Japan, 1871, Dragon, 48m brown, plate 1, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 1a. Scott 1), position 8, deep, rich color and clear to full margins, without gum as issued, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $225 (HK$ 1,770). Est. HK$800-1,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$800-1,000
Opening HK$ 800.00
Sold...HK$ 800.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 15:52:01 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1441
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Cat No: 2a
Japan, 1871, Dragon, 100m blue, plate 1, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 2a. Scott 2), position 34, deep bright color, large to ample margins, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott $225 (HK$ 1,770). Est. HK$1,000-1,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,000-1,400
Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 15:52:54 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1442
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Cat No: 3d
Japan, 1871, Dragon, 200m vermilion, plate 1, wove paper (J.S.C.A. 3d. Scott 3a), position 2, deep color and large, even margins, without gum as issued, Very Fine, a stunning example. Scott $500 (HK$ 3,940). Est. HK$2,000-2,500 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,000-2,500
Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 15:53:44 EST
Sold For 5000
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1443
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Cat No: 4e
Japan, 1871, Dragon, 500m blue green, plate 1, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 4e. Scott 4), exemplificative color and full margins, without gum; blurred impression, tiny nick in margin at top clear of design, slight central thinning endemic to this delicate paper, Fine to Very Fine, with 1987 I.S.J.P. certificate. Scott $575 (HK$ 4,530). Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 1,600.00
Sold...HK$ 1,600.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 15:54:09 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1444
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Cat No: 4h
Japan, 1871, Dragon, 500m blue green, plate 2, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 4h. Scott 4e), position 6, a gorgeous stamp with deeply etched lines, bright color and clean paper—not to mention near-perfect centering amid large margins, without gum as issued; paper hinge remnants on reverse, Very Fine. Scott $750 (HK$ 5,910). Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,400-2,800
Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 15:54:27 EST
Sold For 5000
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1445
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Cat No: 5d
Japan, 1872, Dragon, ½s brown, plate 2, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 5d. Scott 5), position 12, sharp impression, intense color (with resultant ink smudging), and intact perforations; well-centered for this with clear margins on three sides, without gum, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $100 (HK$ 790). Est. HK$600-800 (Image1)
Est. HK$600-800
Opening HK$ 1,100.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 15:54:44 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1446
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Cat No: 5e
Japan, 1872, Dragon, ½s brown, plate 2, brittle wove paper (J.S.C.A. 5e. Scott 5c), position 1, lovely distinctive color and intact perforations; centered as usual, without gum, Fine to Very Fine, with 2015 Eichhorn certificate stating "brittle wove paper". Scott $725 (HK$ 5,710). Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,800-3,200
Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 15:55:09 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1447
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Cat No: 7a
Japan, 1872, Dragon, 2s vermilion, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 7a. Scott 7), position 33, bright color, without gum; short perforation at bottom, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $500 (HK$ 3,940). Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 15:55:27 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1448
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Cat No: 8a
Japan, 1872, Dragon, 5s blue green, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 8a. Scott 8), position 20, with sharp impression and strong color; perforations intact (a few faintly foxed) with excellent centering, without gum, Very Fine, with 1987 I.S.J.P. certificate. Scott $800 (HK$ 6,300). Est. HK$3,200-4,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,200-4,000
Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 15:55:41 EST
Sold For 4500
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1449
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Cat No: 8a
Japan, 1872, Dragon, 5s blue green, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 8a. Scott 8), position 5, clear highly detailed impression in nice pastel-like color; well-centered between intact perforations, without gum; paper hinge remnant causing small internal central split, Very Fine, with 2003 I.S.J.P. certificate. Scott $800 (HK$ 6,300). Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 15:56:08 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1450
