1939 (Apr. 1), First Flight Postal Card from Japan to Palau, engraved 2s+3s Golden Kite with view of Mt. Fuji at bottom, uprated by 5s Tazawa, 10s First Showa and (on reverse) 3s+2s Patriotic Aviation Fund (Scott #133a, 266, B2), all tied by Yokohama Scenic Datestamp of 14.4.1; blue and white Airmail etiquette with red manuscript notation marking "Airplane Number One"; black Palau comb receiver dated 14.4.6; Post Office fresh and attractive, Very Fine. Est. HK$4,000-5,000
Est. HK$4,000-5,000
Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 15:44:51 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1437
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1916 (Nov. 3), 3s Heir Apparent First Day Cover from Truk to Japan, the newly issued stamp alongside 2s and 5s Tazawas, all tied by two of three light strikes of Truk First Day cancel in violet (sadly, each struck so that date does not appear at bottom); Tokyo 5.11.16 receiver on reverse, Fine to Very Fine, surely a scarce First Day location. Est. HK$3,000-4,000
