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1871, 48 mon brown, plate I, early to late printing, full sheet reconstruction by used stamps, including a vertical strip of four, positions 9-17-25-33, with large Osaka Kensazumi, and nine pairs showing attractive postmarks, among them large Yokkaichi Kensazumi, oval fancy type, and late Yokohama double-circle N1B1 of Meiji 7. Position 39 with fabricated cover marking "Daijoji".

A fascinating and highly characterful reconstruction, especially rich in postmark interest and postal-history appeal.

Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥2,000,000)

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1871, 100 mon blue, plate I, middle period printing, complete full sheet, unused without gum as issued.

A magnificent surviving full sheet of the iconic 100 mon Dragon issue, offering exceptional visual impact and great importance for the advanced collector or exhibitor.

Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥2,400,000)

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1871, 100 mon blue, plate I, early printing, full sheet reconstruction by used stamps, including a block of eight with large "Tokyo Kensazumi", a vertical strip of three, and seven pairs, including Osaka N1B1 double-circle usage.

A most attractive reconstruction, especially notable for the impressive Tokyo Kensazumi block and the strong range of postal markings represented.

Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥1,880,000)

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1871, 100 mon blue, plate II, early to late printing, full sheet reconstruction by unused stamps without gum as issued, including a block of six, two horizontal pairs, and prominent plate flaws: position 18, "claw missing", in a block of four; pair including position 25, "beard missing"; and position 26 with right dragon head retouched in its early state.

A highly significant reconstruction for the plating specialist, bringing together several of the key flaws of Plate II in one remarkable study piece.

Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥6,600,000)

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1871, 100 mon blue, plate II, early to late printing, full sheet reconstruction by used stamps, including prominent plate flaw position 26 with right dragon head error, of which only a few are recorded, together with three pairs, including kiban ra-3, and a strip of three with large placename Kensazumi.

The most celebrated component, however, is the used block of ten, positions 5-6 to 37-38, the second-largest recorded used multiple of the 100 mon Plate II, cancelled by three strikes of the "Tawaraya" shop seal of the owner and postal agent of the Okayama postal receiving and handling agency.

An exceptional reconstruction of major importance, centred on one of the most famous surviving multiples of the issue.

Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥12,000,000)

Provenance: This remarkable block formed part of the W. Meluish Japan Collection, Robson Lowe auction 1385–1386, June 1955.

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1871, 200 mon vermilion, plate I, earliest printing, full sheet reconstruction by unused stamps without gum as issued, including a remarkable block of 35. Featuring plate flaws at position 19, constant variety "right dragon hair missing"; position 31, "left dragon arm missing", soon retouched and found only on the earliest printing; and position 37, constant variety "dot in sen character missing".

A truly outstanding reconstruction of the earliest printing, of exceptional importance for the specialist, anchored by the extraordinary block of 35 and multiple major varieties.

Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥6,700,000)

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1871, 200 mon vermilion, plate I, middle period printing, complete full sheet, unused without gum as issued.

A handsome and rarely encountered full sheet of the 200 mon Dragon issue, of considerable importance for both study and exhibition.

Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥3,400,000)

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1871, 200 mon vermilion, plate I, late printing, full sheet reconstruction by unused stamps without gum as issued, including the three significant positions 22, 26 and 30 in their unretouched state. Also included is a block of four, positions 5+6 / 13+14.

A most instructive reconstruction, of particular importance for the study of the unretouched states preceding the later repairs.

Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥2,600,000)

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1871, 200 mon vermilion, plate I, latest printing, full sheet reconstruction by unused stamps without gum as issued. Includes positions 22, 26 and 30 with retouched dragons, together with large blocks of 20 and 15.

A remarkable latest-printing reconstruction, notable both for the important retouched positions and the presence of unusually large surviving unused blocks.

Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥2,600,000)

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1871, 200 mon vermilion, plate I, early printing, full sheet reconstruction by used stamps, including a block of nine and a vertical strip of five, the complete right column, both cancelled by multiple strikes of large "Tokyo Kensazumi".

