Sale 56: The Westpex Sale

Lot 2359    

Offices in China, 1919-22, 2¢-$2 complete, including K8a & K11a and three U.S. issues on piece used in Shanghai, full o.g. to lightly hinged, all fresh with strong bright colors, a Very Fine set; K5 and up with 1980's A.P.S. or P.F. certificate.
Scott No. K1-K18    $2,425+.

Realized: $1,050

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Lot 2360    

Offices in China, 1919, 2¢ on 1¢ green, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amide large evenly balanced margins, intensely rich color, exceptional freshness, a Superb gem, a truly stunning gem for the perfectionist; with 2013 P.S.A.G. Graded certificate (100).
Scott No. K1    $70.

Realized: $1,100

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Lot 2361 o   

Offices in China, 1919, 2¢ on 1¢ green, light target cancel, perfect centering amid oversized and beautifully balanced margins, rich bold color, a Superb jumbo, only only example to achieve this grade with none higher, with the next highest is only a coming in at a 95J, a stunning gem; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98J, SSV $1,250 for 98).
Scott No. K1    $70.

THE ONLY SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1919 2¢ ON 1¢ OFFICES IN CHINA ISSUE.

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Lot 2362    

Offices in China, 1919, 8¢ on 4¢ brown, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid beauitfully balanced oversized margins, rich radiant color on bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, a magnificent never hinged jumbo gem; with 2013 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. K4    $150.

Realized: $425

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Lot 2363 /   

Offices in China, 1919, 12¢ on 6¢ red orange, bottom plate number 7822 block of six, o.g., hinged at top center only, rest never hinged, Fine.
Scott No. K6    $800.

Realized: $210

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Lot 2364    

Offices in China, 1919, 14¢ on 7¢ black, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering and beautifully balanced margins, exceptionally fresh with deep color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a gorgeous never hinged gem; with 2013 P.F. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SSV $1,500).
Scott No. K7    $225.

Realized: $1,250

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Lot 2365    

Offices in China, 1919, 30¢ on 15¢ gray, block of four with left plate number "12590", bright and fresh, o.g., stamps never hinged, small hinge remnant in selvage only, Fine, a scarce plate number multiple.
Scott No. K12    $840.

Realized: $240

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Lot 2366    

Offices in China, 1919, 40¢ on 20¢ deep ultramarine, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid well balanced margins, strong bold color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $775).
Scott No. K13    $300.

Realized: $525

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Lot 2367    

Offices in China, 1919, $1 on 50¢ light violet, block of four with left plate number "7040", bright color, o.g., hinged in selvage only, stamps are never hinged, fresh and Fine.
Scott No. K15    $5,200 as singles.

Realized: $1,100

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Lot 2368 /   

Offices in China, 1919, $1 on 50¢ light violet, right margin block of four with plate number "7049", unusually deep and intense color, o.g., lightly hinged at top, bottom pair never hinged, light wrinkle in lower left, Fine, very few pieces with plate number are known to exist.
Scott No. K15    $3,750 for singles.

Realized: $750

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