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1872, Dragons sen unit, perforated continued...
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
30094 6III image1872, 1 sen deep dull blue, plate 3, brittle laid paper, vertical strip of three from positions 19 / 27 / 35, applied on reverse of cover from Nagoya addressed to the Tokyo Kanda district, tied by large "Nagoya Kensazumi" framed postmark, below displaying green framed "Nagoya P.O. (year of) Water Monkey 7th Moon 18th Day" datestamp, two postmarks on arrival including framed Tokyo 21st datestamp and red "Afternoon Dispatch" handstamp. Slight wrinkle at left and the upper two stamps with lower right corner defective. Most appealing. Cert. Philatelic Federation of Japan (2011). One of the highest multiple frankings known of the very rare plate 3 on cover. (JHES ¥1,300,000+). Note: The 3 sen postage paid the basic letter fee within 100 ri distance in the 2nd rate period of Meiji 4-6.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. € 5,000

SOLD for € 5,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30095 DE 7 image1872, 2 sen vermilion, pelure wove paper, position 34, luminous colour and quite balanced margins, unused without gum as issued. Very fine. (JSCA ¥100,000).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 200

SOLD for € 220.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30096 ,DE 7 imageTHE FINEST 2 SEN FULL SHEET RECORDED 1872, 2 sen vermilion, brittle laid paper, complete sheet of 40, boasting a splendid freshness and strong impression together with a bright shade, several examples being unusually well centred and with complete selvedge, unused without gum as issued, showing in position 8 the constant plate flaw consisting in the dot missing in the "2" figure of value. Some natural paper wrinkles at left. Unusually good state of preservation of the perforations, which are partly reinforced with hinges in the two first columns at left, and an overall very fine appearance for this outstanding exhibition item. One of only six complete sheets documented, this being arguably the finest. (JSCA ¥4,500,000). Provenance: S.G. & Kanai Stamp Co. sale, 26.10.1972, lot 39(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 12,000

SOLD for € 55,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30097 O 7 image1872, 2 sen vermilion, ductile paper of 82 microns, position 36, well centred, cancelled by virtually full and centrally struck "Osaka 7.1.5" (5 January 1872) N1B1 double circle. The N1B1 type on this paper is unpriced in JHES. Very fine. (JSCA ¥140,000+).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 400

SOLD for € 700.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30098 7 image1872, 2 sen vermilion, brittle laid paper, position 22, strong impression, tied by an ideal strike of early non-standard "Yokkaichi Kensazumi" oval framed handstamp to cover from Yokkaichi (Omi Province) to Hatsukaichi (Shimosa Province), with handwritten date Sept. 8 in red (amended from Sept. 6) on reverse, where also the double circle type N1B1 "Tokyo 7.9.13" (Sept. 13, 1874) was struck in transit. A very fine example of this single franking with this highly attractive cancellation. Cert. Florian Eichhorn BPP (2023). Note: The unified nationwide rate of 2 sen -except for the local city rate- was introduced on Meiji 6.4.1 (1 April 1873).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. € 2,000

SOLD for € 3,200.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30099 8 image1872, 5 sen blue, brittle laid paper, an incredible example from the lower right corner of the sheet, position 40, magnificent impression, displaying an extra large selvedge as a result of a pre-printing paper fold, possessing positional pinhole at top left (type F). A stunning showpiece for exhibition and of extraordinary occurrence, proving that several sheets were trimmed and perforated at the same time. Provenance: Dr. Ichida Soichi(Image 1)

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Estimate. € 500

SOLD for € 1,200.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30100 DE 8 image1872, 5 sen light greenish green, pelure wove paper, position 1, unused without gum as issued. A magnificent example uncharacteristically well centred and of great freshness. (JSCA ¥150,000+).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 400

SOLD for € 400.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30101 DE 8 image1872, 5 sen light greenish blue, pelure wove paper, position 32, centred to lower left, showing a double perforation at right, unused without gum as issued. A desirable and impressive example. (JSCA ¥150,000).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 400

