Lot 90065 – 1872, 1/2 sen brown, Matsuda printing, plate 2 complete sheet of 40

1872, 1/2 sen brown, Matsuda printing, plate 2, complete sheet of 40, preserving sheet margins all around, detailed impression and well centred examples for the most part, including the “frameline missing in SE” variety in position 9, fine mint original gum showing some minor tone spots as usually encountered. Perforations reinforced by hinges on the right side, in outstandingly fine condition.

A very desirable and rare complete sheet with the well known variety in position 9. (JSCA ¥230,000).

Provenance: Alfred H. Caspary, H. R. Harmer auction, 28.10.1958, lot 224