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1871, Dragons mon unit, imperforate continued...
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
30054 DE 4I image1871, 500 mon bluish green, plate 1, printed on thick wove paper of 76 microns, position 29 showing "flame missing" variety, close although full margin at right and evenly ample margins on other sides, clear impression, unused without gum as issued. (JHES ¥130,000).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. € 250

SOLD for € 460.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30055 ,DE 4I image1871, 500 mon pale blue green, plate 1, intermediate printing, complete sheet of 40, surrounded by margins varying from clear to huge, uniformly applied and fresh impression in a bright and delicate shade, unused without gum as issued, featuring constant varieties in positions 9, 14 and 29. Positional pinholes following the type R model. Natural paper imperfection in position 20 and a couple of slight tone spots at left, not detracting from the rarity and unusual freshness. A very rare complete sheet of the highest first-issue denomination, being an essential piece in an advanced collection. (JSCA ¥4,400,000). Provenance: Captain E. J. Allen (Robson Lowe -Part I-, London 24.9.1958, lot 6) F. J. Peplow (H. R. Harmer N.Y, 16.3.1970, lot 8 and described as "fresh immaculate")(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 15,000

SOLD for € 36,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30056 O 4I image1871, 500 mon, greyish yellow green, plate 1, earliest printing, position 6, a well margined example cancelled by the "head portion" of large three-character "Kensazumi" postmark in regular script, used in the Eastern Zone. A very rare example exhibiting the first postmark of Japanese philately, which was used during merely six weeks. Note: The earliest printing of the 500 mon is nowadays classified as "greyish yellow-green" and "dull yellow-green". Any other early green shade is classified as "early printing".(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. € 2,000

SOLD for € 3,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30057 O 4I image1871, 500 mon, greyish yellow green, plate 1, earliest printing, margins ranging from good to enormous showing part of neighbouring stamp at left, cancelled by "head portion" of large "Fushimi Kensazumi" handstamp. A highly desirable example showing the part of this elusive cancellation combining the regular and tensho scripts. A choice example.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Estimate. € 1,500

SOLD for € 2,200.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30058 O 4I image1871, 500 mon dark blue green, plate 1, late printing, showing the shade of plate 2, position 23, just touched at top left, otherwise full to large margins, cancelled by early non-standard "Tsuru" circle of Tsuguraoka. Three tiny tears in margin. (JSCA ¥250,000).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 300

SOLD for € 440.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30059 O 4I image1871, 500 mon bright green, plate 1, early printing, a well margined vertical pair from positions 16 / 24, very fresh with two magnificent strikes of early non-standard "Saikyo-ken" postmark of Saikyo. Extremely fine and desirable with this scarce usage. (JHES ¥430,000).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 1,500

SOLD for € 2,200.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30060 O, 4I imageTHE LARGEST USED 500 MON MULTIPLE IN PRIVATE HANDS 1871, 500 mon bluish-green, plate 1, vertical block of ten, positions 1-2 / 9-10 / 17-18 / 25-26 / 32-33, in the typical shade of the middle period of printing, plate 1, just touched or very slightly cut into in two small places, otherwise margins ranging from clear to very large, resplendent pastel shade and detailed impression, cancelled by two strikes of large "Tokyo Kensazumi" hs. Slight imperfection in upper left corner, otherwise very fine. An astonishing used large block including the two first columns of a complete sheet, being the only known and the largest used multiple in private hands. Additionally a block of 17 is also known on cover, belonging to the Kanai Hiroyuki collection property of The Philatelic Culture Museum (Kobe, Japan). Provenance: A. M. Tracey Woodward (H. R. Harmer, London, 26-28.6.1939, lot 110, then still affixed to original fragment with other values)(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 10,000

