Japan, 1871, Dragon, 48m Brown, Plate 1, Laid Paper, #1, ungummed, margins all around, Choice Very Fine. Sakura #1 yen 45,000. Scott $225. Estimate $120-150. (Image)
Est. $120.00-150.00
Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 168
Symbol: FONT
Cat No: 1b
Japan, 1871, Dragon, 48m Brown, Plate 1, Wove Paper, #1b, light cancel, margins all around, Very Fine. Sakura #1 yen 45,000. Scott $300. Estimate $120-150. (Image)
Est. $120.00-150.00
Opening US$ 90.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 169
Symbol: (
Cat No: 1c
Japan, 1871, Dragon, 48m Brown, Plate 2, Laid Paper, #1c, ungummed, 4 clear to large margins, Fine to Very Fine, 2010 I.S.J.P. cert. Sakura #1 yen 50,000. Scott $325. Estimate $100-130. (Image)
Est. $100.00-130.00
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 170
Symbol: (
Cat No: 1c, 2, 3a
Japan, 1871, Dragon, 48m-200m Mint Group, #1c, 2, 3a, ungummed, narrow to large margins all around, each with small thins, 48m, 100m on laid paper (plates 1 and 2), 200m pl. 1 on wove, Fine to Very Fine appearing. Sakura #1-3 yen 158,000. Scott $850. Estimate $200-300. (Image)
Est. $200.00-300.00
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 171
Symbol: (
Cat No: 4d
Japan, 1871, Dragon, 500m Blue Green, Plate 1, Wove Paper, #4d, ungummed, margins all around, Very Fine. Sakura #4 yen 110,000. Scott $725. Estimate $300-400. (Image)
Est. $300.00-400.00
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 575.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 575
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 172
Symbol: (
Cat No: 6a, 7-8
Japan, 1872, Dragon, 1s-5s Perf Dragons Group, #6a, 7-8, unused, 3 mint copies, small faults, 1s on wove paper, 2s, 5s on laid paper, Fine appearing. Sakura #6-8 yen 280,000. Scott $1,975. Estimate $400-600. (Image)
Est. $400.00-600.00
Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 675.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 675
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 173
Symbol: FONT
Cat No: Collection
Japan, 1875-79 Used Group, Collection of over 150 on album pages from cherry blossoms to Koban issues incl. better items with some forgeries, plus group of cancellations, etc., mixed condition as expected on these early issues, careful inspection is recommended, generally Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $750-1,000. (Image)
Est. $750.00-1,000.00
Opening US$ 1,250.00
Sold...US$ 2,800.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 174
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 59
Japan, 1876, Old Koban, 5s Brown on Wrapper, #59, pair, obliterated with Kanazama Gota 13th February Meiji 17 (1884) received at Kyoto February 15th, Kaki-Dome (registered) No. 249, light creasing and small faults at left, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $400-500. (Image)
Est. $400.00-500.00
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 175
Symbol: img s
Japan, 1880 Matsue to Osaka Wrapper, 3 adhesives, registered, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $100-140. (Image)
Est. $100.00-140.00
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 176
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 79
Japan, 1888, New Koban, 10s Brown Orange on Cover, #79, tied by Shanghai IJPO April 29, 1898 cancel and with 10c Coiling Dragon (#91) tied by Shanghai dollar date postmark with Yokohama transit and receiving marks on reverse, to New York, a Very Fine cover. Estimate $200-300. (Image)
Est. $200.00-300.00
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 177
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 85-86
Japan, 1894, Emperor's Wedding Complete, Blocks of 4, #85-86, n.h., imprint blocks of 6, gum dist. on 4 copies of each, minor perf seps, Fine to Very Fine. Sakura #C1-2 yen 222,000 (as singles). Scott $294 + (hinged singles). Estimate $200-300. (Image)
Est. $200.00-300.00
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 575.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 575
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 178
Symbol: img s
Cat No: Collection
Japan, 1894 to 1897 China War Issue Cover Group, on old annotated pages, 5 incl. one 5s cover mailed from Chefoo IJPO to Boston, also one native cover franked with 2s Silver Wedding, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $200-300. (Image)
Est. $200.00-300.00
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 179
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 89-90