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Cat No: 9, 11, 16-19
Japan, 1872-73, Cherry Blossom, ½s to 4s, native wove or laid paper (J.S.C.A. 9, 11, 16-19. Scott 9-14), a choice selection with bright fresh colors; each with varying degrees of o.g.; 2s has a few blunt perforations, 4s has small sheet pin hole at top left, still mainly Very Fine. Scott $367 (HK$ 2,890). Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 9,500.00
Sold...HK$ 9,500.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 15:57:13 EST
Sold For 9500
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1451
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Cat No: 12a
Japan, 1872, Cherry Blossom, 10s blue green, Matsuda printing, native wove paper (J.S.C.A. 12a. Scott 15), short tool perf 12 x MLL, with radiant color on bright white paper and near-perfect centering, crackly o.g.; neat diagonal crease at lower right, Extremely Fine, an exceptional mint example, Ex Ruggiero, with 2017 I.S.J.P. certificate. Scott $250 (HK$ 1,970). Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 15:57:59 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1452
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Cat No: 13a
Japan, 1872, Cherry Blossom, 20s lilac, Matsuda printing, native wove paper (J.S.C.A. 13a. Scott 17), fresh color; centered to lower left, traces of o.g., Fine to Very Fine, an attractive unused example, with 1999 I.S.J.P. certificate. Scott $600 (HK$ 4,720). Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,000-2,400
Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 15:58:17 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1453
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Cat No: 14
Japan, 1872, Cherry Blossom, 30s gray, Matsuda printing, native wove paper (J.S.C.A. 14. Scott 18), bottom margin single, with resplendent color and particularly well-centered, full crackly o.g.; small paper hinge remnant, Extremely Fine, a marvelous example of Post Office freshness; highly desirable, Ex Ruggiero, with 2014 I.S.J.P. certificate. Scott $625 (HK$ 4,920). Est. HK$5,000-6,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$5,000-6,000
Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 15:58:50 EST
Sold For 6000
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1454
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Cat No: 20a
Japan, 1872, Cherry Blossom, 10s yellow green, Government printing, native laid paper (J.S.C.A. 20a. Scott 16), delicate pastel-like color, well-centered for this, large part o.g.; a couple paper adherences at top, Fine to Very Fine, with 1987 I.S.J.P. certificate. Scott $400 (HK$ 3,150). Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 15:59:03 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1455
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Cat No: 22
Japan, 1874, Cherry Blossom, 2s yellow, native paper, with syllabic 16 ("ta") (J.S.C.A. 22. Scott 28), dazzling color on brilliant white paper, exceptional centering, full crackly o.g.; small hinge remnant, Extremely Fine, a true gem, Ex Ruggiero, with 2014 I.S.J.P. certificate. Scott $425 (HK$ 3,350). Est. HK$3,200-4,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,200-4,000
Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 15:59:33 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1456
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Cat No: 28-30
Japan, 1874, Cherry Blossom, ½s syll. 1 ("i"), 1s syll. 6 ("he") and 2s syll. 15 ("yo"), foreign wove paper (J.S.C.A. 28-30. Scott 32-34), each with part to much o.g. (the 2s without gum); fresh colors and excellent centering on all; the 2s has trace of residual gum crease, Very Fine and choice. Scott $350 (HK$ 2,760). Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 15:59:52 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1457
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Cat No: 32
Japan, 1874, Cherry Blossom, 6s violet brown, foreign wove paper, with syll. 16 ("ta") (J.S.C.A. 32. Scott 36), resplendent color on fresh white paper, well centered with unusually large margin at top, practically full crackly o.g.; hinge remnant, Fine to Very Fine, with 2017 I.S.J.P. certificate. Scott $175 (HK$ 1,380). Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,000-1,200
Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,600.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:00:20 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1458
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Cat No: 33
Japan, 1874, Cherry Blossom, 10s yellow green, foreign wove paper, with syll. 2 ("ro") (J.S.C.A. 33. Scott 37), intense color on bright white paper, large part o.g., Very Fine. Scott $200 (HK$ 1,580). Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 1,800.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:00:53 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1459
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Cat No: 34
Japan, 1874, Cherry Blossom, 20s violet, foreign wove paper, with syll. 4 ("ni") (J.S.C.A. 34. Scott 38), in deep color, well-centered, full o.g.; hinge remnant and insignificant traces of rust on a few perforations on reverse only, Very Fine. Scott $425 (HK$ 3,350). Est. HK$2,400-3,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,400-3,200
Opening HK$ 3,200.00
Sold...HK$ 3,200.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:01:26 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1460
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Cat No: 35
Japan, 1874, Cherry Blossom, 30s gray, foreign wove paper, syllabic 1 ("i") (J.S.C.A. 35. Scott 39), deep color, exceptionally well-centered with unusually large margins at top and bottom, full o.g., hinge remnant, Very Fine, an example in elusive quality. Scott $475 (HK$ 3,740). Est. HK$3,200-4,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,200-4,000
Opening HK$ 6,000.00
Sold...HK$ 6,000.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:01:56 EST
Sold For 6000
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1461
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Cat No: 36
Japan, 1875, Bird Series, 12s rose, foreign wove paper, with syllabic 1 ("i") (J.S.C.A. 36. Scott 46), fresh, clear color on brilliant white paper, well-centered, large part o.g. with hinge remnants; minor gum thinning, nevertheless Fine to Very Fine. Scott $375 (HK$ 2,950). Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 1,000.00
Sold...HK$ 1,000.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:02:15 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1462
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Cat No: 37
Japan, 1875, Bird Series, 15s lilac, foreign wove paper, with syllabic 1 ("i") (J.S.C.A. 37. Scott 47), in lustrous color; centered to left within large margins, practically full o.g., Fine to Very Fine. Scott $350 (HK$ 2,760). Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,000.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:02:29 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1463
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Cat No: 38
Japan, 1875, Bird Series, 45s lake, foreign wove paper, with syllabic 1 ("i") (J.S.C.A. 38. Scott 50), wonderfully bright color on pristine white paper, clean intact perfs., full crackly o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $500 (HK$ 3,940). Est. HK$3,200-4,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,200-4,000
Opening HK$ 3,400.00
Sold...HK$ 3,400.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:02:51 EST
Sold For 3400
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1465
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Cat No: 41-43
Japan, 1875, Cherry Blossom, ½s syll. 4 ("ni"), 1s syllabic 13 ("wa") & 4s syllabic 2 ("ro"), foreign wove paper (J.S.C.A. 41-43. Scott 40-42), fresh colors on bright white paper, all with outstanding centering, large part o.g., Extremely Fine. Scott $280 (HK$ 2,200). Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 1,800.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:03:27 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1466
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Cat No: 44, 45
Japan, 1875, Cherry Blossom, 6s orange, foreign wove paper, syllabics 10 ("ru") and 20 ("ne") (J.S.C.A. 44, 45. Scott 43, 44), contrasting pale and deep shades of notable freshness, both exceptionally centered within large, balanced margins, full o.g.; the syllabic 20 has thinning in margin at top, otherwise Extremely Fine. Scott $285 (HK$ 2,240). Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 1,900.00
Sold...HK$ 1,900.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:03:58 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1467
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Cat No: 46
Japan, 1875, Cherry Blossom, 10s ultramarine, foreign wove paper, with syllabic 4 ("ni") (J.S.C.A. 46. Scott 45), vibrant color and excellent centering, practically full o.g., Very Fine. Scott $180 (HK$ 1,420). Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,000-1,200
Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 1,800.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:05:00 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1468
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Cat No: 47
Japan, 1875, Cherry Blossom, 20s rose, foreign wove paper, syllabic 8 ("chi") (J.S.C.A. 47. Scott 48), bright color, especially fresh and well-centered, large part o.g., Very Fine. Scott $140 (HK$ 1,100). Est. HK$800-1,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$800-1,000
Opening HK$ 1,700.00
Sold...HK$ 1,700.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:05:34 EST
Sold For 1700
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1469
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Cat No: 48
Japan, 1875, Cherry Blossom, 30s violet, foreign wove paper, with syllabic 2 ("ro") (J.S.C.A. 48. Scott 49), radiant color; incredibly fresh and well-centered, with full white crackly o.g., Extremely Fine, with 2017 I.S.J.P. certificate. Scott $175 (HK$ 1,380). Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 1,700.00
