Japan, 1871, Dragon, 500m Blue Green, Plate 1, Laid Paper, vertical strip of 4, without gum as issued, large margins, crisp detailed impression and rich vibrant color, Extremely Fine, a stunning showpiece; with 2008 ISJP certificate. J.S.C.A. No. 4e. Scott No. 4  $2,600 for singles. A WONDERFUL AND SCARCE MINT MULTIPLE OF THE 1871 500M DRAGON ISSUE. $0 (Image)

Japan, 1875, Cherry Blossom, 10s Ultramarine, Foreign Wove Paper, With Syllabic 4 "Ni", well centered single tied by crossroads cancel on U.S. Consulate Hankow China corner card cover to Kingston Mass., matching "I. J. Postal Agency, Shanghai May 8" cds alongside, stamp additionally tied by red "Yokohama, Paid All, May 19" cds, manuscript "via San Francisco" routing endorsement, "rec. June 15, 1887, Hankow" docketing at left and red San Francisco transit backstamp; small cover opening tear at left, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 45  Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. AN OUTSTANDING USAGE FROM THE U.S. CONSULATE IN HANKOW AND FRANKED WITH JAPANESE 10S CHERRY BLOSSOM ISSUE AT THE JAPANESE POSTAL AGENCY IN SHANGHAI, CHINA. $0 (Image)

Japanese Occupation of Hong Kong, 1945, 2y-5y Complete, matched set of corner margin blocks of 4, o.g., stamps never hinged, hinged in selvage only, all bright and fresh with rich colors, trivial crease in selvage of low value not affecting stamps, Very Fine. Scott No. N1-N3  $4,200 for o.g. singles. A CHOICE COMPLETE MATCHED CORNER MARGIN BLOCK SET OF THE JAPANESE OCCUPATION ISSUES IN NEVER HINGED CONDITION. $0 (Image)