Lot Details

1872, 2 sen vermilion, middle period printing, tied by double-circle N1B1 "Tokyo 6.9.14" (14 September 1873) to a cover to Sakura, Kazusa Province.

On reverse, framed collection mark "Matsuzumi" and dispatch mark N1B1 "Tokyo 6.9.16".

A pleasing and well-marked Tokyo branch-office cover from the unified tariff period.

Rate: Letter 2 sen nationwide, unified tariff from Meiji 6.4.1.

Reference: Illustrated in 19th century, fig. 83.