SOLD for € 11,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30061 4I imageTHE UNIQUE COVER BEARING THE 500 MON "MISSING STROKE" & "MISSING DOT" 1871, 500 mon greyish yellow green, plate 1, earliest printing, position 3, featuring the "Missing Stroke" and "Missing Dot" varieties in the "Sen" character, positional pinhole at top right, crisp impression, barely touched in right margin at bottom, huge margins on other sides, tied by large "(Saikyo) Kensazumi" postmark on reverse of cover (slightly incomplete at top) addressed to Tokyo. On obverse displaying red framed "(year of) Water Monkey 8th Moon 26th Day/Saikyo P.O." (Gregorian 28 September 1872) datestamp. On reverse, alongside the franking, arrival datestamps of 8.29 and 8.30, as well as framed "Afternoon Dispatch" handstamp in red. Cover incomplete at top and on address side, presumably with 900 mon franking missing, as the single weight letter rate from Saikyo to Tokyo was 1,400 mon. Four examples of the "Double Error" are believed to exist, this being the only usage known on cover. This and the previous lot feature the most significant plate-flaw varieties in the classic period. One of the great gems of Japanese philately. (JSCA 4v-1-3 ¥10,000,000 for the stamp off cover). Note: In contrast with other plate varieties, these errors were detected very early and were retouched, so that even the earliest printing examples in dull yellow-green already display the "sen" character adjusted. This fact explains the great rarity of this error. Provenance: Yamamoto Kunichi Robert Levy (Robson Lowe, 20.2.1967, lot 167)(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. € 30,000

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30062 4I image1871, 500 mon bluish-green, plate 1, position 7, shade characteristic from the middle period of printing, margins ranging from full to very large, used on back of large part cover to Tokyo, tied by framed seal-style ("Tensho") postmark from the Sekito post office (Suo province), with alongside showing framed "Yubin / Boshu Sekito Postal Handling Agency" hs in vermilion, and arrival "(year of) Water Ape 4th Moon 3rd Day" / Tokyo P.O." (Gregorian May 9, 1872). A delightful and rare single franking.(Image 1)

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Estimate. € 2,000

SOLD for € 9,500.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30063 4I, 2I image1871, 500 mon, greyish yellow green, plate 1, earliest printing, position 30, together with 100 mon dark-steal-blue plate 1, earliest printing, position 15, both well margined and applied on reverse of envelope from Shizuoka (Suruga Province) to Nagoya (Owari Province), tied by large "Kensazumi" handstamp featuring three characters in regular script (Kaisho) -used in the Eastern Zone-. Dated in manuscript on 3rd moon 20th day (Gregorian 9 May 1871). The top flap has few backed insect damages as usually found in this period, clear away from the franking. Cert. Philatelic Museum Foundation signed by Dr. Sawa (2001). Illustrated in the new 2023 JSCA catalogue on page 24. Twelve covers are recorded exhibiting the large "Kensazumi" postmark in regular script (Kaisho) -this being a highly sought-after feature in Japanese philately-, being unique with this franking and the 600 mon rate. (JHES ¥7,000,000). Provenance: Dr. Ichida Soichi Fukuhara Kazunobu(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Estimate. € 40,000

SOLD for € 38,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30064 DE 4II image1871, 500 mon dark blue green, plate 2, vertical pair, positions 4 / 12, three good to very large margins on three sides, close but clear at right, deep shade, unused without gum as issued. Very fine and of great freshness. (JHES ¥250,000).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 500

SOLD for € 500.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30065 ,DE 4II image1871, 500 mon dark blue-green, plate 2, block of four from positions 21-22 / 29-30, rich colour and intense impression, uncommonly large margins for the great majority, unused without gum as issued. Small scissor cut between stamps at left and spot at top right of upper left stamp most probably natural origin, in no way detracting from this rare and appealing block. (JSCA ¥520,000).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 1,200

SOLD for € 1,900.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30066 ,DE 4II image1871, 500 mon dark blue green, plate 2, complete sheet reconstruction of 40, exclusively made up of unused stamps, including a vertical block of six in positions 13-14 / 21-22 / 29-30 and one pair, positions 8-16, except for one corner very slightly cut into or touched in positions 14 and 31, it is to be appreciated that all are well margined examples. The prominent constant varieties can be found in positions 2, 6, 7, 8 and 15, the first one featuring a remarkable scratch through the head of the left dragon. A very difficult reconstruction of great appearance. (JSCA ¥4,800,000+).(Image 1)