Japan, 1896, Chinese-Japanese War 2s, 5s, #89-90, n.h., 2s gutter block of 8, 5s gutter block of 4, usual very light gum toning, Fine to Very Fine. Sakura #C3, C5 yen 160,000 (singles). Scott $360 (singles). Estimate $200-300. (Image)
Est. $200.00-300.00
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 180
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 91//99
Japan, 1899, Chrysanthemum, Group of 5, #91//99, n.h., imprint blocks of 4 to 4s value (one 3s copy torn), excellent colors, Very Fine and unusual. Sakura #101//109. Estimate $200-300. (Image)
Est. $200.00-300.00
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 2,100.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 2100
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 181
Symbol: Bimg
Cat No: 96a, 99b, 103a
Japan, 1907, Chrysanthemum, Booklet Pane Group, #96a, 99b, 103a, n.h., group of 10 exploded from booklet, fresh, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $800-1,000. (Image)
Est. $800.00-1,000.00
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 184
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 111-112
Japan, 1906, Triumphant Military Review Complete, #111-112, n.h., blocks of 4, pristine gum, Very Fine. Sakura #C9-10 yen 156,000+. Scott $330 (hinged). Estimate $250-350. (Image)
Est. $250.00-350.00
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 186
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 146-147
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 187
Symbol: img s
Cat No: Collection
Japan, 1914 WWI Battleship Covers, on old annotated pages, sent 1914 from the "Asama", 1919 from the "Ise", 1917 postcard from the "Ise", and 1914 from the "Kamachi", interesting group, Fine. Estimate $200-250. (Image)
Est. $200.00-250.00
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 188
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 152-154
Japan, 1916, Heir Apparent Complete on F.D., #152-154, Yokohama Nov. 3 1916 cancel, slight aging around perfs, Fine. Sakura #C15-17 yen 150,000. Estimate $400-500. (Image)
Est. $400.00-500.00
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 189
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 154
Japan, 1916, 10s Heir Apparent, #154, l.h., Very Fine. Sakura #C17 yen 180,000. Scott $800. Estimate $300-400. (Image)
Est. $300.00-400.00
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 190
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 154
Japan, 1916, 10s Heir Apparent, #154, l.h., Very Fine. Sakura #C17 yen 180,000. Scott $800. Estimate $300-400. (Image)
Est. $300.00-400.00
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 191
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 154
Japan, 1916, 10s Heir Apparent, #154, large part o.g., Very Fine. Sakura #C17 yen 180,000. Scott $800. Estimate $250-300. (Image)
Est. $250.00-300.00
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 260.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 192
Symbol: FONT
Cat No: 154
Japan, 1916, 10s Heir Apparent, #154, used, Very Fine. Sakura #C17 yen 75,000. Scott $300. Estimate $150-200. (Image)
Est. $150.00-200.00
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 260.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 194
Symbol: img s
Japan, 1919 WWI German POW Card, 3 cards; 1st from Kurume Camp on picture postcard Nov 1, 1919 with faint Kuume hs., sent to Wurttemberg; 2nd probably from Hiroshima area May 12, 1919 to Oldenburg; 3rd Furyo-Yubin 1919 censored to Oldenburg captured during the Tsingtau campaign, Fine to Very Fine. Incl. detailed descriptions of covers. Estimate $200-300. (Image)
Est. $200.00-300.00
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 198
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 163-166
Japan, 1921, Postal Services Anniversary Complete on Card, #163-166, June 10, 1933 on postcard to U.S., late usage, Very Fine. Scott $226 + (as used). Estimate $100-120. (Image)
Est. $100.00-120.00
Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 200
Symbol: (
Cat No: 179-187
Japan, 1923, Earthquake Emergency Series, ½s-20s Complete, #179-187, ungummed, 5 sets in singles and blocks, 4s-8s hinged in selvage only, 2 of 20s have creases, Fine to Very Fine. Sakura #200-208 yen 240,000. Scott $1,225+. Estimate $350-450. (Image)
Est. $350.00-450.00
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 575.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 575
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 203
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 188-189
Japan, 1924, Empress Jingo, 1st Watermark, Granite Paper, 5y-10y Complete, #188-189, corner copies, 5y n.h. (hinged in selvage), 10y l.h., very fresh, Very Fine. Sakura #209-210 yen 145,000 (hinged). Scott $725. Estimate $300-400. (Image)
