Japan, 1872, Cherry Blossom, 1s blue Government printing, plate examples (J.S.C.A. 16. Scott 10), attractive mounted collection comprised of 20 different examples, 4 of which are mint, from plates 1-26, less only examples for plates 2-3, 5, 14, 17, 20B and 25 A-B; in essence, 20 of the 29 possible plate types present; few smallish flaws, mostly Fine to Very Fine, nice specialist group.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Japan, 1875-76, Cherry Blossom, 1s brown & 2s yellow, without syllabics (J.S.C.A. 49-50. Scott 53-54), a splendid and extensive, nearly all used, neatly mounted and annotated collection of approximately 94 items, comprised of 1 sen brown, 3 mint examples and 36 used, plus 2 sen yellow, 1 mint example and 54 used; within the used sections are lots of better, identified cancels, quantities of circular town cancel types, some Kensa cancels, postage due, English language, bota types, etc.; lovely specialist group, largely Fine to Very Fine, inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Japan, 1875, Cherry Blossoms, ½ sen gray to 6 sen orange, foreign wove paper (J.S.C.A. 41-45. Scott 40-44), lovely and clean, nearly all used, well annotated mounted collection of 50 by syllabics, cancels, etc.; composition of lot shows ½s, syllable 2-4 complete mint, plus 9 used examples of syllable 2-3, 1 sen, 2 mint examples of syllable 14, plus 17 used examples of various syllabics, cancels, etc.; 4s green, various used examples of all syllabics, plus 6 sen, Scott $43, 5 used & Scott #44, 3 used examples, many lovely examples noted, fresh, generally Fine to Very Fine, examine.
Estimate HK$ 3,400 - 3,800. Est. HK$3,400-3,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$3,400-3,800

Japan, 1871, Dragon, 48m brown and 100m blue, each plate 1, laid paper, Mihon specimen overprints (J.S.C.A. 1a, 2a. Scott 1, 2), 48m position 37; 100m position 18, without gum as issued, Fine to Very Fine+, an attractive pair. Scott $500 as singles (HK$ 3,850).
Estimate HK$ 1,800 - 2,200. Est. HK$1,800-2,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,800-2,200

Japan, 1871, Dragon, 48m brown and 200m vermilion, plate 1 and 1872, ½s brown, plate 2 and 5s blue green, all on laid paper (J.S.C.A. 1a, 3c, 5d var., 8a. Scott 1, 3, 5, 8), useful balance selection comprised of three 48m values, 2 mint, 1 used with forged cancel, 200m with suspect cancel, 6 examples of ½ sen brown, mint or used with plates and paper types by 5s values, mint and used, used example with forged cancel; condition varies, few questionable items noted, but still a useful study group, four certificates accompany.
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 5,000. Est. HK$4,000-5,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$4,000-5,000

Japan, 1871, Dragon, 48m brown and 100m blue, each plate 1, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 1a, 2a. Scott 1, 2), attractive pair, comprised of 48m used with light, corner circular cancel, along with a 100m unused example, fresh, without gum as issued, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,400. Est. HK$2,000-2,400 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-2,400

Japan, 1871, Dragon, 48m brown, plate 1, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 1a. Scott 1), lovely, rich shade; fresh with full margins, without gum as issued, Very Fine, signed "AK" (Arthur Korcyzn), with 1987 I.S.J.P. certificate.
J.S.C.A. yen 50,000 (HK$ 3,190). Scott $250 (HK$ 1,920).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,600. Est. HK$1,000-1,600 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,600

