Lot 30102 – 1872, 5 sen blue on brittle laid paper, block of 20

1872, 5 sen blue on brittle laid paper, block of 20 (4×5) comprising the left half of the sheet and still preserving large part of the surrounding sheet margin, positions from 1 to 4 / 33 to 36, showing constant varieties and “slip through Dragon’s Head” in position 2, remarkably crisp impression, unused without gum as issued. Minor perforation flaws or strengthening, in no way detracting from this very rare multiple in a very good state of preservation. (JSCA ¥2,600,000).