$2.00 on $1.00 Offices in
China, Double Surcharge (K16a). Top plate no., part imprint and letter
"A" block of four, barely hinged, deep rich color, clear and well-shifted
second impression of the overprint, light natural gum bend at
topEXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED BLOCK OF THE $2.00 DOUBLE SURCHARGE ERROR WITH A PLATE NUMBER. ONE OF THE MOST REMARKABLE RARITIES OF THE ISSUE.
With 1983 P.F. certificate. Purchased by the Druckers in our 1986 Rarities sale. Scott Retail as four singles is $20,000.00 (Image)
$2.00 on $1.00 Offices in
China, Double Surcharge (K16a). Barely hinged, rich color, almost
perfectly centered with wide and well-balanced margins, dramatic doubling
of the overprintEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE RARE $2.00 DOUBLE SURCHARGE ERROR IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE. A REMARKABLE STAMP.
This stamp is superb in every respect -- quality of gum, size of margins, significant doubling of the overprint and color.
With 1968 P.F. certificate for block of four, this being the bottom right stamp (Image)
$2.00 on $1.00 Offices in
China, Double Surcharge (K16a). Barely hinged, deep rich color, clear
second impression of the overprint, wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE RARE $2.00 DOUBLE SURCHARGE ERROR.
With copy of 1968 P.F. certificate for block of four, this being the top left stamp. (Image)
$2.00 on $1.00 Offices in
China, Double Surcharge (K16a). Lightly hinged, crisp impression, extra
wide margins, part pencil notation on back from post office instructions to
destroy the sheetEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB WIDE-MARGINED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE $2.00 DOUBLE SURCHARGE ERROR.
With 1983 P.F. certificate (Image)
$2.00 on $1.00 Offices in
China, Double Surcharge (K16a). Rich color, clear second surcharge,
tied by bold strike of "U.S. Postal Service, Shanghai, China, Dec. 31"
duplex datestamp on small pieceEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 DOUBLE SURCHARGE, USED ON THE LAST DAY THE U.S. POST OFFICE IN SHANGHAI WAS OPEN.
This stamp is far scarcer in used condition. Approximately six covers are known. The last time we offered a sound used copy was in our 2002 Rarities sale. That stamp, centered significantly to bottom, realized $6,000 hammer.
With 1986 P.F. certificate (Image)
$2.00 on $1.00 Offices in
China, Double Surcharge (K16a). Horizontal pair, natural s.e. at left,
deep rich color, clear and well-shifted second impression of surcharge,
tied by bold strike of "U.S. Postal Agency, Shanghai, China, Dec. 4 4:30PM
1922" duplex datestamp on cover addressed to Fok Shue How at
ShanghaiVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A SUPERB PAIR OF THE $2.00 DOUBLE SURCHARGE ERROR ON COVER. ONE OF THE GREATEST RARITIES OF THE ISSUE AND ONE OF THE MOST OUTSTANDING COVERS IN 20TH CENTURY UNITED STATES PHILATELY.
It has been reported that the Double Surcharge sheets were among the last to be put on sale before before the U.S. Postal Agency in Shanghai 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. There are at least six covers recorded. The example offered here is addressed to the chief Chinese postal clerk.
With 1972 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as two used singles is $12,000.00 (Image)