Lot 347
1902 (Apr. 26) Shanghai, China to Friedenan, Germany, registered cover bearing 1¢ dark green (279), 2¢ red (279B) and 5¢ dark blue (281), two singles, used in combination with China 1900 ½¢ brown (110), all tied by "U.S. Postal Agency, Shanghai, Apr 26, 1902" duplex postmarks, Shanghai, China (FX-SH1a) registry label and additional New York registry label (FX-NY1a) applied over U.S. stamps, reverse with Seattle, Wash. (5.14) and N.Y. (5.20) transit markings, receiving postmark (5.30), Extremely Fine.Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
A WONDERFUL UNITED STATES - CHINA COMBINATION FRANKING ON REGISTERED COVER FROM THE U.S. POSTAL AGENCY IN SHANGHAI TO GERMANY.
Realized: $2,400
Lot 348
1904 (Jun.) Peking, China to Jefferson OH. via Shanghai, cover bearing China 1c coiling dragon, vertical pair, tied by Peking cds in combination with United States 2¢ carmine (301), small faults, tied by "U.S. Postal Sta., Shanghai, Jul 1 '1904" duplex, reverse with Shanghai (6.27) bilingual transit cds and San Francisco (7.25) transit machine cancel, a Very Fine use.Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
A RARE UNITED STATES - CHINA COMBINATION USE FROM PEKING, CHINA TO THE UNITED STATES.
Lot 349
1904 (Nov. 14) Peking, China to Amherst Mass. via Shanghai, light blue cover bearing China 2c coiling dragon, tied by Peking (11.14.04) bilingual cds in combination with United States 2¢ carmine (319), small faults, tied by bold "U.S. Postal Sta., Shanghai, Nov 22 '1904" duplex, bold strike of large "T" tax due handstamp, reverse with Shanghai (11.21) bilingual transit cds and Amherst Mass. (12.21) arrival cds, Very Fine and choice.Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
A RARE UNITED STATES - CHINA COMBINATION USE FROM PEKING, CHINA TO THE UNITED STATES.
Lot 350
1908 (Sep. 28) U.S. Postal Agency, Shanghai, China to Germany, registered 1¢ postal card (UX18) bearing 1¢ blue green (300), 2¢ carmine (319), 4¢ brown (303) and 5¢ blue (304), all tied by strikes of "Shanghai, China, U.S. Postal Sta., Sep 28, 08" duplex postmark, purple 4-line "Registered, Sep 28, 1908, U.S. Postal Agency, Shanghai, China" datestamp, endorsed "via Sibirien" at top, German registry etiquette; 2¢ & 5¢ with natural s.e.'s, Very Fine.Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE REGISTERED POSTAL CARD USAGE FROM THE U.S. POSTAL AGENCY IN SHANGHAI, CHINA.
Realized: $12,500
Lot 351
Offices in China, 1919, 30¢ on 15¢ Gray, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering amid beautifully balanced margins, rich color an exceptional freshness, Superb; with 1981 P.F. and 2015 P.S.A.G. certificates, the latter Graded (98, SSV $3,000).Scott No. K12 $210.
AN OUTSTANDING GEM NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1919 30¢ ON 15¢ OFFICES IN CHINA ISSUE.
Lot 352
Offices in China, 1919, $2 on $1 Violet Brown, o.g., never hinged, well centered amid wide margins, strong color, fresh and Extremely Fine, an absolutely gorgeous multiple rarely found on this issue.Scott No. K16 $4,000 for singles.
Realized: $2,000
Lot 353
Offices in China, 1919, $2 on $1 Violet Brown, top margin plate block of 6 with plate number "5782" and imprint, o.g., never hinged, choice overall centering amid wide margins, deep rich color and remarkable freshness, Extremely Fine.Scott No. K16 $11,000.
ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE OFFICES IN CHINA 1919 $2 ON $1 SURCHARGE ISSUE.
Realized: $12,500
Lot 354 o
Offices in China, 1919, $2 on $1 Violet Brown, well centered with deep fresh color, neat "Shanghai" cds of United States Post Office in China, Very Fine and attractive, a scarce item genuinely used, as many used copies are sold with favor cancels; with 2003, 2015 P.F. certificates and 2015 P.S.A.G. certificate.Scott No. K16 $750.
Realized: $900