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1872, Cherry Blossoms Native Paper continued...
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
30114 13 image1872, 20 sen dark violet, Matsuda printing with short tool perforation 12, position 8, an impressive upper right corner-sheet example, well centred with intact perforations well clear of the design all around, very fresh with lightly hinged original gum. Two minute tone spots which occasionally occur in this combination of paper and gum, of no importance. Very fine. A very rare and desirable positional piece displaying the strongest shade of this stamp, highly desirable for exhibition. (JSCA ¥120,000).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 300

SOLD for € 600.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30115 ,O,DE 13 image1872, 20 sen, Matsuda printing, complete sheet reconstruction of 40, comprising eight unused example in bright reddish violet (4) and lilac (4), made up with used examples for the other 32, featuring a good display of postmarks including double circles of Aikawa (Sado Province), Fukuoka, Iwajima, "kibans" of Tsuyama and Gifu, as well as the rare brown Tokyo "Bota" cancellation used for the presentation albums or "gift books" on position 20. The prominent constant varieties are in this sheet located in the positions 5 "pistil missing of cherry blossom in SE", 12 "line missing of ornament in SE", 27 "underpetal missing of cherry blossom in NW" and 39 "pistil missing of cherry blossom in NW". (JSCA ¥3,100,000). A truly challenging sheet reconstruction of great visual impact, as well as a very good alternative to the complete sheet. Provenance: Captain E. J. Allen (according to Mr. Yamada) Yamamoto Kunichi(Image 1)

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Estimate. € 8,000

SOLD for € 8,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30116 13 imageONE OF JUST SIX COVERS AVAILABLE BEARING THE 20 SEN MATSUDA PRINTING 1872, 20 sen bright reddish violet, Matsuda printing, very fresh used on registered envelope (opened for display) from Nagasaki via Hong Kong to Maloyaroslavets (Russia), tied by "crossroads" cancel for foreign mail of Nagasaki (Nishino type NS77A), with large-type "Nagasaki Jun 1 2. P.M." cds adjacent, bold circular framed "R" in red at top on dispatch. On reverse showing "Hong Kong Ju 6 81", two strikes of Russian railway "No. 76 Reni-Benderi"T.P.O. cds's of July 7th & 8th (Julian calendar) and arrival cds (partly exhibited as a result of a very small portion of paper on back missing). Cert. Philatelic Federation of Japan signed by Dr. Sawa (2011). Eight covers exhibiting the 20 sen native paper are believed to exist, of which three are sent abroad (reported in the Ota Katsumi collection, although we have not been able to document a third example). Of all these eight covers, just six are in private hands. (JSCA ¥3,500,000). Note: The 10 sen U.P.U. single rate was paid for a letter not exceeding 15 grams, with the other 10 sen corresponding to the registration fee (adjusted on August 1st, 1879); Japan entered the U.P.U. on 1st June 1877. It was probably carried by the P&O "Khiva" departing from Shanghai on 4th June, via Hong Kong and Suez. This cover is illustrated on page 46 of the JSCA catalogue (2023). Provenance: Takahashi private treaty of July 2001, lot 37. Census of 20 sen Matsuda Printing on cover: -The example presented here -Single franking, 30.6.1885, Osaka to London, ex Fukuhara Kazunobu, in the Ota Katsumi collection -Single franking, also from Nagasaki to a foreign destination (reported by Ota Katsumi in his collection book, but not found by us) -Single with 2 sen, 4.2.1874, Tokyo to Fukui, in the Kanai collection (The Philatelic Culture Museum) -Strip of three with "Bird" 12 sen and "Koban" 1 sen (2), 13.6.1891, registered mail from Osaka, in the Kanai collection according to Dr. Ichida in his 1965 handbook and illustrated in JSCA 2023) -Strip of four with "UPU Koban" 2 sen (3), 25.7.1884, Nagasaki to Matsuura district, sold by Felzmann Auctions 11-2013, and offered in this sale -Block of six (largest multiple on cover) with 2 sen & 10 sen, 23.9.1874, Tottori to Tokyo, in the Kanai collection (The Philatelic Culture Museum) -Single used as postage due on cover franked by 2 sen (3), 5.12.1873, in the Tejima collection(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. € 25,000

