Lot 30126 – 1872, 1 sen blue, Government printing plate 6, a complete sheet reconstruction of 40

Stamp of Japan » 1872, Cherry Blossoms Native Paper 1872, 1 sen blue, Government printing plate 6, a complete sheet reconstruction of 40

Lot 30126 – 1872, 1 sen blue, Government printing plate 6, a complete sheet reconstruction of 40

Japan » 1872, Cherry Blossoms Native Paper
Price realised
1’200 EUR
Estimate
1’200 – 1’600 EUR
Auction date
Sat 3 Jun 2023 at 11:30 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

1872, 1 sen blue, Government printing with short tool perforation, type III, plate 6, complete sheet reconstruction of 40, only comprising used examples, including six pairs and a good display of cancellations, among them to be remarked the usage in positions 15 / 22 & 18 of the early non-standard “Onomichi Kensazumi” framed handstamp.

A notable and desirable reconstruction as no complete sheets of plate 6 are recorded. (JHES ¥650,000).

Provenance: Yamamoto Kunichi

Catalogue ref: 16

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