1872, 1 sen blue, plate II, early printing, tied by framed "Ken" of Tokyo to an illustrated local cover.

On reverse, framed "year of the monkey 10th month 19th day / Tokyo postal bureau", corresponding to Meiji 5.10.19 (19 November 1872). Frameless vermilion "morning dispatch" delivery mark.

A pleasing illustrated city cover, showing the 1 sen Plate II in attractive local usage within Tokyo.

Rate: Within city district, basic weight to 4 momme = 1 sen, from Meiji 5.3.1.