Lot 30003 – 1871, 48 mon light reddish brown, plate 1, late printing, complete sheet of 40

1871, 48 mon light reddish brown, plate 1, late printing, complete sheet of 40, unused without gum as issued, displaying margins all around and being large on two sides; bright shade and detailed impression, including the four positional pinholes (type R) -mostly respecting the designs- used to simultaneously fix various sheets before being cut.

Very fine and rare. An essential exhibition item in a highly advanced collection. (JSCA ¥2’500’000).