Lot Details

1871, 500 mon, plate I, earliest to late printing, in mixed shades, full sheet reconstruction by used stamps, including eleven examples of the earliest printing, rare plate flaw at position 3 from the earliest printing, and three pairs.

Two plating errors included (pos. 12 and 20), two exchanged (pos. 26 and 27).

A highly desirable reconstruction, notable for the broad range of shades represented and the inclusion of the important earliest-printing position 3 flaw.

Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥15,800,000)