Lot Details

1871, 100 mon blue, plate I, two singles, positions 17 and 24, tied by tensho-style "Tsuruga / Kensazumi" to the reverse of a
1871, 100 mon blue, plate I, two singles, positions 17 and 24, tied by tensho-style "Tsuruga / Kensazumi" to the reverse of a
1871, 100 mon blue, plate I, two singles, positions 17 and 24, tied by tensho-style "Tsuruga / Kensazumi" to the reverse of a
Download picture
Download picture
Download picture
Image for 100 Mon Plate I Pair with Tensho-Style Tsuruga Kensazumi Image for 100 Mon Plate I Pair with Tensho-Style Tsuruga Kensazumi Image for 100 Mon Plate I Pair with Tensho-Style Tsuruga Kensazumi
3 PHOTOS

The Yasushi Tejima Collection Japan Dragon Stamps Part 1

1. June 2026 / New York
Prices Realized
Browse Sale
LOT# : 67

Japan

1871, 100 mon blue, plate I, two singles, positions 17 and 24, tied by tensho-style "Tsuruga / Kensazumi" to the reverse of a cover via Imajo to a village near Honbo, all in Echizen Province.

At foot, vermilion framed "10th month 28th day / Tsuruga port / postal receiving and handling agency" of Meiji 5.10.28 (28 November 1872). Also showing framed transit "Imajo / postal handling agency".

A scarce and attractive cover, notable for the elegant tensho-style Tsuruga cancellation and clear postal route markings.

Rate: Within 25 ri distance 1 sen, plus 1 sen for delivery beyond the postal delivery circuit = 2 sen, second rate period.

Reference: Illustrated in Dragon Covers, p. 52.

JSCA 1I
6
Starting Price: $1,100
Hammer Price: $2,750
Ask about this lot
<< Previous Lot
Next Lot >>