US Stamp Prices Scott K17: 1922 2c Postal Agency in China Shanghai on 1c. Page 1

U.S.; Offices in China, 1922, 2¢ on 1¢ Green, Plate Block of 6, #K17, n.h., large top #10595, light gum wrinkles, Fine. Scott $1,750. Estimate $300-400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 2137

Offices in China, 1922, 2¢ on 1¢ green (Scott K17), o.g., never hinged, beautiful example featuring extra large margins and captivating fresh color, an immaculate stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.A.G. certificate. Scott $250. Estimate $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2966

Offices in China, 1922, 2¢ on 1¢ green (Scott K17), o.g., never hinged, sensational deep rich color, an incredibly fresh example with oversized margins, Very Fine, with 2012 P.S.A.G. certificate. Scott $250. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2967

Offices in China, 1922, 2¢ on 1¢ green (Scott K17), o.g., never hinged, handsome example featuring gorgeous color and impression, in pristine condition, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $250. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2969

K17, 1922 2c on 1c Green,NH, interesting malformed H of “SHANGHAI” caused by removed perf disc on face of stamp that since has fallen off, Very Fine, 2014 PSE certificate for block of four, this is the lower right stamp (Scott $250)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2015, Sale 3007, Lot 3481

2c on 1c Offices in China (Scott K17). Mint N.H., precise centering, deep rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 890

2c on 1c Offices in China (Scott K17). Left plate no. 10599 block of six, five stamps Mint N.H., top left lightly hinged, fresh and Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 891

Offices in China, 1922, 2¢ on 1¢ green. Top margin plate block of 6 with plate number F11787, disturbed o.g., bright fresh color, well centered, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, scarce in this choice condition. Scott No. K17; $850.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2562

Offices in China, 1922, 2¢ on 1¢ green. Left margin plate block of 6 with plate number 10592, o.g., never hinged, light natural gum bend affecting top left stamp, deep fresh color; plate single with usual staple holes, Fine. Scott No. K17; $1,750.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2563

United States – Offices in China 1922 2c on 1c green, block of 15, also a pair and a block of four, two stamps h.r., others never hinged, usual dried gum (from glassine interleaving), off-centered to top, v.g.

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2015, Sale 201503, Lot 91

USA (Scott K17) 1922 OFFICES IN CHINA ‘2 Cts.’ ON 1¢ GREEN Fresh, MINT never hinged, extremely fine. (Copy of 2014 PSE Cert #01286478 for pair) Cat value $250.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 1531

2c on 1c Offices in China (Scott K17). Mint N.H., beautiful rich color on bright paper, exceptionally well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1661

Offices in China, 1922, 2¢ on 1¢ green (Scott K17), block of 4, o.g., never hinged, this multiple is what only can be described as the finest known mint block, beautifully centered particularly the right two stamps which are perfect GEMS, with brilliant color and razor sharp impression; how this multiple has remained intact over the years is hard to imagine, as collector demand for top quality singles has forced the breaking up of these precious multiples; with current PSE pricing valuing top quality singles for $1,550 in the grade of XF-Sup-95, and $3,250 in the grade of Sup-98 we may be seeing the last of this remarkable block; a fabulous showpiece certainly deserving placement in the finest collection, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,000 for singles. Estimate value $3,000 – 4,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2543

Offices in China, 1922, 2¢ on 1¢ green (Scott K17), block of 4, o.g., never hinged, absolutely gorgeous top quality multiple, beautifully centered with an incredible depth of color; rarely does this stamp come so well centered and a true condition rarity when found in this marvelous state of preservation, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,000 for singles. Estimate price $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2544

Offices in China, 1922, 2¢ on 1¢ green (Scott K17), block of 4, o.g., never hinged (natural gum crease in only the bottom left stamp), fresh and appealing well centered block with vivid fresh color, in P.O. fresh condition, Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,000 for singles. Estimate $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2545