Outstanding United States Stamps continued...

**Offices in China (Darrah and Scott K4-K18)**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
2319		1c-25c Parcel Post Postage Due, Darrah Ty. I "S'HAI. CHINA" Handstamp Ovpt. (JQ1var-JQ5var). Two complete sets, one with black ovpts, other the so-called "purple" ovpt. (really a purplish black and very lightly struck on each value), four with natural s.e., gum in varying condition (h.r., disturbed, slight toning), Very Good-Fine appearance, according to philatelic lore John Darrah was the U.S. postal agent in China, in 1913, in collusion with some stamp collectors he overprinted one sheet each of the stamps in stock at the agency (we doubt this applies to the printed varieties), as this was unauthorized he was ordered by Washington not to sell them, he complied with the order however some had already gotten into the hands of the collectors, rare lot (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 1,000-1,500 SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction
2320		8c on 4c Offices in China (K4). Mint N.H. right plate no. 8497 block of six, attractive color, interesting surcharge shift with "S" of Shanghai more or less straddling the margins between stamps, Fine-Very Fine, nice attractive variety (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,150.00 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
2321		10c on 5c Offices in China (K5). Mint N.H. left plate no. 9117 block of six, strong color on bright paper, Fine and attractive (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,100.00 SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
2322		10c on 5c Offices in China (K5). Beautifully centered, U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai China circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ $325.00) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	130.00 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
2323		12c on 6c Offices in China (K6). Jumbo margins and precisely centered, fresh, vivid color, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ $365.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade), this is the highest grade awarded to date in any category and the only example to achieve this grade (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	85.00 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
2324		12c on 6c Offices in China (K6). Mint N.H. left plate no. 7822 block of six, bright color, Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,500.00 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
2325		12c on 6c Offices in China (K6). Beautifully centered with choice wide margins, U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai China circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ $440.00) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	190.00 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
2326		16c on 8c Offices in China (K8). Mint N.H., well-balanced margins, fresh, vivid color, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ $375.00) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	180.00 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
2327		16c on 8c Olive Green, Offices in China (K8a). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. 7742 block of six, brilliant color, fresh and Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,000.00 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
2328		16c on 8c Olive Green, Offices in China (K8a). Incredibly wide Jumbo margins, "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai China" double-oval cancel with a bit of a New York receiving cancel, Extremely Fine, impressive example, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	125.00 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
2329		18c on 9c Offices in China (K9). Mint N.H. top margin plate no. block of six, vibrant color and perfectly struck surcharge, Fine-Very Fine plate block (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,200.00 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction

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