U.S.; General Issues, 1851, 1¢ blue, type II, plate 3, on cover, #7. Tied to small cover by Allegany City, PA, Aug 16 black cds to VA, “cover with minor faults”, 3 margins, Fine appearance, PSAG (2012) cert. Scott $600. Estimate value $100.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2014, Sale 101, Lot 110

1851, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 7), neat black town cancellation, phenomenal top quality stamp, with gorgeous rich color and large balanced margins, the quintessential example of this 1851 type II Franklin, Extremely Fine to Superb, 1987 P.F.C and 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95. SMQ $800 in the grade of XF-Sup-95. Scott $145. Estimate value $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2028

United States 1851-5Scott 7 Issue 1851 1c blue, type II, blue numeral “1” in octagonal cancels, nice margins all around, v.f., with 2012 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 201501, Lot 38

Scott #7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, pos. 68R3, mostly huge margins all around, scarce Plate Three position showing plating marks in “OS” of “POSTAGE” and “ONE,” lovely characteristic lighter blue shade and crisp impression, light red carrier cancel, extremely fine; 2014 PSE certificate (XF 90, Plate 3 unpriced in SMQ).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2015, Sale 150, Lot 23

1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Plate 1E, large margins to just touched, cancelled by red segmented cork, matching “Hockanum Ct. Mar. 10” circular datestamp on Temperance cover to East Granby Conn., Jewett imprint at right, stamp with light crease at left and scuff at right (neither mentioned on accompanying certificate), otherwise Very Fine, especially desirable with the red cancel, ex Brooks, Fleckenstein, Rogers and Cipolla, with 2001 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1105, Lot 2520

1c Blue, Ty. II (Scott 7). Position 13R2, huge margins all around, neat town cancel. Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2009 P.S.A.G. certificate (98 used)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 55

1c Blue, Ty. Ia (Scott 6). Deep rich Plate 4 color on bright paper, large margins to full, face-free strike of circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE Ia WITH A LIGHT CANCEL AND MARGINS THAT ALLOW THE FULL TYPE CHARACTERISITICS TO BE SEEN. Stamps printed from Plate 4 were issued in April, May and briefly in June 1857 before perforations were introduced. The relatively small number of imperforate Plate 4 stamps issued during this period explains the rarity and desirability of any of the imperforate stamp types produced from this plate (Ia, Ic, II, III and IIIa). The extremely rare Type Ia, showing the full design at bottom, was furnished only by 18 of the 200 subjects on Plate 4 (the remaining two bottom-row positions were sub-type Ic). With 2009 P.F. certificate (XF 90)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1183

1c Blue, Ty. Ic (Scott 6b). Position 96R4, large margins to slightly in at sides, intense shade and impression, face-free circular datestamp, thin spot at top of head VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE ONE-CENT 1851 TYPE Ic FROM THE BOTTOM ROW OF PLATE 4 — ONLY TWO POSITIONS IN THE BOTTOM ROW FURNISHED THE MORE DISTINCT EXAMPLES OF TYPE Ic. Positions 91R and 96R on Plate 4 come from the bottom row and have the full plume at bottom left and partly complete plume at right (a sub-type of Type Ia). These two are the most desirable examples of Type Ic. Other Type Ic positions on the plate are less distinct. With 1983 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3034

1c Blue, Ty. Ib (5A). Position 8R1E, large margins to clear, rich color on bright paper, neat strike of blue circular datestamp VERY FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE Ib FROM PLATE ONE EARLY, FROM ONE OF THE TWO POSITIONS THAT FURNISHED THE BEST TYPE Ib EXAMPLES. Type Ib was produced only as an imperforate stamp from Plate 1 Early. Six positions on Plate 1E furnished stamps qualifying as Type Ib — Positions 3-6R and 8-9R — distinguished by the complete design at top and nearly complete design at bottom. When first entered on the plate, these six positions (as well as 7R1E) had the complete design at top and bottom. However, unlike 7R, small portions of the bottoms were ironed out when the entries were made below them. Positions 6R and 8R had less of the bottom erased than the other Type Ib positions, and for this reason they are more desirable examples of the type. With 1988 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80, SMQ only prices the less distinct positions for type, at $9,750.00. Scott Catalogue applies a 50% premium for the two better positions)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1182

