7: 07: Japan - Stamp Auctions

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 709 - 7: 07: Japan stamps -  Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

Lot 709 - 7: 07: Japan stamps - Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

Japan, 1925, Emperor's Silver Wedding complete (J.S.C.A. C38-41. Scott 190-193), blocks of 4, o.g., lightly hinged, with 2 stamps in each block n.h., Very Fine, clean and lovely set.
Estimate HK$ 1,400 - 1,800.

Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd. Auction #23

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