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Lot# 2535 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 2535 Japan

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    1876/77: First Koban 15 s. yellow-green used on 1888 registered cover to Paris with 1883 5 s. ultramarine tied by oval barred obliterators in black. 'Tokio' despatch cds in black (July 9) and 'Registered / Yokohama' cachet in violet on obverse. Reverse with San Francisco transit (July 26), New York oval (Aug 2) and Paris arrival cds (Aug 13). Some minor imperfections but scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,500 CHF