1874, 2 sen chrome yellow, syllabic 1 (i), two used examples: one cancelled by early non-standard handstamp of Kanagawa, Sagami province; the other being a top right corner-sheet example showing type N1B1 Tokyo (Meiji) 7.11.15 (5 November 1874) cds. A very fine duo. (JSCA ¥160.000+; Michel 20y €1440) (Image)

1874, 2 sen chrome yellow, syllabic ta (16), five unused examples, perforations 9s (2) or 11s (3), including four with original gum and one without gum, two perf. 11 originating from a corner of the sheet. Generally fine and fresh. (JSCA ¥440,000; Michel 20y €3,300). (Image)

1874, 2 sen chrome-yellow, syllabic 16 (ta), clear to mostly large margins, trimmed perforations, used with brown "large Bota" cancellation of Tokyo which was used for the presentation albums, scissors separation as occasionally seen with Hand-Engraved Issues in presentation albums or gift books. Very fine and scarce. (JHES ¥200,000). (Image)

1874, 6 sen violet brown, syllabic i (1), very fresh and centred to left, hinged with original gum. Fine and scarce. (JSCA ¥300,000). (Image)

1874, 30 sen grey-black, perforation 11, laid paper, syllabic 1 (i), overprinted "Mihon" (specimen), excellent centring, with full original gum which is typically cracked. Vertical gum crease not detracting and one short perforation, otherwise very fine. Cert. Florian Eichhorn BPP (2020). (JSCA ¥450,000; Michel 24y). (Image)

1874, 30 sen grey-black, perforation 11, syllabic 1 (i), position 25, showing "leaf missing in bottom right chrysanthemum" plate variety, original gum with fine old age craquelure and small paper hinge. A choice example. (JSCA ¥500,000; Michel 24y, €5,000). (Image)

1874, 30 sen grey-black, syllabic 1 (i), perforation 11, good centring enabling the design to be exhibited complete, original gum. Light corner crease. A rare and desirable stamp. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (2010). (JSCA ¥500,000; Michel 24y €5,000). (Image)

1874, 30 sen grey syllabic 1 (i), two used examples, including position 30 perforated 11s, showing damaged "crossroads" cancel (thinned) and position 14 perforated 11m, some very light rubbing bottom frame line otherwise in fine condition, cancelled by large-size negative cross. (JSCA ¥1,200,000; Michel 24y €11,000). (Image)