USA (Scott 5A) 1851 FRANKLIN 1? BLUE TYPE Ib, BLUE CANCEL Genuine top margin Type 1b with partial blue town cancel. Big copy, some toning spots, tiny corner crease upper left, horizontal crease at bottom. Pencil mark ‘3R1E’ on back. Fine, Weiss Cert. Cat value $9800.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 39

1847 (1875 Reproduction), 10¢ black (Scott 4), without gum as issued, extremely handsome example of this popular stamp, sensational deep rich color; tiny thin specks, otherwise Very Fine, scarce as only 3883 were issued. Scott $1,000. Estimate value $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 660

10c Black, Reproduction (Scott 4). Without gum as issued, large to huge margins, detailed impression, Extremely Fine, with 1980 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1178

1847 (1875 Reproduction), 10¢ black (4), without gum as issued, extremely appealing 1875 Reproduction, with lively rich color; trivial purple owner’s initials on reverse of zero significance, Very Fine, only 3883 sold. Scott $1,000. Estimate value $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3094

*    10¢ black, Reproduction (Scott 4), large margins, prooflike color and impression, without gum as issued, choice, Extremely Fine (photo). $1,000 Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 9

1847 (1875 Reproduction), 10¢ black (Scott 4), without gum as issued, spectacular GEM QUALITY example of this scarce stamp, of which only 3,883 examples were sold, with nice big margins and a mirror like impression, just a great stamp, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95. SMQ $2,750 in the grade of XF-Sup-95. Scott $1,000. Estimate value $2,000 – 3,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2025

1847 (1875 Reproduction), 10¢ black (Scott 4), without gum as issued, a faultless example of this popular stamp with warm rich color, only 3,883 sold, Fine to Very Fine, 2015 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,000. Estimate price $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2364

1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown (Scott 3), without gum as issued, impressive example with generous margins and intense color; small includion spot shows only on reverse, Very Fine, only 4779 issued. Scott $825. Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 656

Scott #3, 5c Red brown reproduction, without gum as issued, ample to large margins all around, rich color and detailed impression on fresh paper, very fine; 2012 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 133

1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown (3), without gum as issued, handsome and sound example of this popular stamp, a very pleasing stamp, Fine to Very Fine, only 4,779 examples sold. Scott $825. Estimate price $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 349

5c Red Brown, Reproduction (Scott 3). Without gum as issued, large balanced margins, strongly blued paper, Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 879

() U.S. General Issues, 1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ Red Brown, #3, ungummed, nice margins all round, “light horiz. crease”, otherwise Extremely Fine, PSAG (2014) cert. Scott $825. Estimate $400-500.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1625

1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown (Scott 3), without gum as issued, huge margins amidst a razor sharp impression unmistakably breathtaking, Extremely Fine. Scott $825. Estimate value $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 13

5c Red Brown, Reproduction (Scott 3). Without gum as issued, large to huge margins all around, pretty color, Very Fine and choice, ex Hilmer, with 1977 and 2005 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 48

USA (Scott K18) 1922 OFFICES IN CHINA ‘4 Cts.’ ON 2? CARMINE Fresh, MINT never hinged, fine. (Copy of 2014 PSE Cert #01286502 for block) Cat value $230.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 1204

U.S.; Offices in China, 1922, 4¢ on 2¢ Carmine, #K18, n.h., Grade 90 Extremely Fine, PSE (2011) cert. Scott Stamp Values $450. Estimate $220-280.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 2138

Offices in China, 1922, 2¢ on 1¢ green (Scott K17), left margin pair, o.g., never hinged (gum bend), beautiful color, fresh stamps, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $500 as singles. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 870

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

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

Scott #K16, $2.00 on $1.00 Violet brown, well centered within large margins, deep rich color on fresh paper, o.g., l.h., very fine; 2012 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 348

USA (Scott K16) 1919 OFFICES IN CHINA $2 ON $1 VIOLET BROWN Fresh, MINT never hinged, very fine. (2014 PSAG Cert #0567015; 1988 PF Cert #187214) Cat $1000.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 1199