An exceptionally attractive used reconstruction, distinguished by these impressive large multiples with bold Tokyo cancellations.

Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥2,400,000)

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1871, 200 mon vermilion, plate I, middle period printing, full sheet reconstruction by used stamps. Includes a strip of three and four pairs, with a variety of non-standard fancy and Kensazumi postmarks, as well as kiban chi-14 of Nanbu, Kai Province, rare on mon Dragon issues.

A highly appealing reconstruction, notable for the breadth and quality of its cancellation study material.

Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥2,600,000)

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1871, 500 mon yellow green to pale green, plate I, earliest and early printing, full sheet reconstruction by unused stamps without gum as issued, except position 3, used with large "Kakegawa Kensazumi". Includes rare plate flaws at positions 2, unused, and 3, used, as well as two pairs, a vertical strip of three, and a block of four. Notably, a full unused sheet of the 500 mon Plate I earliest or early printing remains unreported.

A reconstruction of the very highest order, of exceptional rarity and importance, and one of the true masterpieces of classic Japanese philately.

Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥33,300,000)

Reference: Illustrated in Dragon Stamps Plating, pp. 23 and 53.

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1871, 500 mon, plate I, early printing, in various shades of green, full sheet reconstruction by unused stamps without gum as issued, including a block of 16, a block of eight, four blocks of four, and a strip of three. Includes plate flaws at positions 14 and 29. Notably, a full unused sheet of the 500 mon Plate I early printing remains unreported.

A magnificent unused reconstruction, especially notable for its impressive large blocks and strong study value.

Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥14,400,000)

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1871, 500 mon, plate I, middle to late printing, in shades of blue and bluish green, full sheet reconstruction by unused stamps without gum as issued (37), used stamps (2), and one mihon specimen. Includes blocks of nine, six and four, together with a pair. Also includes an extra copy of position 6.

A highly attractive and substantial reconstruction, with excellent visual presence and an especially strong showing of large multiples.

Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥5,000,000)

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1871, 500 mon bluish green, plate I, late printing, complete full sheet, unused without gum as issued.

A magnificent and highly important full sheet of the high-value 500 mon Dragon, a major showpiece for the advanced collector or exhibitor.

Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥4,400,000)

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1871, 500 mon, plate I, earliest to late printing, in mixed shades, full sheet reconstruction by used stamps, including eleven examples of the earliest printing, rare plate flaw at position 3 from the earliest printing, and three pairs.

Two plating errors included (pos. 12 and 20), two exchanged (pos. 26 and 27).

A highly desirable reconstruction, notable for the broad range of shades represented and the inclusion of the important earliest-printing position 3 flaw.

Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥15,800,000)

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1871, 500 mon, plate II, early to late printing, sheet reconstruction of 38 by used stamps, with positions 18 and 24 still required, including a pair and a variety of non-standard fancy postmarks.

An exceedingly rare and important reconstruction of the 500 mon Plate II, representing one of the pinnacles of specialised Japanese philately.

Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥22,800,000)

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1872, 1/2 sen, plate I, in various brown shades, early to late printing, full sheet reconstruction by used stamps, including three pairs and a variety of non-standard fancy postmarks.

A particularly engaging reconstruction, rich in cancellation interest and highly appealing for the postal-marking specialist.

Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥800,000)

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1872, 1/2 sen, plate II, dark brown, early to late printing, full sheet reconstruction by used stamps, including four pairs (pos. 8/16, 10/18, 30/38, and 31/32) and position 12 with foreign mail "crossroads" cancellation.

A highly interesting reconstruction, especially notable for the rare foreign-mail cancellation.

Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥400,000+)

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1872, 1 sen blue, plate II, early to late printing, full sheet reconstruction by used stamps, including four pairs and attractive non-standard fancy postmarks, also in blue and red.

A highly appealing reconstruction, notable for its lively range of coloured cancellations and multiple units.

Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥1,400,000)

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