Lot 90005 – 1871, 48 mon, plate 2, two examples with prominent plate flaws

1871, 48 mon dark brown and dark reddish brown, plate 2, two examples showing famous plate flaws, including « right dragon´s flame missing » in position 11, four wide margins, cancelled by large « kensazumi » handtsmap (just a minute imperfection on reverse), as well as « half moon dragon » (curved line) in position 27, unused in very fine condition. A desirable and difficult-to-obtain duo. (JSCA ¥150,000).