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Japan, Collection, 1871-2012, well formed mint collection in seven Lighthouse hingeless albums; starting with 1871 First issues Scott #1-3 (each with APS cert.) & 5 (cert.), good Cherry Blossom issues including #13a (cert.) and 54A, good Koban issues with the better issues present, 1914-25 definitives with good high values and strong completion in later definitives, commemoratives starting with 1890's issues and including 1921 Postal Service & Battleship sets and near completion from 1927 on including Parks sheets with folders, 1948 & 1949 Postal Week sheets, 1940 Children's Day, etc., airmails complete including C1-C2 with certs & C8 souvenir sheet, nice showing of Offices Abroad, etc., modern issues including booklet and souvenir sheets format, some additional stock, etc.; nice condition throughout, worth careful inspection. Estimate $2,500 - 3,500.
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Realized: $6,500