Sale 66: Gems of Philately

Lot 1247    

Offices in China, 1919, $2 on $1 violet brown, o.g., never hinged, near perfect centering and beautifully balanced margins, deep intense color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1998 and 2015 P.F. certificates, the later Graded (XF 90, SSV $2,000).
Scott No. K16    $1,000.

A CHOICE NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE OFFICES IN CHINA $2 ON $1 HIGH VALUE.

Realized: $2,100

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Lot 1248 o   

Offices in China, 1919, $2 on $1 violet brown, double surcharge, bold socked-on-the-nose strike of "U.S. Pos. Service, Shanghai, China, Dec. 23" town cancel, choice centering within large oversized margins, rich color, an Extremely Fine jumbo; with 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. K16a    $12,500.

A STRIKING USED JUMBO EXAMPLE OF THE OFFICES IN CHINA $2 DOUBLE SURCHARGE ERROR.

Realized: $9,000

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