Sale 1362 — The El Dorado Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 7-9 October, 2025
Category — Offices in China, Parcel Post
12c on 6c Offices in China (K6). Mint N.H., vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed, gorgeous centering with wide margins, long and full perforations
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT ON 6-CENT OFFICES IN CHINA IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- ONLY TWO GRADE HIGHER.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). Only two grade higher (at 98J, we last sold one in 2014). Only three others share this desirable grade.
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30c on 15c Gray, Offices in China (K12). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Gorham, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95), Scott value $200
(Image Magnifier)60c on 30c Orange Red, Offices in China (K14). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85)
(Image Magnifier)$1.00 on 50c Light Violet, Offices in China (K15). Mint N.H., lovely color, Very Fine and choice, with 1980 and 2006 P.F. certificates
(Image Magnifier)2c on 1c Green, Offices in China (K17). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
(Image Magnifier)4c on 2c Carmine, Offices in China (K18). Mint N.H., brilliant color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only four grade higher (all 95J)
(Image Magnifier)2c-$2.00 Offices in China (K1-K5, K7-K11, K13, K16). Mint N.H. except for K5 which is lightly hinged, rich colors, K13 natural inclusion, Fine-Very Fine group, K11 with 2002 and 2009 P.F. certificates
(Image Magnifier)5c Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q5). Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95 XQ, the "XQ" stands for "Extraordinary Quality"), Scott value $62
(Image Magnifier)20c Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q8). Mint N.H., rich color, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate (XF 90), Scott value $260
(Image Magnifier)75c Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q11). Mint N.H., brilliant color and choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
(Image Magnifier)$1.00 Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q12). Mint N.H. with right plate no. 6262 selvage, very pleasing wide margins, rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate
(Image Magnifier)25c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ5). Mint N.H., detailed impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. and 1998 and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85)
(Image Magnifier)25c Deep Green, Special Handling (QE4). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
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