1874 20sen red violet, Syllabic 31, on native wove paper, unused large part original gum, h.r., fresh and fine, with 1983 Philatelic Federation of Japan Expert certificate. A very rare stamp (Sakura 24, Yen 2,000,000 $18,258.00) cat. $10000 (Cat No. 30) (Image)

Cat. $10000, Est.$7,500

1874 30sen gray, Syllabic 1, on native wove paper, unused with full original gum, l.h. (if at all), well centered, fresh and v.f., signed Holcombe, with his 1984 certificate. A rare stamp (Sakura 25, Yen 500,000 $4,564) cat. $3000 (Cat No. 31) (Image)

Cat. $3000, Est.$2,000