Costs of US Stamp Scott Catalogue # K6 – 12c 1919 Postal Agency in China Shanghai on 6c. Page 3

Offices in China, 1919, 12¢ on 6¢ red orange (K6), bottom margin plate no. block of six, well centered with absolutely brilliant color, original gum, hinge remnants, few reinforced perf separations, fresh and Very Fine. Scott price $800

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 337, Lot 3147

12c on 6c Offices in China (Scott K6). Mint N.H., radiant color, balanced Jumbo margins, hint of oxidation not mentioned on accompanying certificates, fresh and Extremely Fine, a gorgeous stamp, with 1991 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ value $1,250.00 as 95, $3,100.00 as 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 3014

12c on 6c Offices in China (Scott K6). Left plate no. 7828 block of six, barely hinged, color a bit oxidized at top, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 6237

12c on 6c Offices in China (Scott K6). Block of four, bottom stamps Mint N.H., top stamps single hinge mark, vivid color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 1140

12c on 6c Offices in China (Scott K6). Mint N.H. top plate no. 7837 block of six with extra wide selvage, brilliant color, choice centering, post-office fresh EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED WIDE TOP PLATE BLOCK OF THE 12-CENT OFFICES IN CHINA ISSUE. With 1986 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 1141

12c on 6c Offices in China (Scott K6). Mint N.H., radiant color, balanced Jumbo margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a gorgeous stamp, with 1991 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ price $1,150.00 as 95, $2,600.00 as 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 968B, Lot 854

12c on 6c Offices in China (Scott K6). Jumbo margins and precisely centered, fresh, vivid color, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98, SMQ value $405.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade), the only previously hinged example in this lofty grade with none higher in any category

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 2217

12c on 6c Offices in China (Scott K6). Mint N.H., vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed, gorgeous centering with wide margins, long and full perforations EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT ON 6-CENT OFFICES IN CHINA HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ value $2,900.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only two others share this desirable grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 2216

12c on 6c Offices in China (Scott K6). Mint N.H. extra wide top plate no. 7822 block of six, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, an unusually attractive post-office fresh example of this scarce plate block, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 5135

12c on 6c Offices in China (Scott K6). Mint N.H., attractive margins and vivid color, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 3016

UNITED STATES Offices in China 1919 12c on 6c red orange, right margin plate no. block of 16, bright color, n.h., dried gum spots and one stamp with faint gum crease, fine

Cherrystone Auctions, Sep 2008, Sale 200809, Lot 77

Offices in China, 1919, 12¢ on 6¢ red orange (K6), bottom margin block of 4 with plate no. 7837. Bright, truly vibrant color, post office fresh. Original gum, never hinged. F.-V.F. Scott price $880 as singles

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 1198

Offices in China, 1919, 12¢ on 6¢ red orange (K6), exceptionally well centered within wide margins, vivid color on brilliant white paper. Pristine never hinged original gum. Extremely Fine and choice. Scott value $220 Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 657

Offices in China, 1919, 12¢ on 6¢ red orange (K6), right plate no. 13374 block of 6, o.g., F-VF. Scott value $800

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 2478

Offices in China, 1919, 12¢ on 6¢ red orange (K6), well centered, o.g., LH, Extremely Fine. SMQ $150. Scott $85 Expertization: 2005 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 2476