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1871, 48 mon brown, earliest printing, plate I, a vertical pair, positions 15-23, tied by large "Saikyo Kensazumi" to the rev
1871, 48 mon brown, earliest printing, plate I, a vertical pair, positions 15-23, tied by large "Saikyo Kensazumi" to the rev
1871, 48 mon brown, earliest printing, plate I, a vertical pair, positions 15-23, tied by large "Saikyo Kensazumi" to the rev
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The Yasushi Tejima Collection Japan Dragon Stamps Part 1

1. June 2026 / New York
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1871, 48 mon brown, earliest printing, plate I, a vertical pair, positions 15-23, tied by large "Saikyo Kensazumi" to the reverse of cover, slightly reduced at top and left, to Osaka.

Framed vermilion "year of the monkey 3rd month 25th day / Saikyo postal bureau", or Meiji 5.3.25 (2 May 1872). Circular framed hakoba-in "tera" (寺) of Teramachi letter box.

A pleasing and scarce cover, further enhanced by the presence of the Teramachi letter box marking.

Rate: Up to 25 ri distance = 1 sen, second rate period.

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Starting Price: $1,000
Hammer Price: $3,250
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