Ryukyus, 1949, 1st Issue, 1st and 2nd printings, 5s-1y complete. The two sets of 7, each is well centered, mostly tropicalized o.g., overall fresh and Very Fine sets.
Scott No. 1-7, 1a-7a; $575. Scott $575
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Scott $575

Ryukyus, 1952, "Kai Tei" (revalued) surcharge on Shuri Castle, 100y on 2y rose violet. Neatly canceled at top, choice centering, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 17; $1,600. Scott $1,600
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Scott $1,600

Ryukyus, 1958, U.S. Currency Provisional, 2¢ dark blue & 10¢ aquamarine. Singles used with ½¢ hibiscus (58) and two cash stamps on registration envelope, Very Fine and scarce.
Scott No. 46, 50; Estimate $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

Ryukyus, Amami District, 1948, "Ken" (inspection seal) on Mt. Fuji and Cherry Blossoms, typographed, 20s ultramarine, imperf. Left margin single with large margins all around, strong color, without gum as issued, Extremely Fine and choice, Only 48 Issued.
Scott No. 2X22; $1,750. Scott $1,750
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Scott $1,750

Ryukyus, Amami District, 1947, "Ken" (inspection seal) on Garambi Lighthouse, engraved, 40s dull violet. Right selvage single, exceptionally well centered, o.g., fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 2X27; $1,750.

A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE AMAMI DISTRICT 1947 40S DULL VIOLET. Scott $1,750
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Scott $1,750

Ryukyus, Miyako District, Revenue, 1948, 3s-50s complete set. Horizontal pairs, nicely centered, 50s value upper right corner margin pair, mostly with backing paper adhering, F.-V.F., scarce group.
Scott No. 3XR1-3XR7; $800. Scott $800
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Scott $800

Ryukyus, Miyako District, 1948, Provisional Revenue, 25s dark brown, black overprint. Horizontal pair, strong color, o.g., interleaving adhering to back, Very Fine and rare.
Scott No. 3XR4a; $1,200+. Scott $1,200+
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Scott $1,200+

Ryukyus, Postal Cards, 1964-65, 1½¢ postal cards with Mihon specimen overprint. Pristine set of four except UX26S with trivial slight bend, Very Fine and rare.
Scott No. UX26S-UX29S; $1,275. Scott $1,275
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Scott $1,275

Ryukyus, Revenues, 1958, 1¢-$10 complete. Bright and fresh set, without gum as issued, Very Fine and scarce set.
Scott No. R9-R16; $1,375. Scott $1,375
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Scott $1,375

Ryukyus, Revenue, 1959-69, 1¢-$10. Set up to the $10 value, the key values of 30¢ and $2-$10 are all mint never hinged, the lower values are o.g. or no gum, fresh and Very Fine set.
Scott No. R17-R28; $1,286. Scott $1,286
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Scott $1,286

Ryukyus, Specialized Postal Stationery and Card Collection. Mounted collection including printing and paper varieties, comprising UX1-UX8, UX8b, UX9 mint and used, UX10-11 including card varieties, UX12 with printing varieties and UX12e, UX13-UX44, UX26S-UX29S Mihon specimens (cat. $1,275), UX4 var. type a on Japan 15s card, UY2, UY2a, UY3, UY3b plus shade and paper study, UY4a (cat. $350), UY4c (Cat. $600), UY4d (cat. $500), UY4k, UY6a, UY6b, UY7-8, UY8a, UY9-17, U1, U2 six with various "1" types, includes UX12 and later artist signed cardsUC1, UC1a, UC2, UC2a, UC3 with varieties incl. UC3a, UC3b, UC3c, UC3e, UC3i FDC (cat. $300), UF24, and one Amami Gunto card, a great collection worthy of expansion.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Ryukyus, Election Postal Cards, 1952-1971. Intact mounted collection of approximately 85 cards with many rare including UZE1 (mint $300), UZE2-E5 (mint), UZE6 (mint $500), UZE8 (mint $500), UZE9-E10A (mint), UZE11 (two mint $300, one used unpriced by Scott), UZE12, UZE13, 13A (several types mint and used), UZE14 (mint $450), UZE15 (mint and used including. undeliverable), UZE17, UZE18 (mint and used), UZE19 (mint and used), UZE20 (used, unpriced by Scott), UZE21 (mint, unpriced), UZE22, UZE27 (mint), UZE28 (two used), UZE29 (used, $350), UZE30 (used, $300), UZE31 (used, $250), etc., Very Fine.
Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.

AN OUTSTANDING COLLECTION OF RYUKYU ISLANDS ELECTION POSTAL CARDS WITH MANY RARE TYPES. Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Est. $1,500-2,000