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496

Japan, Mint Collection, 1876-1970., formed oversees in Germany in two home made albums (thus the michel #s) a fantastic MNH and mint hinged (few stamps cancelled) stamp collection Japan 1876-1970, including very many better stamps such as (Michel no's): 69-70*, 71-74*, 76-87*, 91*, 92-93*, 123 -126*, 127-129*, 134-135*, 144-147*, 148-151*, 180-183*, 195-198*, 217** in kleinbogen (little album black on sheet margin), 222-224* *, 428A* in kleinbogen, 475** in kleinbogen (very discolored gum), 476-493*, 494-498**, 514-533*, 566-571*, 576-581*, souvenir sheet 1* (!), 2**, 3* (few brown spots on back), 4**, 5**, 6** (few brown spots), 7**, 8**, 9(*), 11**, 18 (*), A28** (slightly discolored gum), 29**, plus much more, a late comer so we did not translate the numbers- please see online as it is fully nimaged, -ex Pedersen Collection. Shipping charges apply - weight 11.9 lbs. (PDF 1 for this Lot) (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $6,000-8,000
SOLD for $5,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

497

Japan, The "Everything Under the Rising Sun" Compendium of Collections, 1871-modern, how many Japan collections does one man need? 88 is apparently the answer, comprising 30 Scott albums, a mix of White Ace, Lighthouse and homemade albums, plus stockbooks as well; this lot offers both collections and stocks, mint and used, hinged and mounted, with most material from the later 1870s on; a massive amount of material is present, if unevenly distributed—some albums are sparse, others are well-filled, but you'll find most of what you're looking for: definitives and commemoratives, New Year and some National Park sheets, Prefectural issues, Airs, some Revenues and Japanese Occupations, etc., etc.; a boon for the cancel collector, with botas, fancies, Meiji-dated, and more to the modern, both domestic and foreign (one binder dedicated to better-struck cancels); modern offers plenty of face value material, with most stamps up to 80Y (a few higher spotted), with sheets to further boost the total; some albums in need of replacement, some pages pristine…this lot presents myriad possibilities for the dealer, Fine to Very Fine with better throughout, inspection a must—a great deal at our low estimate. Shipping charges apply - weight 330 lbs. (Image)

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Estimate $5,000-6,000
SOLD for $9,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

498

Japan, Extensive Selection, 1871-1988., Wonderful mint/used/mint never hinged collection, partly multiple incl. 1871 and 1872 issues in quantities, 1872-1875 issues very extensive with platenumbers, 1875 birds multiple, the good sets of 1910/1955, airmails incl. the rare 1st sheetlet and other better issues, National Parks blocs, also some Korea, in 2 very wellfilled albums. Great collection with a massive catalogue value!! generally Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 14 lbs. (PDF 1 for this Lot) (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $5,000-7,500
SOLD for $4,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

499

Japan, Magnificent Assortment, mostly premium 1930s/80s (some earlier) sets, singles, S/S, multiples, etc. sorted into glassines, leafing through we note 198-201 mint, 222 NH (20), 227-29 mint, 230-33 NH (10), 421a NH (5), 422 NH (8), 423 mint (3), 427 NH (31), 434 NH (7), 479 NH (6), 480-97 NH, 508b NH (2), C3-7 NH, C9-13 NH, etc. plus assorted NH National Parks sets, 1960s "Mihon" overprints, 1980s booklets, etc., generally fresh and F-VF, view to appreciate. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.8 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

Estimate $4,000-6,000
SOLD for $5,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

500

Japan, Hefty Holding of Mostly Mint, 1876-2000, Four glassine files and hundreds of full & partial sheets in a larger box and five mint sheet folders. Culled from the inventory of one of the largest stamp dealerships on the West Coast, this lot is loaded with better material, some of it in tantalizing quantities. Highlights include mint #80-82, 101, 108, 136-38, 1402-42, 148-51 (2), 163-66, 190-93 (4), 201, 227-29, 283a (with folder), 367a (5), 371 (3), 372, 388, 392 (corner block of ten), 400a (3), 407 (4), 421a (2), 422 (13), 423 (5), 433 (3), 434 (7), 435, 437 (6), 438 (4), 439-42, 457 (4), 473a (11), 479 (21), 480-97 (3), 508b (2), 517, 517a, 518 (pair), 519a, 521, 580b, 609 (2), 611a, C1-2, C9-13, C19, C26, C30 (2), C33, Offices in Korea 15, and used 66, 179-87 (3), 193, 479 (5), C1, C14-24 (2), etc. The one you have been waiting for to spruce up your inventory, generally Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 33 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $3,500-5,000
SOLD for $6,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