Sold...HK$ 1,700.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:06:11 EST
Sold For 1700
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1470
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Cat No: 49, 50
Japan, 1875, Cherry Blossom, 1s brown and 2s yellow, without syllabics (J.S.C.A. 49, 50. Scott 53, 54), bright colors and particularly well-centered, practically full o.g., Extremely Fine. Scott $185 (HK$ 1,460). Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,000-1,200
Opening HK$ 1,300.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:06:37 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1471
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Cat No: 51
Japan, 1876, Cherry Blossom, 5s green, without syllabic (J.S.C.A. 51. Scott 54A), with lovely color and ideal centering, practically full o.g., hinge remnants, Very Fine. Scott $220 (HK$ 1,730). Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,400-1,800
Opening HK$ 1,900.00
Sold...HK$ 1,900.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:07:24 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1472
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Cat No: 61-68, 71, 73
Japan, 1876-79, Old Kobans, selection of 11 values (J.S.C.A. 61-68, 71, 73. Scott 55-59, 61, 62, 64, 68-70), fresh, bright colors and well-centered; the 3s orange never hinged; 15s has pulled perforation, still Very Fine overall. Scott $577 (HK$ 4,540). Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 15,000.00
Sold...HK$ 15,000.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:09:15 EST
Sold For 15000
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1473
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Cat No: 69
Japan, 1877, Old Koban, 6s orange (J.S.C.A. 69. Scott 60), lustrous color on brilliant white paper, excellent centering with clean, intact perforations, o.g., barest trace of hinge, Very Fine, a wonderful quality example. Scott $200 (HK$ 1,580). Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 2,400.00
Sold...HK$ 2,400.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:09:49 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1474
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Cat No: 72
Japan, 1877, Old Koban, 12s rose (J.S.C.A. 72. Scott 63), exquisite pastel color on fresh white paper, well-centered within large margins, practically full o.g.; paper adherence at top, Very Fine. Scott $240 (HK$ 1,890). Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:10:16 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1475
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Cat No: 74
Japan, 1877, Old Koban, 20s dark blue (J.S.C.A. 74. Scott 65), dry printing showing sheet "guide cross" at lower right, striking color on fresh white paper, full o.g. with light hinge remnant; centered just to left with short perforation there, Very Fine. Scott $160 (HK$ 1,260). Est. HK$800-1,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$800-1,200
Opening HK$ 1,300.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:10:43 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1476
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Cat No: 75
Japan, 1877, Old Koban, 30s violet (J.S.C.A. 75. Scott 66), fresh, luminous color; centered just to left, practically full o.g. with hinge remnant, Very Fine. Scott $250 (HK$ 1,970). Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 2,200.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:11:21 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1477
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Cat No: 76
Japan, 1877, Old Koban, 45s carmine (J.S.C.A. 76. Scott 67), charming and delightful rose color, well-centered with large margin at top, o.g., light hinge remnant, Very Fine, signed Calves and Enzo Diena, with 2017 I.S.J.P. certificate. Scott $700 (HK$ 5,510). Est. HK$3,200-4,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,200-4,000
Opening HK$ 15,000.00
Sold...HK$ 15,000.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:13:09 EST
Sold For 15000
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1478
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Cat No: 77
Japan, 1879, Old Koban, 50s carmine (J.S.C.A. 77. Scott 71), well-centered with clear, bright color, practically full o.g., hinge remnants, Very Fine, fresh. Scott $250 (HK$ 1,970). Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 12,000.00
Sold...HK$ 12,000.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:15:26 EST
Sold For 12000
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1479
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Cat No: 78-90
Japan, 1883, U.P.U. Kobans and 1888-92 New Kobans, complete (J.S.C.A. 78-90. Scott 72-84), fresh and well-centered; some hinge remnants, the 15s part o.g., 25s with short perforation, still Very Fine, a sterling high-quality array. Scott $685 (HK$ 5,390). Est. HK$2,400-3,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,400-3,200
Opening HK$ 5,500.00
Sold...HK$ 5,500.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:15:53 EST
Sold For 5500
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1481
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Cat No: 101-118
