Lot 90060 – 1872, 5 sen light greenish blue, brittle laid paper, unused block of four

Stamp of Japan » 1872, Dragons sen unit, perforated 1872, 5 sen light greenish blue, brittle laid paper, unused block of four
Stamp of Japan » 1872, Dragons sen unit, perforated 1872, 5 sen light greenish blue, brittle laid paper, unused block of four
Stamp of Japan » 1872, Dragons sen unit, perforated 1872, 5 sen light greenish blue, brittle laid paper, unused block of four
Stamp of Japan » 1872, Dragons sen unit, perforated 1872, 5 sen light greenish blue, brittle laid paper, unused block of four

Lot 90060 – 1872, 5 sen light greenish blue, brittle laid paper, unused block of four

Japan » 1872, Dragons sen unit, perforated
Price realised
3’000 EUR
Estimate
1’000 – 2’000 EUR
Auction date
Sat 9 Dec 2023 at 10:30 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

1872, 5 sen light greenish blue, brittle laid paper, block of four from the lower right corner of the plate with huge sheet margins, positions. 31-32 / 39-40, displaying a striking vertically misplacement of the denomination in black touching the tail of the dragon, delicate pastel shade, unused no gum as issued. A superb multiple.(JSCA ¥540.000, Michel 8y €4,400+).

Provenance: Agathon Fabergé (his manuscript note reading “34 Barrett Plumbridge 1368 n. 295”)

Catalogue ref: 8

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