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1871, 100 mon dark blue, middle period printing, plate II, position 25, displaying the major variety "jaw missing from the ri
1871, 100 mon dark blue, middle period printing, plate II, position 25, displaying the major variety "jaw missing from the ri
1871, 100 mon dark blue, middle period printing, plate II, position 25, displaying the major variety "jaw missing from the ri
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The Yasushi Tejima Collection Japan Dragon Stamps Part 1

1. June 2026 / New York
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1871, 100 mon dark blue, middle period printing, plate II, position 25, displaying the major variety "jaw missing from the right dragon", tied by a large "Fujieda Kensazumi" to the reverse of a cover from Fujieda (Suruga Province) to Hamamatsu (Totomi Province).

Manuscript dateline [Meiji 5] 4th month 29th day (4 June 1872).

A visually striking major variety, clearly defined and well-presented on cover, greatly enhancing its appeal to the specialist collector.

Rate: 1 sen up to 25 ri distance, basic weight, second rate period.

Reference: Illustrated in Large Placename Kensazumi (1979), p. 21.

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Starting Price: $3,500
Hammer Price: $4,000
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