Lot 41301 – Literature: Dr. Soichi Ichida two books: The Dragon Stamps of Japan 1871-1872 (Ikeda Publishing, 1959).

Literature: Dr. Soichi Ichida: The Dragon Stamps of Japan 1871-1872 (Ikeda Publishing, 1959), limited edition, signed on preliminary title leaf, with 11 colour plates inserted in envelope at rear, 220 pp. with flimsy dustwrapper (torn). And The Cherry Blossom Issues of Japan 1872-1876 (All Japan Philatelic Federation, 1965), numbered 0592, signed on title leaf, thoroughly illustrated, 335 pp. with additional booklet in Japanese. Housed in box. Two scarce volumes in very fine condition.