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Estimate. € 10,000

SOLD for € 32,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30067 O 4II image1871, 500 mon dark blue green, plate 2, position 37, excellent even margins and crisp impression, leaving the design very clear with early non-standard "Ken" framed cancellation confined to the top. Signed Senf brothers (Leipzig). A superb and most desirable example from the rare plate 2 in used condition. (JSCA ¥600,000).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 800

SOLD for € 1,800.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30068 4II image1871, 500 mon dark blue green, plate 2, position 2, cut into or touched on two sides, very large margins at top and right, uncommonly detailed impression, tied to piece by early non-standard framed "Waka" circle of Wakamatsu P.O. Insect hole affecting outer margin but not altering the design. A most unusual provincial fancy postmark, of even more desirability exhibiting this perfect strike. (JHES ¥850,000). Note: The 500 mon plate 2 was only sold in thirteen post offices. With regards to the postmark in this lot, also one pair on piece is known, which was part of the Harold Bradshaw collection (Fine Stamp Club first auction, 1966, lot 31).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. € 1,000

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30069 4II, 5I, 6II imageTHE RAREST "DRAGON" STAMP ON COVER 1871, 500 mon dark blue green, plate 2, position 35, a very fine example with a considerably strong impression and very good margins with part of frame line of adjoining stamp at left, in mixed franking with 1872 1/2 sen brown, plate 1, two examples from positions 9 respectively position 33, as well as 1 sen blue, plate 2, position 25, all paying seven times the single rate up to 28 momme within basic distance, not exceeding 25 ri, tied by five strikes of circular framed fancy "Tsuru" handstamp of Tsurugaka to very large local cover, opened for display. Framed "(year of) Water Monkey 10th Moon 6th and 7th Day" [handwritten]/Uzen Province/ postal receiving and handling (Gregorian 6 and 7 November 1872) datestamp on reverse. The two different days are dates of acceptance and delivery. Apart from the very fine quality highlighted in the 500 mon, the Sen Dragons are above the usually encountered state of preservation. Cert. Florian Eichhorn BPP (2023). A unique and spectacular franking including the first-issue highest denomination 500 mon, plate 2, being the rarest "Dragon" stamp on cover, with only five known including one in a museum. (JSCA ¥9,000,000). Note: Illustrated in the new 2023 JSCA catalogue on page 24. Census of 500 mon plate 2 complete covers we have documented: -The example presented here -Single franking, Hiroshima to Utsunomiya, in the Tejima collection -Single with 200 mon and 1 sen plate 2 (second issue), Jizodo to Saikyo, Meiji 5.11.30 (30.12.1872) in the Tejima collection. -Pair (the largest known multiple) and 1 sen (2), Atsugi to Hino, ex Robert Levy (Robson Lowe, 18.11.1964, lot 114), in the Kanai collection (The Philatelic Culture Museum) -Three examples in combination with 500 mon plate 1 (2), Tokyo to Nagasaki, in the Tejima collection(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 40,000

