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Lot# 2544 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 2544 Japan

    1888/92: Koban 4 s. olive bistre (2), 10 s. brown pair used with 1896 Victory 2 s. rose (Yoshihisa) and 5 s. deep ultramarine (both types) all tied to 1898 registered cover to Winterthur, Switzerland endorsed 'per Rohilla' by 'Yokohama / Japan' datestamps in black (March 7). Wax seals on reverse and Winterthur arrival (April 16). Some wrinkling but scarce and unusual franking for the 40 sen rate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF