Japan, 1879, Old Koban, 2s dark violet. Used with 1s maroon (68), each tied by quartered cork, Nagoya (Jan. 24, 1881) backstamp on folded cover to Simo-Sabue, Jan. 24th arrival backstamp; cover faulty, F.-V.F. and scarce use.
Scott No. 69; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Japan, 1913, Tazawa, 10s deep blue. Unwatermarked. Pair used with 2s green (118), tied by strikes of "Paquebot, Posted at Sea, Received, MY 22 15, Victoria" cds to New York N.Y., Very Fine.
Scott No. 122; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Japan, 1934, Karl Lewis Cover. Multicolored handpainted cachet on cover to the United States bearing 1914, ½s brown, 1s yellow, 1½s blue and 5s violet plus 1926, 2s green, all tied by three strikes of red 1934 Hiye-Maru Sea Post Nippon cachet postmark, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Japan, 1949-52, Cultural Leaders complete. Blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, all bright and fresh, a Very Fine set.
Scott No. 480-497; $1,208 for singles. Scott $1,208 for singles
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Scott $1,208 for singles

Japan, 1949-52, Cultural Leaders complete. Complete sheets of 20, bright and fresh, a Very Fine set.
Scott No. 480-497; $6,040. Scott $6,040
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Scott $6,040

Japan, Postal Card, 1873, 1st Issue, ½s buff. Cancelled by Tokyo (Dec. 30, 1873) cds; light fold and some edge wear with tiny tears, still Very Fine and scarce. J.S.C.A. No. PC1 ¥140,000 ($1,290).
Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Japan, Reply Postal Card, 1922, 8s+8s scarlet. Mint card. J.S.C.A. No. FC17 ¥130,000 ($1,200).
Estimate; $600 - 800. Est. $600-800 (Image)

Est. $600-800

Japan, 1942 Private Made Military Post Card. Addressed to Shizuoka, Japan, with "North Borneo Dispatch, Tsuranuki, 15896 Unit, Suzuki Party" return address, red manuscript "Gunji Yubin" (Military Mail) and "Censor" both in black box with red censor "Inove" chop below, Very Fine.
Estimate; $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)

Est. $250-350

Japan, 1942 Military Post Card. Addressed to Yamagata, Japan, with "North Borneo Dispatch, Oka, 10302 Unit" return address, with red censor "Nakajima" chop, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Japan, 1942 Military Airmail Postal Card (message half). To Okayama, Japan with "North Borneo Dispatch, Nada 10320 Unit, Oda Party" return address, with violet censor handstamp bearing red censor chop handstamp, Very Fine, a very rare of this stationery card from North Borneo. J.S.C.A. No. MA1.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Liberia, 1892, 1c vermilion, 2c blue. Tied by "Monrovia, Liberia, 20 Feb 94" cds's on 5c Bright Carmine entire to Amherst Mass., red Liverpool (3.15) transit, reverse with New York (3.25) transit and Amherst arrival, Very Fine and colorful franking.
Scott No. 33, 34; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400