501

Japan, National Parks Souvenir Sheets, Extensive and Valuable Holding, 1938-52, over 350 in total, many with their folders, ranging from pristine mint never hinged to mint hinged to no gum to creased or toned; comprises #283a (67, 50 folders), 288a (23, all with folders, 2 with 1939 Japan Pavilion handstamp), 293a (9, 5 folders), 306a (9, 5 folders), 311a (11, 6 folders), 318a (19, 7 folders), 323a (15, 5 folders), 453a (10, all folders), 463a (22, 15 folders), 504a (12, all folders), 545a (10, all folders), 564a (14, all folders), 572a (16, 14 folders), plus over 100 later horizontal format souvenir sheets, along with some cancelled sheets; massive catalogue value, and plenty of salable material—these are always popular and in demand, Fine to Very Fine with much better, be sure to take time to view. Shipping charges apply - weight 6.8 lbs. (Image)

Estimate $3,000-4,000
SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

502

Japan, Extensive and Valuable Postal History Compilation, filling two plastic tubs, our guess is that there are close to 1000 items in this lot, and while there are First Day Covers aplenty, the vast majority of items are postally used; we note Air, Registered, and Express uses, censors, some Japanese Occupations (!), First Flight Covers, a good mix of Large Commemorative Datestamps, many picture post cards including from Korea, a 1915 picture post card to "Riga, Russia", a 1945 Showa Definitives Last Day Cover; 27 large-part fronts from the American Consular Service in either Mukden or Dairen, Manchuria, plus a Japan cover to FDR as President, all from the FDR Collection, etc., etc.; and don't let the oft repetitious modern frankings fool you—this lot has a superlative range of modern cancels in terms of both type and origin; as expected, the occasional condition issue arises, but overall in remarkably great shape, Very Fine overall, a super lot with plenty to offer; inspection a must. Shipping charges apply - weight 31 lbs. (Image)

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Estimate $3,000-4,000
SOLD for $2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

503

Japan, Postal History Bonanza, a massive assortment of hundreds upon hundreds of covers, postcards and postal stationery (we'd estimate close to 1000 items in total), from the late 1800s to the modern, offering collector and dealer alike a wealth of material from which to pull; nearly everything under the sun is (or is most likely) here: stationery mint and used (some uprated), Sea Post, censored, Registered, Airmail, etc., numerous lovely picture post cards and commemorative postcards including Japanese-Russian War Triumphal Reviews and Goni Fair items, cancels and frankings galore (from Kobans on) including single and mixed frankings, commemoratives and high values, etc., etc., etc.; a must-see lot sure to please, Fine to Very Fine with better throughout, inspection invited. Shipping charges apply - weight 16 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

Estimate $3,000-4,000
SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

504

Japan, The Mix-and-Matcha Mint and Used Stock, six solidly filled #1 glassine boxes of all things Japan, with mint and used from classics to mid-century; be forewarned, there is no rhyme or reason to the order of material, but a thorough reorganization will be well rewarded, as we note a wealth of cancel varieties (from botas to modern rollers, both domestic and foreign) with numerous valued by the consignor at 3,000Y to 10,000Y (break out your specialized catalogues for even more), perfins, commemoratives, Parks, a group of Mihons, Airmails, Offices, coils, and more; note numerous Earthquake Emergency stamps, #609 mint, Chefoo and Tientsin cancels, a couple partial IPO tie-prints, #479 never hinged, etc., etc.; duplication of course, generally appearing light to useful; condition varies as expected, generally Fine to Very Fine with much better throughout, get a taste online; personal viewing suggested. Shipping charges apply - weight 5 lbs. (Image)

