US Stamps Price Scott K13: 1919 40c Postal Agency in China Shanghai on 20c. Page 2

40c on 20c Offices in China (Scott K13). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, Very Fine and choice

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 493

40c on 20c Offices in China (Scott K13). Right plate no. 6938 block of six, lightly hinged, brilliant color, Fine-Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 440

Scott #K13, 40c on 20c Deep ultramarine, a most impressive used single that is wonderfully well centered within incredibly large margins, strong rich color on fresh white paper, light duplex cancel, extremely fine; gem used Shanghais are particularly elusive and greatly undervalued; 1998 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 391

40c on 20c Offices in China (K13). Block of four, three stamps Mint N.H., top left stamp small h.r., pretty shade, choice centering, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, the bottom right stamp is a Gem, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1706

40c on 20c Offices in China (Scott K13). Mint N.H. with bottom selvage, deep rich color on bright paper, gorgeous centering EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 40-CENT OFFICES IN CHINA. With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $1,925.00). Only two have graded higher (the highest at 98).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1705

Offices in China, 1919, 40¢ on 20¢ deep ultramarine (K13), right plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged (glazed gum), extremely fresh example of this terribly difficult plate block, with vibrant color, Very Good to Fine. Scott $2,250. Estimate $350 – 500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 468

Scott #K13, 40c on 20c Deep ultramarine, top margin plate no. 6938 block of six, fresh color, o.g., l.h. in the selvage only, small corner crease in bottom right stamp, otherwise fine for this; though this plate lacked the “F” on the right pane this is the top right position of one of four first printing plate numbers..

Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 346

40c on 20c Offices in China (Scott K13). Mint N.H. with plate no. 6933 selvage at right, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ price $365.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 760

K13, 1919 40c on 20c Deep ultramarine, ,right plate no. 6935 block of six, NH, fresh and F-VF (Scott $2,250)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1595

40c on 20c Offices in China (Scott K13). Mint N.H., radiant color on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ $625.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 2149

Offices in China, 1919, 40¢ on 20¢ deep ultramarine (Scott K13), o.g., never hinged, a beautiful stamp with vivid color and sharp impression, Very Fine. Scott $300. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 432

40c on 20c Offices in China (Scott K13). Mint N.H., attractive margins and centering, fresh, bright color, Very Fine and choice, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $365.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4295

Offices in China, 1919, 40¢ on 20¢ deep ultramarine (K13), virtually perfectly centered with unusually large margins, bright, luminous color and virginal, never hinged original gum; fresh and choice Extremely Fine and undergraded, in our opinion. SMQ value $625. Scott $300 Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded XF 90.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 919

Offices in China, 1919, 40¢ on 20¢ deep ultramarine (K13), virtually perfectly centered with large margins, strong color and pristine, never hinged original gum; post office fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $300 Expertization: 2003 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 918

Offices in China, 1919, 40¢ on 20¢ deep ultramarine (Scott K13), 2nd printing, right margin plate number single, o.g., never hinged, handsome stamp with strong color on lily white paper, Fine, only 5,000 printed. Scott $300. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 1734