Lot 653 o
Ryukyus, 1952, "Kai Tei" (revalued) surcharge, type III (3rd printing), 10y on 50s dark carmine rose, asterisk missing, position 54, light wavy line cancel at bottom, choice centering amid wide margins, strong bright color, Very Fine and choice, listed but unpriced in the Scott catalog. SG No. 28 var. J.S.C.A. No. 16Cvb. JSDA No. 14c var.Scott No. 16Bc Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
THE UNIQUE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1952 10Y ON 50S SURCHARGE ISSUE WITH ASTERISK OMITTED - A GREAT RYUKYUS RARITY.
This unique used example of the asterisk missing variety shows that some or all of the error sheets crossed the postal sales counter. This stamp was discovered in the mid-1970's and, to this day, remains the only used example.