Lot# 2542 - Auction 222-226
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Lot# : 2542 Japan
1888/92: Koban 5 r. grey (4 examples), 3 s. lilac-rose, 15 s purple and 20 s. orange all used on registered cover to Germany tied by KOBE / JAPAN datestamps in black (Sept 29). Registered label below with 'I.J.P.O. / SHANGHAI' deleted and replaced with 'Kobe' in manuscript. Reverse with Yokohama cds and Peine arrival cds (Nov 4). Minor imperfections but an attractive 40 sen rate four colour franking.Starting bid : 120 CHFHammer price : 280 CHF