Lot Details

The Yasushi Tejima Collection Japan Dragon Stamps Part 1

1. June 2026 / New York
LOT# : 74

Japan

1871, 200 mon vermilion, latest printing, plate I, position 26, retouched (修正再刻), tied by framed early non-standard "Samegai Kensazumi" of Samegai, Omi Province, to the reverse of a cover to Iwatemura, Mino Province.

Manuscript dateline "1st month 22nd day", or Meiji 6.1.22 (22 January 1873). Position 26 shows the retouched right dragon variety (JSCA 3v-1-26).

A scarce and desirable variety cover, combining a plated retouch with an attractive provincial fancy cancel.

Rate: Within 25 ri = 1 sen, plus 1 sen fee for destination outside the delivery circuit = 2 sen, second rate period.

JSCA 3I
6
Starting Price: $1,800
Hammer Price: $3,250