Lot 2030
1¢ green, "Shanghai, China" Darrah Type II Overprint, well centered, bright and fresh, o.g., hinge remnant, Very Fine and scarce.Scott No. 405 var. Estimate $200 - 300.
The unauthorized "Shanghai, China" overprints were made in December 1913 by Shanghai Postal Agent John Darrah. Unauthorized, they were removed from sale one week later by Postmaster General order.
Realized: $400