Sale 986 — U.S. Post Offices in China, featuring the John Thomas Collection
Sale Date — Wednesday, 28 April, 2010
Category — Offices in Surcharges -- Singles
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1814
$2.00 on $1.00 Offices in China, Double Surcharge (K16a). H.r., rich color, clear second surchargeA FINE EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 OFFICES IN CHINA WITH DOUBLE SURCHARGE ERROR.
The Office in China double surcharge error occurred during the overprinting of stamps for use at the U.S. Postal Agency in Shanghai. It has been reported that the errors were among the last stamps to be put on sale before the agency closed on December 31, 1922. The Deputy Postal Agent, Mr. E. H. Murray, knew of the error but allowed it to be put on sale, as he was retiring and the Agency was closing.
Signed by Livingston in pencil. With 1974 P.F. certificate.
8,500
9,500