SOLD for € 42,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30117 13, 80 imageTHE HIGHEST 20 SEN MATSUDA-PRINTING FRANKING IN PRIVATE HANDS 1872, 20 sen dark violet, Matsuda printing, a spectacular vertical strip of four including positions 11 / 19 / 27 / 35, in mixed franking with three UPU "Koban" 2 sen carmine, of which two are with insect faults; all used on reverse of large registered cover to a place in Matsuura district in Nagasaki prefecture. Each stamp cancelled by large "bota" of Nagasaki with accompanying dN3B3 "Nagasaki 17.7.25" (July 25, 1884) cds alongside. A spectacular and extraordinary franking. Cert. Philatelic Federation of Japan (2013). Only six covers are recorded in private hands exhibiting the 20 sen native paper, this example possessing the largest multiple available. Out of eight covers documented, this is unique in combination with the "UPU Koban" issue. The largest multiple on cover is a block of six in the Kanai collection in the Philatelic Culture Museum. Note: The exceptionally high 86 sen franking was required to pay forty times the single weight (80 sen), and the additional 6 sen paid the registration fee. This covers illustrates the domestic mail for this stamp on page 46 in the JSCA catalogue (2023).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. € 10,000

SOLD for € 22,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30118 14 image1872, 30 sen grey, Matsuda printing, short tool perforation 12, vertical pair possessing sheet margin at left, positions 9 / 17, great freshness as a result of its deep shade and detailed impression, relatively well centred, lightly hinged with full fresh original gum. Horizontal perforations reinforced with hinges and a few irregular perforations as usually found and not detracting. Very fine and scarce. (JSCA ¥200,000+).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 400

SOLD for € 600.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30119 , 14 imageONE OF THE FIVE 30 SEN COMPOUND PERFORATION MULTIPLES 1872, 30 Sen grey Matsuda printing, combined short tool and MLL (Matsuda long large) perforations, a spectacular strip of three from the left of the sheet, positions 9-10-11. Featuring MLL perforation vertically at left in the sheet margin -where this variety is very clearly shown- and between the first and second stamps, impression highlighted with overall crispness, original gum of great freshness being lightly hinged on sides, never hinged in centre, with one natural gum wrinkle vertically. Extremely fine and desirable. Cert. Florian Eichhorn BPP (2023). One of only five unused pairs known with this mixed perforation, graced by a delightful state of preservation boasting an outstanding freshness and intact perforations throughout. (JSCA ¥4,100,000+). Note: This strip emanates from a complete sheet which was part of the Maurice Burrus and Bernard Peyton collections. The sheet was subsequently separated and five multiples were created with this Matsuda long large perforation variety, which only occurred in the two first vertical perforations of the sheet at left, in combination with the rest of the perforations in short tool 12. Provenance: Maurice Burrus (Kanai Stamp Co., 12.10.1963) Bernard Peyton ("Isleham", Robert A. Siegel, 25.5.1986, lot 3097) Fukuhara Kazunobu(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Estimate. € 10,000

SOLD for € 21,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30120 14 imageONE OF TWO 30 SEN MATSUDA-PRINTING SINGLE FRANKINGS ON COMPLETE COVER 1872, 30 sen grey, Matsuda printing, position 10, strong shade, used as single franking on official registered express cover carried locally at Tokushima (Awa Province), addressed to "No. 6 Large District No. 6 Small District.", tied by type KG "Awa Tokushima -.11.9" (9 November) cds. A spectacular large cover of great visual appeal. Cert. Philatelic Federation of Japan (2017). One of just nine covers recorded (only seven with complete franking) bearing the 30 sen Matsuda Printing, this being one of just two single frankings on complete cover, the other being in contrast sent abroad. This item has been chosen to illustrate the usage of this stamp on cover in the JSCA catalogue (2023). (JSCA ¥5,000,000). Note: The sender was the Kochi Prefecture/Tokushima branch office, which was established on Meiji 9.8.21 (August 21st, 1876). This cover is assumed to have been sent in Meiji 9 or 10 (1876/77), consequently the rate was paid in accordance with the 11th weight (22 momme or 82.5g) for an amount of 22 sen, with the special delivery being 2 sen (for post offices below 2nd class and agencies) and the 6 sen corresponding to the registration fee. Census of covers with 30 sen Matsuda Printing (nine, but only seven with complete franking): -The example presented here -Single franking, from Shizuoka, 2.5.1874, "matome bin" box address label ("front"), (pictured on the back cover of JHES 1981) -Single franking, 18.10.1880, Nagasaki to Ribe (Denmark), ex Brun Rasmussen auction -Single with "Cherry Blossoms" 4 sen, 3.6.1873, Tokyo via Osaka 6.6 to Tsuyama, in the Ota Katsumi collection ("matome bin", bundled official writings), also illustrated in "Gallery of Japanese Stamps" (vol. 2, 1990, page 32). -Single with "Cherry Blossoms" 6 sen (3) and "Koban" 2 sen (4) (some "Koban" stamps missing), 15.9.1882, registered from Nagasaki to France -Single with "Koban" 2 sen (3) on incomplete cover (one 30s and two "Koban" 2 sen missing, as endorsed "64 sen"), 10.10.1876, Niigata to Mizuhara -Pair with "Cherry Blossoms" 6 sen & 10 sen, 30.7.1874, Niigata to Sakata, in the Kanai Hiroyuki collection (The Philatelic Culture Museum), illustrated in Ichida Cherry Blossoms 1965 page 142 -Strip of three, Kashiwazaki to Niigata, 7.9.1874, "matome bin" (colour plate entry in Takahashi Stamp Co. "tebori notes II" page I) -Strip of three with "Cherry Blossoms" 2 sen and 4 sen (4), 1877/78 Niigata to Kanaya-Mura, in the Yigal Nathaniel collection (ex-Shirai Tsugumi)(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Estimate. € 15,000

