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1872, 2 sen vermilion, tied by framed "Ken" of Tokyo to the reverse of an illustrated cover to Kofu, Kai Province.Also tied b
1872, 2 sen vermilion, tied by framed "Ken" of Tokyo to the reverse of an illustrated cover to Kofu, Kai Province.Also tied b
1872, 2 sen vermilion, tied by framed "Ken" of Tokyo to the reverse of an illustrated cover to Kofu, Kai Province.Also tied b
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Image for Earliest Recorded Usage of the Matsuzumi Branch Office Mark on 2 Sen Cover Image for Earliest Recorded Usage of the Matsuzumi Branch Office Mark on 2 Sen Cover Image for Earliest Recorded Usage of the Matsuzumi Branch Office Mark on 2 Sen Cover
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1. June 2026 / New York
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1872, 2 sen vermilion, tied by framed "Ken" of Tokyo to the reverse of an illustrated cover to Kofu, Kai Province.

Also tied by framed "year of the monkey 9th month 16th day / Tokyo postal bureau", or Meiji 5.9.16 (18 October 1872). Alongside, framed collection mark "Matsuzumi". This Matsuzumi mark is recorded from Meiji 5.9.16 to 7.9.17, and this is the earliest recorded cover showing its usage.

A highly desirable branch-office cover, made especially appealing by the earliest recorded date of the Matsuzumi marking.

Rate: Within 50 ri = 2 sen, second rate period.

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Starting Price: $700
Hammer Price: $700
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