1873, 15¢ yellow orange. Tied by "Northampton Mass. Aug 14" duplex on 1875 Lyman correspondence cover to Yedo, Japan at the 15¢ treaty rate, forwarded upon arrival to Sapporo, Japanese instructional characters, Yokohama (9.26) backstamp, pencil "R. 1 Oct. 1875" docketing, Fine, scarce example of internal forwarding in Japan. Scott No. 163  Estimate $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

1873, 15¢ yellow orange. Tied by "Northampton Mass. May 9" duplex on 1875 Lyman correspondence cover to Yokohama, Japan at the 15¢ treaty rate, red Japanese framed handstamps upper left, reverse with Yokohama (6.27) cds and manuscript. Japanese instructional characters, pencil "R. 9 July 1875" docketing partially erased; 15¢ with corner crease, Fine, an unusual 15¢ treaty rate use with Japanese handstamps. Scott No. 163  Estimate $500 - 750. $0 (Image)