SOLD for € 70,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30070 O 4v-1-8 imageTHE 500 MON CENTRE INVERTED THE MOST VALUABLE STAMP OF ASIA ONE OF THE GREATEST GEMS OF WORLDWIDE PHILATELY 1871, 500 mon, greyish yellow-green, earliest printing, plate 1, position 8 from the upper right corner of the sheet, centre inverted, this being the characters of the denomination printed in black and originating from position 33. It displays a detailed impression and deep shade, possessing large even margins all around. It was lightly cancelled with part strike of large "Kakegawa Kensazumi" postmark, allowing the error to be clearly exhibited. Positional pinhole at top right corner, occasionally found in classic stamps of Japan and not being at all a fault, as it was applied by the printer in four corners of the sheet in order to fix a number of sheets to be cut or perforated simultaneously. The error is presented on the original exhibition page of its previous owner as displayed when his collection of "Japan 1871-1876 Hand Engraved Issues" was awarded a "Grand Prix National" at Philanippon 2021. This gem is accompanied by two additional 500 mon for comparison, both emanating from the same position 8, with the centre correctly printed, and showing intermediate and late printings in contrasting shades, the former being unused, while the latter was cancelled by the "head portion" of large "Nishioji Kensazumi" postmark. The unique example of the only inverted centre of all classic Japan, irrefutably being the most important and valuable item of Japanese and Asian philately, as well as one of the top-ten most important items of worldwide philately. Contrary to other highly great rarities of the world, this stamp is faultless and preserved in a very fine state. Note: The 500 mon stamp was produced in a two-part printing process. Initially the plate featuring the dragons and the frame was printed in colour, and after drying, the plate of the denomination was printed in black. Prior to this second step, one sheet was apparently piled up upside down. The authenticity of the error is irrefutable since the plate positions of the dragons & frame in green, position 8, and the denomination in black, position 33, located in the upper right corner (8) and lower left corner (33) of the sheet of 40, fell exactly in-line when the sheet was inadvertently printed upside down. Expertise: The error was discovered some time between 1953 and 1973 by John C. Linsley, an American collector who found the error in a Japan collection he acquired. The error became public when his stepson submitted the stamp for certification in 1973. It was then submitted to the International Society for Japanese Philately (I.S.J.P.) Expert Committee and was expertised by Dr. Varro E. Tyler (also head of the expert committee of the American Philatelic Society). Before issuing a certificate, the I.S.J.P. wanted to have the additional opinion of the Dr. Tani Takashi from the All Japan Philatelic Federation Expert Committee and Dr. Soichi Ichida from the Study Group of Hand Engraved Stamps. All experts concluded this stamp to be genuine with full confidence. The certificate unfortunately has been lost since, but the signature "Tyler" of Dr. Varro E. Tyler is pencilled on reverse in lower right corner. Currently the stamp is accompanied by a certificate of The Philatelic Federation of Japan Expert Committee (2011), which is signed by Dr. Sawa, as well as a certificate issued by Florian Eichhorn BPP (2023). Provenance: The following information is the result of our research to date: John C. Linsley (1953, an American collector who spotted the inverted centre in 1953 in a Japan collection he acquired) Mark E. Weber (1973, the adopted son of Mr. Lindsey as his heir) Waverley Trading Co. (Tokyo, December 1973, lot 748, then described as "one of the ten most valuable philatelic items in the world", sold for hammer ¥21,000,000) Group of four Japanese dealers (1973) Ichiro Kondo (1973, bought by private treaty for ¥25,500,000) Ryohei Ishikawa (1974) Kilchiro Hayashi (1995) Yuji Yamada (2013, sold to him by private treaty for an undisclosed amount by Takahashi Stamp Co., Tokyo)(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5)

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Estimate. € 4,000,000

SOLD for € 4,400,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
1872, Dragons sen unit, perforated
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
30071 ,DE 5I image1872, 1/2 sen brown, plate 1, brittle laid paper, complete sheet of 40, featuring plate varieties in positions 11, 18, 20, 26 and 27, unused without gum and mounted to cardboard, small part of the sheet margin missing in upper and lower left corners. Tiny corner fault at top left and some separated perforations as it is the norm with this very fragile paper. Rare and very fresh. (JSCA ¥1,300,000).(Image 1)

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Estimate. € 3,000

SOLD for € 4,600.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30072 O 5I image1872, 1/2 sen brown, plate 1, ductile paper of 70 microns, position 30, above average centring with only one frame line touched, cancelled by two strikes of early non-standard handstamp. Bottom left corner repaired, still a very scarce stamp on this paper. (JSCA ¥440,000).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 250

SOLD for € 240.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30073 O 5I image1872, 1/2 sen brown, plate 1, brittle laid paper, lower right corner-sheet margin pair from positions 39 and 40, selvedge on two sides, usual centring, cancelled by Kiban Echigo No. 28 of Niigata. A very interesting positional multiple.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 300

SOLD for € 280.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM

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