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1872, 1 sen deep dull blue, plate III, rounded corner at upper left, single franking tied by framed "Ken" of Tokyo on a local
1872, 1 sen deep dull blue, plate III, rounded corner at upper left, single franking tied by framed "Ken" of Tokyo on a local
1872, 1 sen deep dull blue, plate III, rounded corner at upper left, single franking tied by framed "Ken" of Tokyo on a local
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The Yasushi Tejima Collection Japan Dragon Stamps Part 1

1. June 2026 / New York
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LOT# : 52

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1872, 1 sen deep dull blue, plate III, rounded corner at upper left, single franking tied by framed "Ken" of Tokyo on a local cover to Hatchobori. On reverse, framed "year of the monkey 1st month 18th day / Tokyo postal bureau", or Meiji 6.1.18. On address side, vermilion framed delivery mark "afternoon".

A pleasing and scarce local Tokyo usage of the 1 sen Plate III.

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

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Starting Price: $1,000
Hammer Price: Unsold
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