Price of US Stamp Scott K6: 1919 12c Postal Agency in China Shanghai on 6c. Page 1

U.S.; Offices in China, 1919, 12¢ on 6¢ Red Orange, Plate Block of 6, #K6, o.g. (h.r.), bottom #13373, well centered with absolutely brilliant color, few reinforced perf separations, fresh and very fine. Scott $800. Estimate value $300-400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 2123

U.S.; Offices in China, 1919, 12¢ on 6¢ Red Orange, Plate Block of 6, #K6, slightly dist. o.g., large top #13374, tiny tone spot, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $800. Estimate value $200-250.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 2124

Offices in China, 1919, 12¢ on 6¢ red orange (Scott K6), o.g., never hinged, particularly appealing example of this tough stamp, with vivid fresh color, in Post Office fresh condition, Very Fine. Scott $220. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2959

Scott #K6, 12c on 6c Red orange, pristine mint single, with dazzling bright color and a particularly intense impression on immaculate white paper, exceptionally well centered within large margins, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2015 PSAG certificate (XF 90; SSV $375.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 151, Lot 387

Offices in China, 1919, 12¢ on 6¢ red orange. Left margin plate block of 6 with plate number 13373, o.g., h.r. at top & bottom, center pair n.h., well centered; oxidization at top, otherwise Extremely Fine. Scott No. K6; $800.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2526

Offices in China, 1919, 12¢ on 6¢ red orange. Top margin plate block of 6 with plate number 13374, slightly disturbed o.g., which appears n.h.; hint of toning and some minor toning specks on reverse, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. K6; $800.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2525

Offices in China, 1919, 12¢ on 6¢ red orange. Right margin plate block of 6 with plate number 7828, o.g., plate single, v.l.h. with “RWB” handstamp (Rudy W. Becker, B.I.A. #1), others n.h., usual staple holes; hint of oxidization at top, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. K6; $1,185 for singles.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2524

Offices in China, 1919, 12¢ on 6¢ red orange. Bottom margin plate block of 6 with plate number 7822, o.g., top center stamp with h.r. (four stamps n.h.), plate number single with tiny blue speck on gum, well centered with large margined stamps, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott No. K6; $800.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2523

12c on 6c Offices in China (K6). Wide top plate no. 7834 block of six, top left stamp lightly hinged, others Mint N.H., vibrant color, Very Fine, ex Drucker, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2015, Sale 1094, Lot 123

12c on 6c Offices in China (Scott K6). Left plate no. 7828 block of six, vivid color, choice centering, trivial wrinkling in selvage, Fine-Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 437

Scott #K6, 12c on 6c Red orange, a gorgeous mint example, featuring brilliantly fresh color and a detailed impression on pristine white paper, but moreover it is remarkably well centered within large margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2013 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $1,400.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 523

Offices in China, 1919, 12¢ on 6¢ red orange (K6), bottom plate number single, o.g., never hinged, an extraordinary example with the most beautiful intense color imaginable, a deep glowing shade, well centered stamp with large margins, among the nicest you’ll ever see, Extremely Fine. Scott $220. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 573

Scott #K6, 12c on 6c Red orange, an incredibly fresh full top margin plate no. 7828 block of six, attractively centered, intact perforations, brilliant color, o.g., never hinged, very fine and scarce; this is from the top left pane of one of the four first printing plate numbers; 1991 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 338

K6, 1919 12c on 6c Red orange, ,well centered left margin block of four with plate no. 7834, left stamps o.g., right NH, pronounced natural gum crease affecting stamps all but bottom left stamp, Very Fine (Scott value $610 as singles)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1593

U.S.; Offices in China, 1919, 12¢ on 6¢ red orange, #K6. N.h., Fine to Very Fine. Scott $220. Estimate price $80.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 97, Lot 455