Lot 30295 – 1875, 10 sen dull blue, syllabic 4 (ni), wove western paper, perforation 11s, cancelled by small-size intaglio cross

1875, 10 sen dull blue, syllabic 4 (ni), wove western paper, perforation 11s, cancelled by small-size intaglio cross on cover to Stuttgart, Wurttemberg (Germany), showing “Tokyo 10.3.29” (29 March 1877) type N2B2 cds at left, additionally alongside red “Yokohama Paid All Mar 30” cds, two-line “5./cents” (U.S. credit) marking and “San Francisco Apr 28 St. SHP.” cds. On reverse N2B2 type of Yokohama, New York transit and Stuttgart delivery postmarks. Part of back flap missing but still preserving a portion of embossed seal of Austro-Hungarian “K.u.K. Minister-Resident”. A magnificent example displaying a great freshness and good centring. (YSCA ¥130,000).