, Very Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate. Scott $925. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States K16] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $500-750 SOLD for $275.00 Will close during Public Auction
3595		K16a	Offices in China, 1919, $2 on $1 violet brown, double surcharge (Scott K16a), o.g., lightly hinged, deep dark color and rich proof-like impression on bright white paper, two strong strikes of the surcharge; purple ink (possible marking?) on reverse does not show through, Choice Very Fine example of this popular stamp. Only two sheets of 100 have been discovered, with 1981 P.F. certificate. Scott $10,500. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States K16a] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $6,000-8,000 SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction

**Official**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
3596		O4	Agriculture Dept., 1873, 6¢ yellow (Scott O4), o.g., lightly hinged at top, a premium quality single with vibrant color and a strong impression on fresh paper, Extremely Fine example of this very challenging Official stamp to find in this choice condition. The PSE Population Report shows three highly graded o.g. examples (two 90s and one 80), and the only graded never hinged single is graded 85, with 1997 P.F. certificate. Scott $275. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States O4] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $300-400 SOLD for $275.00 Will close during Public Auction
3597		O5	Agriculture Dept., 1873, 10¢ yellow (Scott O5), even margins all around, vivid color on fresh crisp paper, Extremely Fine. The PSE Population Report shows five highly graded o.g. examples (90 (2), 90J, 95 & 95J), and no graded never hinged examples, with 1995 P.S.E. for block of 4 (bottom right stamp) and 1999 P.F. certificates. Scott $525. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States O5] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $500-750 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
3598		O7	Agriculture Dept., 1873, 15¢ yellow (Scott O7), o.g., lightly hinged, lovely deep shade on bright white paper with long full perf tips all around, Very Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate. Scott $425. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States O7] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $300-400 SOLD for $180.00 Will close during Public Auction
3599		O8	Agriculture Dept., 1873, 24¢ yellow (Scott O8), o.g., lightly hinged, intense shade on fresh paper, wide margins at sides and even margins at top & bottom, Choice Very Fine and very attractive, with 1990 P.F. certificate. Scott $425. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States O8] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $250-350 SOLD for $130.00 Will close during Public Auction
3600		O10	Executive Dept., 1873, 1¢ carmine (Scott O10), pristine never hinged o.g., rich color and proof-quality impression; reperfed at bottom, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $3,500. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States O10] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $400-600 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction

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