Price of US Stamp Scott K7: 1919 14c Postal Agency in China Shanghai on 7c. Page 2

Scott #K7, 14c on 7c Black, flawlessly centered amid extraordinarily large margins which are seldom encountered on this value, intense color and a deeply etched impression, o.g., trivial gum skip, n.h., still extremely fine; clear 2002 PF certificate and a clear 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $1,600.00); only one stamp grades higher (98); ex-Killien.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 231

Offices in China, 1919, 14¢ on 7¢ black (Scott K7), wonderfully fresh mint example with vivid color, o.g., never hinged; tiny natural paper inclusion spot in the lower right margin, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2006 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF-85. SMQ $255. Scott $225. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1557

Offices in China, 1919, 14¢ on 7¢ black (K7), positively perfectly centered with intense color and immaculate, never hinged original gum; post office fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. Just a single NH example has been graded higher, a Sup 98. SMQ value $1,600. Scott $225 Expertization: 2006 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 915

Offices in China, 1919, 14¢ on 7¢ black (Scott K7), 2nd printing, right margin plate number single, o.g., never hinged, well centered; toning on bottom half of stamp and part of selvage at bottom left, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, only 10,000 printed. Scott $225. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 1718

Scott #K7, 14c on 7c Black, flawlessly centered amid extraordinarily large margins which are seldom encountered on this value, intense color and a deeply etched impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a striking gem that is among the finest available; 2002 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,600.00); only one stamp grades higher (98); ex-Killien.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 383

Offices in China, 1919, 14¢ on 7¢ black (Scott K7), desirable bottom margin plate no. 8943 single, a beautifully centered stamp with deep rich color, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), Extremely Fine. Scott $88. Estimate value $100 – 150. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 2080

Offices in China, 1919, 14¢ on 7¢ black (Scott K7), left margin single with plate number, o.g., never hinged, extraordinary GEM quality stamp, incredible color and centering, destined for the finest collection of these tough overprints, Superb, 2012 P.S.A.G. certificate graded SUP-98. Scott $225 Estimate value $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 474

Offices in China, 1919, 14¢ on 7¢ black (Scott K7), block of 4, disturbed o.g., extremely fresh, attractive multiple, Very Fine. Scott $400 Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 728

Offices in China, 1919, 14¢ on 7¢ black (Scott K7), top plate number single, o.g., never hinged, handsome example with deep rich color, quality position piece, Very Fine. Scott $225 Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 727

o Offices in China, 1919, 14¢ on 7¢ black (K7), well centered, central strike of U.S.P.A. Shanghai circular datestamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine SSV $280. Scott price $190 Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF-XF 85.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 2034

14c on 7c Offices in China (Scott K7). Mint N.H., wide margins and precise centering, intense shade on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, difficult to find in this high quality, with 1987 P.F. and 2003 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $1,600.00), only one has graded higher to date

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 3015

Offices in China, 1919, 14¢ on 7¢ black (K7), bottom plate number block of six, nicely centered with deep color, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and nearly Very Fine. Scott value $1,050

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 943

U.S.; Offices in China Issues, 1919, 14¢ on 7¢ Black, #K7. N.h. (slight offset on gum), Extremely Fine, PF (1997) cert. Scott $225. Estimate value $100-120.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jul 2010, Sale 86, Lot 651

14c on 7c Offices in China (Scott K7). Mint N.H., choice margins and centering, intense color on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, difficult to find in this high quality, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $1,200.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 6120

14c on 7c Offices in China (Scott K7). Mint N.H., intense shade, choice margins and centering, crisp white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, difficult to find in this high quality, with 1995 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $1,200.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 968B, Lot 855