Lot Details

1872, 1 sen blue, plate II, used in combination with Cherry Blossom native paper 1 sen blue, tied by double-circle N1B1 "Osaka 6.6.20" (20 June 1873) on a cover from Osaka to Akashi, Harima Province.

Also showing red circular framed hakoba-in "kame" (瓶) of Kamebashi letter box.

A scarce and attractive "same denomination" mixed franking, further enhanced by the uncommon Kamebashi letter box marking.

Rate: Nationwide letter, basic weight = 2 sen, unified standard rate of the third rate period from Meiji 6.4.1.

Reference: Illustrated in Dragon Covers, p. 105.