Est. $300.00-400.00
Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 575.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 575
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 206
Symbol: img s
Cat No: Collection
Japan, 1931 Army Pigeon Post Mail, on old annotated pages, 5 covers in Manchuria and Mongolia along with the correspondence, extensively researched, Fine to Very Fine, rarely seen group . Estimate $200-300. (Image)
Est. $200.00-300.00
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 260.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 207
Symbol: img s
Cat No: Collection
Japan, 1930's Manchuria Army Fieldpost Group, on old annotated pages, 17 covers/postal cards, some with "Gunji Yubin" markings sent from various divisions, Offices, etc., interesting lot, needs inspection, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $200-300. (Image)
Est. $200.00-300.00
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 210
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 218-221
Japan, 1935, Manchukuo Emperor's Visit Complete, #218-221, n.h., set of 4 sheets with pristine gum, Very Fine. Scott $900+. Estimate $300-400. (Image)
Est. $300.00-400.00
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 212
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 222a
Japan, 1935, 1½s New Year's Greeting, #222a, the 4 diff. mini-sheets representing the 4 diff. types according to pos. of guide marks, two n.h. (minor marginal creases as usual), one l.h. and one with selvage faults and couple of small stains, Fine to Very Fine. Sakura #N1A yen 720,000. Scott $2,800 (hinged). Estimate $1,500-1,800. (Image)
Est. $1,500.00-1,800.00
Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 1,100.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 213
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 223-226
Japan, 1936, Fuji-Hakone National Park Covers, #223-226, on old annotated pages, group of 8 plus an exploded booklet of private labels, incl. reg. FDC to U.S., etc., 3 complete sets and 3 tied with Kaisyo, Korea scenic cancels, Very Fine. Estimate $300-400. (Image)
Est. $300.00-400.00
Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 290.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 290
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 214
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 227-229
Japan, 1936, Kwantung Complete, #227-229, n.h., pairs, two with imprints, other marginal, Very Fine. Sakura #C65-67 yen 125,000. Scott $457 (hinged). Estimate $300-400. (Image)
Est. $300.00-400.00
Opening US$ 280.00
Sold...US$ 270.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 270
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 217
Symbol: img s
Japan, 1936 Around-the-World Ship Cover, on Buffalo, NY "Hotel Worth" cover, numerous mixed frankings on it's lengthy journey on the "Hiye-Maru" around May 6, 1936 tying U.S. 3¢ block of 4 and eventually arriving in New Jersey, Fine and scarce. 82 days in transit, detailed description available. Estimate $100-150. (Image)
Est. $100.00-150.00
Opening US$ 50.00
Sold...US$ 90.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 218
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 254
Japan, 1937, Empress Jingo, 3rd Watermark, White Paper, 10y Dull Violet, #254, l.h., Very Fine. Sakura #212 yen 110,000. Scott $550. Estimate $200-300. (Image)
Est. $200.00-300.00
Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 220
Symbol: img s
Cat No: Collection
Japan, 1937, 1st Showa Series, F.D.C. Group, Group of 10 incl. 25s (2), 50s, and 1y, overall Very Fine. Sakura yen 175,000. Estimate $300-400. (Image)
Est. $300.00-400.00
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 221
Symbol: img s
Cat No: Collection
Japan, 1938 South Pacific Cover Group, 4 with commem. postmarks from Saipan, Palau, Jaluit, and Anguar, scarce group, Very Fine. Estimate $200-300. (Image)
Est. $200.00-300.00
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 230.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 230
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 223
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 280-283
Japan, 1938, Nikko National Park Group, #280-283, on old annotated pages, 2 mint souvenir sheets, 3 used with commem. postmarks, also 2 FD's each with complete set, overall Very Fine. Estimate $200-300. (Image)
Est. $200.00-300.00
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 224
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 285-288
