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o U.S.; Offices in China, 1919, $2 on $1 Violet Brown, #K16. “cancel of unknown origin”, well centered, a Very Fine cancel, PSE (2005) cert. Scott $725. Estimate value $250-300. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1794 |
US$311.00 |
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U.S.; Offices in China, 1919, $2 on $1 Violet Brown, #K16. O.g., Very Fine, PSE (2007) cert. Scott $450. Estimate $200-230. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1793 |
US$288.00 |
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Offices in China, 1919, $2 on $1 violet brown (Scott K16), brilliant fresh position piece with big, perfectly balanced margins, an outstanding stamp in every respect, top margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb, PC of 1988 PF Cert for block of 4, this being the top right stamp. Scott $1,000. Estimate price $2,000 – 3,000. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 2095 |
US$2,400.00 |
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Offices in China, 1919, $2 on $1 violet brown (Scott K16), elusive bottom margin plate no. 5782 single, extremely intense color, o.g., lightly hinged, Fine to Very Fine, 2003 P.F. certificate. Scott $450. Estimate $300 – 400. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 2097 |
US$350.00 |
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$2.00 on $1.00 Offices in China (Scott K16). Deep rich colors and sharp proof-like impression, unusually wide and balanced margins for this issue, bold Shanghai Postal Agency roller cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 ON $1.00 OFFICES IN CHINA. With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ $1,800.00 as 90, $4,650.00 as 95). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade. This is also the first used graded copy of this issue we have offered. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1539 |
US$2,100.00 |
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$2.00 on $1.00 Offices in China (Scott K16). Top plate no. 5782 and “A” selvage, lightly hinged, rich colors, Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1538 |
US$225.00 |
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$2.00 on $1.00 Offices in China, Double Surcharge (K16a). Block of four, lightly hinged, deep rich colors on bright paper FINE. A RARE BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE $2.00 OFFICES IN CHINA DOUBLE SURCHARGE ERROR. The Offices in China double surcharge error occurred during the overprinting of stamps for use at the U.S. Postal Agency in Shanghai. It has been reported that the errors were among the last stamps to be put on sale before the agency closed on December 31, 1922. The Deputy Postal Agent, Mr. E. H. Murray, knew of the error but allowed it to be put on sale, as he was retiring and the Agency was closing. Top right and bottom left stamps with purple backstamp. Listed but unpriced in Scott as a block of four. Scott Retail as singles. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1025, Lot 258 |
US$26,000.00 |
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$2.00 on $1.00 Offices in China, Double Surcharge (Scott K16a). Wide margins and choice centering, clear second surcharge, cancelled by bold strike of “U.S. Pos. Service, Shanghai, China, Dec. 23” circular datestamp with some oily bleed EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 OFFICES IN CHINA DOUBLE SURCHARGE WITH WIDE MARGINS. The Office in China double surcharge error occurred during the overprinting of stamps for use at the U.S. Postal Agency in Shanghai. It has been reported that the errors were among the last stamps to be put on sale before the agency closed on December 31, 1922. The Deputy Postal Agent, Mr. E. H. Murray, knew of the error but allowed it to be put on sale, as he was retiring and the Agency was closing. This stamp is far scarcer in used condition. Approximately six covers are known. With 2012 P.S.A.G. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1025, Lot 259 |
US$6,500.00 |
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Offices in China, 1919, $2 on $1 violet brown (K16), bottom margin plate number single with intense color and full, never hinged original gum; post office fresh and F.-V.F. Scott value $1,000 Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4810 |
US$325.00 |
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o Offices in China, 1919, $2 on $1 violet brown (K16), wonderfully fresh and perfectly centered with extra wide margins and a light handstamped cancel; an Extremely Fine gem. Scott value $725 Expertization: 2005 PSE Certificate “…cancel of unknown origin”. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 594 |
US$375.00 |
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U.S.; Offices in China, 1919, $2 on $1 Violet Brown, Overprint Shift, #K16. O.g., interesting variety, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $450+. Estimate $200-250. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 1316 |
US$196.00 |
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U.S.; Offices in China, 1919, $2 on $1 Violet Brown, #K16. O.g., plate single, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $450+. Estimate $200-230. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 1315 |
US$288.00 |
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$2.00 on $1.00 Offices in China (Scott K16). Mint N.H., deep shade on bright white paper, wide margins, Very Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 954 |
US$1,100.00 |
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$2.00 on $1.00 Offices in China (Scott K16). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, choice centering for this difficult issue, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ value $1,750.00), only four have graded higher to date Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 953 |
US$1,800.00 |
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$2.00 on $1.00 Offices in China (Scott K16). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, fresh and Very Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 499 |
US$750.00 |