Lot 30099 – 1872, 5 sen blue on brittle laid paper, pos.40
Lot 30099 – 1872, 5 sen blue on brittle laid paper, pos.40
1872, 5 sen blue, brittle laid paper, an incredible example from the lower right corner of the sheet, position 40, magnificent impression, displaying an extra large selvedge as a result of a pre-printing paper fold, possessing positional pinhole at top left (type F).
A stunning showpiece for exhibition and of extraordinary occurrence, proving that several sheets were trimmed and perforated at the same time.
Provenance: Dr. Ichida Soichi
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