1946-48 opt set ½d to 5/- thin paper. VF fresh MNH. SG J1-7a cat £200. ACSC ex J1-8 cat $400. (7) (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$250

1946 thin red opt PROOF blk of 20 (2x10) on plain wove paper with type-written margin inscription 'It is certified that this is the original proof sheet for the overprinting of One penny and half-penny stamps at BCOF, Eta Jima, Japan 1-10-46. This design was eventually rejected but 160 stamps of each denomination were completed & sold' with 3 signatures. VF UN as made. ACSC J1PP(1)B cat $2000 as singles plus premium for unique imprint blk est $5000+. Very important item for either the BCOF specialist or advance collector of Japan or the KGVI period. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$4,000

1946 thin gold opt PROOF blk of 20 (2x10) on plain wove paper with type-written margin inscription 'It is certified that this is the original proof sheet for the overprinting of Threepenny stamps at BCOF, Eta Jima, Japan 1-10-46. This design was eventually rejected but 80 stamps of each colour were completed & sold' with 3 signatures. VF UN as made. ACSC J1PP(1)C cat $5000 as singles, premium for unique imprint blk, est $8000+. Very important item for the specialist. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$5,000