1875, Bird Series, 12 sen-30 sen complete, syllabic 1 ("i"), a lovely, select quality set, showing nice foreign mail cancels and excellent centering, Very Fine. J.S.C.A. 36-38 95,000 yen (HK$ 7,360). Scott 46, 47, 50; $585 (HK$ 4,540).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000.
The Michael Ruggiero Collection of Japan
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Lot #2751 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1872-1876 cherry blossom issues: single stamps
Lot #2752 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1872-1876 cherry blossom issues: single stamps
1875, Bird Series, 12 sen-30 sen complete, syllabic 1 ("i"), a beautifully centered, select quality group showing clean foreign mail cancels, fresh, Very Fine. J.S.C.A. 36-38 95,000 yen (HK$ 7,360). Scott 46, 47, 50; $585 (HK$ 4,540).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000.
Lot #2753 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1872-1876 cherry blossom issues: single stamps
1875, Bird Series, 12 sen rose, foreign wove paper, syllabic 1 ("i"), o.g., lovely, bright pastel coloring and full intact perforations; tiny, trivial corner thin spot, otherwise Very Fine. J.S.C.A. 36 70,000 yen (HK$ 5,430). Scott 46; $450 (HK$ 3,490).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,500.
Lot #2754 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1872-1876 cherry blossom issues: single stamps
1875, Bird Series, 12 sen rose, foreign wove paper, syllabic 2 ("ro"), full, clean o.g., beautiful, highly detailed impression, outstanding centering, a lovely stamp; tiny, trivial corner perf tip thin, otherwise Extremely Fine. J.S.C.A. 36 80,000 yen (HK$ 6,200). Scott 46; $500 (HK$ 3,880).
Estimate HK$ 2,500 - 3,000.
Lot #2755 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1872-1876 cherry blossom issues: single stamps
1875, Bird Series, 12 sen rose, foreign wove paper, syllabic 3 ("ha"), clean o.g., a lovely, fresh example of this rare syllabic type, nice color, F.-V.F. J.S.C.A. 36 700,000 yen (HK$ 54,260). Scott 46; $3,500 (HK$ 27,130).
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 15,000.
Lot #2756 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1872-1876 cherry blossom issues: single stamps
1875, Bird Series, 15 sen lilac, foreign wove paper, syllabics 1 and 3, syllabic 1 is sound, unused without gum and syllabic 3 o.g., attractive pair; syllabic 3 with a corner thin, otherwise Very Fine. J.S.C.A. 37 140,000 yen (HK$ 10,850). Scott 47; $700 (HK$ 5,430).
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000.
Lot #2757 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1872-1876 cherry blossom issues: single stamps
1875, Bird Series, 15 sen lilac, foreign wove paper, syllabics 1 and 2, two lovely, neatly cancelled used examples, nice pair; syllabic 1 trivial thin speck, otherwise F.-V.F. J.S.C.A. 37 63,000 yen (HK$ 4,880). Scott 47; $325 (HK$ 2,520).
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #2758 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1872-1876 cherry blossom issues: single stamps
1875, Bird Series, 15 sen lilac, foreign wove paper, syllabic 1 ("i"), two singles tied by small piece by "dumb" cancels, along with nice strike "Registered/Jun 25/Yokohama" c.d.s., lovely, attractive item, Very Fine. J.S.C.A. 37 60,000 yen (HK$ 4,650). Scott 47; $320 (HK$ 2,480).
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #2759 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1872-1876 cherry blossom issues: single stamps
1875, Bird Series, 15 sen lilac, foreign wove paper, syllabic 2 ("ro"), full, crackly o.g., lightly hinged, a spectacular, pristine right margin single, perfectly centered, a stamp worthy of the finest of singles collections, Extremely Fine and choice. J.S.C.A. 37 80,000 yen (HK$ 6,200). Scott 47; $400 (HK$ 3,100).
Estimate HK$ 2,500 - 3,500.
Lot #2760 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1872-1876 cherry blossom issues: single stamps
1875, Bird Series, 15 sen lilac, foreign wove paper, syllabic 2 ("ro"), "kaki-ju" variety, plate 1, position 5, lightly cancelled allowing a clear view of the famous "written ten" variety; stamp has perf flaws and a tiny thin speck, still a lovely example of this Great Rarity. J.S.C.A. 37v-1-5-m 5,000,000 yen (HK$ 387,600). Scott 47 var.
Estimate HK$ 15,000 - 20,000.
Lot #2761 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1872-1876 cherry blossom issues: single stamps
1875, Bird Series, 45 sen lake, foreign wove paper, syllabic 1 ("i"), full, clean o.g., a beautiful mint example, boasting wonderful, bright color, nicely centered, a beauty! Very Fine. J.S.C.A. 38 90,000 yen (HK$ 6,980). Scott 50; $600 (HK$ 4,650).
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000.
Lot #2762 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1872-1876 cherry blossom issues: single stamps
1875, Bird Series, 45 sen lake, foreign wove paper, syllabic 2 ("ro"), full o.g., a wonderful, exceptionally clean, well centered mint example, an outstanding stamp, Very Fine. J.S.C.A. 38 230,000 yen (HK$ 17,830). Scott 50; $1,250 (HK$ 9,690).
Estimate HK$ 4,000 - 6,000.
