1870-1970 mixed mint and used collection with some forgeries arranged in two red stockbooks, contained in a half carton, including later mint definitives, airmails and a good selection of commemoratives with miniature sheets. Condition generally good to fine. (hundreds): Estimate £400-£500 (Image)

1871-1976 mixed mint and used collection with some forgeries arranged in two albums, contained in a half carton, including 1871 Dragons 100m blue used, Koban range, and good selections of airmail, definitive issues mainly used, commemoratives mostly mint with miniature sheets. Generally good to fine. (hundreds): Estimate £300-£400 (Image)

1871-1940 old time collection with many forgeries neatly arranged on album leaves including 1871 48m mint, 1872 Dragon and Cherry blossom ranges, 1876-79 Old Koban used 12s (2), 30s, selection of Offices in China and Korea. High catalogue with condition very mixed and careful inspection advised. (hundreds): Estimate £200-£250 (Image)