Lot
709 
Japan, 1874, Cherry Blossom, 20s violet, foreign wove paper, with syllabic 5 "ho", plate variety showing tail missing from tenth curl in the left semi-circle (Woodward #1004, type 259D), full o.g., hinge remnant, intensely rich color on bright paper, beautifully centered amid wide margins, Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful fresh high value; with 2007 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 38 $500.
Realized: $450