Lot #2763 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1872-1876 cherry blossom issues: single stamps
1875, Bird Series, 45 sen lake, foreign wove paper, syllabic 3 ("ha"), vertical pair, an attractive, neatly cancelled pair of this scarce syllabic; some perf tip toning, otherwise Very Fine. J.S.C.A. 38 170,000 yen (HK$ 13,180). Scott 50; $850 (HK$ 6,590).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,500.
Lot #2764 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1872-1876 cherry blossom issues: single stamps
1875, Cherry Blossom, 1 sen brown, without syllabic, light horizontal gum crease from crackly o.g., exceptionally fresh and nicely centered, a delightful example of this rare mint stamp; tiny tin speck, Very Fine appearance. J.S.C.A. 39 1,300,000 yen (HK$ 100,780). Scott 51; $6,500 (HK$ 50,390).
Estimate HK$ 15,000 - 20,000.
Lot #2765 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1872-1876 cherry blossom issues: single stamps
1875, Cherry Blossom, 1 sen brown, without syllabic, position 39 showing defective cherry corner design, Ichida 1.5N, neatly cancelled, beautifully centered, scarce, Very Fine. J.S.C.A. 39 135,000 yen (HK$ 10,460). Scott 51; $700 (HK$ 5,430).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000.
Lot #2766 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1872-1876 cherry blossom issues: single stamps
1875, Cherry Blossom, 1 sen brown, without syllabic, used, nicely centered, scarce issue; few light perf tip tones, otherwise Very Fine. J.S.C.A. 39 135,000 yen (HK$ 10,460). Scott 51; $700 (HK$ 5,430).
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #2767 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1872-1876 cherry blossom issues: single stamps
1875, Cherry Blossom, 4 sen green, without syllabic, types I and II, the type I unused without gum and the type II o.g., fresh, an attractive duo; type II with a tiny thin, otherwise nearly Very Fine. J.S.C.A. 40a, 40b 135,000 yen (HK$ 10,460). Scott 52.
Estimate HK$ 2,500 - 3,000.
Lot #2768 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1872-1876 cherry blossom issues: single stamps
1875, Cherry Blossom, 4 sen green, without syllabic, black dot specimen, unused without gum, great color; tiny thin speck, otherwise Very Fine. J.S.C.A. 40 110,000 yen (HK$ 8,530). Scott 52.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,500.
Lot #2769 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1872-1876 cherry blossom issues: single stamps
1875, Cherry Blossom, ½ sen gray, foreign wove paper, syllabics 2-4, specimen overprints, group of 3 items comprised of syllabic 3 with Mihon overprint, plus syllabics 2 and 4 with black dot specimen, syllabic 4 unused without gum, otherwise o.g., F.-V.F. J.S.C.A. 41. Scott 40.
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,500.
Lot #2770 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1872-1876 cherry blossom issues: single stamps
1875, Cherry Blossom, 1 sen brown, foreign wove paper, syllabic 12 ("wo"), full o.g., hinge remnant, a magnificent right margin single, beautifully centered and incredibly fresh, rare, Extremely Fine and choice. J.S.C.A. 42. Scott 41; $1,300 (HK$ 10,080).
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 7,000.
Lot #2771 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1872-1876 cherry blossom issues: single stamps
1875, Cherry Blossom, 1 sen brown, foreign laid paper, syllabic 5 ("ho"), used, a splendid bottom margin single, clearly showing the rare laid paper variety, fresh, Very Fine. J.S.C.A. 42 var. 300,000 yen (HK$ 23,260). Scott 41 var.
Estimate HK$ 1,500 - 2,000
Dr. Ichida notes on page 282 the existence on this syllabic on laid, but states "not confirmed".
Lot #2772 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1872-1876 cherry blossom issues: single stamps
1875, Cherry Blossom, 1 sen brown, foreign wove paper, syllabic 8 ("chi"), with full, crackly o.g., a superb quality example of the ultra-rare syllabic, wonderfully fresh and well centered, a magnificent example of one of the rarest classic issues of Japan, Very Fine and choice. J.S.C.A. 42 6,500,000 yen (HK$ 503,880). Scott 41; $32,500 (HK$ 251,940).
Estimate HK$ 100,000 - 150,000.
Lot #2773 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1872-1876 cherry blossom issues: single stamps
1875, Cherry Blossom, 4 sen green, foreign wove paper, syllabic 1 ("i"), a superb block of 4, with both bottom stamps showing missing curls variety (Ichida MV1, 1.5N), cancelled by magnificent strikes of Kajiyashiki fancy cancel, Extremely Fine, Ichida notes fancy cancels on this issue are rare. J.S.C.A. 43. Scott 42.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000.
Lot #2774 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1872-1876 cherry blossom issues: single stamps
1875, Cherry Blossom, 4 sen green, foreign wove paper, syllabics 1-3, syllabic 2 unused without gum, otherwise o.g., nice group showing distinct shades; couple smallish flaws, otherwise F.-V.F. J.S.C.A. 43 90,000 yen (HK$ 6,980). Scott 42; $460 (HK$ 3,570).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,500.
Lot #2775 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1872-1876 cherry blossom issues: single stamps
1875, Cherry Blossom, 6 sen orange, foreign wove paper, with syllabics, specimen overprints, two items, comprised of syllabic 10 with black dot specimen (thin), and syllabic 17 with Mihon overprint, which is signed Tyler with full o.g., F.-V.F. J.S.C.A. 44. Scott 43.
Estimate HK$ 2,500 - 3,000.
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