Lot 2116
Japan, 1929 9th Universal Postal Congress sounvenir booklet. Containing 22 different stamps (stuck down) and two 1928 coronation post cards; includes runs of 1914--28 definitives including Scott #145, 188-89 (cat $535), 1928 set, includes original Japanese delegation compliments card, Very Fine (no photo).Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $400
Lot 2117
Japan, 1961, 90th Postal Anniversary souvenir sheets folder. With 10 sheets showing classic issue reproductions, Very Fine (no photo).Estimate $40 - 60.
Realized: $20
Lot 2118
Japan, 1871, 200m vermilion, plate 1, laid paper. (position 40) missing claw on east dragon variety, tied on small piece by large chop handstamp, full margins to just shaving design at right, deep color, Fine; with 1990 Holcombe certificate.Scott No. 3var $300 for normal.
Realized: $290
Lot 2119
Japan, 1917, 5s violet, postal currency. 25 notes (2 different types) mostly stuck down on pages, Fine (no photo).Scott No. 133var Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $450
Lot 2120
Japan, 1914-33, 5s violet, "Old Die" and "New Die" issues. Complete sheets of 100, o.g., never hinged, some small selvage faults not affecting stamps, F.-V.F. overall (no photo).Scott No. 133, 133a $2,700 for o.g. singles.
Realized: $3,500
Lot 2121
Japan, 1914, 6s brown. Complete sheet of 100 with margin lines and 12 character inscription, o.g., never hinged, strong color, fresh, slight perf crimping and tear in selvage at top, F.-V.F (no photo).Scott No. 134 $1,800 for o.g. singles.
Realized: $2,600
Lot 2122
Japan, 1914, 1y yellow green & maroon. Block of 10, o.g., never hinged, fresh and Fine, a scarce multiple. JSDA No. 122.Scott No. 145 $1,400 for o.g. singles.
Realized: $1,300
Lot 2123
Japan, 1924, 1y yellow green & maroon. Block of 40, o.g., never hinged, well centered throughout, rich colors, perf separations at top and scissor cut perforations in top right pair, otherwise Very Fine.Scott No. 145a $2,700 for o.g. singles.
Realized: $2,100
Lot 2124
Japan, 1922, 4s green. 3 complete sheets of 100, with 12 character marginal inscription with and without lines and 14 character inscription with marginal lines, o.g., never hinged, some minor selvage flaws, fresh and Very Fine, a scarce set of never hinged sheets (no photo).Scott No. 171a $2,250 for o.g. singles.
Realized: $4,000
Lot 2125
Japan, 1937, 20s blue. Complete sheet of 100 with margin lines and inscription, o.g., never hinged, strong color, slight natural gum bends and trivial tone spot at left, otherwise Very Fine (no photo).Scott No. 175a $1,900 for o.g. singles.
Realized: $2,800