United States Stamps continued...
OFFICES IN CHINA
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1621 |
 u |
K1 |
 #K1, 2c on 1c Green, precisely centered within
exceedingly wide margins, sumptuously rich color and a well defined
impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2005 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95; SMQ $560.00). (Image) |
$70.00
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1622 |
u |
K2 |
 #K2, 4c on 2c Rose, a gorgeous top margin plate
no. F13541 single, possessing stunning color that is incredibly deep and
intense, plus it is impeccably centered within uncharacteristically large
margins, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a most eye-appealing gem;
2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $560.00); the highest grade
assigned to this stamp by the PSE.
(Image) |
$70.00
SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1623 |
 u |
K4 |
 #K4, 8c on 4c Brown, extraordinarily well
centered within remarkably large margins, lovely rich color and a strong
impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $205.00 for 95 and $345.00 for 98). (Image) |
$57.50
SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1624 |
u |
K6 |
 #K6, 12c on 6c Red orange, an extraordinarily
attractive and choice mint example, marvelously well centered within
exceedingly large margins, brilliant color and a clean impression on fresh
white paper, flawless o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2004 PF
certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,350.00). (Image) |
$220.00
SOLD for $1,350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1625 |
u |
K8 |
 #K8, 16c on 8c Olive bister, incredibly well
centered within extravagantly large margins, plus its color is remarkably
deep and luxuriant, while its impression is razor sharp, unblemished o.g.,
n.h., extremely fine; an exceptional gem; 1997 PF certificate and a 2005
PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,150.00).
(Image) |
$170.00
SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1626 |
u |
K9 |
 #K9, 18c on 9c Salmon red, brilliant mint single,
gorgeous rich color and impression on especially bright paper, large
wonderfully well balanced margins all around, unblemished o.g., n.h., an
extremely fine gem; a wonderfully choice stamp; 2006 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,100.00); the highest grade awarded to date for any
mint Scott #K9; ex-Killien.
(Image) |
$170.00
SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1627 |
u |
K10 |
 #K10, 20c on 10c Orange yellow, excellent
centering amid very large margins, especially deep intense color and
impression on bright white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine and
quite choice; 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $405.00). (Image) |
$160.00
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1628 |
u |
K12 |
 #K12, 30c on 15c Gray, an incredibly choice mint
single possessing massively large and perfectly balanced margins, deep rich
color and razor-sharp impression contribute further to the stamp's overall
desirability, pristine o.g., n.h., a stunning extremely fine gem; we have
seen no finer mint example; 1998 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,400.00 as 95 and $3,000.00 as 98); the only
example to have been given this impressive grade, the highest awarded to
any mint example of Scott #K12; ex-Killien. (Image) |
$210.00
SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1629 |
u |
K13 |
 #K13, 40c on 20c Deep ultramarine, an
extraordinary mint example, featuring incredibly large margins all around
and being wonderfully well centered within them, unusual and attractive
pastel color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a large-margined gem;
1980 and 1997 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb
95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,700.00 as 95 and $3,950.00 as 98); the only example to
have been awarded this grade, the highest assigned to date in the PSE
population report; ex-Killien.
(Image) |
$300.00
SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1630 |
u |
K14 |
 #K14, 60c on 30c Orange red, a brilliant mint
single, possessing eye-arresting radiant color and a striking vivid
impression on pristine white paper, exceptionally well centered within
uncommonly large margins, o.g., just a faint trace of hinging, extremely
fine gem; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $325.00). (Image) |
$120.00
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1631 |
u |
K15 |
 #K15, $1.00 on 50c Light violet, an incredibly
choice mint example of this key Shanghai overprint, possessing several
desirable qualities, including being impeccably centered within
uncharacteristically large margins, outstanding color that is exceptionally
bright and fresh, highly detailed impression on immaculate white paper,
pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem in every regard; a very rare
stamp in this outstanding never hinged condition; 2002 and 2005 PSE
certificates (latter grading XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,950.00); the highest
grade awarded to #K15 in the PSE population report, being one of only two
never hinged examples to achieve XF-Superb 95 status. (Image) |
$1,300.00
SOLD for $7,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1632 |
u |
K16 |
 #K16, $2.00 on $1.00 Violet brown, an
eye-arresting mint single of this difficult high value, in a quality that
is far superior to any other never hinged example we have encountered,
nearly perfect centering within large wonderfully well balanced margins,
deep rich color and a razor-sharp impression on brilliantly fresh paper,
pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; certainly among the very finest
available; 1997 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ
$2,150.00); the highest grade awarded by the PSE to any example of this
value; >Iex-Killien. (Image) |
$1,000.00
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1633 |
u |
K16 |
 #K16, $2.00 on $1.00 Violet brown, premium
quality mint single, extraordinarily well centered within remarkably wide
margins, strong rich color and a crisp detailed impression, o.g., lightly
hinged, extremely fine; a highly desirable stamp; 2006 PSE certificate (XF
90; SMQ $720.00). (Image) |
$450.00
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1634 |
u |
K18 |
 #K18, 4c on 2c Carmine, locally surcharged, a
stunning jumbo-margined mint example, boasting truly enormous margins and
being extraordinarily well centered within them, intense color and
impression on wonderfully bright paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem;
simply an amazing stamp; 1997 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,500.00 as 95 and $3,250.00 as 98); the
highest grade awarded to date for this stamp, and the sole copy to be given
this impressive grade; ex-Killien.
(Image) |
$230.00
SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
OFFICIALS
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1635 |
u |
O19 |
 #O19, 10c Interior, a striking bottom left corner
margin single, being marvelously well centered within lavishly large
margins, brilliantly fresh color and a strong impression, full o.g.,
lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; 1998 PF certificate for the strip of
six from which this came, and a 2005 PSE certificate as a single (XF-Superb
95; SMQ $315.00); the highest grade given to this stamp. (Image) |
$70.00
SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1636 |
u |
O65 |
 #O65, 24c State, an incredible quality mint
single, boasting a spectacular deep prooflike color and impression on
pristine paper, plus it is remarkably well centered within much larger
margins than typically encountered, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely
fine; the perfect stamp for the collector taking on the challenge of
assembling a gem set of officials; 1999 PF certificate and a 2004 PSE
certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,950.00).
(Image) |
$525.00
SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1637 |
u |
O75 |
 #O75, 6c Treasury, exceptionally well centered
within especially large margins for an official stamp, lovely rich color on
bright white paper, o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2005
PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $310.00); the highest grade awarded to this
stamp by the PSE. (Image) |
$115.00
SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1638 |
u |
O87 |
 #O87, 7c War, exceedingly well centered within
enormous margins that are rarely found on any of the official stamps,
intensely rich color and a well incised impression, o.g., lightly hinged,
very fine; 2005 PSE certificate (VF 80 Jumbo; SMQ $175.00 for 80 and
$260.00 for 85); the highest grade the PSE has assigned to this
stamp. (Image) |
$160.00
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1639 |
u |
O90 |
 #O90, 15c War, excellent centering within large
margins, warm color, full o.g., extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF
90; SMQ $200.00). (Image) |
$80.00
SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1640 |
u |
O92 |
 #O92, 30c War, outstanding centering within
exceptionally large margins, rich luxuriant color and an especially sharp
impression, full o.g. that has been somewhat mount disturbed, extremely
fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $550.00); the highest
grade received for any Scott #O92.
(Image) |
$125.00
SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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