The Michael Ruggiero Collection of Japan

1875, Cherry Blossom, 6 sen orange, foreign wove paper, syllabic 22 ("ra"), a lovely, fresh example of this rare syllabic type, tiny, light gum tone spot, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, full o.g., a desirable copy of this difficult issue. J.S.C.A. 45 850,000 yen (HK$ 65,890). Scott 44; $4,250 (HK$ 32,950).
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 15,000.