Lot Details

1871, 200 mon, latest printing, plate I, position 36, showing the constant variety "dot of sen missing", tied by large "Saikyo Kensazumi" to the reverse of a cover to Gengahama, Mino Province.

On the address side, framed vermilion "year of the monkey 1st month 4th day / Saikyo postal bureau" (12 February 1872), with manuscript notation: "Postage paid unto Kuwana, but from Kuwana to destination postage must be paid by addressee". The kobin charge was paid by latest printing plate I, position 8, with positional pinhole, tied by vermilion brush stroke.

A highly interesting due usage, combining a constant variety with postal markings and manuscript instructions of considerable specialist interest.

Rate: Up to 50 ri = 200 mon; kobin area 100 mon x 2, second rate period.

Reference: Illustrated in Dragon Covers, p. 41.