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