Lot 30321 – 1876, 5 sen light green “girdle”, on cover

1876, 5 sen light green “girdle”, a very fresh example with sheet margin at foot, applied on reverse of Chinese-style envelope from Shanghai to Nagasaki (Japan), correctly paying the 5 sen rate from Shanghai to Japan which was into force from April 1st, 1876, tied by ‘crossroads’ cancel of Shanghai (Nishino type SH76A), with large “I.J. Postal Agency Shanghai Nov 15” cds alongside, struck on arrival with “Nagasaki Nov. 17 6 A.M.” also on back. Additionally dated “9th Month 29th Day” in manuscript according to the lunar calendar. Some insect damage to envelope, otherwise very fine and scarce. Cert. F. Eichhorn BPP (2015). (JSCA ¥250,000).