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The Yasushi Tejima Collection Japan Dragon Stamps Part 1
LOT# : 84
Japan
1871, 200 mon, early printing, plate I, position 29, tied by intaglio non-standard "Yao" of Yao, Kawachi Province, to the reverse of a cover to Saikyo.
Transit vermilion double-circle N1B1 "Osaka 6.4.11" alongside; on address side, arrival red double-circle N1B1 "Saikyo 6.4.12" (12 April 1873).
A scarce and attractive cover, especially desirable for the rare intaglio-style Yao cancellation.
Rate: Unified nationwide rate of 2 sen from Meiji 6.4.1.
Reference: Illustrated in Dragon Covers, p. 173.
JSCA 3I
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Starting Price: $1,200
Hammer Price: $1,400