Offices in China, 1919, $2 on $1 violet brown (Scott K16), bold Shanghai, China cancel, trace guide line at top, nearly Fine. Scott $750. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2965

K15, 1919 $1 on 50c Light violet, bright pastel color, NH, Very Fine, 2013 PSE certificate (Scott price $1,300)

H.R. Harmer, Nov 2013, Sale 3004, Lot 1394

Offices in China, 1919, $1 on 50¢ light violet (Scott K15), o.g., never hinged, unbelievably fresh mint stamp in pristine condition, with sensational color printed on lily white paper, Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,300. Estimate price $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 2132

() U.S.; Offices in China, 1919, $1 on 50¢ Light Violet, Block of 4, #K15, regummed, very well centered, handsome Very Fine appearance. Scott $2,500. Estimate price $600-800.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 2136

U.S.; Offices in China, 1919, 60¢ on 30¢ Orange Red, #K14, l.h., Grade 95J Extremely Fine to Superb, PSAG (2015) cert. Scott Stamp Values $250, only 3 in this grade . Estimate price $120-150.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 2134

40c on 20c Offices in China (Scott K13). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, Very Fine and choice

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 493

USA (Scott K13) 1919 OFFICES IN CHINA 40¢ ON 20¢ DEEP ULTRAMARINE (PSE GRADED 80 JUMBO) Used, Shanghai duplex cancel. Jumbo margins, very fine. Rare in this condition, highest grade in PSE population report and the only one at this grade. (2008 PSE Graded Cert #01170595, VF 80J, Used) (SMQ price $380)

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 1133

30c on 15c Offices in China (Scott K12). Mint N.H., rich color, wonderfully well-centered, Extremely Fine, a choice stamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 821

Offices in China, 1919, 30¢ on 15¢ gray (Scott K12), o.g., never hinged, desirable top quality example with extremely large margins and vibrant color, Very Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate. Scott $210. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2962

24c on 12c Claret Brown, Offices in China (Scott K11a). Mint N.H., dark shade, uncommonly wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 820

U.S.; Offices in China, 1919, 24¢ on 12¢ on Registered Penalty Cover, Scott #K11, 24¢ fine, tied by oval cancel by Shanghai Post Office to Minneapolis Minn., receiving mark Nov. 19th 1919, some mild staining on envelope, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Estimate value $500-550.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 2130

Scott #K10, 20c on 10c Orange yellow, full top margin plate no. 8437 block of six, rich color on bright paper, o.g., never hinged, natural paper fold in the left vertical pair, fine; the top left position of one of four first printing plate numbers; no top plate blocks from this plate, right or left were in Meyer Tuchinsky’s 1969 census.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 344

Offices in China, 1919, 20¢ on 10¢ orange yellow (Scott K10), o.g., never hinged, exquisite rich color, a handsome well margined stamp, Very Fine. Scott $160. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2960

Offices in China, 1919, 18¢ on 9¢ salmon red (Scott K9), impressive example, brilliant fresh and very choice, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott $170. Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1558

Offices in China, 1919, 18¢ on 9¢ salmon red (Scott K9), o.g., never hinged, bright color and sharp detailed impression, a pristine mint stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2015 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF-85. SMQ $270 in the grade of VF-XF-85. Scott $170. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 3316

Scott #K8a, 16c on 8c Olive green, jumbo-margined used single, being wonderfully well centered within these lavish borders, especially deep and luxuriant color, portion of Shanghai Postal agency c.d.s., extremely fine gem; 2006 PF certificate (XF 90J; SSV $350.00 for 90 and $975.00 for 95).

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 388

U.S.; Offices in China, 1919, 16¢ on 8¢ on Cover to Canada, Scott #K8, Stamp fine to very fine tied by cds Jan 2 1920 from Shanghai “Savoy Hotel” to Petrolea, stains and rips in envelope, scarce usage. Estimate $325-350.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 2127

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

USA (Scott K7) 1919 OFFICES IN CHINA 14¢ ON 7¢ BLACK Fresh, MINT never hinged, extremely fine. (Copy of 1996 PF Cert #302119 for block) Cat value $225.

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 1125

12c on 6c Offices in China (Scott K6). Mint N.H., vibrant color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.F. certificate (XF 90)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 2147