Japan, 1871, Dragon, 48m brown, plate 2, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 1d. Scott 1c), position 14, an absolutely flawless, perfect-quality example; pristine and finely etched with wide, even margins, without gum as issued, Extremely Fine and choice, a gem.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Japan, 1871, Dragon, 100m blue, plate 1, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 2a. Scott 2), position 16, a stunning, wonderfully fresh example boasting a finely etched impression, vivid color and large margins, without gum as issued, Extremely Fine, a beauty.
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Japan, 1871, Dragon, 100m blue, plate 1, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 2a. Scott 2), plate 1, position 27, a splendid used example, fresh with deep rich color; along with good sized margins, without gum as issued, Very Fine+, with 1998 I.S.J.P. certificate. Scott $250 (HK$ 1,920).
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Japan, 1871, Dragon, 100m blue, plate 1, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 2a. Scott 2), plate 1, position 5, without gum as issued; I.S.J.P. certificate mentions tiny thin near claw, which must be quite small indeed! Fine to Very Fine, with 1998 I.S.J.P. certificate. Scott $250 (HK$ 1,920).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Japan, 1871, Dragon, 100m blue, plate 2, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 2e. Scott 2b), plate 2, position 1, wonderfully fresh and bright with brilliant color and huge margins, without gum as issued; very slight and trivial reddish color at right margin only, Very Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2001 I.S.J.P. certificate. Scott $550 (HK$ 4,230).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Japan, 1871, Dragon, 200m vermilion, plate 1, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 3c. Scott 3), plate 1, later printing, pos. 15, a lovely example cancelled by centrally struck, blue Musashiken boxed killer, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Japan, 1871, Dragon, 200m vermilion, plate 1, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 3c. Scott 3), plate 1, position 18, fresh, with brilliant color, a finely detailed example, without gum as issued, Very Fine+, a beauty! with 2009 I.S.J.P. certificate. Scott $425 (HK$ 3,270).
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Japan, 1871, Dragon, 200m vermilion, plate 1, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 3c. Scott 3), plate 1, position 32; tiny unobtrusive pinhole not mentioned in certificate, Fine to Very Fine, an attractive used example, with 2001 I.S.J.P. certificate. Scott $400 (HK$ 3,080).
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800. Est. HK$1,400-1,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,400-1,800

Japan, 1871, Dragon, 200m vermilion, plate 1, wove paper (J.S.C.A. 3d. Scott 3a), plate 1, position 21, early printed with partial Kensazumi killer, Fine to Very Fine, with 1997 I.S.J.P. certificate. Scott $450 (HK$ 3,460).
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Japan, 1871, Dragon, 500m blue green, plate 1, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 4e. Scott 4), plate 1, position 35, a magnificent, wonderfully fresh example, unused without gum, Extremely Fine and choice, a gem! with 1998 I.S.J.P. certificate. Scott $650 (HK$ 5,000).
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Japan, 1871, Dragon, 500m blue green, plate 1, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 4e. Scott 4), position 39, a magnificent, flawless example; fresh with wide, even margins, Extremely Fine, a gem.
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Japan, 1871, Dragon, 500m blue green, plate 1, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 4e. Scott 4), plate 1, position 33, fresh with nice impression, without gum as issued; showing guide pinhole at lower left, Fine to Very Fine+. Scott $650 (HK$ 5,000).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Japan, 1871, Dragon, 500m greenish blue, plate 1, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 4f. Scott 4a), plate 1, position 11, a splendid used example, cancelled by dual strike of rectangular killers; large even margins, Extremely Fine used, with 2001 I.S.J.P. certificate. Scott $675 (HK$ 5,190).
Estimate HK$ 2,400 - 2,800. Est. HK$2,400-2,800 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,400-2,800

Japan, 1872, Dragon, ½s brown, plate 2 and 5s blue green, both on laid paper, Mihon specimen overprints (J.S.C.A. 5d var., 8a. Scott 5, 8), a fresh and attractive pair, Fine to Very Fine+, the 5sen being particularly scarce. Scott $945 as singles (HK$ 7,270).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000. Est. HK$2,000-3,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$2,000-3,000

Japan, 1872, Dragon, 1s blue, plate 2, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 6c. Scott 6), plate 2, position 14, an attractive example tied to small piece by 2 strikes of Sakata circular cancels; few perforation clips, Fine to Very Fine, scarce, with 2002 A.P.E.X. certificate. Scott $425 (HK$ 3,270).
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Japan, 1872, Dragon, 2s vermilion, laid paper (J.S.C.A. 7a. Scott 7), position 24, a lovely, right margin example showing nice later printing characteristics, without gum, Fine to Very Fine, with 2001 I.S.J.P. certificate.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000. Est. HK$1,500-2,000 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Japan, 1872, Cherry Blossom, ½s brown, Matsuda & Government printings (J.S.C.A. 9, 15. Scott 9), lovely selection of 9 items, comprised of Matsuda printings, plates 1-4 complete, with plate 2 mint, other plates used, plus Government printings, plate 4, 5 mint, o.g. examples; one or two smallish flaws, fresh and generally Fine to Very Fine, a nice group. Scott $210 as singles (HK$ 1,620).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200

Japan, 1872-73, Cherry Blossom, 1s blue, Matsuda & Government printings (J.S.C.A. 10f. Scott 10), an attractive selection of 9 items, comprised of Matsuda printing, plate 1-4 complete with plates 2 & 4 mint, plus government printing, 5 used examples from plates 6, 7, 12, 22, and 18, some nice cancels noted; couple smallish flaws, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,200. Est. HK$1,000-1,200 (Image1)

Est. HK$1,000-1,200