Japan, 1899-1907, Chrysanthemums, 5r-1y complete (J.S.C.A. 101-118. Scott 91-108), fresh and mostly well-centered, o.g.; some hinge remnants, Very Fine. Scott $745 (HK$ 5,870). Est. HK$3,200-4,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,200-4,000
Opening HK$ 4,000.00
Sold...HK$ 4,000.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:16:44 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1482
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Cat No: 119-120
Japan, 1908, Empress Jingo, unwatermarked, 5y-10y complete (J.S.C.A. 119-120. Scott 113-114), with brilliant colors and of remarkable freshness, boasting outstanding centering as well, o.g., hinge remnants, Extremely Fine. Scott $2,300 (HK$ 18,110). Est. HK$10,000-12,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$10,000-12,000
Opening HK$ 12,000.00
Sold...HK$ 12,000.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:17:04 EST
Sold For 12000
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1483
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Cat No: 121-122
Japan, 1914, Empress Jingo, watermarked, 5y-10y complete (J.S.C.A. 121-122. Scott 146-147), radiant colors on granite paper, o.g.; some slightly foxed perforations (mostly on reverse), the 5y with a corner crease, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,000 (HK$ 7,870). Est. HK$2,400-3,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,400-3,200
Opening HK$ 3,400.00
Sold...HK$ 3,400.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:17:19 EST
Sold For 3400
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1484
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Cat No: 131-141
Japan, 1913, Tazawa, ½s-1y complete (J.S.C.A. 131-141. Scott 115-125), unwatermarked, the high values fresh, o.g.; a few lower values have small faults, Very Fine. Scott $1,262 (HK$ 9,940). Est. HK$6,000-7,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$6,000-7,000
Opening HK$ 9,500.00
Sold...HK$ 9,500.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:17:48 EST
Sold For 9500
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1485
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Cat No: 142-157
Japan, 1914-25, Tazawa, 5r-1y complete, large ("old") die (J.S.C.A. 142-157. Scott 127-145), on granite paper, o.g.; the 50s has central thin, Fine to Very Fine, a fresh and appealing set. Scott $574 (HK$ 4,520). Est. HK$1,600-2,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,600-2,000
Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:18:06 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1486
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Cat No: 190, 191
Japan, 1929, Mt. Fuji & Deer, 8s olive green & 20s brown violet (J.S.C.A. 190, 191. Scott 174a, 176a), large ("old") die, o.g.; the 20s with hinge remnant, Very Fine, fresh. Scott $385 (HK$ 3,030). Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,000-1,200
Opening HK$ 1,900.00
Sold...HK$ 1,900.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:18:20 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1487
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Cat No: 209-210
Japan, 1924, Empress Jingo, 1st watermark, granite paper, 5y-10y complete (J.S.C.A. 209-210. Scott 188-189), fresh colors and excellent centering, o.g.; the 5s has gum wrinkling at lower left, Very Fine. Scott $725 (HK$ 5,710). Est. HK$2,800-3,200 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,800-3,200
Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:18:39 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1488
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Cat No: 210
Japan, 1924, Empress Jingo, 1st watermark, granite paper, 10y dull violet (J.S.C.A. 210. Scott 189), vivid color and outstanding centering, o.g., lightly hinged, Extremely Fine. Scott $450 (HK$ 3,540). Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)
Est. HK$2,000-2,400
Opening HK$ 3,000.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:18:56 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1489
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Cat No: 210
Japan, 1924, Empress Jingo, 1st watermark, granite paper, 10y dull violet (J.S.C.A. 210. Scott 189), fresh, o.g., hinge remnant; centered to bottom, Fine. Scott $450 (HK$ 3,540). Est. HK$1,200-1,600 (Image1)
Est. HK$1,200-1,600
Opening HK$ 600.00
Sold...HK$ 600.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:19:13 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1490
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Cat No: 211-212
Japan, 1937, Empress Jingo, 3rd watermark, white paper, 5y-10y complete (J.S.C.A. 211-212. Scott 253-254), fresh and well-centered, o.g., hinge remnants, Very Fine. Scott $950 (HK$ 7,480). Est. HK$3,200-4,000 (Image1)
Est. HK$3,200-4,000
Opening HK$ 4,500.00
Sold...HK$ 4,500.00
Closed..Jul-16-2020, 16:19:33 EST
Sold For 4500
Sale No: 31
Lot No: 1491
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Cat No: 174//219
Japan, 1937, ½s-1y Showa white paper definitives (J.S.C.A. 174//219. Scott 239-252), fresh and well-centered, o.g.; the 1s with faults, Very Fine. Scott $631 (HK$ 4,970). Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)