SOLD for € 22,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30121 DE 16 image1872, 1 sen blue, intermediate printing (Government printing with rare short tool perforation), type I, plate 1, perforation 13:13 1/2, position 40, unused without gum, quite well centred. (JSCA ¥120,000).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 250

SOLD for € 220.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30122 DE 16 image1872, 1 sen blue, Government printing with long tool perforation, also known as intermediate printing), thin native wove paper, type I, plate 2, position 18, unused without gum, centred to bottom, natural paper inclusion and very slight tone spots mentioned for accuracy, being irrelevant for this rarity. Cert. Florian Eichhorn BPP (2023). One of just two unused examples known. This was the example chosen to illustrate this rarity in the JHES catalogue in 2007. (JSCA ¥1,200,000).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. € 3,000

SOLD for € 3,400.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30123 16 image1872, 1 sen blue, intermediate printing (Government printing with short tool perforation), type III, plate 3, perforation 10, position 38, displaying a fine impression and centred to the bottom, mint hinged with part original gum. The scarcest plate of Government Printing 1 sen with short tool perforation in unused condition. (JSCA ¥500,000).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 800

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Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30124 16 image1872, 1 sen blue, Government printing with long tool perforation, type III, plate 3, position 8, pistil missing in upper petal of the lower left flower, this being a very unusual variety, hinged mint with original gum. Minute surface scuff at base. A very fresh and well centred example. (JSCA ¥250,000+).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. € 400

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30125 16 image1872, 1 sen blue, intermediate printing (Government printing with short tool perforation), type III, plate 4, perforation 13:13 1/2, position 21, appealing deep shade, perforations encroaching the frame line at base, mint hinged original gum. (JSCA ¥80,000).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 150

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30126 O 16 image1872, 1 sen blue, Government printing with short tool perforation, type III, plate 6, complete sheet reconstruction of 40, only comprising used examples, including six pairs and a good display of cancellations, among them to be remarked the usage in positions 15 / 22 & 18 of the early non-standard "Onomichi Kensazumi" framed handstamp. A notable and desirable reconstruction as no complete sheets of plate 6 are recorded. (JHES ¥650,000). Provenance: Yamamoto Kunichi(Image 1)

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Estimate. € 1,200

SOLD for € 1,200.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30127 DE 16 image1872, 1 sen blue, Government printing with long tool perforation, type III, plate 7, position 16, bright colour, perforated and displayed within clear to mostly large margins, unused without gum. Two slight corner creases not detracting from this rarity. Cert. Florian Eichhorn BPP (2023). Three unused examples are believed to exist. (JSCA ¥1,600,000).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. € 3,500

SOLD for € 11,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30128 16 image1872, 1 sen blue, Government printing with long tool perforation, type III, plate 8A, vertical pair from positions 5 / 13, delicate pastel greyish shade and clear impression, quite well centred for this stamp, unused with part original gum. Few "blind" perforations have been backed and hinge reinforcement between stamps to keep them joined at left. A very scarce multiple from the rare plate 8A. (JHES ¥1,200,000).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 3,000

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Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30129 16 image1872, 1 sen blue, Government printing with long tool perforation, type III, plate 9, position 35, mint with original gum. A choice example graced by the strong colour, the neat impression and the perforations clear of the design. Signed Tyler. (JSCA ¥85,000).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 200

