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Lot# 2594 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 2594 Japan

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    1899/1908: Unused Collection of definitive issues, with 1907/08 Chrysanthemum issue to 1 y. carmine and 1908 rare Empress Jingo 5 y. green and 10 y. dark violet; 1913 unwmk'd Taisho set to 1 y. yellow green & maroon (cert. Mayer); 1914/25 Taisho wmk'd issue incl. Empress 5 y. and 10 y. values, 1923 Emergency 'Earthquake' set of nine, 1924/31 Tazawa issue (New Die) set to 1 y., 1926/37 Mt. Fuji sets with all Dies represented incl. rare 1929 8 s. olive-green, 1937 Showa set incl. Empress 5 y. and 10 y., 1937/45 definitives to 10 y. and scarce Coil set of four; 1942/45 Wartime issues perf. and imperf.; 1948/49 set of 12 incl. scarce 1100 y. carmine lake and 500 y. blue, 1950-52 complete incl. 50 y. dark brown, 100 y. carmine lake and 500 y. blue; 1951/52 miniature sheets and thence through to 1971. A delightul and valuable lot with viewing recommended Scott = $ 7'500+.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000 CHF