1871, 200 mon vermilion, latest printing, a vertical pair, plate I, positions 26-34, tied by framed early non-standard "Nagasaki Kensazumi" to a cover to Osaka.

On reverse, vermilion framed "year of the cock 1st month 22nd day / Nagasaki postal bureau" (22 January 1873), with matching manuscript dateline. Arrival framed vermilion "year of the cock 1st month 27th day / Osaka postal bureau" (27 January 1873).

Position 26 shows the rare "right dragon worn" variety (右龍損傷), in the state before retouching (JSCA 3v-1-26).

A scarce and attractive variety cover from Nagasaki, combining plating importance with clear postal markings.

Rate: Within 200 ri = 4 sen, second rate period.

Reference: Illustrated in Dragon Covers, p. 91.