Japan, Collection, 1871-2001, well formed mint collection housed in three Scott albums, with regular issues virtually complete 20th century and 19th century strong to approaching completion; starting with 1871 4 margin 1st issues complete (each with cert) followed by 1872 2nd issues complete (#6 & 8 with cert), selection of 1872-74 issues, 1875 issues with better mid and high values, 1876-92 Koban issues approaching completion missing only a few issues, nearly complete thereafter missing only the occasional issues including 1899-1907 definitives complete, 1908 Empress issues, 1914-30 definitives complete, 1916, 10s Heir Apparent, 1935 Mt. Fuji souvenir sheet, complete National Park with most accompanied by folder, other better souvenir sheets present including 1948 Philatelic Week, 1949 Children's Day & 1949 Postal Week, etc., strong back-of-the-book including complete semi-postals, complete airmails to 1961 including Communication souvenir sheet, Military issues with pleasant duplication, strong showing of Offices; a wonderful comprehensive collection with condition well above the norm overall, accompanied by 18 certs, owner's cat approximately $65,000. Estimate  $20,000 - 30,000. $0