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Estimate $3,000-4,000
SOLD for $5,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

505

Japan, Well-filled Mint and Used Collection, 1874-1956, mostly hinged on Schaubek pages, starting with a hinged #50 (syl 1), and running nearly complete for the period; 19th century offers an attractive range of cancels including botas, crossroads, an asterisk, even a Hong Kong B62 killer on #63, with 20th century offerings including mint/unused #151, 154, 163-166, 193, 198-200, 385a, 369-372, 378a, 400a, 422, 422a, 423, 435, 436, 457, 479, 479a, 480-497, 498 lottery sheet, 508a, 508b, 521, 521c, 575a, 609, C1, C9-C13, C14-C24 (no #C19), C26-C38 (no #C25), plus National Parks singles (most all mint) and souvenir sheets (no #293a, 306a, 311a), and used #179-187, 201, 227-229, C2, etc., plus Offices in China and Korea, some WWII Japanese Occupations, and more; some earlies mis-placed on pages, some items toned from the old pages, but a worthy and valuable collection in need of a new home, Fine to Very Fine with better throughout, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.8 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $3,000-4,000
SOLD for $2,600.00
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506

Japan, Compelling Compilation of Mint, Used and More, thousands upon thousands of stamps, on album pages, in stockbooks, on black cards, in glassines…you get the picture; a huge amount of material to keep the busiest (and most diversified) dealer happy for ages; 19th century (mostly used) offer a wealth of cancels both domestic and foreign, with myriad types, colors and locales; 20th century offers both cancels and loads of mint (including some more recent of possible postage use), with better items throughout, including used Birds (#47, 49-50), #210 mint, #C3-C7 mint and used, strong showings of Taisho and Showa definitives (the latter including mint and used multiples), many part-sets from the 1910s-30s, mint National Park singles (complete sets), plus Japanese Occupations, Telegraphs, Revenues, Offices, Christmas Seals and Mihons; condition varies as expected, but with the amount of material (and duplication), this is a winning lot at our low estimate, Fine to Very Fine with better throughout. Shipping charges apply - weight 43 lbs. (Image)

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Estimate $2,500-3,500
SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

507

Japan, "Spirited Away" Powerful Mostly Mint Collection, 1872-1979, In two almost like-new hingeless Lighthouse albums, an extremely potent collection. Better classics abound, and many better throughout, such as mint #110, 111-12, 198-201, 249-52, 257-79, 369, 378a, 385a, 388, 400a, 407, 421a, 422, 422a, 423, 434, 437-38, 439-42, 456-57, 479, 479a, 480-97, 498 (sheetlet), 517-19, 517a, 519a, 521c, 522 (sheetlet), 551 (sheetlet), 575a, 580b, B11, C8, C9-13 and complete National Parks souvenir sheets, nearly all in folders. In addition, pages also included up to 2005, as well as those for the Prefectures and Ryukyu Islands, generally Fine to Very Fine, scans & video available online. Shipping charges apply - weight 29 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Image)

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Estimate $2,500-3,000
SOLD for $2,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

508

Japan, Massive Unchecked Stock Selection, 1870s-modern, many thousands of stamps on hundreds of album and stockpages, stockbooks, glassines, etc., ranging mostly from Kobans on; a treasure hunter's delight, offered as received, with opportunities for the occasional surprise; note an interesting array of cancels, both domestic and foreign, including botas, at least one postage due cancel, some fancies, Large Commemorative Datestamps, etc.; stamps include mint and used (majority leaning towards used) with sheetlets, a few New Year lottery sheets and postal cards, commemoratives, etc.; take the time to unmix and rematch, and you might just have a well-filled collection here; review a must—and well worth the time, Fine to Very Fine with much better, inspection invited. Shipping charges apply - weight 52 lbs. (Image)

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Estimate $2,500-3,500
SOLD for $1,300.00
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509