Japan, 1939, Daisen & Setonaikai National Parks Group, #285-288, on old annotated pages, 2 FD's each with complete set of the series plus 2 n.h. souvenir sheets, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $200-300. (Image)
Est. $200.00-300.00
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 225
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 290-293
Japan, 1939, Aso National Park Group, #290-293, on old annotated pages, 2 FD's each with complete set of the series plus 2 n.h. souvenir sheets, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $200-300. (Image)
Est. $200.00-300.00
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 227
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 303-306
Japan, 1940, Daisetsuzan National Park Group, #303-306, on old annotated pages, 5 FD's each with complete set of series plus n.h. and used souvenir sheets, Very Fine lot. Estimate $200-300. (Image)
Est. $200.00-300.00
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 229
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 315-318
Japan, 1941, Daiton and Niitaka-Arisan National Parks Group, #315-318, on old annotated pages, mint and used souvenir sheets incl. 2 reg. on covers to U.S. with Postal cancels of 6-6-41, other commercial censored covers and F.D.'s with complete sets, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $600-800. (Image)
Est. $600.00-800.00
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 1,600.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 232
Symbol: img s
Japan, 1940's WWII Gunji Yubin Postcard, with rare triangular Air Mail "Stamp" label imprint in upper right, sent by Central China Despatch, 3rd Division 3704th unit, Tanaka Company, Iwand Hisac, censor seal of Kawate dated April 22nd, Fine to Very Fine overall. A provisional overprint. Very rare stationery piece . Estimate $200-300. (Image)
Est. $200.00-300.00
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 270.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 270
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 234
Symbol: img s
Cat No: Collection
Japan, 1940's Captured Enemy Mail, Group of 9 pieces of Saipan mail cleared by U.S. military joint intelligence in the field, incl. "Entitled to Retain" certificate, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $400-600. (Image)
Est. $400.00-600.00
Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 238
Symbol: img s
Japan, 1942 2nd Anniversary Picture Postcard Set, one set mint, other used commemorating 2nd Anniversary of Pacific War, showing 3 scenes, each in original folders, Very Fine. Estimate $150-200. (Image)
Est. $150.00-200.00
Opening US$ 90.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 241
Symbol: img s
Japan, 1943 Registered Cover to Ipoh, Malaya, multiple franking incl. set of 1942 "Great Asia War", from Nagoya, rare commercial usage for overseas destination, Fine. Estimate $250-300. (Image)
Est. $250.00-300.00
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 243
Symbol: img s
Japan, 1944, 1945 Two Better Covers Sent to China, 1st 1944 75th Anniversary of Yasukuni Shrine F.D. reg. sent to China with Tokyo censor tape; 2nd 1943 to Tientsin return to sender (unable to locate), a Fine to Very Fine cover. Estimate $100-150. (Image)
Est. $100.00-150.00
Opening US$ 60.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 244
Symbol: FONT
Cat No: Collection
Japan, 1944 Occupation of Palau Postal Savings Form, dated between January 12 and June 27, 1944 with 5 handstamps, extensive write up, with U.S. censor "Examined in the Field", Fine. Probably taken from a dead Japanese soldier, Ex Winnipeg collection. Estimate $150-200. (Image)
Est. $150.00-200.00
Opening US$ 90.00
Sold...US$ 625.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 625
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 245
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 325-342
Japan, 1942-45, 2nd Showa Series, F.D.C. Group, #325-342, on old annotated pages, group of 12, incl. 2s, 5s, and 7s, all nice and clean, overall Very Fine. Sakura yen 60,000. Estimate $150-200. (Image)
Est. $150.00-200.00
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Jan-10-2020, 16:30:00 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 246
Symbol: img s
Japan, 1945 "Enemy Country Surrender" Commercial Cover, with 10s blue imperf adhesive, addressed to Mr. Hayashi Aiyuki at Kumamoto Communications Bureau postmarked at Sugiyasu, Miyazaki on Aug 15, 1945 (last day of WWII), Fine and rare, very rare commercially used . Estimate $750-1,000. (Image)
