The Michael Ruggiero Collection of Japan

1876 (Oct 28), Degron-kun cover from Yokohama to Offranville, France, addressed by Georges Fauconnet to his father, franked by 10c (pair) and 80c Ceres issues, tied by Yokohama c.d.s.'s, with French transit on front. Reverse shows bold Degron type 1 handstamp, with red, rectangular handstamp of Shimbashi station. A rare example of the Degron system; Japanese stamp cut out from reverse, generally F.-V.F.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 3,000.