Japan, Captivating Compilation of Better, 1872-1975, mixed mint and used (mostly mint, some never hinged), in glassines or on stock or sale pages, fresh and clean on the whole; chock-a-block with sought-after and high value material, including (mint unless noted) #10 no gum, 46 (syl 1), 47 used, 60, 61, 70, 80 (exquisite color!), 83, 84, 85-86 (2), 108, 145a, 154 used, 155-158, 163-166 (2, 1 mint), 166 (2), 167-170, 167-170 (3), 170, 170 (2), 193 (2), 198-201, 201 (6), 222a (sound, well-centered and lightly hinged), 276-279, 372 (2), 378a lightly hinged, 423, 456 (3 lightly hinged), 457 (4, 1 never hinged), 479a lightly hinged, 480-497 (5, 1 never hinged), 508b, 517a, 520 never hinged, 521c lightly hinged, 580a (2), 609 (13, incl 2 blocks of 4, 1 with imprint), 636 (8, incl block of 4), C1-C2, C43 (single plus pair), plus more besides; in need of organizing, but well worth the time, Very Fine on the whole, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.4 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $3,500.00
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510

Japan, Two-Part Mostly Mint Collection, 1879-2007, a useful holding mounted in two volumes, one a Ginza Stamp Club album from 1953 with commemoratives from 1894, definitives from 1879, plus National Parks, New Years, Airmails and Offices; definitives and Offices mixed mint and used, the rest overwhelmingly mint; better includes mint #85-86, 87-90, 110, 148-151, 167-170, 179-187, 190-193, 423, 456, 480-497 (plus second set used), 517a, 519a (2), 551 sheetlet, 576 Mihon sheetlet, 575a, Parks complete less Kirishima souvenir sheet, etc.; second album is an apparently complete collection of Prefectural stamps 1989-2007 as singles, pairs, and full sheets, offering high face value with most in the 50Y-80Y range; condition varies as expected, but plenty of pretty stamps to appeal to collector and dealer alike, Fine to Very Fine with better, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 7.6 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Image)

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Estimate $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $2,000.00
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511

Japan, Dealer's Delight of Pages, 1870s-modern, many hundreds of album and stock pages, offering thousands of mint and used stamps for the dealer or specialist collector; generally starting with the Kobans, though a handful of earlier as well, and running roughly to the 1970s or '80s, with commemoratives, Airs, and more; among some of the better items are souvenir sheets including New Year lottery sheets and a couple National Parks (at least one with folder), Showa definitives in blocks or part-sheets, numerous Revenues, several semi-specialized pages with shades and perforation varieties, some coils, Japanese Occupations, etc.; no howling rarities, but plenty of solid material to please the busiest of dealers, Fine to Very Fine with much better, worth the time to review. Shipping charges apply - weight 42 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $1,100.00
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512

Japan, Varied and Valuable Postal History Compilation, hundreds of covers in all, offering the collector whatever his/her heart desires; while there are some more modern items included (1960s on), this lot veers to the classics, with the majority from mid- to late Meiji through just post-WWII; we note mint and used postal stationery, ship and paquebot covers, many attractive picture post cards, commemorative post cards for both the Japanese-Russian War and at least one Great White Fleet; uses from China, Manchuria and Korea; a Japanese Occupation of Burma First Day Cover on Registered Envelope; Censored, Airmail and Registered uses, a huge range of cancels from botas to Large Commemorative Datestamps to modern, an oversized cover franked in First Showa pairs to the 1 En value, and much, much more; condition varies as to be expected, but an endlessly captivating group that must be seen to be fully appreciated, Fine to Very Fine with much better, see our images online to get a taste. Shipping charges apply - weight 12 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $1,800.00
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513

Japan, Mint Melange from Meiji to Modern, a combobulation of commemorative, definitives, coils, souvenir sheets, Airs, and more, organized to greater or lesser degrees by glassines and sales cards, but in need of a thorough going through; the earliest item we spotted was a 1906 #111, the latest some recent booklets or souvenir sheets (good for postage, with values in the 50Y-80Y-110Y range), but the majority of items seem to run from Tazawas through the 1960s; much of interest, including inscription singles and blocks, part-sheets, full sheets, booklet panes, Mt. Fuji & Deer issues, Showa definitives (some marginal with markings), a #422a (never hinged, but with corner selvage damage), #508b inscription block (with barest trace of hinge, if any at all), etc.; solid duplication, with time spent organizing and grouping richly rewarded, Fine to Very Fine with much better, inspection invited. Shipping charges apply - weight 10.8 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $2,500.00
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514

