Sale 73: The March Sale

Lot 2382 /   

Offices in China, 1919, 2¢ on 1¢-60¢ on 30¢ surcharges, plate blocks of 6, o.g., 24¢ on 12¢ & 60¢ on 30¢ values never hinged, strong to rich colors, 60¢ on 30¢ with tiny gum wrinkle in one stamp, generally Fine or better, a scarce group of plate blocks.
Scott No. K1-K14    $12,725.

Realized: $1,900

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Lot 2383 /   

Offices in China, 1919, 2¢ on 1¢-14¢ on 7¢ surcharges, top margin plate blocks of 6, o.g., most hinged on center stamps, 8¢ on 4¢ never hinged, strong to rich colors, some oxidation affecting 12¢ on 6¢ issue, generally F.-V.F.
Scott No. K1-K7    $4,775.

Realized: $750

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Lot 2384 /   

Offices in China, 1919, 6¢ on 3¢ violet, top margin plate no. "8868" block of 6, o.g., hinged, two stamps never hinged, fresh with strong color, F.-V.F.
Scott No. K3    $675.

Realized: $160

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Lot 2385 /   

Offices in China, 1919, 10¢ on 5¢ blue, left margin plate no. "13275" block of 6, o.g., very lightly hinged, center stamps never hinged, deep intense color, wide margins, Very Fine.
Scott No. K5    $600.

Realized: $200

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Lot 2386    

Offices in China, 1919, 12¢ on 6¢ red orange, o.g., never hinged, precision centering within beautifully balanced margin, rich radiant color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a stunning gem; with 2016 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,400).
Scott No. K6    $220.

Realized: $1,000

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Lot 2387    

Offices in China, 1919, 16¢ on 8¢ olive bister, o.g., lightly hinged, wide margins and exceptional centering, rich vibrant color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2015 P.S.A.G. Graded certificate (95, SSV $175).
Scott No. K8    $70.

Realized: $80

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Lot 2388 /   

Offices in China, 1919, 16¢ on 8¢ olive bister & 16¢ on 8¢ olive green, right margin plate blocks of 6, o.g., olive bister shade hinged at center only, olive green shade never hinged, fresh with rich colors, matched centering, F.-V.F., an attractive duo.
Scott No. K8-K8a    $1,625.

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Lot 2389    

Offices in China, 1919, 18¢ on 9¢ salmon red, top margin plate no. "F11776" block of 6 (2nd 1922 printing), full o.g., well centered, strong bold color, Very Fine and choice, an unlisted overprint position of plate 11776 from the top left of sheet (normally be top right of sheet).
Scott No. K9    $700.

Realized: $270

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Lot 2390    

Offices in China, 1919, 20¢ on 10¢ orange yellow, top margin plate no. "13403" block of 6, o.g., never hinged, bright with rich color, gum wrinkle affecting two stamps at bottom, otherwise F.-V.F.
Scott No. K10    $1,300.

Realized: $270

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Lot 2391    

Offices in China, 1919, 24¢ on 12¢ brown carmine, top margin plate no. "6931" block of 6, o.g. (interleaving adherence), deep color, F.-V.F.
Scott No. K11    $1,000.

Realized: $180

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