7: 07: Japan - Stamp Auctions

Lot 723 - 7: 07: Japan collections -  Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

Lot 723 - 7: 07: Japan collections - Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

Japan, Substantial, mostly mint collection, 1871-1990, an attractive and very respectable collection of hundreds, assembled in 5 White Ace albums to 1990; the earlies are quite scattered, but there are many premium items noted, such as mint Scott #1, 85-86, 87-90, 163-166, 222a (Very Fine, n.h.), good Park issues and souvenir sheets such as #293a, 306a, 311a, 318a, 323a, 369-370, 385a, comprehensive 1948 miniature sheets, 498a with red commemorative cancel, 551a, 564a, 572a, 575a, 576a, 580a, and apparently complete mint from about 1951-90; also includes a stockbook of duplicates, etc., Fine to Very Fine, great basis for expansion; examine.
Estimate HK$ 12,000 - 16,000.

Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

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Lot 707 - 7: 07: Japan stamps -  Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

Lot 707 - 7: 07: Japan stamps - Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

Japan, 1951-52, Pagoda and Japan Alps Airmail, 15y-160y complete, with zeroes (J.S.C.A. A11-21. Scott C14-C24), blocks of 4, a splendid, near-pristine set of blocks, each value fresh and well centered, o.g., never hinged; few values with customary natural gum bends, otherwise Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate HK$ 5,000 - 7,000.

Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

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Lot 718 - 7: 07: Japan stamps -  Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

Lot 718 - 7: 07: Japan stamps - Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

Japan, 1949, 8y Philatelic Week (J.S.C.A. C173 var. Scott 479a), miniature sheet of 5, fresh sheet, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $400 (HK$ 3,100).
Estimate HK$ 800 - 1,200.

Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

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Lot 713 - 7: 07: Japan stamps -  Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

Lot 713 - 7: 07: Japan stamps - Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

Japan, 1948, 5y Philatelic Week (J.S.C.A. C140 var. Scott 422a), miniature sheet of 5, a pristine, select quality example, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine+.
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800.

Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

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Lot 724 - 7: 07: Japan collections - Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

Japan, Premium selection of quality National Park sheets, 1938-52, a wonderful and, with the exception of just a few items, exceptionally nice selection of 30 items, all with original folders, and many with original interleaving as well; includes premium items such as Scott #306a (2, Very Fine, n.h.), 311a (3, excellent condition), etc/, bulk Very Fine, lovely, much better than usual group; inspection invited.
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 7,000.

Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

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Lot 708 - 7: 07: Japan stamps -  Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

Lot 708 - 7: 07: Japan stamps - Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

Japan, 1916, Heir Apparent complete (J.S.C.A. C15-17. Scott 152-154), blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged; 10s with some gum toning, otherwise all blocks are Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 8,000 - 10,000.

Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

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Lot 719 - 7: 07: Japan stamps -  Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

Lot 719 - 7: 07: Japan stamps - Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

Japan, 1935, 1½s New Year's Greeting (J.S.C.A. N1A. Scott 222a), miniature sheet of 20, wonderfully fresh and near-pristine, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a lovely example of this popular sheet.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 3,600.

Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

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Lot 703 - 7: 07: Japan stamps -  Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

Lot 703 - 7: 07: Japan stamps - Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

Japan, 1935, 1½s New Year's Greeting (J.S.C.A. N1A. Scott 222a), miniature sheet of 20, Post Office fresh, Very Fine+, an outstanding example of this iconic sheet.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 3,600.

Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

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Lot 714 - 7: 07: Japan stamps -  Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

Lot 714 - 7: 07: Japan stamps - Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

Japan, 1948, 5y Philatelic Week (J.S.C.A. C140 var. Scott 422a), miniature sheet of 5, a choice example without the customary gum bends, etc.; fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a beauty.
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800.

Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

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Lot 725 - 7: 07: Japan collections -  Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

Lot 725 - 7: 07: Japan collections - Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

Japan, Souvenir and miniature sheet collection, 1938-56, housed (and labeled) in a Lindner stockbook; items included are (mint unless noted) Scott #283a, 288a (damaged), 306a, 378a, 381a (creased), 395 (2 mint, 2 cancelled), 396 (2), 401 (2), 408 (1 mint, 1 cancelled), 409 (1 mint, 1 cancelled), 453a (2, each with folder), 457a (l.h.), 504a with folder, 509a, 519a, 545a with folder, 572a with folder, 582a (stained) with folder, 586a with folder, 593a with folder, 601a with folder, 608a (2, 1 with folder), 613a, 625a; generally a lovely assortment; damaged not considered in our estimate, o.g., nearly all never hinged, Very Fine overall.
Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 2,600.

Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

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