Lot 30150 – 1873, 2 sen yellow type III, plate 15, pos. 1, on cover

Stamp of Japan » 1872, Cherry Blossoms Native Paper 1873, 2 sen yellow type III, plate 15, pos. 1, on cover
Stamp of Japan » 1872, Cherry Blossoms Native Paper 1873, 2 sen yellow type III, plate 15, pos. 1, on cover
Stamp of Japan » 1872, Cherry Blossoms Native Paper 1873, 2 sen yellow type III, plate 15, pos. 1, on cover
Stamp of Japan » 1872, Cherry Blossoms Native Paper 1873, 2 sen yellow type III, plate 15, pos. 1, on cover

Lot 30150 – 1873, 2 sen yellow type III, plate 15, pos. 1, on cover

Japan » 1872, Cherry Blossoms Native Paper
Price realised
380 EUR
Estimate
250 – 300 EUR
Auction date
Sat 3 Jun 2023 at 11:30 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

1873, 2 sen yellow, type III, plate 15, position 1, top left corner example with sheet margins, used on reverse of envelope from Odawara (Sagami Province) to Tokyo (Musashi Province), very neatly tied by non-standard “Odawara / Kensa-in” double circle, showing red “Sagami Odawara -.5.12” type KG datestamp alongside, with N1B1 7.5.13/14 arrival and delivery marking (13/14 May 1874). Small portion of paper lacking on front. A visually impressive usage in this remarkable quality.

Catalogue ref: 18

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