Japan, Bulging at the Seams Stockbook, 1871-1960s, 17 pages (34 sides) of a 24-page Lighthouse stockbooks stuffed to the gills with enough mint and used material to please even the busiest dealer; starts off with a handful of Scenic Spots, followed by Airmails from #C3 to C43, including #C19 (6 mint, 11 used), C20 (2 mint, 5 used), C32 (7mint, 14 used), and C33 (5 mint, over 50 used), plus Offices in China and Korea, Military Stamps, New Year Stamps (#522//858), Stamp Week and International Letter Writing Week issues, two sides of Ryukyus including #E1 (3 mint, 1 used); then back to Japan with a couple sides of identified fakes and forgeries of the classics, then several pages of genuine Meiji and Taisho era definitives, from 1872-73 issues through Earthquake Emergency stamps; useful to extensive duplication throughout, with noticeable shades and a wealth of cancel types for the treasure hunter; condition varies, but generally Fine to Very Fine with better throughout, fully imaged online, but in-person review recommended. Shipping charges apply - weight 4.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $5,250.00
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515

Japan, "Fullmetal Philatelist" Mostly Mint Collection, 1871-2000, Beautiful collection in six binders with all stamps blackmounted on White Ace pages. Some better used classics and nearly complete mint from the 1950s to 2000 including the Prefecture issues. Highlights include used #1-2, 17, 36-38, 200, and mint 150-51, 167-70, 190-93, 201. Some scans and quick flips of each volume to underline the level of completeness, overall Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 23 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Video4 for this lot) (Video5 for this lot) (Video6 for this lot) (Video7 for this lot) (Image)

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Estimate $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $1,000.00
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516

Japan, Mostly First Day Cover Compilation, ca. 1906-87, several hundreds of covers in total, the majority sleeved, many identified and ready for sale, but in need of organizing; most appear to fall between the mid-1930s and mid-1950s, but we note a 1906 Triumphal Review-cancelled postcard and a 1987 New Year sheetlet, which gives a sense of just what might be found; the covers include all issues—commemoratives (e.g., numerous Men of Culture, including the key #492), definitives (including numerous First Showas, #517a, 519), National Parks, New Years, some souvenir sheets, Semi-Postals, and Airs, along with a handful of First Flight and other commemorative covers; given the number of covers present, duplication is surprisingly light and in useful quantities; expect the occasional toned or faulty item, but overwhelmingly sound, many attractively cacheted, and with much to commend themselves, Very Fine overall, see a sampling online. Shipping charges apply - weight 9.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

Estimate $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction

517

Japan, New Year Lottery Sheets Compilation, 1935-80s, a jackpot offering of these popular items, the vast majority appearing to be Post Office fresh and never hinged; includes a broken sheet of 20 #222a (estimated as singles) and lottery sheets of #498 (7, 1 cancelled), 522 (19), 551 (27, including one with strong offset on reverse), 576 (12), 594 (7), 617 (15), 634 (9), 644 (12), 685 (77), and hundreds more including #606 and running to at least 1986 (Showa 61), with quantities ranging from a few to nearly 100 (as marked on packets, unchecked—but they look close); with massive cumulative catalogue value, this is a winning lot for the savvy dealer, Very Fine. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

Estimate $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction

518

Japan, Abundant Assortment of Covers, 1910s-, hundreds upon hundreds, offering a wide range of frankings, cancels (both classic and modern, domestic and foreign) and uses; includes First Day Covers, First Flight Covers, picture post cards, and stationery, but the vast majority is commercial mail from all across Japan (not just from Tokyo and Osaka); note censored and returned covers, Sea Post/NYK Lines items, auxiliary markings, mixed frankings including multiple 100Y and 500Y adhesives, Large Commemorative Datestamps, Registered and Airmail covers, and much more besides; an impressive lot sure to please, Fine to Very Fine with better throughout, inspection invited. Shipping charges apply - weight 19.4 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