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30102 , 8 image1872, 5 sen blue on brittle laid paper, block of 20 (4x5) comprising the left half of the sheet and still preserving large part of the surrounding sheet margin, positions from 1 to 4 / 33 to 36, showing constant varieties and "slip through Dragon's Head" in position 2, remarkably crisp impression, unused without gum as issued. Minor perforation flaws or strengthening, in no way detracting from this very rare multiple in a very good state of preservation. (JSCA ¥2,600,000).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 6,000

SOLD for € 6,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30103 ,, 8 image1872, 5 sen blue, brittle laid paper, complete sheet of 40, overall freshness and crispness seldom encountered, featuring the prominent constant plate varieties in positions 2, 6, 7, 8 and 15, variably centred to right and possessing original gum. Positions 31 and 32 with closed tear and gum wrinkle along the bottom row, perforations partially reinforced with hinges as usually found. Very fresh. One of just six complete sheets recorded. (JSCA ¥5,400,000). Provenance: Dr. Ichida Soichi(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 15,000

SOLD for € 42,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30104 O 8 image1872, 5 light greenish blue, ductile thick paper of 88 microns, position 6, somewhat centre to right, cancelled by black non-standard framed "Ken" (examined) postmark. A very fine used example on the scarcest paper for this value. (JSCA ¥400,000).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 1,000

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30105 8 imageTHE HIGHEST MULTIPLE FRANKING OF THE HIGHEST SECOND-ISSUE DENOMINATION 1872, 5 sen bluish green, brittle laid paper, vertical strip of three emanating from positions 18 / 26 / 34, all considerably better centred than usual and displaying a vivid shade, used on official cover front from Tottori (Inaba Province) to Yabase (Hoki Province) probably containing printed matters sent by the Tottori Prefectural Administration (cachet at top right), tied by two very fine strikes of framed early non-standard "Tottori / Kensa" framed handstamp, with very fine framed "2nd Class / Tottori Postal Bureau" handstamp in red alongside. Of great visual appeal for exhibition. Cert. Florian Eichhorn BPP (2023) We have documented fifteen covers or cover fronts bearing this value, and this cover is unique bearing the largest multiple. Of great significance, as this is the highest denomination in the "Sen-Dragon" series. A great gem of this issue. In this restricted group of fifteen, two originate from Tottori and both are official printed matter mail, this being a very rare characteristic in this period. Note: Carried at ten times the rate for bound official printed matters, not exceeding 600 grams, with 1 1/2 sen paid per each 16 momme (60 grams), according to the postal rate period of Meiji 6.4.1-6.12.31 (1873). This cover is illustrated in the Dr. Ichida's handbook on "Dragon" issues, second edition of 1971, page 194. Provenance: Yamamoto Kunichi Our census of 1872 5 sen covers: -The example presented here -Single franking, Iyo-Uwajima to Tokyo, in the Tejima Yasushi collection -Single franking, Tokyo to Kii-Kaminakajima, in the Tejima collection -Single franking, Tokyo to Rikuzen-Shiogama, in the Tejima collection -Single franking, Osaka to Akita, in the Tejima collection -Single franking, Ogori to Tokyo, in the Yigal Nathaniel collection -Single with 1872 1/2 sen, official mail Tottori to Hoki-Tahara, in the Tejima collection -Single with 1872 1 sen, registered from Hiroshima to Osaka, in the Tejima collection -Single with "Cherry Blossom" 1 sen, Tottori to Yabase, ex Shirai Tsugumi -Single with "Cherry Blossom" 1 sen, Fukushima to Tokyo, in the Suzuki Tetsukazu collection -Single with "Cherry Blossom" 1 sen & 2 sen, Tokyo to Osaka, in the Yigal Nathaniel collection -Two examples, Tokyo Musashi to Niiya, in the Kanai Hiroyuki collection (The Philatelic Culture Museum) - Pair with "Cherry Blossom" 2 sen, Tokyo to Osaka, in the Ota Katsumi collection -Two examples with 1872 1/2 sen (12), Tokyo to Saikyo, ex Metzelaar -Two examples with "Cherry Blossom" 2 sen, Tokyo to Osaka, in the Tejima collection(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 20,000