SOLD for € 160.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30130 16 image1872, 1 sen blue, Government printing with long tool perforation, type III, plate 17, position 10, radiant colour reinforced by the neat impression, perforations barely touching at left, part original gum. A very fine and choice example. (JSCA ¥200,000).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 300

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30131 O 16 image1872, 1 sen blue, Government printing, type III, plate 18, complete sheet reconstruction of 40 accomplished with used examples, including six pairs, and with the highlight of the postmarks being the "head portion" of the large "Mitsuke Kensazumi" handstamp in positions 29-30. No complete sheet of plate 18 is currently known. (JHES ¥208,000). Provenance: Yamamoto Kunichi(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 400

SOLD for € 1,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30132 O 16 imageTHE UNIQUE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE VERY RARE PLATE 19 1872, 1 sen blue, Government printing, type III, plate 19, an astonishing complete plate reconstruction of 40, made up of used stamps and including seven pairs from positions 1-2, 13-14, 25/33, 26/34, 27/35, 29/37 (remarkably exhibiting a red non-standard handstamp) and 39-40. To be highlighted the position 19 featuring the "dot missing in left sen 'sen' character" variety. The great majority of the stamps possess clear margins and include a good range of cancels. A breath-taking reconstruction of immense difficulty and the only known accomplished, this being by far the rarest plate of the 1 sen blue native paper, for the first time offered for sale. A true labour of passion and fascination, which is virtually impossible to duplicate, and which includes several very rare pairs. To be noted that one used pair is already estimated at ¥450,000 in the JHES catalogue, as well as the variety in position 19 at ¥400,000 in the JSCA catalogue. No sheets of this plate are recorded. The story of the plate 19 reconstruction: 1) Dr. Soichi Ichida, in his authoritative handbook "Japan 1 Sen Blue Native Paper of 1872" (1970, two volumes), presented a reconstruction of the plate 19 with seemingly only one position open (position 18). But de facto, 10 to 12 of the 40 positions were not definitely confirmed, as there were not pairs available yet. 2) Mr. Fukuhara Kazunobu continued with the work of identifying the uncertain positions in the reconstruction by including pairs or rejoining pairs, and exhibited his last version at Philanippon 2001. This assemblage was unconfirmed for merely three positions: 18, 36 and 38. (Mr. Fukuhara was an eminent Japanese collector specialised in sheet reconstructions and president of "The Study Group of Hand Engraved Stamps" after Dr. Ichida, its founder; this Group publishes the JHES catalogue since 1973). Mr. Fukuhara won the "Grand Prix National" at Philanippon 2001, exhibiting several difficult reconstructions. 3) In 2016, Narumi Stamp Co. (owned by Mr. Yamazaki Yoshiyuki) offered this reconstruction in a private treaty sale as "ex-Fukuhara", displaying the reconstructed sheet unchanged as exhibited in 2001. 4) Presumably Mr. Yamada Yuji acquired the reconstruction and exhibited this ex-Fukuhara assemblage without changes at NY 2016 (New York). 5) In 2018, Mr. Takano Norio confirmed the position 36 to be correct, corroborating the characteristics already formulated by Dr. Ichida. Then only positions 18 and 38 were not definitely accepted. (Mr. Norio was the president of the above-mentioned study Group founded by Dr. Ichida, also known as "Tebori Kittekenkyukai" in Japanese, who assumed the responsibility of the presidency after Mr. Fukuhara). The reconstruction was complete, but it is not clear whether position 18 or 36 are at their right places, as no pairs have been so far found yet. 6) Compared to Mr. Fukuhara's reconstruction, in Mr. Yamada's version positions 38 and 18 were exchanged with each other. The current state of the reconstruction was shown at Philanippon 2021 by Mr. Yamada Yuji ("Grand Prix National"). Ascertained provenance of most of the items: Dr. Ichida Soichi Fukuhara Kazunobu(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 20,000

SOLD for € 20,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM
30133 ,, 16 image1872, 1 sen blue, Government printing, type III, plate 21, complete sheet of 40, position 26 "missing the last line of the right SEN kanji character". Only hinged in corners at base, otherwise mint never hinged, showing an uneven inking of the plate and with some ink irregularities caused during the process of printing. Corner crease at lower right resulting in a small closed tear, minor small tone spots. A very appealing and rare sheet featuring the prominent plate flaw in position 26. (JSCA ¥650,000).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 2,000

SOLD for € 3,200.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM

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