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).