1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon - Stamp Auctions

Lot 2520 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon -   The Michael Ruggiero Collection of Japan

Lot 2520 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon - The Michael Ruggiero Collection of Japan

1871, Dragon, 48 mon brown, plate 1, laid paper, position 1, without gum as issued, lovely, rich deep brown shade, wonderfully fresh with large margins, a beauty! Very Fine. J.S.C.A. 1a 45,000 yen (HK$ 3,490). Scott 1; $275 (HK$ 2,130).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,500.

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the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon
Lot 2536 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon -   The Michael Ruggiero Collection of Japan

Lot 2536 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon - The Michael Ruggiero Collection of Japan

1871, Dragon, 48 mon brown, plate 1, laid paper, position 33, tied to small piece, fresh with good margins, scarce, Very Fine. J.S.C.A. 1a 45,000 yen (HK$ 3,490). Scott 1; $275 (HK$ 2,130).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,500.

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the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon
Lot 2552 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon -   The Michael Ruggiero Collection of Japan

Lot 2552 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon - The Michael Ruggiero Collection of Japan

1871, Dragon, 48 mon dark brown, plate 2, laid paper, position 37, without gum as issued, rich color with wide, even margins, Very Fine. J.S.C.A. 1d 50,000 yen (HK$ 3,880). Scott 1c; $350 (HK$ 2,710).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,500.

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the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon
Lot 2531 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon -   The Michael Ruggiero Collection of Japan

Lot 2531 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon - The Michael Ruggiero Collection of Japan

1871, Dragon, 48 mon brown, plate 1, laid paper, position 22, without gum as issued, a superior quality example, beautifully etched with huge, even margins, a Gem! Extremely Fine and choice. J.S.C.A. 1a 45,000 yen (HK$ 3,490). Scott 1; $275 (HK$ 2,130).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,500.

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the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon
Lot 2547 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon -   The Michael Ruggiero Collection of Japan

Lot 2547 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon - The Michael Ruggiero Collection of Japan

1871, Dragon, 48 mon dark brown, plate 2, laid paper, position 18, without gum as issued, wonderfully fresh with large margins, Very Fine. J.S.C.A. 1d 50,000 yen (HK$ 3,880). Scott 1c; $350 (HK$ 2,710).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,500.

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the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon
Lot 2526 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon -   The Michael Ruggiero Collection of Japan

Lot 2526 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon - The Michael Ruggiero Collection of Japan

1871, Dragon, 48 mon brown, plate 1, laid paper, positions 7-8, horizontal pair, beautifully cancelled, fresh, a lovely and scarce pair, Very Fine. J.S.C.A. 1a 90,000 yen (HK$ 6,980). Scott 1; $550 (HK$ 4,260).
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000.

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the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon
Lot 2542 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon -   The Michael Ruggiero Collection of Japan

Lot 2542 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon - The Michael Ruggiero Collection of Japan

1871, Dragon, 48 mon brown, plate 1, thick wove paper ("kyojin"), position 29, a beautifully detailed, superb example with huge, even margins, a beauty! Extremely Fine. J.S.C.A. 1c 64,000 yen (HK$ 4,960). Scott 1b; $300 (HK$ 2,330).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,500.

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the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon
Lot 2521 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon -   The Michael Ruggiero Collection of Japan

Lot 2521 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon - The Michael Ruggiero Collection of Japan

1871, Dragon, 48 mon dark brown, plate 1, laid paper, position 1, without gum as issued, deep rich shade, full margins, Very Fine. J.S.C.A. 1a 45,000 yen (HK$ 3,490). Scott 1; $275 (HK$ 2,130).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,500.

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the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon
Lot 2537 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon -   The Michael Ruggiero Collection of Japan

Lot 2537 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon - The Michael Ruggiero Collection of Japan

1871, Dragon, 48 mon brown, plate 1, laid paper, position 35, showing light engraving of vertical east end raimon at top variety, without gum as issued, exceptionally attractive example with wide, even margins, Extremely Fine. J.S.C.A. 1a 45,000 yen (HK$ 3,490). Scott 1; $275 (HK$ 2,130).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,500.

Dynasty Auctions Company, LTD The Michael Ruggiero Collection of Japan

the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon
Lot 2553 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon -   The Michael Ruggiero Collection of Japan

Lot 2553 - the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon - The Michael Ruggiero Collection of Japan

1871, Dragon, 48 mon dark brown, plate 2, laid paper, position 37, cancelled by partial rectangular killer, an attractive example, Very Fine. J.S.C.A. 1d 50,000 yen (HK$ 3,880). Scott 1c; $350 (HK$ 2,710).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 1,500.

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the michael ruggiero collection of japan 1871-1872 dragon issues: 48 mon