Japan, 1871, Dragon, 48m brown, plate 1, laid paper (Scott 1), position 5, fresh color, large even margins, a lovely stamp, without gum as issued, Extremely Fine. J.S.C.A. 1a; 45,000 yen ($400). Scott $225
Est. $200-300 (Image)

Scott $225
Est. $200-300

Japan, 1872, Dragon, 1s blue, plate 2, vertically laid paper, right dragon's head retouched (Scott 6 var.), Fine, a very scarce variety. J.S.C.A. 6v-2-26-r; 85,000 yen ($760). Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Ryukyus, Postal Card, 1949, 15s orange red on gray (Scott UX2), immaculate mint, Extremely Fine. Scott $40
Est. $30-40 (Image)

Scott $40
Est. $30-40

Ryukyus, Postal Card, 1951, 15s+85s orange red on gray (Scott UX4b), red-violet overprint variety, mint, Very Fine. UPSS S4b. Scott $75+
Est. $60-80 (Image)

Scott $75+
Est. $60-80

Ryukyus, Postal Card, 1952, 1y vermilion on tan, Naha large die (Scott UX5), two cards: one with red and one with blue CC-6 scenic cachets, Very Fine, scarce! . Scott $60 ++
Est. $40-60 (Image)

Scott $60 ++
Est. $40-60

Ryukyus, Postal Card, 1958, 1½¢ on 2y green, type C, ¢ in wrong font (Scott UX12e), pristine mint, Extremely Fine. Scott $30
Est. $20-30 (Image)

Scott $30
Est. $20-30