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Lot# 2521 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 2521 Japan

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    1880 (Oct 22): Austria 2 kr. brown on buff stationery card used to Tokyo and back as 'Round the World' usage, up-rated on despatch with 1867/74 3 kr. green (2) tied by 'Graz' cds's (22/10). Returned to sender (Sigmund Friedl) with Japan 1875 6 sen orange, Syllabic 20 (oxidised) and Koban 1879 2 s. dark violet (2) all tied by segmented cork cancels in black for 10 sen return rate with 'Yokohama' cds of despatch (Jan 23, 1881) alongside.  Reverse with original 'Yokohama' arrival cds (Dec 4, 1880) and obverse with Graz re-arrival (March 6). Scarce and most appealing card.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF