Lot 30103 – 1872, 5 sen blue, brittle laid paper, complete sheet of 40

1872, 5 sen blue, brittle laid paper, complete sheet of 40, overall freshness and crispness seldom encountered, featuring the prominent constant plate varieties in positions 2, 6, 7, 8 and 15, variably centred to right and possessing original gum. Positions 31 and 32 with closed tear and gum wrinkle along the bottom row, perforations partially reinforced with hinges as usually found. Very fresh.

One of just six complete sheets recorded. (JSCA ¥5,400,000).

Provenance: Dr. Ichida Soichi