SOLD for € 24,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
1872, Cherry Blossoms Native Paper
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
30106 9 image1872, 1/2 sen brown, two singles and one pair, applied on western-type envelope (back flap lacking) to the Kaitakushi Tokyo, tied by three strikes of N1B1 "Yokohama 7.6.11" cds (June 11, 1874). Overall toning, still though an appealing cover with a centrally applied multiple. Bilingual addressed covers (sender's address on reverse in Japanese) are rarely found. Note: The cover was addressed to Benjamin Smith Lyman at the Kaitakushi (Hokkaido development agency). From 1873 to 1879, Lyman was a foreign advisor (oyatoi) to the Japanese government as chief geologist and mining engineer.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 150

SOLD for € 600.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30107 9 image1872, 1/2 sen brown, Matsuda printing, plate 3, vertical pair, positions 15 / 23, irregular perforation at lower right, very fresh used on reverse of cover from Tokyo to Shimodate (destination within 100km distance), tied by two strikes of framed non-standard "Ken" postmark on dispatch. Alongside with framed "(year of) Water Monkey 10th Moon 12th Day / Tokyo P. O." (Gregorian 12 November 1872) datestamp. The earliest usage recorded of the lowest "Cherry Blossom" denomination.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 1,500

SOLD for € 2,800.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30108 9 image1872, 1/2 sen brown, Matsuda printing, type III, plate 4, position 23 not presenting the stroke in the "Ki-Hansen" character, perforations barely encroaching the frame line at right, mounted mint and very fresh. A fine example of the most prominent plate variety of this value, of much greater scarcity than any of the other five constant flaws which occurred in the plates. (JSCA 9v-4-23 ¥420,000; Michel €2,800).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. € 750

SOLD for € 850.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30109 ,, 9 image1872, 1/2 sen brown, Matsuda printing, plate 4, complete sheet of 40 with margins all around, detailed impression and well centred examples for the most part, including the famous variety "stroke missing in left 'Ki-Hansen' " in position 23, as well as position 24 with "leaf vein missing of paulownia", freshly preserving its full original gum with all but four examples being never hinged. Gum corner crease at top right and some separated perforations as a result of its fragility, in outstandingly fine condition. A very desirable and rare complete sheet being the most valuable of the four plates and with the famous "Ki-Hansen" variety. (JSCA ¥750,000).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 2,500

SOLD for € 7,500.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30110 10 image1872, 1 sen blue, Matsuda printing with MLL perforation, type III, plate 3, position 12, used on reverse of cover from Tokyo (Musashi Province) to Ryugasaki-Shinden (Hitachi province), harmoniously tied by square non-standard "Ken" fancy handstamp on dispatch. Framed "(year of the) Cock 3rd Month 16/17th Day" (March 16-17, 1873) datestamp alongside. Cert. Florian Eichhorn BPP (2023). A very attractive example of this rare single franking featuring Matsuda long large perforation. (JHES ¥800,000; JSCA ¥500,000 off cover). Note: The 1 sen rate paid corresponded to the single letter weight up to 25 ri distance in the 2nd rate period, Meiji 4.12.5-6.3.31.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. € 2,500

SOLD for € 3,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30111 ,, 11 image1872, 2 sen vermilion, Matsuda printing with long large perforations, plate 1, block of sixteen (4x4), positions 9-12 / 17-20 / 25-28 / 33-36, mint original gum and still preserving six examples never hinged. Four stamps with small thins and some trimmed perforations at base, not detracting from the beauty of this rare large multiple. (JSCA ¥1,280,000+).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 2,000

SOLD for € 2,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30112 O 11 image1872, 2 sen vermilion, Matsuda printing, combined short tool 12 with Matsuda long large perforations, plate 1, position 24, uncharacteristically well centred, cancelled by faint strike of early non-standard double circle type of Kambara (Suruga Province). Very fine with a usual paper wrinkle. Cert. Philatelic Federation of Japan (2013). A very rare compound-perforation stamp which is only available in used condition. (JSCA ¥700,000).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. € 1,000

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30113 O 12 image1872, 10 sen dull green, Matsuda printing, crisp impression, showing complete and neat strike of "SHIP" straight-line handstamp. Scarce. (JHES ¥38,000; JSCA ¥40,000). Note: The "Ship" handstamp was a Japanese paquebot forerunner type into service between 1875 and 1886, used in post offices of ports in Japan and those in China and Korea with IJPA/IJPO.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 100

SOLD for € 140.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM

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