Estimate $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

519

Japan, A Surfeit of Souvenir Sheets, 1940s-70s, a sizable stock of these popular items, most from the late 1940s to mid-1960s, with some more recent as well, the majority on sales cards/pages or glassined; while condition varies (as to be expected), much fresh and sound with Topical interest including New Year (lottery sheets), Olympics, philatelic expos, UPU, and more; in need of a good sorting, but better include #378a, 381a, 423, 522 var., 575a, etc., plus numerous booklets tossed in for good measure; generally solid duplication throughout, offering the dealer a myriad of opportunities, Fine to Very Fine with much better, a must-see lot. Shipping charges apply - weight 8.2 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $2,300.00
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520

Japan, "Sakura Spirit" Extremely Well-Filled Mint & Used Collection, 1871-1961, A clean collection in one Scott Specialty album with almost all stamps in mounts. Better items as identified by the collector include used #5-7, 9-11, 36, 38-39, 60, and mint 87-90, 150-51, 163-66, 167-70, 190-93, 283a (with folder), 323a. 400a, 422-23, 437-38, 457, 463a (with folder), 479, 504a (with folder), 517a, 519a, 545a (with folder), 551 (sheetlet), 564a (with folder), 575a, 576 (sheetlet), 580b. As can be seen from the scans, condition will vary, but generally Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 4.4 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $1,200-1,600
SOLD for $1,300.00
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521

Japan, Massive Melange of Mostly Used, ca. 1870s-1960s, offered as received, on cards and in glassines, thousands of stamps ranging from Meiji to mid-Showa, with definitives, commemoratives, Airs, some Revenues and Telegraphs, Offices, etc., overwhelmingly used, with some multiples included; some identified by Scott, others rather a jumble; for the treasure hunters among you, this offers hours of pleasure, with a wide range of cancels (bota, cork, postage due, domestic and foreign), shades and perforation varieties, with better including early commemoratives, 1923 Earthquake Emergency stamps, etc.; lots of pretty material sure to reward the dealer or collector willing to put in the time to sort and organize, Fine to Very Fine with much better, worth the time to review. Shipping charges apply - weight 11 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

Estimate $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

522

Japan, A Solid useful Mint + Used Collection, 1872-1945. Several hundred mint and used stamps with many better singles and sets all neatly mounted on hingeless pages. The quality is excellent. The 19th century is mainly used and 20th primarily mint. Mint highlights include by Scott: 9 + 12 $100., 133-134 + 138-140 $237., 179-187 $250., 257//279 $250. Commemorative mint: 85-90 $184., 111-112 $125., 148-153 $86., 155-162 $69., 167-170 + 177-178 $118., 190-193 $107., 198-211 $182., plus most of the balance of the 1930 period, 283a N.H. $140., 288a $47., 293a $145., 311a $240., 323a N.H. $175., In addition, a nice run of better used. A very worthwhile collection for online sales without any "Dogs". Condition is above the norm with only a very few faults, Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.4 lbs.
Scott $6,855. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $700.00
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523

Japan, Mostly Souvenir Sheet Stock Selection, 1937-67, arranged on stockpages, a compilation of over 200 souvenir sheets, booklets, small panes, etc., grouped and ready to sell, plus additional items in glassines or on dealer pages, with even more on offer; stockpages comprise #259a (hinged), 358a (2), 367a (2), 378a (4), 381a (30), 395 (3), 396 (7), 401 (5), 407 (2), 409 (9), 410 (3), 415, 422a (2), 423, 437 (3), 438, 448b (2), 456 (2, 1 never hinged, 1 no gum), 475a (4), 479a hinged, 505-508 sheet of 20, 509 (28), 510a (30), 517a (4), 519a (21), 575a (3), 580a (4), 580b (2), 611a, 668a (2), 703 (10), 825a (7), 881b-c (2), 881c-d (9, 2 different covers), 958a (6), B11 (2), and a handful of later items as well; loose material includes #385a, 407, 423 (2), 517a (3), 519a (4), 521c, and many more to the New Year souvenir sheets of the 1970s or early 1980s; condition varies from pristine never hinged to stained or faulty, with huge catalogue value if all sound; a bargain at our low estimate, generally Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 4.6 lbs. (Image)

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Estimate $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction